Writers Lab Selects Over-40 Screenwriters for 2020 Virtual Edition (Exclusive)

Marc Malkin Senior Film Awards, Events & Lifestyle EditorDamien Navarro’s first day on the job as the executive director of Outfest LA was the day after the festival’s closing night last year. Of course, no one could have imagined that this year’s edition of the LGBTQ festival would be taking place during a pandemic.Navarro and his team quickly pivoted to putting together a virtual event.

Ashley Iaconetti isn’t afraid to laugh at herself. On Tuesday, August 18, the 32-year-old posted a throwback pic of herself taken after trying the Kylie Jenner Lip Challenge while wearing a super long set of faux lashes.The reality star reposted the up-close selfie from her sister Lauren’s Instagram account, @therealashleyi.

Anthony D'Alessandro Editorial Director/Box Office EditorIn 2018, Stefani Robinson made Emmy history as the first Black woman to be recognized for multiple nominations in both the Outstanding Comedy category and in Comedy Writing for her solo-written Atlanta episode “Barbershop”.Now, the EP and scribe of FX’s comedy series What We Do in the Shadows, she continues to maintain that record with once again, noms in the Outstanding Comedy Series slot, as well as Comedy Writing for her episode “On the

John Hopewell Chief International CorrespondentLaureled way back in 1995 for her short “Dead King” in feature anthology “Historias Breves,” a Sundance/NHK Award winner for the screenplay of her debut feature “The Swamp” in 1999, Argentina’s Lucrecia Martel is no stranger to jury prizes, handing them out as president of the Venice Film Festival main competition jury last year.That said, her top Pardo 2020 prize in the Locarno Festival’s The Films After Tomorrow – awarded Friday – may be special,

Oprah Winfrey is returning to the big screen!

LOS ANGELES – Equality California, the statewide LGBTQ+ civil rights organization, announced Wednesday that it will present its first-ever statewide “Golden State Equality Awards” virtual celebration on Sunday, September 13.

Bruce Haring, Patrick Hipes The coming-of-age film Paper Spiders will open a virtual version of the Dances With Films Festival, the producers announced today.DWF:LA’s 2020 lineup has more than 200 titles, including narrative features, documentaries, pilots, web series, music videos, short films, and films by young people.

Janet W. Lee California Film Institute’s fundraising forum DocPitch will be held virtually at 7 p.m Aug.

Comedian Sarah Cooper, who became a TikTok sensation with satirical videos of President Donald Trump, will appear in her own variety special on Netflix, the streaming service announced on Wednesday.

Dino-Ray Ramos Associate Editor/ReporterEXCLUSIVE: The South Asian talent incubator, 1497 has selected 11 finalists out of 382 submissions for its inaugural Writers Lab. The next step will be narrowing it down to three mentees who will participate in the Lab’s program.Under the virtual mentor program, the trio of mentees will work with Sundance filmmaker and veteran script consultant Adrienne Weiss.

Porsha Williams shared an important message with her fans on social media. She offered her gratitude for being able to be a part of a special event recently.

Porsha Williams shared am important announcement for her fans. Check out what she shared on her social media account.

John Hopewell Chief International CorrespondentHalted by COVID-19, and now part of Locarno’s The Films After Tomorrow competition, Lav Diaz’s “When the Waves Are Gone” looks set to mark the first time the Filipino auteur will enjoy the upsides of full-force international co-production.That co-production involve, moreover, some of highest-profile art film producers currently working in Europe.Winner of Locarno Golden Leopard (2014’s “From What Is Before”) and a Venice Golden Lion (2016’s “The

Last week, Thomas Rhett surprised healthcare workers with an acoustic virtual set to say thank you for their incredible work. Cisco and Live Nation teamed up to help facilitate the exclusive performance for healthcare workers from Banner Health in Arizona and Colorado, and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis.

Tom Grater International Film ReporterMontreal’s Fantasia International Film Festival (August 20 – September 2), being held digitally this year due to the pandemic, has unveiled its final line-up.The fest has also announced that revered genre filmmaker John Carpenter will be the recipient of a Lifetime Achievement Award and will host an online masterclass as part of its virtual events.New pics selected include Kiel McNaughton’s Indigenous action-comedy The Legend Of Baron To’a, which closes the

If not for the coronavirus, Oprah Winfrey says, she would be out in the streets and marching with the Black Lives Matter protesters.

Oprah Winfrey says, she would be out in the streets and marching with the Black Lives Matter protesters. She has instead found other ways to add her voice.

Elsa Keslassy International CorrespondentAfter canceling MipTV in April in the face of the coronavirus pandemic, Reed Midem will be hosting a hybrid physical edition of Mipcom, the international TV showcase, without exhibition stands. Named Mipcom Rendezvous, this year’s format will also see the launch of Mipcom Online +, a premium digital service which will run from Oct.