Creative Technologies for Kids, a local Denver-based 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to offering STEAM opportunities for youth, announced that they will be holding a Kids Quarantine Film Festival this summer. The Kids Quarantine Film Fest is an opportunity for students ages 7-17 to submit stop motion animations to be showcased in a professional digital … [Read more...] about Kids Quarantine Film Festival–Deadline for Submissions is September 1st
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Postgrad and Gap Year Options from Legendary Idyllwild Arts Academy in Southern California
Image by Ingo Kramarek from Pixabay 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 … [Read more...] about Postgrad and Gap Year Options from Legendary Idyllwild Arts Academy in Southern California
Off The Lane to Host First Annual ‘Empower Artists’ Virtual Fundraiser
Off The Lane Presents: Empower Artists Off The Lane, a New York City-based non-profit is hosting its first annual “Empower Artist” virtual fundraiser on Thursday, July 30, at 6 p.m. ET. The event, hosted by Radio Disney Country’s Betsy Spina, is set to include performances by Billy Gilman (The Voice), Daniel Quadrino (Broadway’s “Wicked” & “Newsies”), Lisa … [Read more...] about Off The Lane to Host First Annual ‘Empower Artists’ Virtual Fundraiser
Electronic Arts Launches 25+ Games on Steam
EA Access Subscription Service Arrives for Steam Players Later this Summer (Graphic: Business Wire) Today, Electronic Arts Inc. launched the first wave of 25+ EA games on Steam, with more on the way. Starting today, players can explore BioWare’s award-winning Role-Playing Games - Dragon Age: Inquisition and Dragon Age II, experience high-speed, white-knuckle driving action … [Read more...] about Electronic Arts Launches 25+ Games on Steam
16-Year-Old Filmmaker & Actress Meredith Grace Dabney Releases Award-Winning Short “HERE TODAY”
Filmmaker and actress Meredith Grace Dabney releases her award-winning short film HERE TODAY which chronicles the life of a high school girl struggling to find her identity with a new group of friends. The film comes directly from the filmmaker’s production company Astrabeta Creations in association with Arvold Productions and Point Nine Films. This universally … [Read more...] about 16-Year-Old Filmmaker & Actress Meredith Grace Dabney Releases Award-Winning Short “HERE TODAY”
A2IM Announces This Year’s Libera Awards Nominees for First-of-Its Kind Global, Virtual Ceremony
2019 Libera Awards On June 18, 2020, the American Association of Independent Music (A2IM) will be bringing the 2020 A2IM Libera Awards into people’s homes via a first-of-its-kind live-streaming global ceremony. Presented by SoundExchange and in partnership with Merlin, the virtual Libera Awards is A2IM’s way of continuing to connect artists and fans for this annual event, as … [Read more...] about A2IM Announces This Year’s Libera Awards Nominees for First-of-Its Kind Global, Virtual Ceremony
“Black-ish” Star Marcus Scribner to Help Create the Most Financially Literate Generation Ever in New Campaign
Marcus Scribner plays a game of "Would You Rather?" At least 72% of students say personal finance stresses them out, and COVID-19 could put an added financial burden on many young people, from disrupted financial aid to layoffs to a challenging post-graduation job market. Now more than ever, students need education and resources to help them understand how to make it through … [Read more...] about “Black-ish” Star Marcus Scribner to Help Create the Most Financially Literate Generation Ever in New Campaign
Sunscreen Film Festival Announces Official Selections For 15th Annual Event
Sunscreen Film Festival Announces Official Selections For Its 15th Annual Event The Sunscreen Film Festival today announced its official program selections for its 2020 showcase taking place at AMC Theaters Sundial (151 2nd Ave N, St. Petersburg, Fla.) -- and other support venues in the area -- from Thursday, April 30 through Sunday, May 3, 2020. The festival, now in … [Read more...] about Sunscreen Film Festival Announces Official Selections For 15th Annual Event
Boulder International Film Festival Showcases the Latest Virtual Reality Films and Augmented Reality Art at Free XR Experience Featuring Special Guests from Disney Animation
Boulder International Film Festival Showcases the Latest Virtual Reality Films and Augmented Reality Art The 16th Annual Boulder International Film Festival (BIFF) is pleased to announce The BIFF XR Experience (www.biff1.com/xr), celebrating the evolution of storytelling with the very best in virtual reality films, augmented reality art installations, and the … [Read more...] about Boulder International Film Festival Showcases the Latest Virtual Reality Films and Augmented Reality Art at Free XR Experience Featuring Special Guests from Disney Animation
That’s A Wrap: The 14th Annual Beaufort International Film Festival Winners are Announced
The 14th Annual Beaufort International Film Festival Opening Ceremony The curtain closed on the 14th Annual Beaufort International Film Festival Sunday evening as Oscar, BAFTA, and Emmy Winning Sound Designer/Editor Eugene Gearty was awarded the Pat Conroy Lifetime Achievement Award. Marine Corps Veteran and Filmmaker Joshua DeFour was presented the Santini Patriot … [Read more...] about That’s A Wrap: The 14th Annual Beaufort International Film Festival Winners are Announced