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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

Urban Peace Institute – Training Community-Based Practitioners in Los Angeles

Urban Peace Institute is bustling with community-based practitioner trainings this summer! Training is a core pillar of UPI’s mission to build a robust public safety infrastructure that centers the needs and voices of those most impacted by violence and injustice. Our trainings are strengthened by partnerships with Los Angeles City and County that provide crucial support. […]

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 […]

Meet LACHSA Foundation’s New Executive Director, Trena Pitchford

from LACHSA Happenings The board of directors of the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts Foundation has selected Trena Pitchford as their new Executive Director. She brings a proven track record of fundraising for arts education in public schools. She previously served as Executive Director of the Burbank Arts for All Foundation and for the […]