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Lionsgate to Adapt Suzanne Collins’ New Hunger Games Novel “The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” Into a Major Motion Picture

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Global content leader Lionsgate today announced that the studio will adapt Suzanne Collins's highly anticipated novel The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, which takes place in the Hunger Games universe, into a major motion picture. The announcement was made today by Joe Drake, chairman of the Lionsgate Motion Picture Group. One of … [Read more...] about Lionsgate to Adapt Suzanne Collins’ New Hunger Games Novel “The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” Into a Major Motion Picture

The Redford Center to Distribute Funds to Environmental Filmmakers

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The Redford Center, a non-profit environmental media organization that accelerates environmental and climate justice, solutions and repair, announced today it will run its environmental Grants program as planned and open the call for proposals today. “Independent artists and filmmakers, particularly those working in documentary, are facing dramatic shifts to the industry and … [Read more...] about The Redford Center to Distribute Funds to Environmental Filmmakers

Aspen Film Announces Virtual Version of 29th Annual Shortsfest

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Aspen Film is pleased to announce that its 29th Annual Aspen Shortsfest will go on as scheduled – online. An innovative, cutting -edge, virtual version of this year’sShortsfest will be presented online during the originally scheduled dates of March 31-April 5, 2020. By partnering with Paris-based Festival Scope, whose platform is a preeminent service in the film industry, Aspen … [Read more...] about Aspen Film Announces Virtual Version of 29th Annual Shortsfest

First-Time National Release of Two-Disc Set – “Lightning Over Braddock” and “Collected Shorts: The Films of Tony Buba”

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Documentarist and award-winning filmmaker Tony Buba (https://braddockfilms.com/) recently announced the release of his collected works, a retrospective gathering of 50 years of filmmaking, much of it chronicling the slow industrial decline of his hometown of Braddock. Replete with the dark humor that personifies Buba's documentary style, the two-disc collection brings … [Read more...] about First-Time National Release of Two-Disc Set – “Lightning Over Braddock” and “Collected Shorts: The Films of Tony Buba”

How to Stay Sane by Lifestyle/ Travel Influencer and On-Camera Expert Lindsay Myers

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It is hard to be told to stay at home away from any social setting or the people and things that we love. This too will pass, but for right now we need to listen and understand the importance of doing the right thing. For yourselves, for our peers, for our Country. Below are some of the things I encourage you to do to stay sane right now.  1. Stay creative: This means get … [Read more...] about How to Stay Sane by Lifestyle/ Travel Influencer and On-Camera Expert Lindsay Myers

Winners Announced for the 2nd-Annual Vibrant Media Productions Student Film Festival

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For the second consecutive year, Orlando video production company Vibrant Media Productions (VMP) has offered students a path to earn early career recognition and substantial cash prizes. This year, the VMP Film Festival provided aspiring filmmakers with a chance to submit their original short films for a chance to win: Substantial grant money to … [Read more...] about Winners Announced for the 2nd-Annual Vibrant Media Productions Student Film Festival

Filmmaker From Paradise, CA Releases Acclaimed Camp Fire Documentary

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Paradise High School graduate and four-time Emmy Award winner Ev Durán released his feature directorial debut to audiences worldwide this month. The film is a documentary entitled “All Its Name Implies,” and it focuses on the resilient residents of Paradise, California as they attempt to rebuild their beloved community in the aftermath of the devastating Camp Fire in November … [Read more...] about Filmmaker From Paradise, CA Releases Acclaimed Camp Fire Documentary