Michael Tully hosts this year’s Short Film Lab, judged by Focus Features’ Jim Burke. The winner of this short screenplay competition receives a $10,000 cash prize furnished by Tito’s Handmade Vodka to bring their short film to life. This year's finalists include LAWFC member Mylissa Fitzsimmons. Learn more HERE!
Hollywood Reporter on Ryan Murphy's American Equality Story - featuring LAWFC member Maggie Kiley
Filmmaker Maggie Kiley speaks to her experience working with Ryan Murphy as part of his foundation, Half, which aims to increase inclusivity in our industry through equitable hiring practices. Good stuff herein.
LAWFC Member Amber Sealey on Shadowing for Netflix, Gender and TV
Amber beautifully discusses her experience shadowing the great Jamie Babbit on Kay Cannon's new Netflix show, Girlboss.
LAWFC Create Gender Flipping Series for Cosmo
LAWFC members Carissa Kosta, Jess Mosley, Julie Mitchell, Veronica Pinkham, and Crystal Pastis have created a hilarious and timely series of videos for Cosmopolitan called "Flip a Bitch." Watch one of the episodes here, and follow on Facebook to see even more.
No Light & No Land Anywhere took home Indie Vision Breakthrough Feature Film Award at the Twin Cities Film Festival
'Pro-Ana' to Screen at Burbank International Film Festival
'Cul-De-Sac' to Screen at TIFF
The short film 'Cul-De-Sac' (produced by member Mylissa Fitzsimmons) will screen at TIFF in the Short Cuts Programme 02 on Sept 9th, 10th, and 18th.
"In the latest stunner by the team behind the Academy Award–winning short Curfew, a married couple’s bubble of suburban normality is punctured when they find a surprise inside their toddler’s teddy bear. What ensues is a tense and crafty thriller that doesn’t let a single moment go to waste."
Festival Schedule for 'Step 9'
After premiering at the Aspen Shortsfest, LAWFC co-founders Leonora Pitts and Ali Sandler’s short film, Step 9, will screen at the following festivals:
Massachusetts Independent Film Fest - August 26th-28th
Portland Film Festival - August 29th - September 6th
Catalina Film Fest - September 28th-October 2nd
Mill Valley Film Festival - October 6th-16th
Heartland Film Festival - October 20th-30th