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The African Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) is seeking submission for its 2013 Awards ceremony.  The AMAA‘s originated in 2005 and “aims to facilitate the development and relevance of African film cinema by providing a rewards recognition platform for film makers on the continent.” They are seeking Feature Length Films, Documentaries and Shorts released between December [...]

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It’s not the surest path to get Hollywood studio attention, but, in recent years, several filmmakers have made short films that went viral (some we featured), and got Hollywood’s attention. A few of those shorts have gone on to become feature length films. Here’s the latest one that, according to several reports, has Hollywood on [...]

Continue Reading Watch 6-Minute Viral Sci-Fi Short Film That Has Hollywood Abuzz Over Feature Film Potential

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The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation is currently accepting proposals for documentary film and transmedia projects. Filmmakers interested in applying have until tomorrow, September 7 to submit. So get to it! The program seeks to fund documentary projects that address the significant social challenges of our time or explore important but under-reported topics.  [...]

Continue Reading MacArthur Foundation Open Call for up to $200,000 in Documentary Funding (Deadline Imminent)

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I like to do this once in every year or so, just just gauge any shifts in trends…  In recent years, there’ve been numerous editorials by various industry insiders and outsiders, experts, declaring a shift in the way audiences are consuming content, and thus, how content creators are, or should be delivering their content. Some [...]

Continue Reading Can We Talk New Forms Of Content Exhibition vs Old? Where & How Are You Watching?

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Hey filmmakers! Now you know… we should note that this is one of the very few top-tier film festivals in the USA with a black woman (or black man, really) at its helm - Jacqueline Lyanga. An SA profile of her is long overdue. SA should be at the festival this year – or so I hear. [...]

Continue Reading AFI Fest 2012 Presented by Audi Announces 2012 Dates & Call For Entries

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