Film Independent, the nonprofit arts organization that produces the Film Independent Spirit Awards, the LA Film Festival and Film Independent at LACMA, announced nominations for the 2017 Spirit Awards this morning. The Awards are the primary fundraiser for Film Independent’s year-round programs, which cultivate the careers of emerging filmmakers and promote diversity in the industry.… Continue reading 32nd Film Independent Spirit Awards Nominations Announced
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10 Animated Shorts Advance In 2016 Oscar® Race
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences today announced that 10 animated short films will advance in the voting process for the 89th Academy Awards®. Sixty-nine pictures had originally qualified in the category. The 10 films are listed below in alphabetical order by title, with their production companies: “Blind Vaysha,” Theodore Ushev, director (National… Continue reading 10 Animated Shorts Advance In 2016 Oscar® Race
The Keeping Room (DVD) : Review
Film In the time of the American Civil War, as hostilities are drawing to a close, women have found themselves living without men, needing to fend for themselves and take on many of the roles once solely the domain of the male. Three women, Augusta (Brit Marling), Louise (Hailee Steinfeld – Enders Game, 3 Days… Continue reading The Keeping Room (DVD) : Review
M-Net And Friends : Two More Shows
Soulful Lira and rocker Arno Carstens join the line-up for M-Net and Friends music specials Throughout December 2016 and January 2017, M-Net will be treating viewers to a fun-filled five-part music series showcasing chart-topping musicians and their famous muso friends. Three of these music specials have already been recorded featuring big names such as Bobby… Continue reading M-Net And Friends : Two More Shows
Marauders (DVD) : Review
Film A string of brutal heists at a series of banks all have evidence that point to the banking line’s owner Hubert (Bruce Willis – Red 2, G.I. Joe Retaliation) and his high-powered clients. A team of FBI agent begin to dig deeper into the various robberies as they continue and become more deadly, uncovering… Continue reading Marauders (DVD) : Review
Script Writing Workshop 2017 – Bonnie Rodini
“Arrive with an idea, leave with a screenplay”. Learn to write your screenplay in 6 classes over 3 months. Step by step guide on how to structure your story and write a screenplay. The course covers finding stories, breaking your script into 3 acts, working in sequences, crucial moments in story telling, the world of… Continue reading Script Writing Workshop 2017 – Bonnie Rodini