Written by Precious Ringor It’s been months since the announcement of a nation-wide lockdown that sent massive shockwaves to the entertainment industry. But some industries have been faring better despite state regulations on social distancing. With stay at home orders put in place, many people have turned to work-from-home opportunities for income. Self-recording jobs like ...
Featured Filmmaker of the Month: Cinder Chou
By Cori Dioquino Letter from the Editor: When I first sat down to a Zoom chat with Cinder Chou in May, my goal was to publish her interview right at the start of June. Then, almost overnight, the world seemed ...
Large film festivals connect with audiences despite pandemic
By Lyra Woods Since the COVID-19 outbreak escalated to a global pandemic earlier this year, Film Festivals around the world have been adjusting their programming to accommodate and maintain their communities during this tumultuous time. According to NPR, none of ...
Starting a voice over career during a global pandemic
Written by: Suzanne Amey About 8 months ago, I committed to launching myself into a career as a voice actor. I have training as an opera singer and have done lots of community theater in my hometown of Ottawa, Ontario. ...
Nova Frontier Film Festival Streaming June 11-14
“Artists are here to disturb the peace.” —James Baldwin Nova Frontier Film Festival has just announced the 2020 edition of their festival, which will be taking place virtually from Thursday, June 11th until Sunday, June 14th, free of charge. They ...
Asian American filmmakers continue to create despite pandemic
Written by Precious Ringor “Someone hit the pause button, like when you’re on a movie set and someone says, ‘hold for sound.’ You don’t know when things will resume and go back to the norm,” says director Angela Paviera. “Many ...
Public Statement from Theodore A. Adams III, President of Red Zeppelin Productions
There is no easy way to address in a public statement all of my thoughts and feelings as our nation continues to grapple with racial injustice and violence at the expense of Black Lives. We took the time before issuing ...
Filmmakers face challenges during the 48 Hour Stuck at Home Project
Written by William Powell In a previous Film Fest Magazine article, (“How to Make a Film in 48 Hours”), we pointed out the challenges faced by writing, filming, and, editing a film within 48 hours as part of the nearly ...