Gage Oxley headed A Series Of Light, an anthology series focused on LGBTQ+ stories, is exclusively available on Amazon Prime. Oxley and his team developed the series with the aim to explore the darkest sides of humanity, through technology, connection, intimacy and heartbreak. What’s most telling of the series is its underlying theme; the common… Continue reading Gage Oxley’s A Series Of Light: Exclusive To Amazon Prime
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New York State International Film Festival Goes Online!
For all those glum ones out there, here comes some respite! New York State International Film Festival (NYSIFF) has announced their dates to go online with the Upstate NY Women in Film & TV and Haydenfilms Institute in conjugation. From the 25th of September to 9th of October, the NYSIFF will be held online, covering… Continue reading New York State International Film Festival Goes Online!
Anthony Straeger’s Latest Book On Preparing and Submitting Films to Film Festivals Is A Must Read
An Independent Filmmakers Guide To Preparing & Submitting To Film Festivals is the sum of 30 years of expertise, first-hand experience and insights that come unmatched. Anthony Straeger, its author, has been a filmmaker, writer and producer for over three decades now. Presently a director at the Berlin Sci-Fi Filmfest since 2017, his unique position,… Continue reading Anthony Straeger’s Latest Book On Preparing and Submitting Films to Film Festivals Is A Must Read
Sundance Makes Its Filmmaking Resources Free For Public Amidst COVID-19
As the world has come to a standstill in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the film industry is among the hardest hit. To offset the impact this is having and continue to have on the film industry, Sundance Institute has made its library of curated learning resources accessible to the public to help artists… Continue reading Sundance Makes Its Filmmaking Resources Free For Public Amidst COVID-19
Indie Filmmakers Presents #StayHome 60 Seconds Short Film Challenge
In a unique initiative to extend work-from-home even into the film industry, the Netherlands based ‘Indie Filmmakers‘ has unveiled a global short film competition with total prizes worth €4000+. This includes filmmaking equipments from some of the well-known brands like Røde, Atomos, Hollyland, Alladin Lights, Nanlite and Fxlion. All the brands have joined as a goodwill… Continue reading Indie Filmmakers Presents #StayHome 60 Seconds Short Film Challenge
Oscars 2020: Nominations For Short Films & Documentaries Announced
Actor-producer John Cho and producer-actress-writer Issa Rae announced the 92nd Oscars® nominations today (January 13), live from the David Geffen Theater at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, opening later this year. Cho and Rae announced the nominees in 8 categories at 5:18 a.m. PT, and the remaining 16 categories at 5:30 a.m. PT from the… Continue reading Oscars 2020: Nominations For Short Films & Documentaries Announced
These Are The Short Films And Short Documentaries Shortlisted for Oscar 2020
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences today announced shortlists in consideration for the 92nd Academy Awards® in nine categories: Documentary Feature, Documentary Short Subject, International Feature Film, Makeup and Hairstyling, Music (Original Score), Music (Original Song), Animated Short Film, Live Action Short Film and Visual Effects. Documentary Short Subject Ten films will advance… Continue reading These Are The Short Films And Short Documentaries Shortlisted for Oscar 2020
A Chance To Have Your Short Film Aired on National Television
US nationals now have a chance to have their short film about the great outdoors aired on national TV, win $1000 cash prize and an all-expenses-paid trip for two to Denver Colorado. FYI’s Great Stories From The Great Outdoors short film contest sponsored by A&E Television Networks encourages budding filmmakers to bring their adventurous passions… Continue reading A Chance To Have Your Short Film Aired on National Television
RØDE is offering $1,000,000 in prizes in the world’s largest short film competition
Australian audio company RØDE is coming back with My RØDE Reel Short Film Competition for its sixth edition. This time with over $1,000,000 worth of prizes. The judges this year are short filmmaker and Film Riot creator Ryan Connolly, Beyond The Trailer creator Grace Randolph, and YouTuber and 2015 My RØDE Reel winner Dan Mace.… Continue reading RØDE is offering $1,000,000 in prizes in the world’s largest short film competition
A Bevy of Diverse Documentaries Lined Up for MDFF’s Third Season!
The Melbourne Documentary Film Festival is coming up with its 3rd season, running from 19th-30th July this year. The lineup includes pickings from as diverse areas as aboriginal, world cinema, web series, true crime, LGBTQ+, blockchain, environment, art, etc. Screenings will be held at two venues – Cinema Nova and Backlot Cinemas, from 11 in… Continue reading A Bevy of Diverse Documentaries Lined Up for MDFF’s Third Season!