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NewFilmmakers LA voted #4 top film festival in the US!
We want to thank our entire community and USA TODAY / USA TODAY 10BEST for voting NFMLA as the #4 Best Film Festival in the US for 2026. We are so grateful for and appreciate our filmmakers, attendees, sponsors, and partners! 🤗 Here's what USA Today had to say about us: #4: NewFilmmakers Los Angeles While most film…
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An Historic Win for Autumn Durald Arkapaw, First Woman to Win for Best Cinematography
This year’s Oscars was an exciting celebration of the hard work and dedication of countless artists in our industry, but one win in particular stands out among the field: Autumn Durald Arkapaw’s win for Best Cinematography for her work on Sinners. Not only the first woman, but also the first woman of color, to win in the…
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Post-Oscar Merger hot-take from a Producer Voice worth listening to!
Successful producer Jamie Patricof (Half-Nelson, Captain Fantastic, Blue Valentine, The Accountant) is also known for #JamiesList where he gives a smart platform for politics, restaurants, and industry insights. His latest morning after Oscar burrito hits on current important topics like the merger, Rahm Emanuel, and oh……
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Oscar Poll Results: How Did Your Vote Match the Academy's?
The 98th Academy Awards took place at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood last night, delivering plenty of surprises during its 3 hour and 40 minute telecast. Major contenders like Marty Supreme, Bugonia and Train Dreams were completely shut out, Best Live-Action Short Film produced the first tie since 2013 and Autumn Durald…
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Vote Now For Your Oscar Picks!
You've seen the movies, now it's time to vote! Submit your Oscar predictions below and we’ll see how our community stacks up against the Academy vote! See the Results While Jessie Buckley is widely considered to be a lock to win Best Actress for her work in Hamnet, plenty of categories are a complete unknown. Does Sinners…
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‘Sinners’ Leads 2026 Oscar Nominations
Sinners (Warner Bros. Pictures) The 98th Academy Awards nominations were announced today, with Sinners leading the way with a record-breaking 16 nominations, including Best Picture, Best Director and Actor in a Leading Role for Michael B. Jordan. As usual, there were a few surprises, with Brad Pitt's F1 getting a nod for…
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🏆 The Oscar race ramps up this week
Paul Thomas Anderson, Chloé Zhao, and Josh Safdie—some of this year’s awards season heavy hitters Awards season shifts into high gear with a handful of major awards revealing their winners in the next seven days. While these early picks rarely predict the eventual Oscar winner, they set the tone for which films enter the…
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The times, they are a-changin'! Academy drops new rules (and categories!) for 2025 Oscars
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has approved new awards rules and a few new categories ahead of the 98th Oscars ceremony. Among the notable changes: Voting members are now required to view all nominated films within a category to be eligible to vote in the final round. All designated nominees in each…
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Oscars Add 'Best Stunt Design' Category
A new Academy Award for achievement in stunt design was announce this week – beginning with the 100th Academy Awards in 2028 for films released in 2027. About time! Stunts are such a big part the movie magic we all love to see on screen. “Stunts are essential to every genre of film and rooted deep in our industry’s…