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NAACP Glam Squad Training Program – Deadline Approaching

from NAACP Hollywood Bureau We are back again with the NAACP Glam Squad Training Program and we are so excited!  This glam program is designed to attract aspiring BIPOC hair and make-up artists and prepare them for an opportunity to work on a TV series/film with one of our Handy Foundation partners. Don’t miss your […]

IndieCollect Completes Restoration of “Illusions” (1982) With Support From The Golden Globe Foundation

1982 drama spotlighting racism in the film industry to get restoration premiere in New York this weekend from IndieCollect IndieCollect just completed the 4K restoration of ILLUSIONS. This breakthrough film by the legendary Julie Dash (Daughters of the Dust) is premiering as part of “Passing You By: Impostorism on Film,” curated by Jessica Green. Made in […]

International Women’s Media Foundation – Election Safety in the United States

Event Date: Open Trainings - Austin: August 6 - Washington, D.C.: September 23 - Miami: October 2-3

from IWMF As political tensions rise ahead of the 2024 U.S. general election, the IWMF has worked directly with local news outlets, universities and media associations to address the rising hostility toward journalists in the field. This year, we launched the Newsroom Safety Across America initiative to provide wrap-around support for journalists and newsrooms. So far, we have […]

NewFilmmakers – InFocus: International Animation

Event Date: Friday, August 2 and Saturday, August 3, 2024

NewFilmmakers Los Angeles (NFMLA)’s August line-up celebrates emerging filmmakers both near and far, featuring InFocus: International Animation, a program of exciting animated work from all around the world, a selection of California-made short films and a collection of work made in the city of Los Angeles. NFMLA Panel | Impact Storytelling in the Independent Animation Industry […]

Summer With The Library 2024 – L.A. Dreaming

Event Date: June 10 - August 10, 2024

from Los Angeles Public Library / Library Foundation of Los Angeles June 10 – August 10, 2024 What makes L.A. special to you? What is your dream? Children, Teens, and Adults: Earn badges for reading and completing fun, learning-based activities. Register for the Summer Reading Challenge online or in person and collect your participation prizes. Sign […]

PEN America – U.S. Election Safety Summer – Webinar Series For Journalists

Event Date: July 30, 2024 - 12:00pm – 1:30pm EST (9:00am – 10:30am PST)

from PEN America (May 2024) The 2024 U.S. general election comes at a critical time for press freedom in the United States, amid increasing hostilities toward the press and intensifying politically-motivated abuse and violence. Going into a key election year, the U.S. fell 10 spots on the World Press Freedom Index, dropping to 55th in 2024. […]

Introducing Get Lit’s New Creative Career Lab!

Event Date: Year-long program starts Sunday, July 14, 2024 - Get Lit Headquarters, Koreatown, LA - 10:00AM - 4:00PM

GET LIT have announced the launch of Creative Career Lab, a program designed to help people between the ages of 18-28 launch a career in the creative and nonprofit sectors! WHAT IT IS A FREE year-long workforce development program with weekly workshops and one-on-one mentoring from industry leaders and introductions to top creative companies, nonprofits, […]

Women’s Voices Now – “Screams Before Silence” Screening And Reception

Event Date: Monday, July 15, 2024 - 6:00PM - Saban Theatre

Women’s Voices Now invites you to an exclusive screening and panel discussion of the documentary “Screams Before Silence,” a powerful film uncovering the atrocities of sexual violence committed by Hamas on October 7, 2023. The screening will take place and is hosted by the Saban Theatre in Los Angeles on July 15th. This 60-minute documentary, presented […]

Closing Pride Month: NewFilmmakers LA’s InFocus: LGBTQ+ Cinema Festival Photos

As Pride month draws to a close, we’re taking a look back at NewFilmmakers Los Angeles‘ InFocus: LGBTQ+ Cinema Film Festival, which took place on June 1st at NFMLA headquarters in the AT&T Center in Downtown LA. The event celebrated its annual InFocus: LGBTQ+ Cinema program. The day consisted of two InFocus: LGBTQ+ shorts programs […]

St. Elmo Village Presents Photographic Storytelling Showcase

Event Date: June 15th, 2024 - 2:00-4:00PM

St. Elmo Village, a Los Angeles-based charity offering weekly workshops for children and adults, will host a photographic storytelling showcase on Saturday, June 15th. St. Elmo Village initially existed as a mere group of dwellings on St. Elmo Drive in Mid-City, Los Angeles. The surrounding neighborhood, predominantly African American and Latino, was at the point […]

NAACP Editing Fellowship Hosts Craft Conversation: Editing From An Agent’s Perspective

Event Date: June 7, 2024 - NAACP+ Space for Art and Equity, Los Angeles - 11:00am-12:00pm PDT

The conversation will bring together three top agents in the industry to discuss the business side of editing. They will provide insight on why, how and when to consider representation when pursuing a post-production career. Click here to register (Virtual and In-person)

National Hispanic Media Coalition To Honor Fede Alvarez, Harvey Guillén, Issa López And More At 2024 Impact Awards Gala

Event Date: June 14th, 2024

Co-hosted by Annie Gonzalez and Mayan Lopez, the annual awards gala celebrates the outstanding individuals making a difference in Latine communities The National Hispanic Media Coalition (NHMC) today announced the co-hosts and honorees for the 2024 Impact Awards Gala taking place on Friday, June 14, 2024 at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills, CA. Hosted for the second […]