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This was my 5th year being a voting member of Philadelphia Film Critics Circle. Every year we communicate via Discord with each other prior to nominating films – discussing stuff we saw outside of the ones being put up for awards season, which we all see via screenings and screeners. We encourage one another to see personal favorites. My big ones were the two docs I saw during BlackStar Film Festivall: INVISIBLE BEAUTY & THE SPACE RACE. Another fav I saw during Sundance from Mexico, that I don’t believe got distribution: RADICAL. And a small indie called SHARE? sent to me by a PR Agent I’d never dealt with before. But ultimately, either you can’t get enough of the other PFCC members to see your picks; or it’s difficult to get the screeners within our time frame; or not enough members are as enamored with your film choices to make a quorum. This is why it typically comes down to the same 5 – 8 movies that every other Critics Association winds up voting on; but this year was a real sweep by both OPPENHEIMER & Our Best Picture Winner POOR THINGS– review will be posted in my personal Top 20 Movies of 2023 List. HERE’S THE PHILADELPHIA FILM CRITICS CIRCLE WINNERS and RUNNERS UP for 2023... https://lnkd.in/ex2F_maG #philadelphiafilmcriticscircle #Movies2023 #filmindustry #awardsseason #awardwinningmovies #Oppenheimer #PoorThings #filmcritic #criticsassociation #films2023

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* FIRST BLOG POST!* Sharing the 5 biggest lessons I learned at the USC School of Cinematic Arts. https://lnkd.in/dc7t9Sdd Share with the filmmakers and film lovers in your life!

You’ve made a film and now it’s time to find your audience. But, how do you create a festival strategy? In this four-week online course, you will learn how to find your film’s audience - from navigating film festivals to creating deliverables. Register: bit.ly/48x0wM9

Great news! BECOMING BLACK LAWYERS is an "Official Selection" of the Kuumba Black Arts & Film Festival! Join us this month on Friday, February 16th, 2024 and Saturday, February 17th, 2024 in Schenectady, New York! #becomingblacklawyers #blacklawyers #blackdocumentaries #blackdocumentaryshort #blackstories #blackexperiences #blackstorytellers #blackperspectives #blacklawstudents #blackprelawstudents #blacklawyersmatter #blacklawstudentsmatter

Cats, Death and Chocolate... Those are just some of the themes we explored with University of Exeter Archaeology and History Department on their Research Away Day. We love giving these workshops where we take a team out of their comfort zone and into the creative space. In this case, we developed 10 short films about what the department is doing. It's great to see everyone really get stuck in with the challenges... AND of course you learn so much by just speaking to historians and archaeologist, like: the connection between cats and overfishing; how we can learn more from lies than from truths; and the history of magic... Good work everyone! The films will be ready soon...

For those wondering what's happening in the Oklahoma film world, the Film in Oklahoma calendar is up and running! There you'll find what's happening in terms of film industry training, film festivals, networking events for filmmakers, and more! I know this calendar doesn't have everything just yet, but once you take a look at ALL that is going on to support filmmakers, you'll see exactly how invested the state is in this industry. For events that I've missed, there's a form to fill out so I can get it added. https://lnkd.in/g9jkzqRb

About to start a newly designed session on #filmtrailers (via Channel Talent) for GCSE and A Level film & media students across the UK. The real question is: how many trailers can I reasonably show / discuss in a 45 minute slot?

In a world dominated by big-budget blockbusters and flashy special effects, there is a parallel universe of cinema, a realm of storytelling where creativity knows no boundaries, and artistic freedom reigns. The enchanting world of indie films is a haven for filmmakers who dare to dream differently and tell stories that are uniquely their own. In our newest blog post, we embark on a journey to explore the captivating landscape of indie films, learning the factors that make them so remarkable and their profound impact on the entertainment industry: https://lnkd.in/gU57Fjue 🎥

Learn how to navigate the film festival circuit and best practices for preparing and submitting your materials with Atlanta Film Society (IMAGE Film & Video) Learn to: Prepare your submission materials, Build your audience, Find the right festivals for your project, and Navigate FilmFreeway. https://lnkd.in/ePB9yZf4