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SUMMARY:WFA 2024 Awards Ceremony + Gala Red Carpet + After Party
DESCRIPTION:Winter Film Awards comes to a glittering close on Sunday February 25!  Dance the night away at the most beautiful club in NYC!\nWinter Film Awards invites you to join us for the closing event of our 12th Annual International Film Festival! We are giving out awards to our best and brightest filmmakers\, many of whom are traveling from countries all over the world in order to join us. \n\n\n\n\nClub 230FIFTH\, 230 Fifth Avenue\, New York NY 10001 (between 26th & 27th Streets)\nFREE before 10pm 21+ with ID. Please dress to the occasion- no athletic wear\, hats\, or sneakers. \nSchedule\n5:00pm-7:00pm: Red Carpet\, with GLAMOROUS SNOWFLAKE GREETERS from Aerial Acrobatic Entertainment. Enjoy delicious Banana Pudding Cookies from Magnolia Bakery and get your photo taken at our cool popup photo booth\, courtesy of EZPopupBooth! \n7:00pm-8:00pm: Awards Ceremony hosted by Frank Vera and featuring live performances by Fogo Azul\, Esteban Gaviria and more! \n8:00pm-11:00pm: After Party – Dance the night away with DJ IzaBella\n\n\n\n Host\n\nFrank Vera\n Red Carpet Interviews\n\nAmber Corbett\, Miss Intercontinental USA\n Red Carpet Greeters\n\nAerial Acrobat Entertainment – Glamorous Snowflake Greeters			\n			\nPerformances by\n\nFogo Azul\n\nThe Wizard\n\nTruTurneyTV			\n			\nPresenters\n\nAlexandra Degner\n\nAsier Kintana\n\nCharlii Sebunya\n\nChioneso Bakr\n\nDawn Mecca\n\nGotham Sharma\n\nHeather Scott\n\nJonathan Burdick\n\nJoseph Mauceri\n\nKatie Trubetsky\n\nMichael Joseph Murray\n\nMike Brown\n\nSadithi De Zilva\n\nSelma Ducanovic			\n			\nAwards Handlers\n\nJaclyn Marney\n\nTatiana Kurzhos\n\nVanessa Ly			\n			\nWinter Film Awards Team\nWinter Film Awards is led by George Isaacs (CEO & Founder)\, Steffanie Finn (Executive Director) and Joseph Mauceri. Thank you to our tireless team – Michael Joseph Murray\, Lisa Wilf\, Paul Marengo and Vaughn Murphy. \nThank you to Winter Film Awards staff\, volunteers\, screeners\, judges\, writers\, panelists\, friends and helpers! This event couldn’t happen without you! \nWFA 2024 Awards Jury\nJudith Balkin\, Khadijah Davis\, Rhonda Fletcher\, John German\, Sondra Gomez\, Dominic Hinkson\, Stephen Kardell\, Asier Kintana\, Robert LaRue\, Joseph Mauceri\, Miguel Medina-Carrion\, Michael Joseph Murray\, Youlim Nam\, Fulden Kologlu Oner\, Nilufer Yenidogan Ozmekik\, Erica Peek\, Victor Plank Plank\, Yunhong Pu\, Roseanne Robertson\, Karan Sagoo\, Elise Smalley\, Nefeli Soteriou\, Benjamin Watson\, Lisa Wilf and Pancy Wong. \nWFA 2024 Submission Judges\nVeronica Arocho\, Clay Cain\, Dariana Cikman\, Lance Courts\, Zoe Fancher\, Rhonda Fletcher\, Lechara Fletcher\, John German\, Allison Giese\, Brian Glantz\, Sondra Gomez\, Dominic Hinkson\, Veronica Kent\, Areum Kim\, Asier Kintana\, Whitney Larkins\, Robert LaRue\, Emilie Lorditch\, Joseph Mauceri\, Miguel Medina-Carrion\, Chris Meyer\, Michael Joseph Murray\, Joanne Naclerio\, Youlim Nam\, Nilufer Yenidogan Ozmekik\, Shila Pakbaz\, Cindy Portillo\, David Pulson\, Daniel Schwabinger\, Elise Smalley\, Nefeli Soteriou and Lisa Wilf. \nWFA 2024 Film Reviewers\n\nAnyu Ching\n\nBelton DeLaine-Facey\n\nCristina Slattery\n\nDespina Afentouli\n\nDoga Usanmaz\n\nJulia Diorio\n\nKennedy Hannible\n\nLianna Albrizio\n\nNefeli Soteriou\n\nSaige Gipson\n\nSofi Cisneros\n\nWendy Li\n\nWhitney Larkins\n\nZakiya Rowe			\n			\nWFA 2024 Speakers and Panelists\n\nBrian McKenna\n\nCastle Searcy\n\nDan Gurlitz\n\nDorottya Máthé\n\nLaura Berning\n\nPaul Marengo\n\nRandy Frisch\n\nRichard Jordan\n\nThavary Krouch\n\nValorie Hubbard			\n			\nWinter Film Awards 2024 International Film Festival was brought to you by
URL:https://winterfilmawards.com/event/wfa24-awards/
CATEGORIES:2024 International Film Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240224T214500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240224T214500
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SUMMARY:Saturday Feb 24\, 9:45 PM-11:50 PM - Night Documentaries + QA
DESCRIPTION:Start the night off right! 8:15 PM-9:35 PM – Drag /Ball MeetupEnjoy discounted drinks and networking before the film at the Mirabella Lounge @LOOK Cinemas.\n\n\n\n\nThere will be a Q&A Session with the filmmakers at 11:30 PM. \nThese films have not been rated and some content may not be appropriate for children. \n\nThe Wu An animated music video that follows the rapper Milk through the city streets as he delivers a song that pays homage to the legendary rap group\, The Wu-Tang Clan. Written by Martin Delaney\, lyrics contain the names and aliases of each Wu-Tang member\, including various album names and song titles.Directed By:Maxwell CarrierCountry:United States / MexicoGenre:Music VideoMinutes:2Warning:Implied Violence‎Showing:25793\, 25744\n\nThe Ball "The Ball" takes you on an intimate journey into the underground Ballroom culture created by marginalized LGBTQ people of color in early 1970s NYC. Thirty years after "Paris Is Burning\," the Ballroom is thriving worldwide\, and "The Ball" gives you an in-depth perspective of courage in the face of adversity. Narrated by Ballroom icon Jack Mizrahi Gucci\, the film features some of the Ballroom's most influential and larger-than-life personalities\, including Kelly Gucci\, Omari Oricci\, Chi Chi West\, Meah West and Trace Gucci\, opening up about family rejection and acceptance\, introducing the chosen family concept\, its importance to the LGBTQ community and its contribution to the entertainment industry.Directed By:Malgorzata SaniewskaCountry:United StatesGenre:DocumentaryMinutes:94Warning:Nudity‎; Discussion or Depiction of Suicide‎Showing:25793
URL:https://winterfilmawards.com/event/wfa24-block-b20/
LOCATION:LOOK Cinemas Theater 5\, 657 West 57th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10019\, United States
CATEGORIES:2024 International Film Festival
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SUMMARY:Saturday Feb 24\, 9:10 PM-10:50 PM - Night Feature Block + QA
DESCRIPTION:Start the night off right! 7:45 PM-9:00 PM – Animation Filmmakers MeetupEnjoy discounted drinks and networking before the film at the Mirabella Lounge @LOOK Cinemas.\n\n\n\n\nThese films have not been rated and some content may not be appropriate for children. \n\nQuick A little leaf goes on a big journey of change\, experiencing loss\, grief\, nostalgia\, resistance and acceptance along the way.Directed By:Belle ButlerCountry:AustraliaGenre:Music VideoMinutes:3Showing:25736\, 25744\n\nPigsy Pigsy is a street-smart loser who often messes things up. One day\, he is chosen to enter the new world to become a symbol of success. He can finally make grandma proud. Soon after\, though\, everything turns out to be a mistake. Pigsy doesn't want to be treated as a joke anymore. He makes a secret deal with Bull Demon King. He stays in Sanzang’s group\, and gives the information to Bull Demon King who wants to achieve eternal life. In exchange for information\, Bull Demon King promises to show him a secret passage to the new world. Adapted from the classic novel "Journey to the West" as science fiction.Directed By:Li Wei ChiuCountry:Taiwan / NetherlandsGenre:AnimatedMinutes:95Showing:25736
URL:https://winterfilmawards.com/event/wfa24-block-a22/
LOCATION:LOOK Cinemas Theater 4\, 657 West 57th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10019\, United States
CATEGORIES:2024 International Film Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240224T201500
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SUMMARY:Saturday Feb 24\, 8:15 PM-9:35 PM - Drag /Ball Community Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy drink specials with your screening ticket at our Drag/Ball Community Meetup and networking event followed by a screening of amazing films! \nSaturday Feb 24\, 9:45 PM-11:50 PM – Night Documentaries + QA
URL:https://winterfilmawards.com/event/wfa24-block-b19/
LOCATION:LOOK Cinemas Mirabella Lounge\, 657 West 57th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10019\, United States
CATEGORIES:2024 International Film Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240224T194500
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SUMMARY:Saturday Feb 24\, 7:45 PM-9:35 PM - Evening Documentaries + QA
DESCRIPTION:Start the night off right! 6:00 PM-7:35 PM – NYU Alumni MeetupEnjoy discounted drinks and networking before the film at the Mirabella Lounge @LOOK Cinemas.\n\n\n\n\nThere will be a Q&A Session with the filmmakers at 9:15 PM. \nThese films have not been rated and some content may not be appropriate for children. \n\nThe Other Side – A Portrait of Nikki Bell 'The Other Side' is a portrait of Nikki Bell and her journey from a teen sex trafficking survivor to a powerful advocate for other survivors in Worcester\, MA. Over the past 8 years\, she’s set up an extensive network of support services to help women in her community overcome addiction\, trauma\, isolation\, stigma\, and violence associated with the commercial sex industry. Then the world changed seemingly overnight. When the pandemic began\, Nikki’s drop-in center was forced to close\, preventing her team from providing food\, clothing and support services to those in need. Nikki and her staff of survivors began risking their own health and safety to continue providing invaluable aid.Directed By:Aubrey FranchellCountry:United StatesGenre:DocumentaryMinutes:13Warning:Explicit Sexual Situations‎; Non-Explicit Sexual Situations‎; Implied Violence‎; Drug Use‎; Discussion or Depiction of Rape‎; Discussion or Depiction of Suicide‎; Discussion or Depiction of Self-Harm‎Showing:25791\, 25743\n\nFly in Power 'Fly in Power' spotlights the work of Asian migrant massage and sex workers of Red Canary Song\, a mutual aid\, abolitionist collective based in Flushing\, NYC. We follow the stories of Charlotte (a Korean massage worker/poet)\, KhoKhoi (bodyworker/healer)\, and Prof. Elena Shih (Brown University\, global human trafficking researcher) as well as the broader Red Canary Song community. The film is a glimpse into their practices of care\, autonomy\, and survival against the oppressive systems that face Asian massage parlour workers and sex workers. Calling for ‘rights\, not rescue’ these women and non-binary queers fight for their community\, for decriminalization\, and debunking the myths of sex trafficking that pervade the Asian diaspora. This film has been produced entirely by women\, non-binary\, trans and queers of the Asian diaspora – more than half of the production team are former sex workers.Directed By:Yin Q\, Yoon Grace RaCountry:United States / AustraliaGenre:DocumentaryMinutes:79Warning:Implied Violence‎; Discussion or Depiction of Suicide‎Showing:25791
URL:https://winterfilmawards.com/event/wfa24-block-b18/
LOCATION:LOOK Cinemas Theater 5\, 657 West 57th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10019\, United States
CATEGORIES:2024 International Film Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240224T194500
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SUMMARY:Saturday Feb 24\, 7:45 PM-9:00 PM - Animation Filmmakers Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy drink specials with your screening ticket at our Animation Filmmaking networking event followed by a screening of amazing films! \nSaturday Feb 24\, 9:10 PM-11:10 PM – Night Feature Block + QA
URL:https://winterfilmawards.com/event/wfa24-block-a21/
LOCATION:LOOK Cinemas Mirabella Lounge\, 657 West 57th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10019\, United States
CATEGORIES:2024 International Film Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240224T185500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240224T185500
DTSTAMP:20260423T132239
CREATED:20240103T171239Z
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SUMMARY:Saturday Feb 24\, 6:55 PM-9:00 PM - Evening Films + QA
DESCRIPTION:Start the night off right! 5:30 PM-6:45 PM – Latino Filmmakers MeetupEnjoy discounted drinks and networking before the film at the Mirabella Lounge @LOOK Cinemas.\n\n\n\n\nThere will be a Q&A Session with the filmmakers at 8:40 PM. \nThese films have not been rated and some content may not be appropriate for children. \n\nOvo This is the story of a meeting between an astonishing robot from outer space and an adorable little bird just hatched from its egg.Directed By:Stiv SpasojevicCountry:France / SpainGenre:AnimatedMinutes:7Showing:25734\, 25744\n\nUnravelling Anxiety EP01 Unravelling Anxiety is a 10-part online video series exploring what it means to live with anxiety. It aims to bust myths\, confront taboos\, and let people who live with anxiety know that they are not alone.Directed By:Charlotte Wanhill\, Soana AholeleiCountry:New ZealandGenre:Web SeriesMinutes:7Warning:Discussion or Depiction of Suicide‎; Discussion or Depiction of Self-Harm‎Showing:25734\n\nPlaying Sam 'Playing Sam' is a semi-autobiographical independent film that follows the story of Samantha\, a non-Spanish-speaking Latina actress from the Bronx\, struggling to fit into Hollywood’s narrow standards of beauty and ethnicity. The film explores themes of heritage\, mental health\, and sexuality with a frank and unapologetic depiction of an empowered Latina woman.Directed By:Ramon PesanteCountry:United StatesGenre:FeatureMinutes:89Showing:25734
URL:https://winterfilmawards.com/event/wfa24-block-a20/
LOCATION:LOOK Cinemas Theater 4\, 657 West 57th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10019\, United States
CATEGORIES:2024 International Film Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240224T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240224T180000
DTSTAMP:20260423T132239
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SUMMARY:Saturday Feb 24\, 6:00 PM-7:35 PM - NYU/Tisch Alumni Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy drink specials with your screening ticket at our NYC/Tisch Alumni and networking event followed by a screening of amazing films! \nSaturday Feb 24\, 7:45 PM-9:35 PM – Evening Documentaries + QA
URL:https://winterfilmawards.com/event/wfa24-block-b17/
LOCATION:LOOK Cinemas Mirabella Lounge\, 657 West 57th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10019\, United States
CATEGORIES:2024 International Film Festival
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ORGANIZER;CN="Winter Film Festival":MAILTO:info@winterfilmawards.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240224T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240224T173000
DTSTAMP:20260423T132239
CREATED:20240103T171352Z
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SUMMARY:Saturday Feb 24\, 5:30 PM-7:35 PM - Midday Documentaries + QA
DESCRIPTION:Start the night off right! 4:00 PM-5:30 PM – Stuntwomen’s MeetupEnjoy discounted drinks and networking before the film at the Mirabella Lounge @LOOK Cinemas.\n\n\n\n\nThere will be a Q&A Session with the filmmakers at 7:15 PM. \nThese films have not been rated and some content may not be appropriate for children. \n\nCreep A mountain sings.Directed By:Naomi Saito\, Evan SilverCountry:United StatesGenre:Music VideoMinutes:5Showing:25752\, 25744\n\nNever Fade Away 'Never Fade Away' is the moving true story about a young Chinese immigrant who escapes his homeland in the 1940's during the Japanese Invasion\, comes to America with nothing but his hopes and dreams\, and how a radio and a waltz changes his life. Told through narration\, music and dance\, this short film shines a light on the healing power of music as well as the power of the immigrant experience. Featuring history-making dancer Chun Wai Chan and the exquisite ballerina Xiaoxiao Cao\, their stunning pas de deux at the end will take your breath away. This story of heritage will bring you to tears and the music and dance will make your heart soar. Stories like this are the ties that bind\, and should Never Fade Away.Directed By:Donna Weng FriedmanCountry:United States / ChinaGenre:DocumentaryMinutes:12Showing:25752\, 25743\n\nI Cherish Women 'I Cherish Women' is a pro-women short film\, by Judith Lynn Stillman of Artists & Activists productions\, that packs a powerful political punch in four minutes. Thirty artists and activists join forces to deliver a bold statement to "defend human rights and address human wrongs." 'I Cherish Women' puts Trump’s reverberating words into women’s voices\, underscoring trauma induced.Directed By:Judith Lynn StillmanCountry:United StatesGenre:Music VideoMinutes:4Showing:25752\, 25744\n\nStuntwomen Being thrown down a flight of stairs\, hit by a car or beaten up is the everyday life for stuntwomen. We follow Virginie\, Petra and Estelle during training sessions and on film sets in France and the US. What does all this pretend-violence do to their bodies and minds? There is always a trade-off between the desire to perform as realistically as possible and their own boundaries. Scenes with cars are spectacular\, but the roles in which they are beaten up are much harder to watch. Few action movies have female heroes so they usually play the role of victims; stuntwomen are hired to endure violence\, while the task of their male colleagues is to inflict it.Directed By:Elena AvdijaCountry:Switzerland / United States / FranceGenre:DocumentaryMinutes:84Showing:25752
URL:https://winterfilmawards.com/event/wfa24-block-b16/
LOCATION:LOOK Cinemas Theater 5\, 657 West 57th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10019\, United States
CATEGORIES:2024 International Film Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240224T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240224T173000
DTSTAMP:20260423T132239
CREATED:20240103T171235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240124T164626Z
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SUMMARY:Saturday Feb 24\, 5:30 PM-6:45 PM - Latino Filmmakers Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy drink specials with your screening ticket at our Latino Filmmakers networking event followed by a screening of amazing films! \nSaturday Feb 24\, 6:55 PM-9:00 PM – Evening Films + QA
URL:https://winterfilmawards.com/event/wfa24-block-a19/
LOCATION:LOOK Cinemas Mirabella Lounge\, 657 West 57th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10019\, United States
CATEGORIES:2024 International Film Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240224T164000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240224T164000
DTSTAMP:20260423T132239
CREATED:20240103T171230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240109T161013Z
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SUMMARY:Saturday Feb 24\, 4:40 PM-6:45 PM - Midday Films + QA
DESCRIPTION:Start the night off right! 3:00 PM-4:30 PM – Scandinavian Arts & Film MeetupEnjoy discounted drinks and networking before the film at the Mirabella Lounge @LOOK Cinemas.\n\n\n\n\nThere will be a Q&A Session with the filmmakers at 6:25 PM. \nThese films have not been rated and some content may not be appropriate for children. \n\nAll My Scars Vanish in the Wind Among intrusive and sought-after memories\, a woman hears a disconcerting call from the depths of her being. A cryptic cry for help that becomes intelligible guides her to the original wound\, to her inner child\, becoming her own protector.Directed By:Carlos Velandia\, Angelica RestrepoCountry:Colombia / AustriaGenre:AnimatedMinutes:14Warning:Implied Violence‎Showing:25727\, 25744\n\nCity of Tigers “City of Tigers” is based on the 1896 novel by Knut Hamsun and is widely considered to be the world’s first modern novel. The main character is a starving artist roaming the streets of Oslo during the present-day pandemic\, a situation that only exacerbates his feeling of estrangement from a society that is separated from him. On his travels\, he meets a host of characters who both help and impede him and follows a woman he met in his previous life who he names Yljali\, after a fictitious Iranian princess. The artist desperately searches for authenticity in his work even if it means he might not survive. This film is an unapologetic love letter to the city that “leaves its mark on all who have lived there”.Directed By:Jan VardøenCountry:NorwayGenre:FeatureMinutes:91Showing:25727
URL:https://winterfilmawards.com/event/wfa24-block-a18/
LOCATION:LOOK Cinemas Theater 4\, 657 West 57th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10019\, United States
CATEGORIES:2024 International Film Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240224T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240224T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T132239
CREATED:20240103T171349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240124T164614Z
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SUMMARY:Saturday Feb 24\, 4:00 PM-5:30 PM - Stuntwomen's Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy drink specials with your screening ticket at our Stuntwomen’s Industry and networking event followed by a screening of amazing films! \nSaturday Feb 24\, 5:30 PM-7:35 PM – Midday Documentaries + QA
URL:https://winterfilmawards.com/event/wfa24-block-b15/
LOCATION:LOOK Cinemas Mirabella Lounge\, 657 West 57th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10019\, United States
CATEGORIES:2024 International Film Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240224T151500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240224T151500
DTSTAMP:20260423T132239
CREATED:20240103T171344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240109T155656Z
UID:25750-1708787700-1708787700@winterfilmawards.com
SUMMARY:Saturday Feb 24\, 3:15 PM-5:20 PM - Afternoon Documentaries + QA
DESCRIPTION:There will be a Q&A Session with the filmmakers at 5:00 PM. \nThese films have not been rated and some content may not be appropriate for children. \n\nFire Flower A nun\, four orphans and a glitchy robot on a quest for beauty. . . what could possibly go wrong? Princess\, Fabio\, Pigtails and Curly from St. Mary's Home for Unfortunate Children are on a fieldtrip to the botanical garden to celebrate Princess' birthday. On the way they meet a curious groundskeeper and the fireworks begin –– quite literally. In the autumn of 2014\, the Advanced Studio Production class at Huntington University launched the 'Fire Flower' film project based on a 1-minute story reel by Kayla Mitchell. The experiment was to see what would happen if a talented group of student animators set out to make a short film with the time\, budget\, and resources of a commercial stop-motion studio. The results\, five years later\, is a beautifully crafted (and irreverently funny) 6-minute stop-motion film for all ages to enjoy.Directed By:Stephan LeeperCountry:United StatesGenre:AnimatedMinutes:7Showing:25750\, 25744\n\nPianoman 'Pianoman' intimately captures the resilience of an undocumented family as they navigate universal challenges through a sensitive cinéma vérité lens. Stirring genuine emotions\, the film prompts reflection on social justice and inequality\, inspiring action for a more inclusive world. The integration of music and piano-making underscores the theme of unity. The piano serves as a powerful metaphor for both family reunion and the parallel restoration of resilience. This concise portrayal deeply resonates\, appealing to those intrigued by civil rights\, social justice\, immigration\, the transformative power of music\, or the craftsmanship of piano-making.Directed By:Sunny LiuCountry:United StatesGenre:DocumentaryMinutes:60Showing:25750\n\nLiving Loud 'Living Loud" is about the collaboration between two different drumming groups with a lot in common\, following them as they build community and empowerment through samba reggae. In 2016\, Stacy Kovacs formed Fogo Azul. The band brought together drummers of every age\, race\, sexuality\, and gender identity. In February\, 2020\, Stacy took 40 members of Fogo Azul to Salvador\, the center of the Afro-Brazilian community and the birthplace of samba reggae. There\, they learned from Banda Didà\, the first all-woman\, all-Black samba reggae drum line\, run by Adriana Portela. 'Living Loud' follows Stacy\, Adriana\, and drummers Selma\, Sara\, Velma\, and Bia as the trip to Brazil transforms their lives. Adriana then travels to New York to work with Fogo Azul.Directed By:Carin Van Der Donk and Sarah TealeCountry:United States / BrazilGenre:DocumentaryMinutes:40Warning:Discussion or Depiction of Suicide‎Showing:25750\, 25743
URL:https://winterfilmawards.com/event/wfa24-block-b14/
LOCATION:LOOK Cinemas Theater 5\, 657 West 57th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10019\, United States
CATEGORIES:2024 International Film Festival
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ORGANIZER;CN="Winter Film Festival":MAILTO:info@winterfilmawards.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240224T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240224T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T132239
CREATED:20240103T171227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240124T164559Z
UID:25726-1708786800-1708786800@winterfilmawards.com
SUMMARY:Saturday Feb 24\, 3:00 PM-4:30 PM - Scandinavian Arts & Film Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy drink specials with your screening ticket at our Scandinavian Filmmakers networking event followed by a screening of amazing films! \nSaturday Feb 24\, 4:40 PM-6:45 PM – Midday Films + QA
URL:https://winterfilmawards.com/event/wfa24-block-a17/
LOCATION:LOOK Cinemas Mirabella Lounge\, 657 West 57th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10019\, United States
CATEGORIES:2024 International Film Festival
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ORGANIZER;CN="Winter Film Festival":MAILTO:info@winterfilmawards.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240224T142500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240224T142500
DTSTAMP:20260423T132239
CREATED:20240103T171220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240209T142240Z
UID:25725-1708784700-1708784700@winterfilmawards.com
SUMMARY:Saturday Feb 24\, 2:25 PM-4:30 PM - Afternoon Films + QA
DESCRIPTION:There will be a Q&A Session with the filmmakers at 4:10 PM. \nThese films have not been rated and some content may not be appropriate for children. \n\nNight Sweats The sudden and mysterious death of his roommate leads a young skateboarder to investigate the inner workings of the suspicious self-help company where his friend worked. When he takes a job there\, he uncovers the company’s scheme to spread a new virus that could devastate the city.Directed By:Andrew Lyman-ClarkeCountry:United StatesGenre:FeatureMinutes:100Warning:Explicit Sexual Situations‎; Non-Explicit Sexual Situations‎; Implied Violence‎; Drug Use‎; Discussion or Depiction of Rape‎Showing:25725
URL:https://winterfilmawards.com/event/wfa24-block-a16/
LOCATION:LOOK Cinemas Theater 4\, 657 West 57th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10019\, United States
CATEGORIES:2024 International Film Festival
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ORGANIZER;CN="Winter Film Festival":MAILTO:info@winterfilmawards.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240224T124500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240224T124500
DTSTAMP:20260423T132239
CREATED:20240103T171339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240109T155853Z
UID:25749-1708778700-1708778700@winterfilmawards.com
SUMMARY:Saturday Feb 24\, 12:45 PM-3:00 PM - Early Afternoon Documentaries Films + QA
DESCRIPTION:There will be a Q&A Session with the filmmakers at 2:40 PM. \nThese films have not been rated and some content may not be appropriate for children. \n\nQuick A little leaf goes on a big journey of change\, experiencing loss\, grief\, nostalgia\, resistance and acceptance along the way.Directed By:Belle ButlerCountry:AustraliaGenre:Music VideoMinutes:3Showing:25736\, 25744\n\nMusica Quarantena A little girl’s love for her bedridden Papa inspires a town in lockdown to make music from their windows. Created by Lilian T. Mehrel & Danielle Rhoda. Written & Directed by Lilian T. Mehrel. Animation Direction by Danielle RhodaDirected By:Lilian MehrelCountry:United States / United Kingdom / United States / SpainGenre:AnimatedMinutes:4Showing:25749\, 25744\n\nUptown Oasis In 2004\, Abdi Abajabal came to the United States from Ethiopia. In 2012\, he decided to start a healthy juice shop in Harlem with only five hundred dollars to his name. Ten years later\, he is still going.Directed By:Ian PhillipsCountry:United StatesGenre:DocumentaryMinutes:7Showing:25749\, 25743\n\nMatter of Mind: My Parkinson’s Three people navigate their lives with resourcefulness and determination in the face of Parkinson’s disease. An optician pursues deep brain stimulation surgery; a mother raising a pre-teen daughter becomes a boxing coach and an advocate for exercise; and a cartoonist contemplates how he will continue to draw as his motor control declines.Directed By:Anna Moot-Levin and Laura GreenCountry:United StatesGenre:DocumentaryMinutes:55Warning:Discussion or Depiction of Suicide‎Showing:25749\n\nShitty Therapy In 2012\, two biology students created fecomagnetism\, a parody of pseudotherapies that claimed to cure all kinds of diseases by mixing poop with magnets. All they wanted was a funny review\, but shit gets out of hand. How long would it take for people to realize that it was all fake?Directed By:Javier PoloCountry:SpainGenre:DocumentaryMinutes:12Showing:25749\, 25743\n\nUnite For Bissau: Agroecology And Feminism In Guinea Bissau This thought-provoking film takes you on a journey in the West African nation of Guinea-Bissau and follows brave local women who defy norms\, assert their role through agroecology\, stand up against female genital mutilation and forced marriage while challenging patriarchy across the board by building institutions that promote self-sufficiency. Carrying forward the legacy of Amílcar Cabral\, the Bissau-Guinean independence leader who included women’s rights at the center of the struggle for liberation\, the women of a rising generation are taking their power back.Directed By:Iara LeeCountry:Guinea-Bissau / PortugalGenre:DocumentaryMinutes:40Warning:Nudity‎Showing:25749\, 25743
URL:https://winterfilmawards.com/event/wfa24-block-b13/
LOCATION:LOOK Cinemas Theater 5\, 657 West 57th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10019\, United States
CATEGORIES:2024 International Film Festival
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ORGANIZER;CN="Winter Film Festival":MAILTO:info@winterfilmawards.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240224T121000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240224T121000
DTSTAMP:20260423T132239
CREATED:20240103T171218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T154239Z
UID:25724-1708776600-1708776600@winterfilmawards.com
SUMMARY:Saturday Feb 24\, 12:10 PM-2:15 PM - Early Afternoon Short Films + QA
DESCRIPTION:There will be a Q&A Session with the filmmakers at 1:55 PM. \nThese films have not been rated and some content may not be appropriate for children. \n\nFirst Wednesday Eleni\, a Greek graphic designer\, lives in Prague with her Canadian husband. After a random attack by a young man in Prague\, Eleni experiences ongoing\, unresolved trauma. She decides to go in search of her attacker\, against the wishes of friends and family. Johan\, raised in Sweden by a Czech mother now lives with Babi\, his warm\, but indulgent grandmother in Prague. Babi cannot compensate for Johan's fraught relationship with his emotionally distant American father. Reclusive Johan is often prone to outbursts of volatility\, despite his guilt about what he did to Eleni that day in the tunnel. Eleni and Johan’s lives connect in Prague in a manner which tests relationships with people all around them.Directed By:Jasmine HugginsCountry:Czech RepublicGenre:ShortMinutes:21Warning:Implied Violence‎Showing:25724\n\nWuss Abandoned by his father\, young Zach struggles with feelings of loss and self-blame. Despite his mother's encouragement to express his emotions\, Zach shies away\, convinced that crying reflects weakness. At least that’s what Daddy says. However\, when his cherished cat goes missing he embarks on a relentless journey to find his beloved pet.Directed By:Nadine WilsonCountry:United KingdomGenre:ShortMinutes:13Showing:25724\n\nLife of Riley In this intriguing drama\, when Riley witnesses a suspicious act involving her Dominican partner\, later confiding in her police officer best friend\, she is pushed into uncertainty setting off a chain of events that leads to a profound exploration of trust\, trauma\, unconscious bias\, and its unforeseen consequences in love and friendships.Directed By:Lisa DatzCountry:United StatesGenre:ShortMinutes:15Showing:25724\, 25737\n\nNeon Rage Camila\, a young aspiring-and-struggling illustrator\, meets Madison\, a teenage girl\, when Camila is hired by Madison’s (very) wealthy family as her tutor. Unlike Camila\, Madison is confident\, popular\, and has never experienced rejection. Though Camila initially dismisses the teenager as vapid and out-of-touch\, they connect over their shared struggles as artists at heart. Camila becomes seduced by Madison’s can-do-attitude and naïve drive. The short interaction ultimately sparks a new fire inside of Camila and moves us to reflect on the themes of wealth\, privilege\, and what it takes to be successful.Directed By:Alejandra ParodyCountry:United States / MexicoGenre:ShortMinutes:13Showing:25724\, 25737\n\nDoorway 'Doorway' is a captivating blend of drama\, fantasy\, and magical realism that delves into the intricate layers of family bonds and personal transformation. Stephen\, grappling with the weight of a broken family\, stumbles upon a mystical doorway. As he steps through\, a mesmerizing journey unfolds\, intertwining his present with poignant echoes of his past. Guided by the enigmatic doorway\, Stephen relives cherished childhood memories and encounters his younger self\, igniting a profound exploration of identity and healing. The fantastical interplay between reality and memory blurs as Stephen navigates through the vivid landscapes of his past\, painted in vibrant hues of emotion and nostalgia.Directed By:Siddharth GautamCountry:United States / IndiaGenre:ShortMinutes:10Showing:25724\n\nChimera Haunted by the past\, a brilliant tech-addicted developer faces an impossible dilemma: recreate her ex-girlfriend in virtual reality or hold onto the crumbling relationship with her current one.Directed By:Kryzz GautierCountry:United StatesGenre:ShortMinutes:18Showing:25724\n\nHow Not To Date While Trans 'How Not To Date While Trans' is a break-the-fourth-wall dark comedy that follows the dating life of a black trans woman and the problematic men she meets along the way.Directed By:Nyala MoonCountry:United StatesGenre:ShortMinutes:14Showing:25724\, 25737
URL:https://winterfilmawards.com/event/wfa24-block-a15/
LOCATION:LOOK Cinemas Theater 4\, 657 West 57th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10019\, United States
CATEGORIES:2024 International Film Festival
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ORGANIZER;CN="Winter Film Festival":MAILTO:info@winterfilmawards.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240223T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240223T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T132239
CREATED:20240103T171334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240108T225430Z
UID:25748-1708722000-1708722000@winterfilmawards.com
SUMMARY:Friday Feb 23\, 9:00 PM-11:45 PM - Bloody Friday Horror Night Short Films + QA
DESCRIPTION:Start the night off right! Horror Filmmakers Meetup & Networking 7:30-8:50PM. \nEnjoy drink specials and hang out with some of New York’s weirdest filmmakers. Mirabella Lounge @LOOK Cinemas.\nBrought to you by FEARS Magazine.\n\n\n\nThere will be a Q&A Session with the filmmakers at 11:25 PM.  These films have not been rated and some content may not be appropriate for children.\n\nGone A young woman lives a quiet life\, with a new romance at hand\, until she finds her own image on a missing person poster.Directed By:Fabian Archondo and Valeria ManchevaCountry:MexicoGenre:HorrorMinutes:15Warning:Implied Violence‎Showing:25748\, 25738\n\nBirdie A troubled teen takes his childhood babysitter hostage after she uncovers his deadly plan.Directed By:Andrew EdisonCountry:United States / FranceGenre:HorrorMinutes:13Warning:Implied Violence‎; Discussion or Depiction of Suicide‎; Discussion or Depiction of Self-Harm‎Showing:25748\, 25738\n\nTies A young man meets his girlfriend's family for the first time.Directed By:Esteban BaileyCountry:United States / Puerto RicoGenre:HorrorMinutes:13Showing:25748\, 25738\n\nCatching Spirits Since childhood\, Destiny has been told she has seizures when she dances\, an unexplained phenomena that’s resulted in deep fear and her refusal to dance - despite being drawn to it. What she doesn’t know is that she has an ancient ability - a birthright of the Haitian women in her lineage going back for ages. Today\, in LA\, Destiny is still in the dark about her ancestral power but strange things are happening; Destiny is tormented by voices in her head\, calling her to "test the waters" and compelling her to stalk someone. When she’s challenged to face her fear and dance\, Destiny makes a decision that could reveal a secret she doesn’t yet understand. Will dancing kill her or unlock something magical?Directed By:Vanessa BeleticCountry:United StatesGenre:HorrorMinutes:12Showing:25748\, 25738\n\nThe Pointy Slippers Holding in pain can be deadly. 'The Pointy Slippers' tells the story of a woman who\, on a date\, conceals the excruciating pain caused by her new shoes\, only to discover that her hidden suffering takes on a life of its own\, becoming impossible to ignore.Directed By:Christina AcevedoCountry:United StatesGenre:HorrorMinutes:8Showing:25748\, 25738\n\nPart-Time Everyone’s got a back-up gig these days. As Skip’s job interview starts to sink\, the truth about his other occupation begins to surface. 'Part-Time' delivers surprising turns and unforeseen chills\, while asking the timeless question\, “what if you were a carrot?"Directed By:Anthony MisianoCountry:United StatesGenre:HorrorMinutes:11Showing:25748\, 25738\n\nThe Judgment A tale of mothers and daughters where nothing is what it seems to be; 'The Judgement' is Franz Kafka’s very first literary work. It has an oppressive\, deeply disturbing atmosphere that will make you feel uneasy. With an added gender perspective\, this is the first time this unsettling story is properly adapted to film.Directed By:Ángel PazosCountry:SpainGenre:HorrorMinutes:14Warning:Discussion or Depiction of Suicide‎; Discussion or Depiction of Self-Harm‎Showing:25748\, 25738\n\nSleep Study A restless new mother confronts a dangerous terror whenever she tries to sleep.Directed By:Natalie MetzgerCountry:United StatesGenre:HorrorMinutes:10Warning:Explicit Sexual Situations‎; Non-Explicit Sexual Situations‎; Implied Violence‎Showing:25748\, 25738\n\nPontianak Nakia\, a young woman trapped in an abusive relationship\, finds herself at a crossroads when she discovers she is pregnant with her boyfriend's child. Filled with anger and a desperate need for justice\, Nakia resorts to a forbidden path in her quest for revenge. However\, her intentions unknowingly set in motion a series of events that spiral out of control.Directed By:Kayla AaliaCountry:United StatesGenre:HorrorMinutes:11Warning:Explicit Sexual Situations‎; Non-Explicit Sexual Situations‎; Implied Violence‎; Graphic Violence‎; Discussion or Depiction of Rape‎; Discussion or Depiction of Self-Harm‎Showing:25748\, 25738\n\nOddities When a drugged-out duo attempts to rob an antique store\, they realize the older woman running the shop isn't as defenseless as she seems.Directed By:Tyler SavageCountry:United StatesGenre:HorrorMinutes:15Warning:Implied Violence‎; Drug Use‎Showing:25748\, 25738\n\nLeaving Yellowstone Tessa is excited to visit Yellowstone National Park with her new boyfriend\, Mark. However\, when they arrive\, Mark changes\, aggression and cruelty building as Tessa starts finding disturbing artifacts around the cabin. What begins as an idyllic winter weekend slowly becomes a nightmare as Tessa realizes she's alone in the woods with a man she really doesn't know at all.Directed By:Kayla ArendCountry:United StatesGenre:HorrorMinutes:22Warning:Nudity‎; Explicit Sexual Situations‎; Implied Violence‎; Graphic Violence‎Showing:25748\, 25738
URL:https://winterfilmawards.com/event/wfa24-block-b12/
LOCATION:LOOK Cinemas Theater 5\, 657 West 57th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10019\, United States
CATEGORIES:2024 International Film Festival
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ORGANIZER;CN="Winter Film Festival":MAILTO:info@winterfilmawards.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240223T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240223T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T132239
CREATED:20240103T171215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240209T142219Z
UID:25723-1708720200-1708720200@winterfilmawards.com
SUMMARY:Friday Feb 23\, 8:30 PM-11:15 PM - Films from France Block + QA
DESCRIPTION:Start the night off right! 7:00 PM-8:20 PM – France Arts & Film Meetup\nEnjoy discounted drinks and networking before the film at the Mirabella Lounge @LOOK Cinemas.\n\n\n\nThere will be a Q&A Session with the filmmakers at 10:55 PM. \nThese films have not been rated and some content may not be appropriate for children. \n\nGrass on Your Class At the Victor Hugo High School\, French teacher Leila Al Bachir has called a disciplinary hearing for one of her students: Simon Petit. In her quest to find a fair sanction for Simon\, she realises her workplace is in serious trouble…Directed By:Claire BarraultCountry:FranceGenre:ShortMinutes:25Showing:25723\n\nThe Photographer France\, 1936. Gerta\, a young German photoreporter\, lives in exile with her companion\, the Hungarian photographer André Friedmann. Due to widespread xenophobia\, no newspaper wants to publish them. When the Spanish civil war breaks out\, they are determined to cover the events and thus to fight fascism. Faced with the newspapers' reluctance to send them to Spain\, Gerta decides to invent a new identity for them.Directed By:Alexander GraeffCountry:FranceGenre:ShortMinutes:21Showing:25723\n\nFatih the Conqueror This Saturday is a Turkish wedding day at Espace Venise. Huddled in a car in the parling lot\, Fatih\, 21\, wants to get married. He has set his sights on Ipek\, Recep’s sister. But neither Murat\, his best friend\, nor Recep\, nor even Ipek are aware of this yet.Directed By:Onur YagizCountry:FranceGenre:ShortMinutes:16Showing:25723\n\nMaoussi Two strangers\, Edo\, a Congolese refugee\, and Babette\, a Danish dancer\, unexpectedly find themselves thrust into the confines of a Parisian apartment. When Maoussi\, an escaped lab mouse\, makes itself known\, their lives are turned upside down as they try to navigate cultural misunderstandings and conflicting expectations about what love and parenthood are supposed to look like in 2023.Directed By:Charlotte SchiølerCountry:France / DenmarkGenre:FeatureMinutes:75Warning:Explicit Sexual Situations‎; Non-Explicit Sexual Situations‎Showing:25723
URL:https://winterfilmawards.com/event/wfa24-block-a14/
LOCATION:LOOK Cinemas Theater 4\, 657 West 57th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10019\, United States
CATEGORIES:2024 International Film Festival
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ORGANIZER;CN="Winter Film Festival":MAILTO:info@winterfilmawards.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240223T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240223T205000
DTSTAMP:20260423T132239
CREATED:20240103T171327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240124T164546Z
UID:25747-1708716600-1708721400@winterfilmawards.com
SUMMARY:Friday Feb 23\, 7:30 PM-8:50 PM - Horror Filmmakers Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Calling all Horror Filmmakers!  Come hang out with a bunch of NYC’s weirdest filmmakers!  Enjoy drink specials with your screening ticket at our Horror Filmmakers Meetup and networking event followed by a screening of 11 frightening horror shorts from around the world. \nBrought to you by Fears Magazine. \nFriday Feb 23\, 9:00 PM-11:45 PM – Bloody Friday Horror Night Short Films + QA \n \n  \n 
URL:https://winterfilmawards.com/event/wfa24-block-b11/
LOCATION:LOOK Cinemas Mirabella Lounge\, 657 West 57th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10019\, United States
CATEGORIES:2024 International Film Festival
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ORGANIZER;CN="Winter Film Festival":MAILTO:info@winterfilmawards.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240223T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240223T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T132239
CREATED:20240103T171212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240124T164526Z
UID:25722-1708714800-1708714800@winterfilmawards.com
SUMMARY:Friday Feb 23\, 7:00 PM-8:20 PM - France Arts & Film Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy drink specials with your screening ticket at our French Art & Filmmakers networking event followed by a screening of amazing films! \nFriday Feb 23\, 8:30 PM-11:15 PM – Films from France Block + QA
URL:https://winterfilmawards.com/event/wfa24-block-a13/
LOCATION:LOOK Cinemas Mirabella Lounge\, 657 West 57th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10019\, United States
CATEGORIES:2024 International Film Festival
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ORGANIZER;CN="Winter Film Festival":MAILTO:info@winterfilmawards.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240223T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240223T181500
DTSTAMP:20260423T132239
CREATED:20240103T171324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240223T194525Z
UID:25746-1708712100-1708712100@winterfilmawards.com
SUMMARY:Friday Feb 23\, 6:15 PM-8:50 PM - Evening Feature Block + QA
DESCRIPTION:Start the night off right! 5:00 PM-6:05 PM – Lebanese & Canadian Arts Meetup\nEnjoy discounted drinks and networking before the film at the Mirabella Lounge @LOOK Cinemas.\n\n\n\n\nThere will be a Q&A Session with the filmmakers at 8:30 PM.  Thank you to Flamingo Interpreting for providing ASL interpreting for this Q&A session. \nThese films have not been rated and some content may not be appropriate for children. \n\nWhen the Sky Falls A carefree rain god and his loyal companion\, a dragon who wishes to be human\, have their peaceful morning interrupted by a blazing phoenix.Directed By:Caroline HoCountry:United StatesGenre:AnimatedMinutes:4Showing:25746\, 25744\n\nPuerto Rican Jew A Puerto Rican man finds out he is half jewish.Directed By:Louis CarrascoCountry:United StatesGenre:ShortMinutes:12Showing:25746\, 25737\n\nWe’ve Only Just Begun Thirty-something Indian sisters Rumi and Nina journey from their little town in the mountains of Northern India to London in pursuit of their music dream. But working at an Indian Takeaway wasn’t part of the plan.Directed By:Meneka DasCountry:United KingdomGenre:ShortMinutes:11Warning:Implied Violence‎Showing:25746\n\nDreamy Fragrance of Spring Blossoms A dead family lives in a house for a long time - a mother\, a father and a son. War's taken the son\, the heart of this family; every bullet kills more than just one man.Directed By:Hera Khanmirzaei\, Amirhosein SaqafiCountry:IranGenre:ShortMinutes:13Showing:25746\n\nBlyth This short film/music video hybrid is an exploration of the witch burnings and the dancing plagues of the 16th Century which swept across Europe like wildfire. It is a permission to be wild\, to lose oneself in the chaos magic of the unknown and to answer the howling of our inner call to dance to our own blaze of individual heart fire we each contain. Shot in the moorland of Cornwall\, Liana’s patriarchal ancestral lands\, nature plays a large part in the creation of this world\, as do the wonderful performers hired to encapsulate the witches and townspeople who seek to destroy them.Directed By:Tom DreamCountry:Australia / CanadaGenre:Music VideoMinutes:6Showing:25746\, 25744\n\nThe Sticky Side of Baklava The uneventful middle-class life of Lebanese sisters Houwayda and Joëlle spirals into turmoil after Houwayda announces that she is accompanying Pierre\, her Québecker husband\, on a sabbatical year in France. Joëlle will stop at nothing to keep her sister in Montréal\, even if it means exploring the sticky side of baklava. With its humorous treatment of the culture clash of immigration\, 'The Sticky Side of Baklava' is a heartwarming film that seeks to bring people together by embracing our differences.Directed By:Maryanne ZehilCountry:CanadaGenre:FeatureMinutes:88Showing:25746
URL:https://winterfilmawards.com/event/wfa24-block-b10/
LOCATION:LOOK Cinemas Theater 5\, 657 West 57th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10019\, United States
CATEGORIES:2024 International Film Festival
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ORGANIZER;CN="Winter Film Festival":MAILTO:info@winterfilmawards.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240223T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240223T180000
DTSTAMP:20260423T132239
CREATED:20240103T171207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240109T155206Z
UID:25721-1708711200-1708711200@winterfilmawards.com
SUMMARY:Friday Feb 23\, 6:00 PM-8:20 PM - Evening Feature Block + QA
DESCRIPTION:Start the evening off right! 4:30 PM-5:50 PM – Black Women in Film Meetup\nEnjoy discounted drinks and networking before the film at the Mirabella Lounge @LOOK Cinemas.\n\n\n\n\nThere will be a Q&A Session with the filmmakers at 8:00 PM. \nThese films have not been rated and some content may not be appropriate for children. \n\nThe Dreamed Life Alberto is trapped in a monotonous life. He falls in love with Mariana\, a woman who only exists in his dreams. Medicated and increasingly disappointed with the reality in which he lives\, he decides to escape and live a dreamed life.Directed By:Alvaro Rozas Leiva\, Aurelio LamasCountry:ChileGenre:AnimatedMinutes:14Warning:Nudity‎Showing:25721\, 25744\n\nLady in Ermine 'The Lady in Ermine' dramatizes the day in which Sofonisba Anguissola (1535-1625) found her calling as a portraitist and envisions her future masterpiece\, the portrait of King Philip II.Directed By:Donna DiGiuseppeCountry:ItalyGenre:ShortMinutes:8Showing:25721\n\nRoom For Rent Season Two Steven tries his hardest to rent a room in order to live a rent paid stress free existence in NYC. A series of head-scratching encounters with roommates and potential suitors leads him to have to rent the room again and again and...you get it.Directed By:Steven St. PierreCountry:United StatesGenre:Web SeriesMinutes:12Showing:25721\, 25737\n\nTalk Deacon Phillippe encounters someone seemingly perfect in 'Talk' The music video delves into the delicate interplay between self-love and the pursuit of genuine emotional connections. As the narrative unfolds\, the universe guides Deacon on a mysterious journey\, challenging him to find the balance needed to ground himself amidst the complexities of relationships.Directed By:Zishan SunCountry:United StatesGenre:Music VideoMinutes:3Showing:25721\, 25744\n\nReal Estate Sisters Get ready for a wild ride as two feisty real estate agent sisters\, down on their luck and high on sass\, aspire to go from selling shabby apartments to high-end real estate in Pretoria. When an exclusive mansion falls into their hands\, it seems like their big break has finally arrived\, but life takes an unexpected turn when they stumble upon a dead body. With wit\, charm\, and a touch of chaos\, these sisters will stop at nothing to seal the deal of a lifetime.Directed By:Reabetswe Moeti-VogtCountry:South Africa / CanadaGenre:FeatureMinutes:83Showing:25721
URL:https://winterfilmawards.com/event/wfa24-block-a12/
LOCATION:LOOK Cinemas Theater 4\, 657 West 57th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10019\, United States
CATEGORIES:2024 International Film Festival
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SUMMARY:Friday Feb 23\, 5:00 PM-6:05 PM - Lebanese & Canadian Arts Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy drink specials with your screening ticket at our Lebanese & Canadian Arts and networking event followed by a screening of amazing films! \nFriday Feb 23\, 6:15 PM-8:50 PM – Evening Feature Block + QA
URL:https://winterfilmawards.com/event/wfa24-block-b09/
LOCATION:LOOK Cinemas Mirabella Lounge\, 657 West 57th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10019\, United States
CATEGORIES:2024 International Film Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240223T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240223T163000
DTSTAMP:20260423T132240
CREATED:20240103T171204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240124T164500Z
UID:25720-1708705800-1708705800@winterfilmawards.com
SUMMARY:Friday Feb 23\, 4:30 PM-5:50 PM - Black Women in Film Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy drink specials with your screening ticket at our Black Women in Film networking event followed by a screening of amazing films! \nFriday Feb 23\, 6:00 PM-8:20 PM – Evening Feature Block + QA
URL:https://winterfilmawards.com/event/wfa24-block-a11/
LOCATION:LOOK Cinemas Mirabella Lounge\, 657 West 57th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10019\, United States
CATEGORIES:2024 International Film Festival
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ORGANIZER;CN="Winter Film Festival":MAILTO:info@winterfilmawards.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240223T154500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240223T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T132240
CREATED:20240103T171201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240120T194540Z
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SUMMARY:Friday Feb 23\, 3:45 PM-5:00 PM - Distribution Strategies For Independent Filmmakers
DESCRIPTION:BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!  40-year distribution veteran Dan Gurlitz\, the founder of Soundview Media Partners\, is a specialist in establishing and/expanding distribution for independent features and documentaries. He will be discussing distribution strategies for both physical and digital media exploitation including: \n\nPhysical Media Elasticity\nDigital Distribution and the VOD Vernacular\nIs Self-Distribution a Viable Approach?\n\nDan’s seminars are lively and free flowing so Q & A will take place throughout. \nVisit Soundview Media Partners at www.soundviewmediapartners.com \nCome get all of your questions answered! This event is FREE and open to the public but you must REGISTER IN ADVANCE \nAbout The Speaker\nDetails coming soon!
URL:https://winterfilmawards.com/event/wfa24-block-a10/
LOCATION:LOOK Cinemas Theater 4\, 657 West 57th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10019\, United States
CATEGORIES:2024 International Film Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240223T154000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240223T154000
DTSTAMP:20260423T132240
CREATED:20240103T171317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240209T142152Z
UID:25744-1708702800-1708702800@winterfilmawards.com
SUMMARY:Friday Feb 23\, 3:40 PM-5:30 PM - Animation + Music Video Shorts Matinee
DESCRIPTION:Weekday Matinee Screenings are $5 and do not include Q&A with the filmmakers.\nThese films have not been rated and some content may not be appropriate for children. \n\nAll My Scars Vanish in the Wind Among intrusive and sought-after memories\, a woman hears a disconcerting call from the depths of her being. A cryptic cry for help that becomes intelligible guides her to the original wound\, to her inner child\, becoming her own protector.Directed By:Carlos Velandia\, Angelica RestrepoCountry:Colombia / AustriaGenre:AnimatedMinutes:14Warning:Implied Violence‎Showing:25727\, 25744\n\nCreep A mountain sings.Directed By:Naomi Saito\, Evan SilverCountry:United StatesGenre:Music VideoMinutes:5Showing:25752\, 25744\n\nExtinct An astronaut returns from a failed mission to an Earth extinct from contamination. His condition of being the last of his kind torments him. He is a magical identity - the last breath of Nature\, with a breath of pure air\, water\, the sea.Directed By:Raúl Díez RodríguezCountry:Spain / Canada / Spain / BrazilGenre:AnimatedMinutes:9Warning:Discussion or Depiction of Self-Harm‎Showing:25716\, 25744\n\nFire Flower A nun\, four orphans and a glitchy robot on a quest for beauty. . . what could possibly go wrong? Princess\, Fabio\, Pigtails and Curly from St. Mary's Home for Unfortunate Children are on a fieldtrip to the botanical garden to celebrate Princess' birthday. On the way they meet a curious groundskeeper and the fireworks begin –– quite literally. In the autumn of 2014\, the Advanced Studio Production class at Huntington University launched the 'Fire Flower' film project based on a 1-minute story reel by Kayla Mitchell. The experiment was to see what would happen if a talented group of student animators set out to make a short film with the time\, budget\, and resources of a commercial stop-motion studio. The results\, five years later\, is a beautifully crafted (and irreverently funny) 6-minute stop-motion film for all ages to enjoy.Directed By:Stephan LeeperCountry:United StatesGenre:AnimatedMinutes:7Showing:25750\, 25744\n\nLover Boy’s Little Dream “Lover Boy’s Little Dream” is a classic love story between Lover Boy and his longtime crush\, Mimi. Ever since highschool\, Lover Boy has secretly admired Mimi from afar. His affection\, however\, never blossomed into anything more. Years passed and both graduated\, never to see each other again... that is until Lover Boy starts an internship at the local office and finds out Mimi is working there as well! Now given a second chance\, Lover Boy must overcome his own self-doubt in order to have a potential shot with Mimi.Directed By:Ritvick MehraCountry:Canada / IndiaGenre:AnimatedMinutes:15Showing:25740\, 25744\n\nMusica Quarantena A little girl’s love for her bedridden Papa inspires a town in lockdown to make music from their windows. Created by Lilian T. Mehrel & Danielle Rhoda. Written & Directed by Lilian T. Mehrel. Animation Direction by Danielle RhodaDirected By:Lilian MehrelCountry:United States / United Kingdom / United States / SpainGenre:AnimatedMinutes:4Showing:25749\, 25744\n\nOvo This is the story of a meeting between an astonishing robot from outer space and an adorable little bird just hatched from its egg.Directed By:Stiv SpasojevicCountry:France / SpainGenre:AnimatedMinutes:7Showing:25734\, 25744\n\nQuick A little leaf goes on a big journey of change\, experiencing loss\, grief\, nostalgia\, resistance and acceptance along the way.Directed By:Belle ButlerCountry:AustraliaGenre:Music VideoMinutes:3Showing:25736\, 25744\n\nThe Dreamed Life Alberto is trapped in a monotonous life. He falls in love with Mariana\, a woman who only exists in his dreams. Medicated and increasingly disappointed with the reality in which he lives\, he decides to escape and live a dreamed life.Directed By:Alvaro Rozas Leiva\, Aurelio LamasCountry:ChileGenre:AnimatedMinutes:14Warning:Nudity‎Showing:25721\, 25744\n\nThe Wu An animated music video that follows the rapper Milk through the city streets as he delivers a song that pays homage to the legendary rap group\, The Wu-Tang Clan. Written by Martin Delaney\, lyrics contain the names and aliases of each Wu-Tang member\, including various album names and song titles.Directed By:Maxwell CarrierCountry:United States / MexicoGenre:Music VideoMinutes:2Warning:Implied Violence‎Showing:25793\, 25744\n\nWhen the Sky Falls A carefree rain god and his loyal companion\, a dragon who wishes to be human\, have their peaceful morning interrupted by a blazing phoenix.Directed By:Caroline HoCountry:United StatesGenre:AnimatedMinutes:4Showing:25746\, 25744\n\nI Cherish Women 'I Cherish Women' is a pro-women short film\, by Judith Lynn Stillman of Artists & Activists productions\, that packs a powerful political punch in four minutes. Thirty artists and activists join forces to deliver a bold statement to "defend human rights and address human wrongs." 'I Cherish Women' puts Trump’s reverberating words into women’s voices\, underscoring trauma induced.Directed By:Judith Lynn StillmanCountry:United StatesGenre:Music VideoMinutes:4Showing:25752\, 25744\n\nHold You Down 'Hold you down' is a poetic short film that explores the theme of grief through the expressive art of dance. Through graceful movements and powerful choreography\, the dancers embody the deep emotions associated with mourning\, allowing their bodies to express what words cannot.Directed By:Jean-Charles CharavinCountry:United StatesGenre:Music VideoMinutes:5Showing:25714\, 25744\n\nTalk Deacon Phillippe encounters someone seemingly perfect in 'Talk' The music video delves into the delicate interplay between self-love and the pursuit of genuine emotional connections. As the narrative unfolds\, the universe guides Deacon on a mysterious journey\, challenging him to find the balance needed to ground himself amidst the complexities of relationships.Directed By:Zishan SunCountry:United StatesGenre:Music VideoMinutes:3Showing:25721\, 25744\n\nBlyth This short film/music video hybrid is an exploration of the witch burnings and the dancing plagues of the 16th Century which swept across Europe like wildfire. It is a permission to be wild\, to lose oneself in the chaos magic of the unknown and to answer the howling of our inner call to dance to our own blaze of individual heart fire we each contain. Shot in the moorland of Cornwall\, Liana’s patriarchal ancestral lands\, nature plays a large part in the creation of this world\, as do the wonderful performers hired to encapsulate the witches and townspeople who seek to destroy them.Directed By:Tom DreamCountry:Australia / CanadaGenre:Music VideoMinutes:6Showing:25746\, 25744
URL:https://winterfilmawards.com/event/wfa24-block-b08/
LOCATION:LOOK Cinemas Theater 5\, 657 West 57th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10019\, United States
CATEGORIES:2024 International Film Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240223T141500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240223T141500
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CREATED:20240103T171157Z
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SUMMARY:Friday Feb 23\, 2:15 PM-3:30 PM - Casting Strategies for Indie Filmmakers & Actors
DESCRIPTION:Casting is a crucial element in filmmaking that can make or break the success of a project\, especially in the indie realm where resources may be limited. Join Richard Jordan from Richard Jordan Casting and learn what you need to know to navigate the casting process effectively and efficiently. Moderated by Castle Searcy. \nFor Filmmakers:\nHow do your casting choices influence storytelling\, character development\, and audience engagement.\nHow do you attract the best talent possible based on your budget?\nWhat are the avenues for talent discovery in the indie scene?\nWhat are effective networking strategies for connecting with actors and agents?\nWhat are ways to work with a casting director with a low budget or even no budget?\nHow you you make actors feel respected throughout the audition process\, be it self tape or in-person?\nShould I go SAG or non union?\nWhat is the negotiation process like with actors and agents?\nWhat should you expect for contracts and agreements in indie film casting? \nFor Actors:\nHow do you find and recognize the opportunities and challenges for actors in indie productions?\nHow do you prepare for an Auditions? Do you need a reader? Should you be memorized?\nHow can you leverage social media and online platforms to showcase your work and connect with casting directors & filmmakers?\nWhat are effective strategies for networking within the indie film community?\nHow to handle rejection / what are coping strategies to maintain a positive mindset?\nWhat are actor contracts and agreements in the indie film industry?\nWhat are your rights and responsibilities as an indie actor? \nThis event is FREE and open to the public but you must REGISTER IN ADVANCE \nAbout The Speaker\n\nCastle Searcy\nCastle Searcy hails from the Wild West of entertainment and experiential events & marketing. Growing up in Colorado she’s considered a cultural ‘mayor’ of Denver\, like Kevin Bacon\, everyone has a connection to her somehow. In Denver she serves as the founding Design Track Chair and Creative Director for Denver Startup Week \, She recently produced Between Us: The Downtown Denver Alleyways Project\, and gave the folks at Meow Wolf the idea to come to Denver. Castle has been a staple with the Santa Fe International Film Festival for the last 10 years (and counting!) where she’s held various positions including Festival ...Read More\n\nRichard Jordan\nRichard Jordan has been in the casting business for 25 years\, casting for the last decade. He is known for casting up-and-coming actors and giving chances to those underexposed & underrepresented . He cast a wide variety of projects from independent film\, commercials\, music videos\, voice over\, print & live events ...Read More
URL:https://winterfilmawards.com/event/wfa24-block-a09/
LOCATION:LOOK Cinemas Theater 4\, 657 West 57th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10019\, United States
CATEGORIES:2024 International Film Festival
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ORGANIZER;CN="Winter Film Festival":MAILTO:info@winterfilmawards.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240223T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240223T132500
DTSTAMP:20260423T132240
CREATED:20240103T171314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240109T222452Z
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SUMMARY:Friday Feb 23\, 1:15 PM-3:30 PM - Documentary Shorts Matinee
DESCRIPTION:Weekday Matinee Screenings are $5 and do not include Q&A with the filmmakers.\nThese films have not been rated and some content may not be appropriate for children. \n\nThe Other Side – A Portrait of Nikki Bell 'The Other Side' is a portrait of Nikki Bell and her journey from a teen sex trafficking survivor to a powerful advocate for other survivors in Worcester\, MA. Over the past 8 years\, she’s set up an extensive network of support services to help women in her community overcome addiction\, trauma\, isolation\, stigma\, and violence associated with the commercial sex industry. Then the world changed seemingly overnight. When the pandemic began\, Nikki’s drop-in center was forced to close\, preventing her team from providing food\, clothing and support services to those in need. Nikki and her staff of survivors began risking their own health and safety to continue providing invaluable aid.Directed By:Aubrey FranchellCountry:United StatesGenre:DocumentaryMinutes:13Warning:Explicit Sexual Situations‎; Non-Explicit Sexual Situations‎; Implied Violence‎; Drug Use‎; Discussion or Depiction of Rape‎; Discussion or Depiction of Suicide‎; Discussion or Depiction of Self-Harm‎Showing:25791\, 25743\n\nBreakthrough Witness a conversation about identity crisis and how the pressure to succeed plagues athletes when removed from the sport. Watch as former NFL Colts cornerback\, D’joun Smith\, as he tells his story for the first time in group therapy.Directed By:JaMar JonesCountry:United StatesGenre:DocumentaryMinutes:12Warning:Discussion or Depiction of Suicide‎; Discussion or Depiction of Self-Harm‎Showing:25742\, 25743\n\nNever Fade Away 'Never Fade Away' is the moving true story about a young Chinese immigrant who escapes his homeland in the 1940's during the Japanese Invasion\, comes to America with nothing but his hopes and dreams\, and how a radio and a waltz changes his life. Told through narration\, music and dance\, this short film shines a light on the healing power of music as well as the power of the immigrant experience. Featuring history-making dancer Chun Wai Chan and the exquisite ballerina Xiaoxiao Cao\, their stunning pas de deux at the end will take your breath away. This story of heritage will bring you to tears and the music and dance will make your heart soar. Stories like this are the ties that bind\, and should Never Fade Away.Directed By:Donna Weng FriedmanCountry:United States / ChinaGenre:DocumentaryMinutes:12Showing:25752\, 25743\n\nUptown Oasis In 2004\, Abdi Abajabal came to the United States from Ethiopia. In 2012\, he decided to start a healthy juice shop in Harlem with only five hundred dollars to his name. Ten years later\, he is still going.Directed By:Ian PhillipsCountry:United StatesGenre:DocumentaryMinutes:7Showing:25749\, 25743\n\nLiving Loud 'Living Loud" is about the collaboration between two different drumming groups with a lot in common\, following them as they build community and empowerment through samba reggae. In 2016\, Stacy Kovacs formed Fogo Azul. The band brought together drummers of every age\, race\, sexuality\, and gender identity. In February\, 2020\, Stacy took 40 members of Fogo Azul to Salvador\, the center of the Afro-Brazilian community and the birthplace of samba reggae. There\, they learned from Banda Didà\, the first all-woman\, all-Black samba reggae drum line\, run by Adriana Portela. 'Living Loud' follows Stacy\, Adriana\, and drummers Selma\, Sara\, Velma\, and Bia as the trip to Brazil transforms their lives. Adriana then travels to New York to work with Fogo Azul.Directed By:Carin Van Der Donk and Sarah TealeCountry:United States / BrazilGenre:DocumentaryMinutes:40Warning:Discussion or Depiction of Suicide‎Showing:25750\, 25743\n\nShitty Therapy In 2012\, two biology students created fecomagnetism\, a parody of pseudotherapies that claimed to cure all kinds of diseases by mixing poop with magnets. All they wanted was a funny review\, but shit gets out of hand. How long would it take for people to realize that it was all fake?Directed By:Javier PoloCountry:SpainGenre:DocumentaryMinutes:12Showing:25749\, 25743\n\nUnite For Bissau: Agroecology And Feminism In Guinea Bissau This thought-provoking film takes you on a journey in the West African nation of Guinea-Bissau and follows brave local women who defy norms\, assert their role through agroecology\, stand up against female genital mutilation and forced marriage while challenging patriarchy across the board by building institutions that promote self-sufficiency. Carrying forward the legacy of Amílcar Cabral\, the Bissau-Guinean independence leader who included women’s rights at the center of the struggle for liberation\, the women of a rising generation are taking their power back.Directed By:Iara LeeCountry:Guinea-Bissau / PortugalGenre:DocumentaryMinutes:40Warning:Nudity‎Showing:25749\, 25743
URL:https://winterfilmawards.com/event/wfa24-block-b07/
LOCATION:LOOK Cinemas Theater 5\, 657 West 57th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10019\, United States
CATEGORIES:2024 International Film Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240223T124500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240223T124500
DTSTAMP:20260423T132240
CREATED:20240103T171154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240120T194519Z
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SUMMARY:Friday Feb 23\, 12:45 PM-2:00 PM - Workshop: Grantwriting For Filmmakers
DESCRIPTION:Completing a grant proposal is not as difficult as one may think. This class will demystify and help you with the mechanics of writing an effective proposal. However\, successful grant writing is more than just writing the proposal. You will also learn tips for increasing your chances of success — such as how to approach funders\, following up\, etc. \nCome get all of your questions answered! This event is FREE and open to the public but you must REGISTER IN ADVANCE \nAbout The Speakers\n\nPaul Marengo\nPaul Marengo has 25 years in the area of festival management including managing the Asian Pacific American Film Festival and DC Shorts. Paul has been the Director of Development for the DC Independent Film Festival and the Grant Writer for the Washington Area Lawyers for the Arts. His experience includes volunteer and theater management for various festivals including the Washington Jewish Film Festival\, the Double Exposure Film Festival\, and the DC Underground Film Festival. Paul has programmed film series and programs for Youth Pride Alliance\, DC Independent Film Festival\, and DC Shorts. Lastly\, Paul has reviewed films for the DC ...Read More
URL:https://winterfilmawards.com/event/wfa24-block-a08/
LOCATION:LOOK Cinemas Theater 4\, 657 West 57th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10019\, United States
CATEGORIES:2024 International Film Festival
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