Cinematic representations of the North American West, from the silent era to the present, have played an important role in one of the United States’ core cinematic genres and in the viewing lives of generations of audiences. The Western tradition, however, with its well-worn tropes, readily identifiable characters, iconic landscapes, and evocative soundtracks, is not [...]
Click here for an interview with Gretchen from Off the Grid Film Club and agnès films member Kristi Frazier, co-creator of The FiFi Chronicles. A great discussion about women heroines, crowdfunding and action figures. Off the Grid is a SOURCE FOR FILMS NOT COMING SOON TO A THEATER NEAR YOU…This blog is dedicated to promoting [...]
2012 Film & History Conference in Milwaukee, Wisconsin September 26-30, 2012 Hyatt Regency, Milwaukee (USA) Chicks with Brains: Representing Women’s Intellect in Film Since the Second Wave Feminist Movement during the 1970s, Hollywood has slowly begun to give prominent and leading roles to women. However, the intellectual representations of women are out of line with [...]
agnès films’ member Kristi Frazier has launched a kickstarter campaign for her new project, The Fifi Chronicles, a film about irreverent, reluctant superhero FiFi Parker who’s gasp–over 35 and isn’t defined based on her sexuality! FiFi tends to land right in the middle of political blunders–requiring her to clean up the mess. That takes a [...]
Fusion Film Festival: Program and Schedule March 1-3 All screenings and events are FREE and open to the public! Dedicated to celebrating women in the entertainment industry, the Fusion Film Festival offers screenings, a documentary pitch event, competitions, and appearances by top industry leaders who mentor and inspire Fusion’s young filmmakers. This year’s free screenings [...]
Documentary Deadline: March 9, 2012 IFP’s Independent Filmmaker Labs are a year-long fellowship supporting independent filmmakers when they need it most: through the completion, marketing, and distribution of their first features. Lab submission is open to all first-time documentary and narrative feature directors with films in post-production. Structured in three week-long components held over the [...]
Call for Entries Film – Television – New Media Deadline: February 24, 2012 Accolade Competition Entry Form Website Email Accolade Among Top 25 Fests Now in its ninth year, the Accolade is a top-tier, international awards competition. We welcome your participation. MovieMaker Magazine included The Accolade among the Top 25 Festivals “Worth The Entry Fee.” [...]
The Prestige Film Award is Calling for Entries Deadline is March 15, 2012 Entry Form Website Email The Prestige Film Award is a top tier international competition. Awards go to actors, directors, producers, and videographers. We are a showcase of cinematic talent. The goal of the Prestige Film Awards is to give recognition and exposure [...]
2012 Midwest Popular Culture Association/American Culture Association Conference Friday-Sunday, October 12 – 14, 2012 Columbus, OH, Renaissance Columbus Downtown Hotel http://mpcaaca.org Deadline: April 30, 2012 The Film and Video Production area of the Midwest Popular Culture and Midwest American Culture Association is now accepting proposals for our upcoming 2012 conference. Perhaps more than any other [...]
The TFI New Media Fund provides funding and support to non-fiction, social issue media projects which go beyond traditional screens – integrating film with content across media platforms, from video games and mobile apps to social networks and interactive websites. We’re looking for projects that activate audiences around issues of contemporary social justice and equality [...]