Join NFMLA May Monthly Film Festival | InFocus: Disabilities
Our May Virtual Conversation are right around the corner. Here's everything you need to know about our May virtual festivities!
NFMLA Virtual Conversation | Diving into Indie Producing with Joel M. Gonzales
Friday, May 9th, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm PST
Join NFMLA for a conversation with producer Joel M. Gonzales, whose recent film The Long Game held the #1 spot on Netflix for three weeks, surpassing Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F. With over 24 produced films across genres—from faith and family to urban horror—Joel brings a no-nonsense, real-world approach to producing.
We’ll dive into what made The Long Game successful from development through distribution, and explore what’s realistic when producing indie films on budgets ranging from micro to $6 million. Expect inspiring and practical insights for anyone navigating the indie film space. You can check more information of this event on our website HERE!
NFMLA Virtual Conversation | Social Media in the Film Industry with Tulani André
Friday, May 9th, 2025 3:00pm - 4:30pm PST
Join NFMLA for a virtual conversation with Tulani André, Vice President of Social Media at National Geographic! We will focus our conversation on how to use social media in relation to film projects, including how to make connections in the entertainment industry and promote your projects. Tulani will also speak about her over 14 years of experience in the digital space, her perspective on the role of the digital space in the film industry, and advice for emerging creatives on marketing your film with a small budget. You can find more information about this panel on our website HERE!