The Reach Film Fellowship

Deadline July 6th for Film Independent Producer’s Lab

June 17, 2009 - by Reva Goldberg

Attention producers: here’s the official notice about this great opportunity from our friends at Film Independent.

FILM INDEPENDENT’S PRODUCERS LAB - Apply now!

Deadline: 6 July 2009
Application Fee: $55 Members, $75 Non-members

Designed to help filmmakers develop skills as creative independent producers, the Producers Lab is an intensive seven-week program running two evenings a week in Los Angeles in October and November. During the Lab, Fellows develop a strategy and action plan for bringing their feature film projects to fruition, including a detailed budget, schedule, and business plan.

A secondary goal of the program is to help advance the careers of the Lab Fellows by introducing them to film professionals who can advise them on both the craft and business of independent producing. Lab Fellows have one-on-one meetings with established independent producers and other industry professionals who act as advisors on the participant’s projects.

A maximum of ten projects are selected. Producing teams are welcome to apply.

Film Independent Producer's Lab

Past Labs have been taught by Matthew Greenfield (Fox Searchlight), Effie T. Brown (producer, Rocket Science), Gina Kwon (producer, Me, You & Everyone We Know), and Ram Bergman (producer, Brothers Bloom).

Films that were developed in past Producers Labs include Suzi Yoonessi’s Dear Lemon Lima, Tina Mabry’s Mississippi Damned, Scott Prendergast’s Kabluey, and Jessica Sanders’s acclaimed documentary After Innocence.

For more information and an application click here.

Reach Film Fellowship Seminar at DCTV, Wednesday 6/17 @ 6:30pm

June 15, 2009 - by Reva Goldberg

This Wednesday, June 17 at 6:30pm Cinereach comes to DCTV (87 Lafayette Street, New York, NY) to discuss the application process for its Reach Film Fellowship (RFF) program with prospective applicants. The event is free and open to the public but an RSVP is required at: protv@dctvny.org. The Fellowship provides a $5,000 grant, sponsorships, and industry mentorship annually to four young filmmakers making short films consistent with the Cinereach mission. Recent grads of film programs may apply. Self-taught filmmakers can also be eligible but are advised to discuss eligibility with Cinereach staff before doing so. Application and guidelines here.

“Entre Nos” Wins Audience Award at Newport Int’l Film Fest!

June 9, 2009 - by Margaret Shafer

 

Paola Mendoza and Gloria LaMorte with their Audience Awards

Paola Mendoza and Gloria LaMorte with their Audience Awards

Paola Mendoza & Gloria LaMorte’s film ENTRE NOS, a Cinereach grant recipient, won the Audience Award Narrative Feature at the Newport International Film Festival! To check out the ENTRE NOS blog, click here. For information about the Newport International Film Festival, click here. 

If you are in NYC come check out Rooftop Films’ Panorama this weekend. As part of the Panorama, Paola will be taking part in a panel this Saturday titled “Message vs. Craft: The Art of Effective “Issue” Storytelling.” For details on the panel, click Rooftop Films’ Panorama this weekend. As part of the Panorama, Paola will be taking part in a panel this Saturday titled “Message vs. Craft: The Art of Effective “Issue” Storytelling.” For details on the panel, click here

Congrats to the entire ENTRE NOS cast and crew!

Media That Matters Film Festival LIVE!

June 8, 2009 - by Margaret Shafer

You can now view the 9th Annual Media That Matters Film Festival online! Check out the films here and make sure to spread the word!

9th Annual Media That Matters Film Festival

9th Annual Media That Matters Film Festival

Cinereach at the Grassroots Media Conference

June 2, 2009 - by Margaret Shafer

GMC Workshop on Socially Conscious Shorts

Talkback on Socially Conscious Shorts

Cinereach and Arts Engine teamed up to host a film screening and talkback at the Grassroots Media Conference this past Saturday, which was held at NYC’s Hunter College. Former Reach Film Fellow Annie P. Waldman, cinematographer Dan Carbone, as well as Media That Matters filmmaker Ben Herson, sat on a panel emceed by Reva Goldberg to discuss audience building and funding for short films.

Cinereach and Arts Engine also shared a table at the conference, to distribute information on opportunities for socially conscious filmmakers. The conference drew a crowd of organizations and individuals interested in media for social change. For more information on the Grassroots Media Coalition and Conference click here. For a look at the handout from our panel, which offers Ben and Annie’s advice on funding and building audience for socially aware shorts, click here.
Antonio of Arts Engine & Margaret of Cinereach

9th Annual Media That Matters Film Festival World Premiere Tomorrow!

June 2, 2009 - by Margaret Shafer

 

9th Annual Media That Matters Film Festival

9th Annual Media That Matters Film Festival

Tomorrow, June 3rd is the world premiere of the Media That Matters Film Festival. Not in NYC? Not to worry since the films will also be available online. Click here to learn about the films or to buy tickets for tomorrow’s premiere.

Cinereach & Arts Engine at the Grassroots Media Conference

May 28, 2009 - by Margaret Shafer

 

6th Annual Grassroots Media Conference

6th Annual Grassroots Media Conference

Cinereach and Arts Engine will be hosting a screening and discussion at the 2009 Grassroots Media Conference, which will take place this Saturday, May 30th at Hunter College in Manhattan. Former Reach Film Fellow Annie P. Waldman will be screening her short film, AND SO THE WIND WON’T BLOW IT ALL AWAY and discussing Cinereach’s RFF program. Ben Hershon will screen his short film, AFRICAN UNDERGROUND: HIP HOP IN SENEGAL, which was featured in last year’s Media That Matters Film Festival.  Both organizations will have staff present to answer questions about their involvement with the films, and how to build an audience for a short film. For more info on this event please click here and for info on our screening please click here. 

So Yong Kim Wins Outstanding Director Award

May 12, 2009 - by Margaret Shafer
So Yong Kim's T

So Yong Kim's "Treeless Mountain"

The 2009 Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival celebrated the close of its 25th Anniversary edition by handing out awards in a variety of categories. Tze Chun’s “Children of Invention” and So Yong Kim’s “Treeless Mountain” were the big winners, with “Mountain” being honored with the Outstanding Director Award as well as awards for its young stars, Hee Yeon Kim and Song Hee Kim. For the full article click here. 

Do this now.

April 29, 2009 - by Brendon McQueen

 

Paola Mendoza, Brendon McQueen, Danielle Russell, and Jeremy Kipp Walker at Reach Out 2009

Paola Mendoza, Brendon McQueen, Danielle Russell, and Jeremy Kipp Walker at Reach Out 2009

Cinereach and The Reach Film Fellowship afford the emerging filmmaker more than an opportunity: they provide a setting where curiosity is nurtured and where asking questions is what it’s all about. Being awarded the Reach Out Award (along with Danielle Russell) has made all the difference in creating opportunities for my film. Following the fellowship I have received great feedback on of my work, notable press, and the potential to start producing more films. I urge  young filmmakers with a passion for a particular idea to apply – doing so only increases your chances of having your cinematic voice heard! Take advantage of this now, and fulfill your filmmaking dreams today, period. Thanks guys!

MovieMaker Names 25 Fests Worth the Fee

April 24, 2009 - by Margaret Shafer

MovieMaker Magazine lists 25 film festivals worth the submission fee. To view the full article click here.