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AFI Announces Applications Open For The 2025 Cinematography Intensive Workshop
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 22, 2025

The American Film Institute has announced that applications are now open for the 2025 AFI Cinematography Intensive Workshop. This year's edition of the AFI Cinematography Intensive Workshop will take place May 29–June 1 on the AFI Campus in Los Angeles.

Confronting Palm Springs' Problematic Past, RACIST TREES Premieres On Independent Lens Next Month
by Michael Major - Dec 27, 2023

The documentary captures an inside look at the frustrations of residents of the historically Black Lawrence Crossley Tract neighborhood, who are cut off from the glitz and glamour of Palm Springs, due to the planting of 60-foot tamarisk trees that overshadow the community and are viewed as a symbol of segregation.

Video: Disney+ Debuts LAUNCHPAD Season Two Trailer
by Michael Major - Sep 12, 2023

Disney’s “Launchpad” Season 2 is a collection of live-action shorts from a new generation of dynamic filmmakers. This season showcases six writers, five directors and one writer-director from underrepresented backgrounds who were given the opportunity to share their perspectives and creative visions. Watch the video trailer now!

Elmhurst Ballet School Student Will Be Featured in New Disney Original Documentary
by Stephi Wild - Sep 23, 2022

Following a successful premiere at Telluride Film Festival of the upcoming film “If These Walls Could Sing,” Disney Original Documentary announced its next feature project, MADU.

Vote With Us Virtual Rally Launches National GOTV Campaign to Educate, Motivate & Mobilize Young People
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Oct 19, 2020

A coalition of nonpartisan organizations, influencers, generational leaders and activists have joined forces to host VOTE WITH US.

Odyssey Impact Illuminates & Challenges Societal Issues, Winning a Peabody Award in the Process
by Macon Prickett - Apr 25, 2018

Odyssey Impact and its production company Transform Films announced today a series of awards, upcoming films and growth for the Spring into Summer 2018. The national non-profit organization – that has won an unprecedented nine major awards including a 2018 Peabody Award and 2017 Venice International Film Festival Human Rights Award – has a mission to inspire social change through the power of film. Recent and upcoming works are slated to compete and screen at prestigious film festivals throughout the world including this month at Tribeca and The Melbourne International Film Festival in August.

The 17th Annual Tribeca Film Festival Announces Short Film Lineup With Narrative, Documentary, & Animated Shorts
by Macon Prickett - Mar 13, 2018

The 17th annual Tribeca Film Festival, presented by AT&T, today announced its lineup of 55 diverse and engaging short films in competition, including 29 world premieres. The selected shorts include a cross-section of international and U.S. filmmakers and were curated from a record 4,754 submissions. For the second year running, 40% of the selections are directed by female filmmakers. The short films will be presented in 10 distinct competition programs, which consist of five narrative, three documentary, one animation, and one hybrid program. The program will also include special screenings and the 12th annual Tribeca/ESPN Sports Film Festival, sponsored by Mohegan Sun. The Shorts Film program, sponsored by Nutella®, runs throughout the Festival, April 18-29.

Chicago Oscar Fans First To See 'Best Actor' Statuette
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 18, 2010

Oscar fans in Chicago will be first in line to see the actual Oscar statuette to be presented to the Best Actor winner at the 82nd Academy Awards® on Sunday, March 7.