If you're a nonfiction filmmaker in New England, it's crucial that you familiarize yourself with the programs and initiatives of the LEF Foundation. Founded in 1985, the LEF Foundation is a longtime supporter of New England arts. Currently, its funding priority is nonfiction film through the Moving Image Fund. New England documentary filmmakers can apply for grants in … [Read more...]
LEF Foundation: Support for New England Nonfiction Filmmakers
Do you have a nonfiction film project in production or post-production? The LEF Foundation Moving Image Fund, which provides crucial support to New England independent documentary film, is now accepting Letters of Inquiry for production (maximum grant, $15,000) and post-production funding (maximum, $25,000). The opportunity has a January 26, 2018 received-by deadline. More … [Read more...]
Opertura Animation in Emerson Bright Lights Film Series
Opertura, otherwise known as Aya Yamasaki and Jason Brown, will share their work in an evening of animated films at the Bright Lights Film Series of Emerson College. Weird Healing: The Animation of Opertura screens Thursday, November 30, 2017, 7 PM, in the Bright Screening Room at the Paramount in Boston. Discussion with the artists will follow the screening. The artists, … [Read more...]
Julie Mallozzi on Circle Up and Seeing as a Maker
Julie Mallozzi explores cultural intersections and social change through award-winning documentary films. Her latest nonfiction feature, Circle Up, will screen in the GlobeDocs Film Festival on Saturday, October 14, 2017, 12 PM, at Brattle Theatre. We asked Julie about the film's origins, what engages her as an artist and teacher, and what’s next in her intriguing career as … [Read more...]
Linda Sou: Preserving and Growing Culture in Lowell
Linda Sopheap Sou is featured in the latest episode of the Mass Cultural Council's podcast Creative Minds Out Loud. A former executive director of Lowell's Angkor Dance Troupe, she began training with the traditional Cambodian performing arts group at age three (being, as it happens, the daughter of its founder). Check out Creative Minds Out Loud, featuring conversations … [Read more...]