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ZARI wins Grand Jury Award for New York Short Film

Austin Film Festival Adds ‘The Order,’ ‘The Brutalist,’ ‘September 5’ to Lineup (Exclusive)

Robert Longstreet’s ‘The Fetch,’ Simon ‘Rex’s ‘Operation Taco Gary's’ and Michael Vlamis’ directorial debut ‘Crossword’ will get world premieres at the 31st annual festival.

Latine List 2024 Finalists Set: 10 Multi-Genre Scripts Selected By Black List, NALIP & Latin Tracking Board Partnership

The 2024 Latine List has announced its finalists, featuring 10 projects that represent some of the best rising talents in Latin-e/a/o/@ storytelling in film, TV, and theater.

Film Independent Sets Episodic Lab Participants For 2024

The Film Independent Episodic Lab has announced its 2024 cohort of writers.

CAPE Selects Winners of the Julia S. Gouw Short Film Challenge Year 2

CAPE (Coalition of Asian Pacifics in Entertainment) and Janet Yang Productions) has finally selected the grant winners of the Julia S. Gouw Short Film Challenge for Asian American and Pacific Islander Women or Non-Binary Filmmakers. The Grantees as follows:

Asian Women Giving Circle Awards $81,000 in Grants

“Our grantees thrilled us this year with their creative approaches to unearthing buried histories and undersung heroes, and their commitment to generating spaces and occasions for people to come together,” said AWGC co-founder Hali Lee.

The Stay Indie Project Year One Highlights

The Stay Indie Project was launched in collaboration with BFD Productions to connect visionary independent filmmakers with development, financing, and production support.

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Since 2018 we’ve created content that has explored the underrepresented human experience, capturing the attention of major festivals, such as the Tribeca Film Festival and Sundance.

Our projects have been recognized as the best in their categories, have been covered in major news outlets, and we aim to keep it that way. We champion new voices, seeking to nurture and foster a new generation of creators who are aiming to change the status quo in our industry and culturally.

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CONGRATS ZARI

WINNER:

Grand Jury Award for New York Short Film & Audience Award for Best Narrative Short

36th Annual NewFest Film Festival

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Snarky really pushed me to write my script. Not identifying as a writer, it was such a mountainous task, and they really helped.

Ryan Chu, 2023 Cohort Member

Having a diverse crew brings such positive energy. It sets the tone from the 1st minute that you're there, through post. We saw its impact everywhere, with different perspectives and from different cultures, ethnicities, genders, and sexes.

Michelle Cutolo, Strut, Amazon Prime

SEP pairs cohort members with board members for their incubator. My board member, Meghna Rao provided unwavering support and invaluable recommendations in finding representation.

Charlene Jean, 2024 Cohort Member

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EXCLUSIVE:

Celebrating 5 Years of Insomnia: An Exclusive Interview with Vishaal Reddy

We had the pleasure of sitting down with the series creator, Vishaal Reddy, to discuss his journey, the impact of Insomnia, and his future plans. Vishaal, an actor, writer, and producer from Tennessee, has made significant strides in the industry, challenging stereotypes and championing diverse stories. Join us as we explore his insights and celebrate this milestone.

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