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đ Discover the Nordic International Film Festival (NIFF) in New York City, where the best of Nordic and international cinema comes to life! Join us as we spotlight emerging independent films alongside works from established filmmakers, all with a focus on diversity and powerful storytelling. Whether you're a filmmaker or a film lover, NIFF welcomes submissions from all backgrounds, embracing stories that challenge norms and inspire change. Learn about our commitment to equal and respectful judgment, and see how the Bechdel and Vito Russo Tests play a role in our selection process. Don't miss outâtune in and be part of the conversation! đ„âš #NIFF2024 #IndependentFilm #DiverseCinema #FilmFestival #NYCEvents
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Talk tactics to succeed as an award-winning independent thriller and sci-fi filmmaker with Adrian Bobb.
Adrian @abobb is an award-winning writer and director based in Toronto. His films have been shown in over 50 festivals worldwide including Sitges Film Festival, Fantasia Film Festival, Seattle International Film Festival, Urbanworld Film Festival, Blood in the Snow Film Festival, Toronto After Dark, and Hollyshorts International Film Festival.
Before working as a writer/director, Adrian worked for 15 years in the Videogame/Film/TV industry as a VFX Artist taking on almost every position from storyboard artist on TV series such as The History Channel's "The Re-Inventors", and "Crime Stories," to Concept Artist and Digital Matte Painter for videogame companies such as Ubisoft and Digital Dimension, to 3D modeler for companies such as Jam Filled, Mr. X, and MARZ to name a few.
This year Adrian has written and directed his first episodic episode of TV with Highball.TV's upcoming horror anthology, "God of Frogs", and is currently working with Landed Entertainment on his 5th short film utilizing VPH's Virtual Production Studio, "Drifters" starring Samora Smallwood and Matt Murray. His award-winning 2022 short film "The Fore-men" is currently in development as a feature and is still making appearances in festivals around the world.
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Discover the visionary world of Destinee Stewart, a multi-hyphenate director celebrated for her authentic storytelling. Destinee is dedicated to highlighting the complexities of women and BIPOC individuals through her unique blend of spirituality, humor, and acting background. Her short films, THE TRUTH OF US and BAGELS & COFFEE, have captivated audiences at festivals around the globe. In 2021, Destinee received the Cucalorus Writing Residency and has since directed notable Netflix projects, including CHRISTMAS FLOW and IRON CHEF: BRAZIL. Beyond directing, she enjoys producing award-winning films like COFFEE SHOP NAMES, now on HBOMax. Join us as we explore Destinee's journey and creative achievements. #DestineeStewart #AuthenticStories #WomenInFilm #BIPOCVoices #NetflixDirector
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Join us as we highlight the remarkable journey of Mayor Janice Kovach of Clinton, NJ. Elected in November 2011 and now serving her fourth term, Janice is a dedicated advocate for her community. In 2017, she co-founded the River Town Film Festival, a non-profit organization in Hunterdon County that celebrates the theme of community through independent films. Janice also chairs the Hunterdon County Film Commission and serves on the NJ Motion Picture and Television Commission, where she assists productions in navigating local government. Discover her passion for film and commitment to her residents. #JaniceKovach #CommunityLeader #IndependentFilm #RTFF #NJFilm
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Unlock the world of filmmaking with renowned filmmaker, producer, director, actor, and writer Lovie Johnson. Delve into Lovie's diverse background as a Nigerian/Seminole/British/Ashkenazi-Jewish artist, shaped by his upbringing as an Army brat and his experiences playing professional basketball overseas. Explore Lovie's evolution from directing music videos and socially conscious reality shows to contributing to PSAs for homeless youth programs in the Southeast.
Discover how Lovie's extensive acting career in stage productions like Amistad and For Black Boys, as well as acclaimed films including Fright Night, Debt to Society, UTU, and The Sounds of War, influences his unique storytelling approach and character development.
Get exclusive insights into Lovie's current projects, including the production of two feature films: Supernal Darkness, a gripping psychological action/thriller, and Sidewalk Baby, a compelling urban/hip-hop biopic. Learn about Lovie's ongoing work on projects like The Blackest Yellow, an intriguing paranormal/sci-fi action-thriller, and The SINS, a captivating black western.
Join the conversation on social awareness and positive change as Lovie discusses his commitment to addressing critical issues such as child abuse awareness, child sex trafficking, and broader social change themes through the powerful medium of film and television.
Don't miss our engaging discussion series with master filmmaker Lovie Johnson, packed with invaluable advice and inspiration for new and novice independent filmmakers. Tune in and elevate your filmmaking journey today!
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Redhawk Crescent Studios is the premier destination for fantasy multimedia! Founded by Romeo Pough, his content & channel specializes in comics, movies, web-series, and storytelling. Dive into "Redhawk Fantasy Stories" for immersive fantasy tales and audiobooks crafted by Romeo himself. Explore Romeo's creative universe with TV shows, movies, novels, fantasy erotica, and short fiction. Join his community for engaging discussions on popular comics like Dragon Ball Super, anime TV shows, and diverse geek fandoms. Check them out on Youtube @Redhawk Crescent Studios
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Discover the captivating journey of Charles Honeywood, a talented Writer/Director hailing from Chicago's south side, whose unique perspective shaped by the city's music and challenges has fueled his creative brilliance. Fluent in English and with a background in spoken word, Charles honed his filmmaking skills through the Script to Silver Screen initiative, a groundbreaking alliance for independent creators. With a knack for crafting engaging stories, Charles used screenwriting as a gateway to direct his first short film. His continued growth includes training at the Second City Training Center and @thewordsmithwriterslab, leading to his empowerment short being recognized at the Tokyo International Film Festival. Join us as we delve into Charles' inspiring journey, exploring his commitment to writing and directing impactful films that resonate with audiences worldwide. #FilmmakingJourney #AwardWinningDirector #ChicagoFilmScene #TokyoFilmFestival #CreativeEmpowerment.
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Discover the inspiring journey of Andrew Garcia, an award-winning director and cinematographer from Miami, Florida. Specializing in Latin coming-of-age stories and family dramas with a docu-style approach, Andrew's recent works include "America Has an Accent," "The Sunset is Not a Permanent Home," and Puma's "The Fabric of Hip-Hop." In 2019, his film "La Piel De Ayer" was released by HBO and received accolades at the Miami Film Festival. His latest film, "Tumba Del Mar," showcased at Miami Film Festival, HollyShorts, and Florida Film Festival in 2023. Currently, he is developing his first feature film, "All The Things I Wish I Could Say," selected for the WEG Feature Film Lab in 2024. Subscribe for more filmmaker spotlights and behind-the-scenes insights!
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Multi-talented Nkosi Phanord can best be described as a filmmaker and entrepreneurâ He is the media owner at Montreal Got Style and studio partner at Blkbox.media BlkBox.Media is a content creation production company whose goal is to give a voice to creators by applying the best practices in the market. To succeed in the creator economy, their aim to turn the creator into a bridge between "The Brand" and the community audience.
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Filmmaking tips from Joel Smith about the importance of color in film. Joel is a New Jersey filmmaker born and raised. Currently, he is based in Tokyo. His production company specializes in short films,music videos, and commercials. His amazing work can be seen at www.onemillionjoel.com. Joelâs philosophy on content creation: âA good video is an organized one. Make it so they watch it more than once. The more personal it is the more people will see it.â
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Discover the inspiring journey of Lexx Truss, a writer, director, and producer from Greensboro, North Carolina. After graduating from Point Park University's Cinema & Digital Arts program in 2015, Lexx showcased his talent at the Cannes Short Film Corner and continued to refine his craft through various freelance projects. In 2018, he won the Shore Scripts Logline Contest with his comedy short, "A Kid Named Leslie," and was declared the Grand Prize Winner of the 2019 Emerge! Filmmaking Lab for his psychological thriller, "Zarina." Join us as we explore Lexx's path to success in the film industry.
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Quincy Ledbetter talks about the filmmakerâs journey for black film directors. He shares his thoughts on the art of film and the filmmaking process. Quincy is a filmmaker, musician, and artist with a focus on narrative, documentary, andbranded/commercial projectsâprimarily as a director, writer, DP, editor, and composer. He has extensive experience as a Video Director, Producer, and Post-Production Supervisor in news and digital media with brands such as Mashable, NPR, Time, Mic.com, HuffPost, Yahoo!, The New York Times, Vox, Instagram, among others. His work has won two Edward R. Murrow Awards (2018 and 2021), two Webby Awards (2016 and 2021), an ASME Ellie Award (2018), and two Emmy Nominations (2017 and 2022). In 2018 Quincy won the Project CRE8 competition by BET Films and Paramount Players to direct his first feature film Alieu the Dreamer, released in 2020. His animated short film The Black Disquisition garnered multiple awards at festivals for Best Director and Best Animated Short, and is currently exhibited in museums across the U.S. In 2020, Quincy and his partner, Yuki Maekawa-Ledbetter, co-founded ML-NEBULA, a production company focused on creating a safe and open environment for filmmakers and artists to thrive. You can find him at http://www.qledbetter.com/
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Damien Swabyâs work has been screened at film festivals in, London, San Diego, Birmingham, Staffordshire, Reykjavik, Sacramento, Brighton, and others. He is an entrepreneurial and innovative corporate video producer/filmmaker. Incredibly driven, ambitious, grounded, and focused, Damien has aproductively creative mind and a genuine passion to get the very best out of every project. Damien is the host of the Podcast: Filmmaking Conversations with Damien Swaby. The podcast reaches out to the next generation of filmmakers, who continue to look for inspiration and guidance. Damien is a Proud Member of the IFH Podcast Network (www.ifhpodcastnetwork.com).
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Discover the incredible journey of Joe Menendez, the Co-Executive Producer and Director behind the CW's "Kung Fu". Known for his versatile direction across TV and film, Menendez has helmed episodes of "12 Monkeys", "Queen of the South", and Nickelodeon's "Legends of the Hidden Temple". With a unique talent for bilingual storytelling, he directed Spanish-language hits like "LadrĂłn Que Roba A LadrĂłn". Joe's passion for filmmaking began with a Super 8 camera in NYC and has led to award-winning projects and his debut novel, "Mindshot". Subscribe for more inspiring stories from the world of filmmaking!
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Join us as we dive into the illustrious career of Nickolas Duarte, a commercial director and narrative filmmaker with over 70 industry awards, including a National Addy and an Emmy. With a client list boasting names like Adidas, Nike, Pepsi, and the NBA, Nickolas has mastered the art of creating lifestyle stories that capture moments of honesty. His acclaimed scripted and documentary work has featured in Academy Award-qualifying festivals and received distribution through Sony Pictures Television. Discover his journey from being a National Endowment of theArts Recipient to co-writing and directing a crime drama for Warner Bros. Don't miss this insightful look into the creative mind of a director whose work is described by Short of The Week as âalmost as much a physical viewing experience as an emotionally affecting one".
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Discover the exciting news as award-winning director Colin Francis Costello joins Hometeam, a leading global content production company named one of the âWorldâs Most Innovative Companiesâ by Fast Company. Colin, a biracial writer/director from Los Angeles, brings his rich storytelling skills and advertising expertise to Hometeam. His films and web series have screened at top festivals worldwide, earning numerous awards. With over 20 years of experience in advertising, Colin has worked with major clients like Netflix, McDonaldâs, and Disney. Now, with Hometeam's support, he continues to captivate audiences with his unique and provocative narratives. Tune in to learn more about Colin's incredible journey and his future projects, including the upcoming feature film "Na0mi." Don't miss this inspiring story of creativity and innovation!
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Join us as we explore the incredible journey of Arlene Russell, a talented Filmmaker Distributor Consultant with a passion for storytelling. Starting her career in sports journalism, covering teams like the Houston Astros and NBA stars, Arlene discovered her true calling in documentary filmmaking. Her debut film, "The World Famous, Debate Coach, Dr. Thomas Freeman,"highlights her dedication to real-life narratives. Today, Arlene leads impactful projects and shares her expertise as a film instructor at Media Tech Institute. She empowers others through her roles as President of the Women in Film and TV, Houston Chapter, a member of the BMA Houston Chapter media board, and a participant in the Houston Media Source Filmmaker Project. Don't miss this inspiring story of creativity and commitment!
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Discover the inspiring journey of Christopher Williams, a Cleveland native whose passion for filmmaking and acting began in elementary school. From participating in drama clubs to attending the prestigious New York Film Academy, Christopher's dedication to the arts has led him to create unique, out-of-the-box films. Learn about his achievements, including his first feature film, 'Dangerous People,' now streaming on Tubi, and how he continues to support fellow artists. Join us as we delve into the career of this self-made filmmaker who has captivated audiences worldwide.
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Explore the captivating journey of Morgen A. Whiteman, a renowned film, television, and commercial director based in Los Angeles. With a background as a filmmaker-in-residence in Ghana and accolades including being a 2022 Stowe Story Labs finalist and a 2023 fellow of WIFV DCâs Narrative Script Development Fellowship, Morgen brings a unique perspective to storytelling.
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