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    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 […]

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    NewFilmmakers LA: New Narratives – Stories Transcending Borders and Dismantling Convention

    NewFilmmakers Los Angeles (NFMLA) has returned to present a fourth year of NewNarratives, a content program built to identify emerging global artists by tapping into NFMLA’s community and extensive pool of artistic talent. The NewNarratives initiative advances, funds and amplifies unique, innovative creators whose narratives, stories, and characters transcend borders and dismantle convention. The 2024 […]

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    Five Years On: Honoring the Victims of the El Paso Massacre

    A Statement from Brenda Victoria Castillo, President & CEO of the National Hispanic Media Coalition (NHMC) Tomorrow August 3rd marks the five-year anniversary of the tragic El Paso Massacre, the deadliest attack on Latinos in modern U.S. history. On that fateful day, 23 innocent lives were lost, and 22 others were injured as they shopped at […]

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    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 […]

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    10 Years Later: Manifest Co-Founder Chip Warren’s Origin Story

    Through immersive learning, real-world work experience, and a network of supportive professional mentors, ManifestWorks connects those impacted by foster care, homelessness and incarceration with job opportunities and provides ongoing life and professional skills to support long-term success. Chip Warren — ManifestWorks co-founder, board member and long-time volunteer — remembers how the pain of witnessing injustice first-hand […]

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    Championing Women In Film: “Women’s Voices Now” Impact Report

    from Women’s Voices Now Empowering Women Through Film in 2023. In 2023, Women’s Voices Now (WVN) continued its mission to use film as a powerful tool for social change, advancing women’s and girls’ rights globally. We reached new heights, amplifying diverse voices and inspiring change across the world. 2023 Impact Report Our Impact at a Glance: Championing […]

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    40th Annual IDA Documentary Awards – Call For Entries

    Event Date: Call For Entries Final Deadline: Monday, August 5, 11:59 pm PDT

    There’s only three weeks left to share your work for consideration for the 40th IDA Documentary Awards! The IDA Documentary Awards is the world’s most prestigious event dedicated to the documentary genre, celebrating the best nonfiction films and programs of the year. It seeks to represent excellence in the documentary field from around the world […]

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    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 […]

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    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. […]

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    Film Independent Project Involve – Application Deadline Approaching

    Submit Your Application Today!  For over 30 years, Project Involve has been Film Independent’s most vital and impactful program, providing invaluable hands-on filmmaking experience from inception to completion. Participants are paired with mentors at the top of their respective fields, and receive personalized guidance to help move their projects and careers forward. Filmmakers from diverse backgrounds are […]

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    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, […]

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    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 […]

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