Alliance of Women Filmmakers

 

2012 BEST OF FESTIVAL

Dramatic Feature
Secrets, Objects
Directed by: Young-Mi Lee
Produced by: Won-Burn Kim

 

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Documentary Feature
Opening Our Eyes
Directed by: Gail Mooney
Produced by: Erin Kelly

 

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Drama Short
ESA
Directed by: Alejandra Viejo Lopez De Roda
Produced by: Josie Henwood

 

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Student Short
Missile Crisis
Directed by: Jaye Davidson
Produced by: Jaye Davidson

 

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Animation Short
The Weightless Traveler
Directed by: Eva Colmers
Produced by: Eva Colmers

 

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Documentary Short
Escape
Directed by: Marvi Lacar
Produced by: Lisa Santoro



Kate Beckinsale and Anthony Mackie Announce 2012 Film Independent Spirit Award Nominations

2012 FILM INDEPENDENT SPIRIT AWARD NOMINATIONS

BEST FEATURE (Award given to the Producer, Executive Producers are not listed)

50/50	Producers: Evan Goldberg, Ben Karlin, Seth Rogen
Beginners	Producers: Miranda de Pencier, Lars Knudsen, Leslie Urdang, Dean Vanech, Jay Van Hoy
Drive	Producers: Michel Litvak, John Palermo, Marc Platt, Gigi Pritzker, Adam Siegel
Take Shelter	Producers: Tyler Davidson, Sophia Lin
The Artist	Producer: Thomas Langmann
The Descendants	Producers: Jim Burke, Alexander Payne, Jim Taylor

BEST DIRECTOR

Michel Hazanavicius	The Artist
Mike Mills	Beginners
Jeff Nichols	Take Shelter
Alexander Payne	The Descendants
Nicolas Winding Refn	Drive

BEST SCREENPLAY

Joseph Cedar	Footnote
Michel Hazanavicius	The Artist
Tom McCarthy	Win Win
Mike Mills	Beginners
Alexander Payne, Nat Faxon, Jim Rash	The Descendants

BEST FIRST FEATURE (Award given to the director and producer)

Another Earth	Director: Mike Cahill Producers: Mike Cahill, Hunter Gray, Brit Marling, Nicholas Shumaker
In the Family	Director: Patrick Wang Producers: Robert Tonino, Andrew van den Houten, Patrick Wang
Margin Call	Director: J.C. Chandor Producers: Robert Ogden Barnum, Michael Benaroya, Neal Dodson, Joe Jenckes, Corey Moosa, Zachary Quinto
Martha Marcy May Marlene	Director: Sean Durkin Producers: Antonio Campos, Patrick Cunningham, Chris Maybach, Josh Mond
Natural Selection	Director: Robbie Pickering Producers: Brion Hambel, Paul Jensen

BEST FIRST SCREENPLAY

Mike Cahill, Brit Marling	Another Earth
J.C. Chandor	Margin Call
Patrick deWitt	Terri
Phil Johnston	Cedar Rapids
Will Reiser	50/50

JOHN CASSAVETES AWARD - Given to the best feature made for under $500,000.  Award given to the writer, director, and producer.  Executive Producers are not listed

Bellflower	Writer/Director: Evan Glodell Producers: Evan Glodell, Vincent Grashaw
Circumstance	Writer/Director: Maryam Keshavarz Producers: Karin Chien, Maryam Keshavarz, Melissa M. Lee
Hello Lonesome	Writer/Director/Producer: Adam Reid
Pariah	Writer/Director: Dee Rees Producer: Nekisa Cooper
The Dynamiter	Writer: Brad Inglesby Director: Matthew Gordon Producers: Kevin Abrams, Matthew Gordon, Merilee Holt, Art Jones, Mike Jones, Nate Tuck, Amile Wilson

BEST FEMALE LEAD

Lauren Ambrose	Think of Me
Rachael Harris	Natural Selection
Adepero Oduye	Pariah
Elizabeth Olsen	Martha Marcy May Marlene
Michelle Williams	My Week with Marilyn

BEST MALE LEAD

Demián Bichir	A Better Life
Jean Dujardin	The Artist
Ryan Gosling	Drive
Woody Harrelson	Rampart
Michael Shannon	Take Shelter

BEST SUPPORTING FEMALE

Jessica Chastain	Take Shelter
Anjelica Huston	50/50
Janet McTeer	Albert Nobbs
Harmony Santana	Gun Hill Road
Shailene Woodley	The Descendants

BEST SUPPORTING MALE

Albert Brooks	Drive
John Hawkes	Martha Marcy May Marlene
Christopher Plummer	Beginners
John C. Reilly	Cedar Rapids
Corey Stoll	Midnight in Paris

BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY

Joel Hodge	Bellflower
Benjamin Kasulke	The Off Hours
Darius Khondji	Midnight in Paris
Guillaume Schiffman	The Artist
Jeffrey Waldron	The Dynamiter

BEST DOCUMENTARY (Award given to the director and producer)

An African Election	Director/Producer: Jarreth Merz
Bill Cunningham New York	Director: Richard Press Producer: Philip Gefter
The Interrupters	Director/Producer: Steve James Producer: Alex Kotlowitz
The Redemption of General Butt Naked	Director/Producers: Eric Strauss, Daniele Anastasion
We Were Here	Director/Producer: David Weissman

BEST INTERNATIONAL FILM (Award given to the director)

A Separation (Iran)	Director: Asghar Farhadi
Melancholia (Denmark/Sweden/France/Germany)	Director: Lars von Trier
Shame (UK)	Director: Steve McQueen
The Kid With a Bike (Belgium/France/Italy)	Directors: Jean-Pierre Dardenne, Luc Dardenne
Tyrannosaur (UK)	Director: Paddy Considine

PIAGET PRODUCERS AWARD – The 15^th annual Piaget Producers Award honors emerging producers who, despite highly limited resources demonstrate the creativity, tenacity, and vision required to produce quality, independent films.  The award includes a $25,000 unrestricted grant funded by Piaget.

Chad Burris	Mosquita y Mari
Sophia Lin	Take Shelter
Josh Mond	Martha Marcy May Marlene

SOMEONE TO WATCH AWARD – The 18^th annual Someone to Watch Award recognizes a talented filmmaker of singular vision who has not yet received appropriate recognition.  The award includes a $25,000 unrestricted grant.

Simon Arthur	Silver Tongues
Mark Jackson	Without
Nicholas Ozeki	Mamitas

TRUER THAN FICTION AWARD – The 17^th annual Truer Than Fiction Award is presented to an emerging director of non-fiction features who has not yet received significant recognition.  The award includes a $25,000 unrestricted grant.

Heather Courtney	Where Soldiers Come From
Danfung Dennis	Hell and Back Again
Alma Har'el	Bombay Beach

ROBERT ALTMAN AWARD - (Given to one film's director, casting director, and its ensemble cast)

Margin Call	Director: J.C. Chandor
	Casting Director: Tiffany Little Canfield, Bernard Telsey
	Ensemble Cast: Penn Badgley, Simon Baker, Paul Bettany, Jeremy Irons, Mary McDonnell, Demi Moore, Zachary Quinto, Kevin Spacey, Stanley Tucci

 

ABOUT THE FILM INDEPENDENT SPIRIT AWARDS

Now in its 27^th year, the Film Independent Spirit Awards is an annual celebration honoring artist-driven films made with an economy of means by filmmakers who embody independence and originality. The Spirit Awards recognizes the achievements of American independent filmmakers and promotes the finest independent films of the year to a wider audience. 

 

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2012 Festival Call For Entries

2012 Los Angeles Women's International Film Festival Call For Entries

About The Festival   Alliance of Women Filmmakers Alliance of Women Filmmakers created this festival seven years ago with a goal to increase opportunities for women filmmakers. Each year the festival has grown in size and reach.     We are proud to have showcased more than 800 films made by women of diverse back grounds from all over the world. We have also established a network of women filmmakers world wide who share the same passion in creating opportunities and powerful screen images of women.    Described by Back Stage West Magazine, a leading source for entertainment news, as a "Must-attend event for all women in the entertainment industry," the festival presents narratives, documentaries, animations and student short films. We also presents a variety of industry panels, workshops and seminars to help women filmmakers craft their skills and stay connected with other women filmmakers. Our 2011 distribution workshops were taught by Akua Boyenne, a Los Angeles-based entertainment attorney who specializes in motion picture and television transactions. Her clients include award-winning and aspiring writers, directors, actors, producers and production companies that work in both the studio and independent systems. Previous year's panels and workshops have been hosted by; The Women's Steering Committee of the Writers Guild, International Documentary Association and Women Make Movies New York.        The festival is now going into its eight year to continue its goal of providing a valuable avenue of exposure and networking for women filmmakers, to share their diverse stories and bring awareness to critical issues through visual media.

 

 

 

2011 Festival Winners

2011 BEST OF FESTIVAL

 Dramatic Feature
Saving Grace B. Jones
Directed by: Connie Stevens
Written by: Connie Stevens

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Documentary Feature
Saving America’s Horses-A Nation Betrayed
Directed by: Katia Louise
Written by: Katia Louise

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Drama Short
Abandon Me
Directed by: Sayer Frey
Written by: Sayer Frey

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Student Short
The Way of Justice
Directed by: Emily Peck
Written by:  Emily Peck

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Animation Short
A Tall Tale
Directed by: Brittany Biggs
Written by: Brittany Biggs

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Documentary Short
Red Dust
Directed by: Karin Mak
Written by: Karin Mak

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Script Competition Winners

Feature Script

Balloons

Written by: Nikke Braendlin

 

Short Script

Ask Alice

Written by: Cara Mumford

Los Angeles Women's International Film Festival Documentary Shorts Progams March 29th 8:30PM  Laemmle's Sunset 5 8000 Sunset Blvd West Hollywood, CA 90041   Purchase Tickets

 

Girls Rock! Chicago

Directed By: Sarah Moshman

Written By:  Sarah Moshman

A short rockumentary about an all-girl rock and roll camp in Chicago. For one week in the summer, girls ages 8-16 embark on a musical journey, learning guitar, bass and drums, writing their own songs, and performing at a large venue while building self-esteem along the way.

 

Obligation to Endure

Directed By: Julie Fergus

Written By:  Julie Fergus

As the George W. Bush administration gasped its final breaths, it
attempted to shut down the EPA's library system, the world's foremost
source of environmental information. In this age of climate change,
natural disasters, and terrorism, how could this be possible? What
were the real reasons behind the closures?

 

A  Four-Wheeled Fascination: The Evolution of Roller Derby

Directed By: Mary LaVenture

Written By:  Mary LaVenture

A Four-Wheeled Fascination chronicles the evolution of roller derby on a global and local scale. Since its creation by Leo Seltzer in the 1930s, the sport's rules and players have changed. From the original banked track to the current flat track leagues, roller derby has seen its fair share of struggles and success, transforming, resurging and melding into its current state.

 

Red Dust

Directed By: Karin Mak

Written By: Karin Mak

Poisoned by the carcinogen cadmium in the battery factories where they worked, Ren and her comrades engage in a desperate struggle for justice. Red Dust captures rural and urban poverty and the risks involved in speaking up in China. In the face of daunting obstacles that affect their work, health and future, the women persevere.

  

Marion Stoddart: The Work of 1000

Directed By:  Dorie Clark

Written By:  Dorie Clark

This short documentary chronicles the life of unlikely activist Marion Stoddart, who lived next to one of America’s most polluted rivers. The film documents her transformation from housewife and mother to environmental leader.

 

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Get Real Wise Women Speak Directed by Joni Steele Kimberlin

Get Real! Wise Women Speak Directed by Joni Steele Kimberlin

Screens Sunday March 27 7:00pm

Laemmles Sunset 5

8000 Sunset Blvd West Hollywood CA 90046

 

Get Real! Wise Women Speak features extraordinary women, including Jane Fonda, Nikki Giovanni, Della Reese, Marianne Williamson, Susan L. Taylor, Jody Williams and others, who are using their time and talent to benefit the world.  Nobel laureates, indigenous elders artists, grandmothers, scientists, activists, and educators speak about their journey to the wise woman years and the inner fire that propels them to make the most of their wisdom and experience.


The film creates a vivid mosaic, weaving together ancient archetypes, modern-day stories, vibrant interviews, impressionistic re-enactments, elegant graphics and an original score of Celtic and world-influenced music.

Film followed by conversation with writer director Joni Steele Kimberlin

Los Angeles Women's International Film Festival Opening Night Gala to Benefit Susan G Komen for the Cure Los Angeles County

Los Angeles Women's International Film Festival Opens March 25 with Documentary Feature "Pink Skies" to Benefit 

  Susan G. Komen for the Cure Los Angeles County 

March 25th 7:00pm 

Laemmle's Sunset 5
8000 Sunset Blvd
West Hollywood, CA 90041

 Alliance of Women Filmmakers will open the Los Angeles Women's International Film Festival with documentary feature 'Pink Skies' All proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to Susan G. Komen for the Cure Los Angeles County. Screening will be followed by a reception and Q/A with filmmakers.

About  Susan G. Komen for the Cure Los Angeles County

 Over 15 years, the Komen Los Angeles County Affiliate has raised $8.2 million to provide community-based grants to local organizations providing breast cancer screening, education, and treatment services and to help fund national breast cancer research programs. A major focus of Komen L.A County is to help uninsured and underinsured women and men who have symptoms of breast cancer and are facing barriers to accessing health care, particularly women and men under 40. Of all breast cancer foundations, Komen is the only organization where 75% of the net proceeds stay in the communities where they are raised. The remaining 25% of the net funds raised support Komen’s National Grant Program, which is regarded as the most innovative and responsive grant program in breast cancer research.

About Pink Skies

Pink Skies is an inspirational documentary about the empowering women and overcoming obstacles as human beings. The film covers an extraordinary event, "Jump for the Cause" which brought together 181 women from 31 countries to create a World Record All-Women's Skydiving Formation. The women also raised almost $1 million for breast cancer research! Along with phenomenal skydivers, the film features breast cancer survivors, cutting-edge researchers, doctors and healers.

About Los Angeles Women's International Film Festival

The Los Angeles Women’s International Film Festival is produced by Alliance of Women Filmmakers Inc.  a non-profit 501c(3) organization established to empower women filmmakers to create diverse roles for women. Each year in March the festival showcases narratives, documentaries, animation and student short films. The festival’s programming reflects the organization's commitment to educate and inform audiences of social, political and health issues impacting women globally. In addition to providing women a platform to share their unique stories, the festival serves as a fundraiser for organizations that serve women's causes. The 2011 festival will run from March 25 to March 31 at the Laemmle Sunset 5 in Hollywood.

To purchase Pink Skies tickets, click here.

 

 

Los Angeles Women's International Film Festival Shorts Program Line Up

2011 Los Angeles Women's International Film Festival Shorts Program Line Up

Documentary Shorts Program 1
Girls Rock! Chicago
Obligation To Endure
A Four-Wheeled Fascination- The Evolution Of Roller Derby
Red Dust
  
Shorts Program 2
Mattress World
The Appraisal
Farmer
MELISSA
A Box Of Buttons
Rain For Morgan
 
Shorts Program 3
Notes Of Silence
Showers Of Happiness
Mago
Penny and Charlie
Lullaby
 
Shorts Program 4
A Piece of Secret
What Remains
El Corteja
Too Sunny For Santa
The Mischievous Case of Cordelia
 
Shorts Program 5
Ellipse
Warnings From the Bathroom
With My Little Eye
Abandon Me
Tracks 
 
Shorts Program 6
Use As Directed
MARIGOLDS
One Night
UNDERESTIMATED
Barren
Sunday Night Dinner

2011 Los Angeles Women's International Film Festival Student and Animation Short Program Line Up

2011 Los Angeles Women's International Film Festival 

Student and Animation Short Program Line Up

Student Program 1

Sosefina

Cake

Be Good to Eddie Lee

Little Big Kid

Lily

Student Program 2

Between Bars

Gringo Loco

Broken Heart of Gnocchi

The Way of Justice

Student Program 3

Looking In

Still

Little Spoon

Real Life Mallory

Student Program 4

Message Recieved

After the Headline

Emma & Reid

Take Her Picture

Prom Date

Student Program 5

Daughter of Lilith

Isabelle

In The Name of Love

Jessies Tracks

Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?

Undercover

Animation Shorts Program

Great American Pigeon Race

Saira

2804

Kidnap

Taste

A Palette of Possibilities

CALIFORNIA LAWYERS FOR THE ARTS PROFESSIONAL NETWORKING SEMINAR

CALIFORNIA LAWYERS FOR THE ARTS IS PLEASED TO PRESENT...

"PROFESSIONAL NETWORKING SEMINAR"

Wednesday,October 13, 2010

7:00- 8:30 P.M.

Get ready to press the flesh and sell yourself! Being talented isn't enough; getting work and continuing to work in the entertainment industry often means knowing the right people, and making sure people know you. Richard Tucci, television and feature film producer, brings you this seminar to help teach you how to get out there and use any opportunity to its fullest networking potential. You will learn how to maximize opportunities to meet entertainment professionals, how to build your skills as a networker, and what the right protocol is when meeting a new contact.

SPEAKER: RichardTucci is a graduate of Chapman University and USC Film School. He is an accomplished producer, director, and writer. He was worked for Giant Door Productions, ABC Television, Bravo Television, and worked as an Associate Producer for Season 2 of the Next Iron Chef on the Food Network. He runs Make it Pop Marketing, which specializes in marketing strategies for photo and video content, and Brand ShareVideo Production, which creates web content for viral video marketing and viral video clips. 

WHERE:  Ken Edwards Center,1527 Fourth Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401 

 

 Free parking is available after 6 P.M. in the garage at the Ken Edwards Center

 

ADMISSION: General:$20, Alliance of Women Filmmakers: $10

 

TO REGISTER:  Phone:(310) 998-5590 or Email: [email protected] 

(If emailing, include your phone number & workshop date(s) and mention Alliance of Women Filmmakers to receive the discounted admission rate!)

These workshops were made possible, in part, by support provided by the California Arts Council, the Los Angeles County Arts Commission, and the California Community Foundation.