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National Hispanic Media Coalition Honors Michelladonna, Zoraida Córdova and More at 2025 Impact Awards Reception

from National Hispanic Media Coalition Ceremony gathers industry leaders and decision makers to recognize impactful organizations and individuals building a strong Latino community in New York City The National Hispanic Media Coalition (NHMC) held its annual Impacts New York Awards Reception in New York City on Wednesday, April 23rd, 2025. The evening was hosted and emceed by award-winning actor, […]

Justice for My Sister Celebrates 10 Years with Film Festival at JANM

Event Date: April 26th - 4:30PM

Justice for My Sister marks a decade of empowering storytelling, media advocacy, and violence prevention with the 2nd Annual Justice for My People Film Festival, taking place Saturday, April 26 at the Japanese American National Museum in Los Angeles. This special evening celebrates the achievements of the nonprofit’s Workforce Development and Youth Leadership programs, spotlighting fiction […]

12th Annual EasterSeals Disability Film Challenge Short Films – Watch Now!

Easterseals Disability Film Challenge (EDFC), an annual 5-day long contest open to filmmakers worldwide, prompts artists to collaborate on creating 1- to 5-minute films integrating story elements that acknowledge disability, making EDFC a platform for aspiring storytellers – with and without disabilities – to write, shoot, and edit short films showcasing disability in its many […]

NewFilmmakers LA Accepting Applications for Two Paid Internships (Summer 2025)

NewFilmmakers LA is thrilled to be recruiting for two paid internship positions, thanks to the LA County Department of Arts and Culture Arts Internship Program. These internships are available exclusively to current LA County-based Community College and undergraduate University Students. Recent graduates may apply as long as they will have completed their degree between May 1st and December 1st, 2025. The internships will last for 16 weeks, commencing on June 6th, 2025. […]

Girls’ Voices Now Film “The Beauty in Being Different” Nominated for Children’s and Family Emmy

The 3rd Annual Children’s & Family Emmy Awards are set to take place on Saturday, March 15, 2025, in Los Angeles. Now in its third year, this prestigious event continues to shine a spotlight on the best and brightest in children’s and family-oriented television programming. Rachel Schwartz, Head of the Children’s & Family Emmy Awards, […]

LUMIÈRE, L’AVENTURE CONTINUE! Premieres in Paris, Celebrating 130 Years of Cinema

The world premiere screening of “LUMIÈRE, L’AVENTURE CONTINUE!” took place last night in Paris at the Cinémathèque Française. Directed, produced, and narrated by Thierry Frémaux, this extraordinary film celebrates the pioneering work of the Lumière brothers, offering a rare glimpse into the origins of cinema. Bringing these revolutionary early films back to the big screen, […]

FilmAid Kenya Unveils New Media Hub at Ifo Refugee Camp in Dadaab

FilmAid Kenya has unveiled a new Media Hub at the Ifo Refugee Camp in Dadaab, Kenya. This hub provides a dedicated space for alumni to develop creative projects, access technical resources, and further refine their storytelling skills. It will serve as a vital resource for graduates of FilmAid’s training program, helping them stay connected and […]

Film Independent President Josh Welsh Celebrated at Spirit Awards

Film Independent’s Acting President Brenda Robinson gave a moving tribute to recently departed Film Independent President Josh Welsh at the Film Independent Spirit Awards on Saturday. Welsh’s love of cinema led him to begin volunteering at the Film Independent Spirit Awards in 1996. His input at Film Independent would only grow for the next 28 years, rising […]

Vidiots and Golden Globe Foundation Celebrate Cinema History at Historic Eagle Theatre

From 1929 to 2000, the Eagle Theatre on Eagle Rock Boulevard in Los Angeles brought audiences everything from blockbuster hits to underground gems. Renovated and reopened by Vidiots in 2023, it continues to be a hub for film lovers. The Golden Globe Foundation is proud to support the Eagle Presents series that keeps the spirit […]

IndieCollect Offers Free Film Inventories to Los Angeles Filmmakers

from IndieCollect If you are a filmmaker living in the Los Angeles area, IndieCollect is offering to inventory your film and sound materials — whether in your home, garage, office, or private storage facility. Who Needs Who Needs an Inventory? Every filmmaker! Who Will Conduct the Inventory? Ed Carter Ed Carter (pictured above) joined the […]

NewFilmmakers LA Nominated for Best Film Festival in USA TODAY 10Best Awards

NewFilmmakers Los Angeles (NFMLA) has been nominated for Best Film Festival, as part of USA TODAY 10Best’s Readers’ Choice Awards. NewFilmmakers Los Angeles (NFMLA) champions emerging and diverse filmmakers and storytellers from around the world and provides a forum where filmmakers can be recognized for their contributions, have open audience discussions about their work, and connect with industry […]

Film Independent Presents @ The Wallis: ‘Conclave’ Live Read Now on YouTube

from Film Independent Earlier this week, Film Independent Presents and The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts hosted a special one-night-only Live Read of Conclave. It was a night of lies, betrayal, power plays, intrigue — and let’s be honest, lots of gossiping and some light vaping. Edward Berger, director of Academy Award-winning All Quiet on the Western Front, and writer Peter Straughan brought their award-winning […]