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9th Annual Lady Filmmakers Festival Season is OPEN!!

1/17/2017

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Hello Lady Filmmakers Alumni, Friends & Family,
We hope you had a wonderful Holiday Season and a great start to 2017! We are looking forward to another great festival season. Help us kickoff our Festival and Foundation initiatives by volunteering and/or donating today! Please email us for details!
SAVE THE DATE for The 9th Annual Lady Filmmakers Festival
* September 23rd-September 25th, 2017
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Southeast Beverly Hills Screening Rooms
- Wilshire Screening Room & QC Room
Want to make a difference? There are many ways to get involved!
* Mentor
* Join Events Committee * Join Awards Committee * Become a Programmer * Be a part of the Festival

JOIN US!
Lady Filmmakers has opened submissions for Films, Music, Short Screenplays, and Art! We have also received a special fee waiver for up to 40 submissions to the Bentonville Film Festival! We continue to create and foster opportunities to promote women and diversity!
Help us meet our 2017 Fundraising Goal Needs Supporting:
* Script 2 Screen Film Production
* Networking Events
* Filmmaker Promotion
* Workshops
* Film Festival Events and Production
* Launch of Scholarship 


We hope your year is filled with achievements, health and happiness! Please share your successes and triumphs with us to celebrate online with our community!
Submit News HERE! 



DONATE TO LADY FILMMAKERS

The 2017 Lady Filmmakers Festival Season is now open! We are
accepting submissions via Film Freeway! We are looking for Short and Feature

Films, Narratives and Documentaries, Art for an Art Show, and Music made and performed with/by women!
Submit HERE for Early Bird Deadline! 

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Devi Snively - Writer/Director
Congratulations to Devi for her selection to the AFI Fox Filmmakers Lab Initiative!
A partnership between AFI and 20th Century Fox, the Lab aims to increase the number of women directing major studio films — which was even lower last year than it was in 2015 — by giving them the chance to direct short films based on Fox titles: “Alien,” “Die Hard,” “The Omen,” “The Fly,” etc.
Julia Camara - Writer/Director
Congratulations to Julia for receiving the Best Screenplay Award from the Idyllwild International Festival of Film for her film "Occupants". She and the director, Russ Emanuel, also received the Excellence in Filming Award.
More Details HERE. 


FEE WAIVER OPPORTUNITY FOR LADY FILMMAKERS ALUMNI FILMMAKERS!
The team at the Bentonville Film Festival has extended 40 fee waivers to Lady Filmmakers! Don't Miss Out!!
BFF’s mission is to champion women and diverse voices in media. A research- based and commercially focused platform that proactively supports diverse storytellers, BFF features the only film competition in the world that offers guaranteed distribution to it’s winning films to include a theatrical release in partnership with AMC theaters, television in partnership with STARZ and LIFETIME and digital and retail home entertainment distribution in partnership with Walmart.
WAIVER INSTRUCTIONS
https://www.withoutabox.com/03film/03t_fin/03t_fin_fest_01over.php?festival_id=14359
  1. Select the appropriate category to submit to, and click "Submit Now”
  2. On the "Submission Details" page, locate the "Payment" section
  3. Do you have a waiver? Answer - Yes
  4. Special Waiver - Answer - I have received a Fee Waiver
  5. Who granted the waiver? Answer - Summre Garber
  6. Waiver code - NHXYUQV
  7. Complete the remaining sections of the page, and then click Send Submission &
    Continue.
And please don't forget to fill out our Research Questionnaire as part of the submissions process! Your film will not be In Consideration until this is received! https://goo.gl/forms/6cLn2iIBiQw5Y0qE3 

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Thank you to all of our volunteers, sponsors, filmmakers and donors! We are grateful for all of you! Have a wonderful weekend!
Sincerely,
Lady Filmmakers

www.ladyfilmmakers.com 


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It's A Wrap!

11/4/2015

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What an exciting festival with filmmakers from all over the world attending! We premiered the first Script 2 Screen Film, "The Bay Laurel", and honored Marion Rosenberg, OBE! Thank you to all of our Sponsors, Donors, and Volunteers for your support! 
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Launch of Script to Screen Program

1/26/2015

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Dear Festival Family & Supporters!

We hope your year is off to a great start! Thank you to those who came out to our Holiday party in December! It's always great catching up with filmmakers, actors and supporters throughout the year!

The festival team is back into full swing planning a great year ahead including the launch of the brand new Script to Screen Program!



Script to Screen Program 2015
We are proud to announce Executive Director
Patricia DiSalvo Viayra is partnering with
Romell Foster-Owens of Jowharah Films to produce up to four winning screenplays from Lady Filmmakers 2013 and 2014!

We are pleased to announce Romell Foster-Owens is joining the
 Lady Filmmakers Festival Team as Director of Industry Relations.

The festival will produce these short films and plans to premiere the films at the 7th Annual Festival in September 2015. Filming is scheduled for April 2015 in Los Angeles. 


How You Can Help & What We Need! 
* Sponsors
* Industry Support
* Women Directors (Preference to Festival Alumni)
* Key Leadership
* Crew

**To Sponsor or to be a part of the productionEMAIL US!

 

Festival News
* Do you have news to share with the community?               Please submit HERE!

* Submissions are OPEN! SUBMIT HERE!

* Thank you to Porta Via in Beverly Hills
   for a great Holiday Party!



Alumni News!
 
 Julia Camara, Director of "House Cleaning" & "Bikini Blues" is proud to announce her latest project "Occupants" starring Star Trek Voyager's Roberto Picardo is currently in post-production and a sci-fi found footage film. The film is about a documentary filmmaker who discovers a parallel version of herself while filming her latest project. This is Julia's third feature film.
 

Diane Namm, Director of "Finding Hope" is a producer at Malibu Playhouse.
She produced and directed a SOLD OUT event / benefit of LOVE LETTERS with Sam Elliott and Katharine Ross in December!

Watch this promo for the Malibu Playhouse with Pierce Brosnan by Diane HERE.

 
 Rodrigo Garcia , Director of "Tired of Being Funny", premiere's his latest feature film "Last Days In The Desert" starring Ewan McGregor at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival. Scheduled for release in April 2015.

More details HERE.


 Wanda Lepionka, Producer of "The Last Night", is proud to announce "The Last Night" received three nominations for the New Zealand Film Awards 2014 - Best Self-Funded Short Film, Best Actor in a Short Film (Cohen Holloway) and Best Cinematography in a Short Film (Mathew Knight). http://www.nzfilmawards.co.nz/ 
Thank you for all of your support
and we look forward to seeing you soon!



Cheers!

The Festival Team


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Advanced Discount Tickets to Star Studded Events Available till Thursday 9/25!!

9/21/2014

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Buy Tickets & Passes!

Star Studded Events!


Lady Filmmakers Festival in 5 days!
September 26th-28th in Beverly Hills
 
Films * Parties * Networking Book Event & Art Night * Industry Speakers!! 


We have several wonderful films from all over the world with a record number of feature films & world premieres! We are screening 6 feature films and 41 short films. We also have an incredible line-up of industry speakers eager to answer your questions in an intimate setting!

Enjoy 5 great parties/events this year! 

*Book Signing/Meet The Author
*Vivica A. Fox Awards Presentation PLUS Reception
*Art Night PLUS Reception
*Opening & Closing Night Parties!

Our 2014 Extraordinary Honorees!

Vivica A. Fox, LisaGay Hamilton,
Neema Barnette,
Natasha Foster-Owens,
& Risa Bramon Garcia


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Get dressed up and bring your dancing shoes!

Gatsby Themed Party featuring The Bling Divas 1920s Dancers, DJ Aviel, Singer Liyah Lapidot, Delicious Italian Wine, Heavy Hors' D'oeuvres, Champagne Toast, & Dessert!

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Congratulations to the 2014 Official Selection!

9/19/2014

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6 Feature Films & 41 Short Films! 7 World Premieres!

We are proud of this year's selection of films from across the US and World. This was an especially competitive year with so many great films to choose from! Our programming is dynamic this year with a great cross section of filmmakers from of up-and-coming talent to seasoned professionals at the top of their game in Hollywood. Be sure to check out our incredible line-up of industry panels as well!
1. Awkward Expressions of Love - USA
2. Cassandra - FRANCE/USA
3. Chauvinist Pig - Sweden *  **
4. Dream Date - USA *
5. Fade In - USA *
6. Go North  - USA * UCLA
7. Green Thumb - USA *
8. In Touch - USA
9. In Passing - USA
10. Job Interview - GERMANY
11. Journey to Abaddon - USA
12. La Mime - USA
13. Life On The Line - UNITED KINGDOM *
14. Lines In The Sand - UNITED KINGDOM
15. Monotony - UNITED KINGDOM
16. Miles Away - USA
17. 
Night Vet - USA *
18. 
No Names - USA
19. Only Light - USA
20. 
Operation Barn Owl - USA 




21. Put (In) Love - CZECH REPUBLIC * **
22. Pedro Pan - USA FSU 
23. 
Possum - USA
24. 
Submerged - USA NYU *
25. 
Spring Has Passed By -  BAHRAIN **
26. Strings Attached - USA
27. 
Today's The Day - USA
28. 
The Ballad of Snake Oil Sam - USA
29. The Buckley Brothers - CANADA *
30. The Depths - CANADA *
31. The Divide - USA *
32. The Last Dinner Party - USA
33. The Last Night - NEW ZEALAND
34. The Showdown - USA
35. Trapped Girl - USA
36. Via Tango - SPAIN **
37. Volkswagon Joe - IRELAND
38. Widows - USA *
39. Your Love - USA *
40. Zugzwang - SPAIN/USA
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Lady Filmmakers in The News!

5/22/2014

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The 2014 Season is off to a great start with outstanding submissions from all over the world! Just in case you missed our last newsletter, we announced our new team members Shahari Moore and Sandy Marquis!

We love our alumni, fans, and supporters!  Thank you for all of your support and please share with us any news! Check out what's new below!
 

Come mingle a little with us on 
Thursday June 26th in Beverly Hills @ flemings Steakhouse! First 20 people to RSVP will receive a free Happy Hour drink! Passed Hors' d' oeuvres the first hour. Great Happy Hour menu for additional purchase.

Now in our 6th year we have hundreds of filmmakers that can say they are a part of the Lady Filmmakers "Alumni Family". We are proud of our talented alumni comprised of women and the men who collaborate with them!
 
Call For Entries!

Next Submission Deadline is July 1, 2014!

Keep tabs on facebook and visit us online at www.ladyfilmmakers.com.
 
Alumni Accolades
 
In this section we highlight achievements and news from our past Filmmakers, Cast, Honorees, Speakers, and Team Members!

To Submit news please send us details HERE! 

 

Amy Belling and AJ Bond of Stress Position
(2013 Best Experimental Film)
 happily announce a successful theatrical opening in Toronto at the Carlton Cinemain April and further expansion including Vancouver on May 23, 2014 at the Vancity Theatre. Get your half-price tix HERE. They also have a new campaign to raise funds for their next project: Support the campaign for S16mm feature SONGS SHE WROTE ABOUT PEOPLE SHE KNOWS.

 
Eljon Wardally of Docket 32357 is thrilled to announce that in October of last year, Docket 32357 The Web Series was born. With the help of Seed & Spark, a crowd funding platform, we were able to raise enough funds to make Lois and Valerie's story continue. We are almost at the end of the post production process and are excited to announce that the series is now available here: www.docket32357.com 
 
 
Christine Elise McCarthy (festival programmer and alumni) has a new book Bathing and the Single Girl is 30% off on the eBook in the US, UK & Australia!!!! The sale begins in Canada on May 20th. Using the free Kobo app. You can then read it on your DESKTOP, eREADERS, TABLETS, IOS, ANDROID, WINDOWS. Go HERE and use discount code STOCKUP30. 


 Please Welcome our new Team Members!


Shahari Moore, Director of Diversity has joined the LFFF team! Shahari is an alumna of Chicago State University, where she earned a Masters of Fine Arts in Creative Writing and was a recipient of the Kanye’ West scholarship for emerging artists in 2007. As a post-graduate, she later completed workshops with Second City, the Hurston Wright Foundation, Nickelodeon Writers Lab, On The Page Studio and the Writers Guild of America West. Read moreHERE.



Sandy Marquis, Programmer and Advisor has joined the LFFF team! Sandy is a successful business owner with a wealth of arts/culture organization experience who has a devotion to,and a passion for,enhancing her community through the arts. In 2009,Sandy became a Board member of L/A Arts,the designated Arts Agency for Lewiston-Auburn,Maine and was subsequently elected Board Chair.While serving as Board Chair, Sandy created the L/A Arts’ Minerva Award which recognizes how the arts are used to address community-wide social, educational and economic development issues. The first Minerva Award was presented to a performing artist who has ties to both LA (east) and LA (west) – actor and philanthropist Patrick Dempsey, a Lewiston native and founder of The Patrick Dempsey Center for Cancer Hope & Healing. Read moreHERE.
 

Did you attend last year's awards ceremony?
If not, check out the acceptance speeches of
 Sharon Stone and Camryn Manheim!

 

Send us updates about screenings and more immediate news to be posted by us on the Lady Filmmakers Facebook Page.
 

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