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Creating Powerful Collaborations....how to partner for success with your Agent, Manager, Producer, Co-Writer, Director, Editor, or Partner. This immersive, interactive workshop will give you the Entertainment Career Coach/Talent Agent Consultant's strategy for attracting, creating and building powerful collaborations.

No matter where you are in your career, no matter what level, gain the tools to honor your value and creative vision through partnering with complementary individuals - above and below the line. How do you have those tough talks and navigate conflict with ease? What pitfalls should you avoid, how do you know if it's the right fit, how do you structure the relationship effectively and what happens if the collaboration isn't working? Learn to claim your voice and connect with your inner resiliency in every interaction, Create your own blueprint for an ideal partnership and reap the rewards.

Join us at our next #powerhour on Tuesday, April 2nd at 6:30 PM ET in NYC and RSVP today! #womeninfilm #indiefilm #filmcommunity
Announcing the Shorts Showcase Winners! 🏆 

Watch the award-winning films online for free starting this Thursday through Sunday. 

Thank you so much to those who attended our 3rd Annual Shorts Showcase on Tuesday at NYU Tisch!

For those who could not join us in person, you can watch all of the films online in our free virtual festival. Please support the filmmakers and share this link far and wide with your network!

The virtual festival will be available starting Thursday, March 21st at 7pm ET | 4pm PT. Don’t miss your chance to watch these spectacular shorts! 

Thank you to generous sponsors for providing prizes for all of the award winners: Abelcine, Film at Lincoln Center, ROSCO, AJOY Management/Tuesday Brooks, Lauren Eliot Photography, and Paula Landry.
“We wanted to make something cool and queer.” Congrats to @yukiday for winning a PANO Microgrant! #supportindiefilm
📆 We wanted to remind everyone to save the date! We’re gearing up for a special screening event to highlight the standout films from our Shorts Showcase.

⭐️ This year’s feature films include:

I Like Your Hair directed by Trisha Pickelhaupt
In Waves directed, produced, and written by Meredith Dobbs
Body Prison directed by Cameron Kit
Hidden directed and written by Mathilde Suissa
Sunflower Field directed, produced, and written by Polina Buchak
Hermanas directed, produced, and written by Viktoria I.V. King
Kung Fu Scriptures directed, produced, and written by Kadi Tsang
Thirstygirl directed, produced, and written by Alexandra Qin
Bone Black: Midwives vs. The South directed Imani Niyah and produced by Flor de oro Tejada

Remember to mark your calendars, invited your fellow enthusiasts, and let’s make this screening a celebration to remember! 🍿🎬

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🥁 Drumroll, please! We are thrilled to announce the selected filmmakers of this year's Short Film Showcase. 🥂Congratulations to all the talented filmmakers who participated! Your creativity has truly shone through. Mark your calendars for a special screening event featuring the standout films from our Shorts Showcase. Join us for an unforgettable experience as we celebrate the creativity and talent within our vibrant film network. This year features:

I Like Your Hair directed by Trisha Pickelhaupt
In Waves directed, produced, and written by Meredith Dobbs
Thirstygirl directed, produced, and written Alexandra Qin
Body Prison directed by Cameron Kit
Bone Black: Midwives vs. the South directed by Imani Nikyah Dennison and produced by Flor de oro Tejada
Hermanas directed, produced, and written by Viktoria I.V. King
Hidden directed and written by Mathilde Suissa
Kung Fu Scriptures directed, produced, and written by Kadi Tsang
Sunflower Field directed, produced, and written by Polina Buchak

What to Expect:
📅 Date: Tuesday, March 19, 2024
🕖 Time: 6 - 8:30pm EDT
📍 Location: Virtual and in-person screening at NYU Tisch School Of The Arts
🎞️ Screening of Award-Winning Short Films
🎥 Filmmaker Q&A Sessions
🤝 Networking Opportunities with Fellow Film Enthusiasts
🍿 Popcorn and Refreshments 

RSVP now and secure your spot for an evening filled with films that are sure to leave you inspired! #ShortFilmShowcase #FilmScreening #CinematicCelebration #ShortFilmWinners #FilmFestival #CelebrateCreativity

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We make it easy to crew up and hire for your project or part time and full time positions. It's free to join to start posting crew calls, casting calls, and job listings.

We tackle underserved areas of gender parity in film with The Cinematographer's Lab in partnership with AbelCine, events on Virtual Production and our peer mentorship program, Pano Pairs.

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