Mr. Horton is a true visionary known for his prestigious and history making work that uniquely meshes social commentary with urban realism. Among the highlights of the project is that the film will answer the age old question of who invented Bounce Music. The project is currently in the production phase and is sponsored by Video Veracity, a non-profit organization. NOLA Hip … [Read more...] about Legendary Filmmaker Will Horton Begins Production on New Media Platform NOLA Hip Hop History
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'HANDMAID'S TALE,' 'VEEP,' 'JOJO RABBIT' And 'BEAUTIFUL DAY' Are Among Winners Of 45th HUMANITAS Prize
Winners of the 45th Annual HUMANITAS Prize were announced in a ceremony at the Beverly Hilton Hotel today. HUMANITAS, which honors and empowers film and television writers whose work explores the human condition in a nuanced, meaningful way, also announced that Emmy Award-winning writer-producer Jenny Bicks has been named the organization's new president, succeeding Ali LeRoi, … [Read more...] about 'HANDMAID'S TALE,' 'VEEP,' 'JOJO RABBIT' And 'BEAUTIFUL DAY' Are Among Winners Of 45th HUMANITAS Prize
Donald Dankwa Brooks Winner of Scriptwriter Competition to Bring Real Perspectives on Criminal Justice to the Classroom
During the 2020 Sundance Film Festival, Strayer University, in partnership with The Blackhouse Foundation — a leading voice working to elevate and increase the number of diverse voices in filmmaking — announced the winner of ScriptED, a nationwide competition to discover a talented, up-and-coming scriptwriter who can help bring real perspectives to Strayer’s Criminal … [Read more...] about Donald Dankwa Brooks Winner of Scriptwriter Competition to Bring Real Perspectives on Criminal Justice to the Classroom
UNCSA School of Design and Production to host "Weekend of Women+"
Working to support an increasingly female student body entering a male-dominated field, the School of Design and Production (D&P) at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA) will host an unprecedented "Weekend of Women+" (WOW+) event on Friday and Saturday, Jan. 24-25. The event will bring together nine … [Read more...] about UNCSA School of Design and Production to host "Weekend of Women+"
Boulder City’s Dam Short Film Festival Returns for 16th Year, Featuring More Films, Categories at the Historic Boulder Theatre February 13-16
Nevada’s largest film festival returns to take movie lovers on journeys from around the world. The 16th Annual Dam Short Film Festival will screen 146 short films February 13-16, 2020 in the historical Boulder City Theatre in Boulder City, Nevada. With more than 8,000 festivals around the world, the Dam Short Film Festival proudly ranks as a Top 100, per FilmFreeway, making … [Read more...] about Boulder City’s Dam Short Film Festival Returns for 16th Year, Featuring More Films, Categories at the Historic Boulder Theatre February 13-16
Photomontage Film “Conexiones: A New Orleans Mexican Connection” Premieres Featuring Los Cenzontles at Preservation Hall
California-based Mexican roots band Los Cenzontles (The Mockingbirds) premiered a dynamic, visually inventive video assembled from footage gathered during their week-long residency in New Orleans with Preservation Hall Jazz Band. As the 10-minute photomontage film unfolds, the viewer is treated to syncopated, painterly images that complement poignant moments of novel musical … [Read more...] about Photomontage Film “Conexiones: A New Orleans Mexican Connection” Premieres Featuring Los Cenzontles at Preservation Hall
MasterClass Announces Former FBI Lead International Kidnapping Negotiator Chris Voss to Teach the Art of Negotiation
MasterClass, the platform that makes it possible for anyone to learn from the best, today announced that former FBI lead international kidnapping negotiator, Chris Voss, will teach a class on negotiation. In his MasterClass, Voss will share practical negotiation tactics, using real-world examples that can be applied in daily life, from getting better service at an airline … [Read more...] about MasterClass Announces Former FBI Lead International Kidnapping Negotiator Chris Voss to Teach the Art of Negotiation
Finalists for the 14th Annual Beaufort International Film Festival Announced
The 14th annual Beaufort International Film Festival will host thousands of film lovers from around the world starting February 18 and continuing to February 23 in the historic coastal town of Beaufort, SC. Considered one of the fastest growing film festivals in the southeast and a top 100 best reviewed film festival in the world according to FilmFreeway, festival organizers … [Read more...] about Finalists for the 14th Annual Beaufort International Film Festival Announced
Astronaut John “Danny” Olivas, Ph.D., P.E., & Family Are Honored to Announce the Launch of The Space For Everyone Foundation
Today, Astronaut John "Danny" Olivas & Family, are honored to announce the Olivas Family, Space For Everyone Foundation. A 501 (c) 3 with a mission to support the health and well-being of all children and families, regardless of where they call home. In addition, the Foundation provides grants to organizations that provide legal resources for all … [Read more...] about Astronaut John “Danny” Olivas, Ph.D., P.E., & Family Are Honored to Announce the Launch of The Space For Everyone Foundation
47th Annie Award Nominations Announced; Animation’s Biggest Night Set for January 25, 2020 at UCLA’s Royce Hall
The International Animated Film Society, ASIFA-Hollywood, announced nominations today for its 47th Annual Annie Awards recognizing the year's best in the field of animation. For a complete list of nominations, please visit www.annieawards.org/nominees. This year's Best Animated Feature nominations include: Frozen 2 (Walt Disney Animation Studios), How To … [Read more...] about 47th Annie Award Nominations Announced; Animation’s Biggest Night Set for January 25, 2020 at UCLA’s Royce Hall