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 […]
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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 […]
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by Lisa Song, Illustrations by Max Guther, special to ProPublica ProPublica is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. Sign up for The Big Story newsletter to receive stories like this one in your inbox. Last year, I became obsessed with a plastic cup. It was a small container that held diced fruit, the type thrown into […]
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from swlaw.edu 680PR | 3.0 credits Southwestern Law School was founded 110 years ago on two fundamental principles: First, law schools must embrace innovation. Second, quality legal education should be available to qualified individuals regardless of socioeconomic background or life circumstances. Today, Southwestern is a top ten school for Entertainment & Media Law, Music Law, and […]
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Four California State University Northridge students have been presented with $2,500 Golden Globe Foundation Diversity Fund scholarships at the Journalism Department’s annual scholarships ceremony. Da’Janique Demery, Lucero Garcia Gonzales, Caroline Marriott, and Zipporah Pruitt received the awards at the Ferman Presentation Room of the University Library. The scholarship is designed to support juniors or seniors (with at […]
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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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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 […]
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From RCFP.ORG The virtual training sessions will cover journalists’ newsgathering rights, tips for safely reporting on protests, and more. The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press and the National Press Photographers Association will lead free legal training sessions for journalists covering the 2024 national political conventions this summer. The first training will take place virtually […]
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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)
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Vidiots is celebrating the 1-year anniversary of its relaunch at the Eagle Theatre with a month of special screenings and events. Founded by women, Vidiots opened in Santa Monica as an alternative video store in 1985. For three decades, Vidiots grew its unique collection, and served a diverse, and devoted community of film lovers. Vidiots’ […]
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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 […]
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The Golden Globe Foundation has long championed the work of the LGBTQIA+ community, be it through the support of dedicated LGBTQIA+ organizations like Outfest or the restoration of groundbreaking films with our partners in the restoration community. This month we’re celebrating the work of three grantee organizations who are actively working to support, showcase and […]
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