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NewFilmmakers Los Angeles (NFMLA) Opens Doors for Independent Filmmakers and Creators
Learn how Larry Laboe and the team at NFMLA are helping filmmakers and creators of all backgrounds succeed in the challenging world of Hollywood. Question marks linger for filmmakers following the months-long Hollywood labor disputes of 2023. Despite resolutions across the board, including successful negotiations in 2024…
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NFMLA 3-Part August Festival: International Animation! (Aug 3rd)
NewFilmmakers Los Angeles (NFMLA)’s August line-up celebrates emerging filmmakers both near and far, featuring InFocus: International Animation, a program of exciting animated work from all around the world, a selection of California-made short films and a collection of work made in the city of Los Angeles. Program #1 -…
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Film Financing Explained: World Revenues, Foreign Sales, and Senior Debt
Learn how working with agents, international distributors, and gap financiers can all factor into completing your film's financing plan. In this webinar, learn about how shopping your project globally for distribution rights can be a substantial part of your production financing plan. Throughout our discuss, my guests and…
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Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival - May 29 to June 2nd
LALIFF starts in one week! "With about 100 films in all sorts of genres, the Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival (LALIFF) returns to the heart of Hollywood this month with movies that are meant to capture the human experience from a Latino perspective and stories that will resonate with audiences from all…
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Slamdance moves to Los Angeles
Slamdance Film Festival will permanently move to Los Angeles, beginning in 2025. The next edition of the festival will run Feb. 20-26, and be based at the Landmark Theatres Sunset and the DGA Theater Complex, both in West Hollywood. Slamdance is leaving its longtime home in Park City, Utah, and also its spot on the…
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Developing Independent Feature Films in the San Francisco Bay Area
I'm looking for any and all people interested in producing films in the San Francisco Bay Area. I am an Executive Producer / Director and I'd love to connect with other Executive Producers looking for projects to join as well as CAST & CREW who are all about making the Bay Area our playground for moviemaking. I'm also here…
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Entertainment Partners Hosts 'An Independent Producer's Survival Guide' in Park City
Joe Chianese, EP’s SVP & Production Incentives Practice Leader, brings independent filmmakers and industry experts together to share best practices and lessons learned. Joe Chianese recently attended both the Sundance Film Festival and the Slamdance Film Festival, which take place concurrently in Park City, Utah. In his…
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The Beginner’s Guide to Developing a Film Festival Strategy
Sundance. South by Southwest. Cannes. TIFF. From local exposure to the global stage, entering film festivals can be a brilliant way for filmmakers to get their creations out there, especially for those new to the industry. Film festivals provide a platform to showcase your work to a wider audience and get it in front of…