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Artists Exhibition ‘Meaning and a Lack Thereof’
A group of young Chicagoans scored a win for the creative community by hosting a gallery premiere and artists’ exhibition called Meaning and a Lack Thereof earlier this month in Logan Square. Running until August 15, Meaning showcases the work of Lucca Colombelli and Cormac Steinbock, who met about three years ago while studying at...
Apply Today for New ISA Diversity Initiative
International Screenwriters’ Association has unveiled a new Diversity Initiative to elevate writers from underrepresented and marginalized communities. They are seeking writers with unique perspectives based on race, sexuality, gender, neuro diversity, disability, economic inequality and age. Their aim is to “break down barriers and celebrate authentic narratives.” Exceptional writers will be considered for acceptance onto the ISA...
3 events,
Apply Now for Community Storytellers Grant
Full Spectrum Features (FSF) announces the call for applications for their inaugural Community Storytellers program. Designed to support Chicago-based storytellers of various art forms, Community Storytellers will equip artists with the tools to produce a film that reflects and impacts their community. Full Spectrum Features will select 3 artist-led stories to produce into scripted short...
4 events,
Indian Film Festival of Cincinnati
The festival is dedicated to providing filmmakers, actors, and industry professionals a platform to showcase their work, and exchange ideas with one another, and interact with film personnel in the Hollywood space, as well as journalists, diverse audiences, and film aficionados. Many films of our past festival selections have subsequently won awards or been featured...
5 events,
New Episode Release for Sarofsky and Shaw’s “Between the Keyframes” Vidcast
“Between the Keyframes” is a new vidcast hosted by Erin Sarofsky and Austin Shaw, two formidable experts in the motion design industry. Austin literally wrote the book on motion design (“Design for Motion: Fundamentals and Techniques of Motion Design,” Routledge, 2nd Edition, 2019, for those of you keeping score at home) and is a sought-after...
6 events,
Outfest
The 39th annual Outfest LA film festival features in-person and digital films, outdoor screenings, galas, special events, talks and more!
Virtual Table Read of 2021 Table Read My Screenplay Competition Winner
Virtual Table Read of 2021 Table Read My Screenplay Competition Winner
Join the International Screenwriters’ Association on August 13th for a virtual table read of the Grand Prize-winning script for the 2021 Table Read My Screenplay Competition: The Surveillance of Ordinary Things by Susan Brunig. This script is a fun and heartwarming story of a middle-aged, suburban housewife who decides to run away and end it...
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Sundance Short Film Tour – Austin, TX
Fueled by artistic expression and limited only by their runtime, short films transcend traditional storytelling. They are a significant and popular way artists can connect with audiences. From documentary to animation, narrative to experimental, the abbreviated form is no longer just for the novice. Shorts have and will continue to be an important part of...
Deadline: Call for Submissions for Black Harvest Film Festival
Deadline: Call for Submissions for Black Harvest Film Festival
Celebrating its 27th year in 2021, the Black Harvest Film Festival is Chicago’s annual showcase for films that celebrate, explore and share the Black, African American, and African Diaspora experience. The Festival, held at the Gene Siskel Film Center, curates both short and feature length films, proudly presenting influential auteurs and emerging filmmakers of color...
4 events,
New Episode Release for Sarofsky and Shaw’s “Between the Keyframes” Vidcast
“Between the Keyframes” is a new vidcast hosted by Erin Sarofsky and Austin Shaw, two formidable experts in the motion design industry. Austin literally wrote the book on motion design (“Design for Motion: Fundamentals and Techniques of Motion Design,” Routledge, 2nd Edition, 2019, for those of you keeping score at home) and is a sought-after...
3 events,
Filmscape at Cinespace Chicago
Are you a filmmaker, cinematographer, producer, editor, key grip, gaffer, or content creator or any genre or community? If so, your weekend plans are set. Filmscape is excited to announce a hybrid model of online and in-person events for their 2021 show taking place this weekend on the Cinespace Lot August 28 and 29. Click...
2 events,
Middle of the Map Fest
Middle of the Map Fest annually curates and cultivates the unique arts and creative culture of the Midwest, bringing together a sense of community in local and national talent in an annual festivals featuring music and film. Last year's Middle of the Map was widely successful with over 5000 in attendance for the overall fest....