New Girl Pictures' micro-short film The Echo is featured this week at the DaVinci International Film Festival's "COVIDaVINCI" program, an ultra-short program produced by the DaVinci International Film Festival for films made during the COVID-19 quarantine with social distancing in place. The 3-minute animated tale of two snails having an existential crises … [Read more...] about Ultra-Short Film “The Echo,” Created in COVID-19 Quarantine, Featured at DaVinci International Film Festival
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“Thrive II: This Is What It Takes” Releases Trailer in 15 Languages for Sequel to One of the Top Watched Documentaries of All Time
THRIVE: What on Earth Will it Take? is one of the most widely viewed documentaries in history with over 90 million views across 27 different languages. Released in November 2011, the unconventional documentary lifted the veil on what is truly happening in our world by uncovering the global consolidation of power in nearly every aspect of our lives. THRIVE I connected … [Read more...] about “Thrive II: This Is What It Takes” Releases Trailer in 15 Languages for Sequel to One of the Top Watched Documentaries of All Time
LAIKA Celebrates 15 Years of Award-Winning Filmmaking
LAIKA, the award-winning animation studio nestled in the heart of the Pacific Northwest, celebrates 15 years of bold, memorable and award-winning filmmaking this month. With its world-class filmmaking team and a commitment to make “movies that matter,” LAIKA pushes the boundaries of family entertainment and animated movies, redefining what stories can and should be told through … [Read more...] about LAIKA Celebrates 15 Years of Award-Winning Filmmaking
Cast of Hollywood Changemakers Fight Stigmas During Americans With Disabilities Act Celebration
As the entertainment industry seeks to be more inclusive of talent with disabilities, RespectAbility, the nonprofit that produced The Hollywood Disability Inclusion Toolkit, highlights examples of best practice among studio executives, producers, writers and actors in both the television and film industry during a virtual event. Part of a larger week-long … [Read more...] about Cast of Hollywood Changemakers Fight Stigmas During Americans With Disabilities Act Celebration
Los Angeles Dance Music Artist Tyler Garrett Announces Release of First EP, New Music Video
After releasing his first EP this month, rising pop and dance artist Tyler Garrett has dropped a new music video for the title track on his "Potential Love" EP. The video for Potential Love is the much-anticipated follow-up from the pop songwriter's collaboration with EDM artist Jeriqo. Their collaboration "You Have Me" was streamed more than a million times. The music … [Read more...] about Los Angeles Dance Music Artist Tyler Garrett Announces Release of First EP, New Music Video
SCAD Wins 2020 Coca-Cola Refreshing Films Competition
The Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) is proud to announce a team of SCAD students from its School of Entertainment Arts has won the grand prize in the 2020 Coca-Cola Refreshing Films program, a student filmmaking competition. SCAD students also won the competition in 2019. The film, "Let Loose," was created by writer/director Elina Itugot (B.F.A., film and … [Read more...] about SCAD Wins 2020 Coca-Cola Refreshing Films Competition
KIA Motors Releases The Blockbuster Movie Event Of The Summer
A year without the biggest tinsel town blockbusters? The creative team at Kia Motors America (KMA) doesn't think so. From the producers who introduced the world to dancing hamsters comes the first must-see cinematic experience of the Summer. This just released epic adventure, entitled The Features Film, presents automotive content in a whole new genre and includes … [Read more...] about KIA Motors Releases The Blockbuster Movie Event Of The Summer
Postgrad and Gap Year Options from Legendary Idyllwild Arts Academy in Southern California
Film students wishing to put off their first year of college because of COVID-19 have two exciting alternatives thanks to the Idyllwild Arts Academy Film and Digital Media Department. Department Chair Shelly Short and her colleagues—all of them experienced film industry professionals—will offer to postgrads as well as gap year students the chance to earn a Film certificate … [Read more...] about Postgrad and Gap Year Options from Legendary Idyllwild Arts Academy in Southern California
Maxon and Red Giant Debut New Tutorial on How to Create an Alien Invasion
Today, Maxon and Red Giant released a tutorial on how to create an alien invasion during the 4th of July. Inspired by the 1996 hit movie Independence Day, Seth Worley took on the challenge of replicating the invasion, sans the octopus-like aliens from the film, opting instead for flying dinosaurs. Seth used Cinema 4D to create the short film’s … [Read more...] about Maxon and Red Giant Debut New Tutorial on How to Create an Alien Invasion
Minnesota Parkour Gym Announces Record-Breaking $10,000 Prize Parkour Competition to Support the Creation of Their Online Parkour Academy
Minnesota-based parkour gym Fight or Flight Academy, is hosting an online parkour competition with a $10,000 prize, the largest prize in parkour history, to help promote the upcoming launch of their online parkour academy. "We tired of seeing the best athletes in the world being underpaid," said Chad Zwadlo, founder of Fight or Flight Academy. The competition … [Read more...] about Minnesota Parkour Gym Announces Record-Breaking $10,000 Prize Parkour Competition to Support the Creation of Their Online Parkour Academy