"Coming to Africa" crew at the Ghana Movie Awards Coming to Africa premiered this past weekend at the 22nd annual San Francisco Black Film Festival. Utilizing a virtual format, the festival screened over 200 films between Thursday and Sunday. The movie is the fourth feature film by Anwar Jamison, a Memphis-based filmmaker. In the film, Khalil Kain, most known for his … [Read more...] about “Coming to Africa” Premieres at the 2020 San Francisco Black Film Festival
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Revealing Interviews with Music Industry Executives, Artists, Producers on The Music Makers, Music Podcast with Industry Insights, Guidance, Behind-the-Scenes Stories
Clive Davis The Music Makers, the recently new music interview podcast series, premiered March 27th, featuring revealing interviews on the inner workings of the music industry with some of the most influential professionals in the world. The Music Makers goes deep into the psyches of artists, producers, songwriters, recording engineers, managers, industry executives, and … [Read more...] about Revealing Interviews with Music Industry Executives, Artists, Producers on The Music Makers, Music Podcast with Industry Insights, Guidance, Behind-the-Scenes Stories
Casting Workbook To Offer New Virtual Casting Room (VCR) Training to Help Actors Worldwide For Free
As more and more casting directors continue to switch to VCR, Casting Workbook has pledged 24/7 customer service and support at no charge On the heels of their major announcement on May 7th, Casting Workbook continues to disrupt the industry with their new Virtual Casting Room (VCR) platform, in an effort to help actors get back to work quicker and propel productions forward … [Read more...] about Casting Workbook To Offer New Virtual Casting Room (VCR) Training to Help Actors Worldwide For Free
To Re-Connect Artists with Audiences, KCET Announces New On-Air/Online Initiative SOUTHLAND SESSIONS Celebrating Spirit of Los Angeles’ Arts and Cultural Communities
With City’s Art Scene Forever Transformed, New Series Celebrates Resiliency of the Creative Community Featuring Diverse Array of Content from the Best of Local Arts and Culture, Ranging from Local Music and Dance to Poetry and Visual Arts KCET, Southern California's home for award-winning public media programming, today announced SOUTHLAND SESSIONS, a new weekly series that … [Read more...] about To Re-Connect Artists with Audiences, KCET Announces New On-Air/Online Initiative SOUTHLAND SESSIONS Celebrating Spirit of Los Angeles’ Arts and Cultural Communities
Servers Turned Filmmakers, ‘Gratuity Not Included,’ Announces Crowdfunding Campaign with IndieGoGo
Gratuity Not Included Announces its Crowdfunding Campaign with IndieGoGo. Goal is $25,000 (Pictured: Founders Megs Free, Andrew Klasnic, Chris June) What happens when the people beside you become your support system? For this group of Atlanta-based servers turned filmmakers, the answer is a web series called Gratuity Not Included. Even when the tips stopped the show did … [Read more...] about Servers Turned Filmmakers, ‘Gratuity Not Included,’ Announces Crowdfunding Campaign with IndieGoGo
The Actors Fund Joins Playbill VTF Live – Call For Submissions
THE ACTORS FUND will be the charity partner for PLAYBILL VIRTUAL THEATRE FESTIVAL. Theatre fans looking to view the festival will be able to purchase an all-access virtual festival pass for only $2.99, with $1 from each ticket going to the renowned national human services organization for performing arts and entertainment professionals. PLAYBILL VIRTUAL THEATRE … [Read more...] about The Actors Fund Joins Playbill VTF Live – Call For Submissions
Cannes Film Festival Postponed But Diverse Filmmakers Find Silver Lining
On the day we were to witness the 73rd Festival de Cannes' opening ceremonies, Yolonda Brinkley of Diversity in Cannes, the initiative promoting inclusion at the Cannes Film Festival, announced official selections of the 2020 Diversity in Cannes Short Film Showcase and its Cannes Conversations, a twelve day virtual series highlighting Festival Alums. With the goal of lifting … [Read more...] about Cannes Film Festival Postponed But Diverse Filmmakers Find Silver Lining
Bigo Live Announces ‘Global BIGOer One World Together’ Fundraising Campaign To Support WHO In Fight Against COVID-19 May 14, 2020
Join BIGO LIVE broadcasters as they belt their way into your hearts and raise funds for WHO Solidarity Response Fund Bigo Live, a global leading live streaming platform, today announced the 'Global BIGOer One World Together' fundraising campaign in support of healthcare workers and vulnerable communities affected by COVID-19. The 'Global BIGOer One World Together' campaign … [Read more...] about Bigo Live Announces ‘Global BIGOer One World Together’ Fundraising Campaign To Support WHO In Fight Against COVID-19 May 14, 2020
Mogul Productions’ Taps Top Celebrity Auctioneer and Star of Malibu Crush, James Pratt to Engage Fans Across IG Live Film Industry Interview Series, Mogul Live
James Pratt Mogul Productions, the progressive, fan-based blockchain platform focused on film financing, announced today the premiere of Mogul Live, a new film industry-specific interview series to engage fans utilizing Instagram’s Live-TV feature. Mogul has built a proprietary smart wallet, continuous organization, and monoplasma rewards … [Read more...] about Mogul Productions’ Taps Top Celebrity Auctioneer and Star of Malibu Crush, James Pratt to Engage Fans Across IG Live Film Industry Interview Series, Mogul Live
Moviegazoo Digital Network Generates Over 120 million Digital Buys, With “The Invisible Man” Taking Top Honors
"The Covid-19 Virus forced me to take a step back and rebuild Moviegazoo Business Model. Working with my team to identify new revenue sources, customer base, products, and a new growth path. So, when Moviegazoo needed to cancel more than 15,000 events due to the virus, giving our members access to our Digital Network was the logical decision to make. And while … [Read more...] about Moviegazoo Digital Network Generates Over 120 million Digital Buys, With “The Invisible Man” Taking Top Honors