Today, Maxon and Red Giant released a tutorial on how to create an alien invasion during the 4th of July. Inspired by the 1996 hit movie Independence Day, Seth Worley took on the challenge of replicating the invasion, sans the octopus-like aliens from the film, opting instead for flying dinosaurs. Seth used Cinema 4D to create the short film’s … [Read more...] about Maxon and Red Giant Debut New Tutorial on How to Create an Alien Invasion
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20th Annual Beverly Hills Film Festival Honors 2020 Official Selections by Announcing Winners
The 20th Anniversary of the Annual International Beverly Hills Film Festival (BHFF)—which would have been held during the first week of April—is announcing winners chosen by its Jury from this year’s Official Selections, despite the pandemic-driven cancellation of the week-long event. Festival president and founder Nino Simone says, “When we initially postponed BHFF20, … [Read more...] about 20th Annual Beverly Hills Film Festival Honors 2020 Official Selections by Announcing Winners
Lavazza Drive-In Film Festival Launches in Toronto July 20th
ICFF, presented by IC Savings, is teaming up with multicultural media company CHIN Radio/TV, in partnership with Ontario Place and the Embassy of Italy, to launch the "Lavazza Drive-In Film Festival". This exciting event, presented in collaboration with Rogers Communications and Christie Digital, will offer Canadians an opportunity to reintegrate into a social society while … [Read more...] about Lavazza Drive-In Film Festival Launches in Toronto July 20th
TAICCA’s Online Debut at the Annecy International Animated Film Festival
Due to the pandemic, the Annecy International Animated Film Festival will be held online from now to the 30th. To best promote Taiwan's animation industry, the Taiwan Creative Content Agency (TAICCA) has launched a virtual Taiwan Pavilion to participate in this year's Annecy International Animated Film Festival and Market (Mifa). TAICCA will also invite animation licensing … [Read more...] about TAICCA’s Online Debut at the Annecy International Animated Film Festival
Executive Producers Kelsey Grammer and Tom Russo Present Messina Captor Films’ “The Salon” Digital Series for 2020 Emmy Award Consideration
"The Salon," a new digital series from Executive Producers Kelsey Grammer and Tom Russo, and writer/director/producer Roxanne Messina Captor for Messina Captor Films, has unveiled a "For Your Consideration" campaign for the 2020 Primetime Emmy Awards. The 6-episode series has submitted nominations in all major creative, performance and technical categories including … [Read more...] about Executive Producers Kelsey Grammer and Tom Russo Present Messina Captor Films’ “The Salon” Digital Series for 2020 Emmy Award Consideration
16-Year-Old Filmmaker & Actress Meredith Grace Dabney Releases Award-Winning Short “HERE TODAY”
Filmmaker and actress Meredith Grace Dabney releases her award-winning short film HERE TODAY which chronicles the life of a high school girl struggling to find her identity with a new group of friends. The film comes directly from the filmmaker’s production company Astrabeta Creations in association with Arvold Productions and Point Nine Films. This universally … [Read more...] about 16-Year-Old Filmmaker & Actress Meredith Grace Dabney Releases Award-Winning Short “HERE TODAY”
10th Anniversary of Israeli Attack on the Mavi Marmara (Gaza Freedom Flotilla); Live Online Discussion With Filmmaker lara Lee May 30, 2020
On May 31, 2010, filmmaker Iara Lee (director of the Cultures of Resistance Network) was on the Mavi Marmara, part of the Gaza Freedom Flotilla, when the boat was attacked by Israeli military forces. The flotilla was an effort to bring humanitarian aid to the illegally blockaded Gaza Strip, and the largest boat in the flotilla was the Mavi Marmara. In the early morning … [Read more...] about 10th Anniversary of Israeli Attack on the Mavi Marmara (Gaza Freedom Flotilla); Live Online Discussion With Filmmaker lara Lee May 30, 2020
Sci-Fi Filmmaker Lewis Coates Premieres “Re-displacement” UK Short Film
Re•displacement - Synopsis: Leo undergoes a modern form of therapy that allows patients to visually recall their memories in order to overcome underlying trauma. As his therapist guides him through forgotten moments from his past, Leo begins to question whether the process can be trusted. The film had a successful film festival run, premiering at Prague Independent Film … [Read more...] about Sci-Fi Filmmaker Lewis Coates Premieres “Re-displacement” UK Short Film
Maharlika Warrior Spirit by LindsayLuvzU Productions Debuts on YouTube and Sends a Message of Empowerment to Women Suffering Abuse and Exploitation
Lindsay Castillo has something to say. And this actress, writer and director is doing so in the best way she knows how: through the power of film. Her new web series is called The Maharlika Warrior Spirit and a short film was launched this week on YouTube to introduce the public to her project. Watch it here: It tells the story of a young Filipino-American who answers the … [Read more...] about Maharlika Warrior Spirit by LindsayLuvzU Productions Debuts on YouTube and Sends a Message of Empowerment to Women Suffering Abuse and Exploitation
World Premiere of Animated Short, Metro6, Slated for Virtual Brooklyn Film Festival
Metro6, the animated short film by writer and first-time director Geoff Hecht, will make its world premiere at the 23rd Annual Brooklyn Film Festival (BFF), a qualifying event for the Canadian Screen Award. Out of 2,589 overall submissions received, 148 total films made the cut, including Metro6. Though originally scheduled to debut at the SFFILM Festival, an Academy … [Read more...] about World Premiere of Animated Short, Metro6, Slated for Virtual Brooklyn Film Festival