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NFMLA Expands NewNarratives Grants, Launches AI Fellowship for Emerging Auteurs

NewFilmmakers Los Angeles (NFMLA) is proud to present the sixth 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 2026 […]

Streetlights Celebrates Decades of Impact as It Nears 35th Year of Lighting the Way for the Next Gen of Behind‑the‑Camera Talent

From USA Today/Edgenewswire Streetlights celebrates decades of impact as it nears its 35th anniversary, expanding access to behind‑the‑camera careers through free training, paid set experience, job placement, mentorship, and long‑term career support Los Angeles, California, United States, July 23, 2026 — Streetlights has announced its upcoming 35th anniversary, commemorating more than three decades of creating real career pathways […]

Golden Globe Foundation Members Receive Six Awards at 68th Southern California Journalism Awards

Golden Globe Foundation members Lena Basse, Janet R. Nepales, and Ruben V. Nepales received awards at the 68th Southern California Journalism Awards, held last night at the historic Millennium Biltmore Los Angeles in Downtown Los Angeles. Fellow Foundation member Kirpi Uimonen was also recognized among this year’s finalists. Lena Basse of MOTERIS (Lithuania) received First […]

NewFilmmakers LA Announces Nominees for 14th Annual Best of NFMLA Awards

NewFilmmakers Los Angeles (NFMLA) has announced the nominees and jury for the 14th Annual Best of NFMLA Awards, recognizing 84 projects across 16 categories. The nominated films were selected from works showcased throughout NFMLA’s 2025 programming season, including projects developed through the organization’s InFocus initiative. The Golden Globe Foundation is proud to support NFMLA’s efforts […]

James Ellroy Reflects on Los Angeles, Storytelling, and the Origins of “L.A. Confidential” at Last Remaining Seats

For nearly four decades, the Los Angeles Conservancy’s Last Remaining Seats series has welcomed audiences into some of Los Angeles’ most treasured movie palaces, offering the opportunity to experience classic films in the grand theaters where generations of Angelenos first gathered to watch them. As part of the Golden Globe Foundation’s ongoing partnership with the […]

Justice for My Sister Launches 2026 PA Certification Program for Emerging Filmmakers

Justice for My Sister has opened applications for its 2026 Production Assistant Certification (PAC) Program, an eight-week virtual training series created to support emerging filmmakers of color through mentorship, industry workshops, and hands-on production experience. Designed for participants ages 18 and older, the program aims to help aspiring filmmakers strengthen their production knowledge while building professional […]

Meher Tatna Addresses CSUDH Graduates at 2026 Commencement Ceremony

Meher Tatna delivered the commencement address at California State University, Dominguez Hills’ College of Arts & Humanities and College of Education commencement ceremony on May 15, 2026, held at the Dignity Health Sports Park Tennis Stadium in Carson. Tatna, who previously served as president of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, was recognized for her longstanding […]

Golden Globe Foundation Members Nominated for 68th Southern California Journalism Awards

The Golden Globe Foundation congratulates members Lena Basse, Janet R. Nepales, Ruben V. Nepales and Kirpi Uimonen on their nominations for the 68th Southern California Journalism Awards presented by the Los Angeles Press Club. This year’s finalists were selected from more than 2,700 entries recognizing outstanding journalism across print, broadcast and digital media. Winners will […]

VIDEO: CSUN Students and Faculty Reflect on 30 Years of Golden Globe Foundation Support

A new video presented at California State University, Northridge’s 2026 Animation Showcase features students, alumni, and faculty reflecting on three decades of support from the Golden Globe Foundation. The piece highlights how sustained investment in scholarships, productions, internships, and industry-standard technology has helped generations of emerging storytellers build careers across film, television, animation, and entertainment media. Golden […]

The Silent Society Celebrates 40 Years with a Cecil B. DeMille Double Feature at the Hollywood Heritage Museum

Event Date: April 13, 2026 - 7:30PM PDT - Hollywood Heritage Museum

On April 1, 1986, the Silent Society was launched with a clear purpose: to return silent cinema to the big screen at a time when the era was largely overlooked. Four decades later, that mission continues to resonate, with close to 400 silent features and shorts presented to audiences across Los Angeles. On April 13, Hollywood […]

IDA: Getting Real ’26 Marks a Decade of Bringing Documentary Voices Together

The International Documentary Association (IDA) has opened Early Bird registration for Getting Real ’26, the seventh edition of its flagship conference, returning July 20 to 23 in Los Angeles’ Little Tokyo neighborhood, with a parallel virtual program for global audiences. Held biennially, Getting Real has grown into the largest peer-to-peer gathering of documentary practitioners in North America. The 2026 edition […]

NFMLA Opens Applications for Paid Graphic Design Internship Through LA County Arts Program

NewFilmmakers Los Angeles (NFMLA) has opened applications for a paid Graphic Design internship through the Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture Arts Internship Program, offering students and recent graduates a hands-on opportunity to gain experience in the nonprofit arts sector. The Organizational Graphic Designer position is a 400-hour paid internship completed over approximately 16 weeks. As part of […]