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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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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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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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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240223T154500
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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
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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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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:20260423T145944
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:20260423T145944
CREATED:20240103T171154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240120T194519Z
UID:25717-1708692300-1708692300@winterfilmawards.com
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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ORGANIZER;CN="Winter Film Festival":MAILTO:info@winterfilmawards.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240222T211500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240222T211500
DTSTAMP:20260423T145944
CREATED:20240103T171308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240109T161933Z
UID:25742-1708636500-1708636500@winterfilmawards.com
SUMMARY:Thursday Feb 22\, 9:15 PM-11:35 PM - Films Block + QA
DESCRIPTION:Start the night off right! 7:45 PM-9:05 PM – Philippines Arts & 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 11:15 PM. \nThese films have not been rated and some content may not be appropriate for children. \n\n12 Weeks After ending her toxic relationship with her boyfriend\, 40-year-old Alice discovers she is pregnant. With her age and current relationship status\, her first instinct is to have the pregnancy terminated. As her body undergoes dramatic changes\, Alice struggles and needs to decide what to do.Directed By:Anna Isabelle MatutinaCountry:PhilippinesGenre:FeatureMinutes:105Showing:25742\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
URL:https://winterfilmawards.com/event/wfa24-block-b06/
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:20240222T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240222T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T145944
CREATED:20240103T171152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240209T142121Z
UID:25716-1708633800-1708633800@winterfilmawards.com
SUMMARY:Thursday Feb 22\, 8:30 PM-11:15 PM - Films from Spain + QA
DESCRIPTION:Start the night off right! 7:00 PM-8:20 PM – Spanish Arts & Culture 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\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\nLittle When they are born they are precious\, almost perfect. But they grow so fast. I wish there was a way to enjoy that unrepeatable age forever. Petit Toujour combines the latest advances in gene therapy and selective hormone blocking to extend your time with the most beautiful thing you have in the world\, your baby.Directed By:Meka Ribera\, Álvaro G. CompanyCountry:SpainGenre:ShortMinutes:12Showing:25716\n\nThe Waters A woman from Madrid travels to her father’s home in Kazakhstan in order to reconcile with her past.Directed By:S. C. TelesCountry:Spain / Kazakhstan / SpainGenre:ShortMinutes:12Showing:25716\n\nJust a Rehearsal Two sisters\, seven and eleven years old\, are hiding inside a closet in a house. The little sister thinks they are rehearsing for a game but the older one knows that a terrible threat lurks outside.Directed By:Hugo SanzCountry:SpainGenre:ShortMinutes:9Warning:Graphic Violence‎Showing:25716\n\nUnicorns Isa is a Feminist and polyamorous posh girl; she passionately defends her life. When Guillem proposes to be a monogamous couple\, Isa is not sure if he wants to change her life and\, given her lack of decision\, Guillem decides to break the relationship. Living in a world of appearances and comforts\, her contradictions come to light and her universe is crumbling at the blow of likes and moral judgments in this web that social networks have become.Directed By:Alex Lora CercosCountry:Spain / United StatesGenre:FeatureMinutes:94Warning:Nudity‎; Explicit Sexual Situations‎; Non-Explicit Sexual Situations‎; Drug Use‎Showing:25716
URL:https://winterfilmawards.com/event/wfa24-block-a07/
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:20240222T194500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240222T194500
DTSTAMP:20260423T145944
CREATED:20240103T171305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240124T164344Z
UID:25741-1708631100-1708631100@winterfilmawards.com
SUMMARY:Thursday Feb 22\, 7:45 PM-9:05 PM -  Philippines Arts & Filmmakers Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy drink specials with your screening ticket at our Philippines Arts & Filmmakers networking event followed by a screening of amazing films! \nThursday Feb 22\, 9:15 PM-11:35 PM – Films Block + QA
URL:https://winterfilmawards.com/event/wfa24-block-b05/
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:20240222T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240222T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T145944
CREATED:20240103T171151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240124T164329Z
UID:25715-1708628400-1708628400@winterfilmawards.com
SUMMARY:Thursday Feb 22\, 7:00 PM-8:20 PM - Spain Arts & Culture Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy drink specials with your screening ticket at our Spain Arts & Culture networking event followed by a screening of amazing films! \nThursday Feb 22\, 8:30 PM-11:15 PM – Films from Spain + QA
URL:https://winterfilmawards.com/event/wfa24-block-a06/
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:20240222T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240222T183000
DTSTAMP:20260423T145944
CREATED:20240103T171301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240109T161546Z
UID:25740-1708626600-1708626600@winterfilmawards.com
SUMMARY:Thursday Feb 22\, 6:30 PM-9:05 PM - Evening Block + QA
DESCRIPTION:Start the night off right! 5:00 PM-6:20 PM – Women in 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 8:45 PM. \nThese films have not been rated and some content may not be appropriate for children. \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\nPhoto of the Day A photo from their past ignites a conversation about the possibility of an open marriage between a husband and wife.Directed By:Mac Eldridge and Tom DeanCountry:United StatesGenre:ShortMinutes:12Showing:25740\, 25737\n\nMarcel The Muscle Man A muscular but meek fella strains under the pressures of masculinity and struggles to find work. After serendipitously landing a circus strongman gig\, he proves a talented performer\, but is he really man enough for the job?Directed By:Michael Joseph MurrayCountry:United StatesGenre:ShortMinutes:14Showing:25740\n\nYours The reality of a dying woman\, bedridden in hospice\, alternates with a parallel one in which she is finally performing on stage\, as she longed for all her life. Even her nurse becomes part of this vision\, incarnating the woman when she was young. Using the highly metaphoric language of dance theatre\, she relives the important moments of her life - falling in love\, being young\, becoming a mother\, expanding as a woman. Soon\, old age takes over and the end approaches inexorably\, till in a suspended\, poetic final\, life and death embrace in a farewell dance.Directed By:Flaminia GraziadeiCountry:United Kingdom / Italy / United KingdomGenre:ShortMinutes:9Showing:25740\n\nUnpacking Influencer and wellness guru Keri Hart selects six women in their 30’s to head to Bali for her signature ‘soul reset’ retreat. Claiming ‘isolation is the heart of our unhappiness\,’ Keri and her assistant Ni Ketut lead the women through a series of unconventional and sometimes appropriative workshops designed to unpack personal issues surrounding love\, boundaries\, and purpose. Secrets surface and accusations fly as the women struggle and learn to embrace the ride.Directed By:Michal Sinnott\, Alexandra ClaytonCountry:United States / IndonesiaGenre:FeatureMinutes:81Warning:Explicit Sexual Situations‎; Non-Explicit Sexual Situations‎Showing:25740
URL:https://winterfilmawards.com/event/wfa24-block-b04/
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:20240222T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240222T180000
DTSTAMP:20260423T145944
CREATED:20240103T171146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240109T161753Z
UID:25714-1708624800-1708624800@winterfilmawards.com
SUMMARY:Thursday Feb 22\, 6:00 PM-8:20 PM - Evening Short Films + QA
DESCRIPTION:Start the night off right! 4:30 PM-5:50 PM – NYC Short 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 8:00 PM. \nThese films have not been rated and some content may not be appropriate for children. \n\nTransGenerations Actress and singer Brady Peeti (she/her) is the host of TransGenerations. As she puts it; “I’m big\, I’m brown and I’m a woman – a proud trans woman\, so I guess I’m as visible as it gets”. Brady shares her life story\, explaining how\, despite being raised in conservative\, provincial Timaru she managed to become who she truly was with the support of her parents. She joins protestors in Auckland’s Albert Park to oppose anti-trans activist Posie Parker and reflects on her mixed feelings after Parker is silenced. To make sense of a simultaneous rise in trans visibility and an anti-trans backlash\, it’s time\, Brady decides\, to allow trans people of all generations to tell their own stories.Directed By:Brady PeetiCountry:New ZealandGenre:Web SeriesMinutes:11Showing:25714\n\nGlass Works A lyrical reminiscence of an innocent childhood friendship in Hong Kong in the 80s\, when being kind to someone did not require a reason like today. Shing’s dad despises Chi\, who he regards as rude. Shing sights Chi\, who suffers from polydactyly\, being bullied by hooligans. He comforts Chi by secretly letting him do glassblowing at his dad's workshop. His enraged dad finds out and beats him up. Shing eventually wins his dad’s trust\, but unintentionally spurs Chi's low self-esteem\, and Chi walks out on him. How will the two boys reconcile?Directed By:Norman NgCountry:Hong KongGenre:ShortMinutes:23Warning:Explicit Sexual Situations‎Showing:25714\n\nWhile We Were Here Cinematic meditation on inevitable changes. Briefly depicted fragments from the characters' lives\, through summer and winter\, as each of them suffers a loss.Directed By:Sunčica FradelićCountry:Croatia / Bosnia and HerzegowinaGenre:ShortMinutes:15Showing:25714\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\nWonders Two hard-working moms are struggling to make a better life for themselves and their toddler\, but their luck turns around when their baby gives them an unexpected gift.Directed By:Huriyyah MuhammadCountry:United StatesGenre:ShortMinutes:17Showing:25714\, 25737\n\nJust A Friend Lynn is a thriving\, 40-year-old woman set to marry her soul mate\, Sarah in a time where love is love\, and her right to be in a relationship with whomever she wants is accepted and celebrated fully. Well... by everyone but June\, her traditional Chinese mother. Our story begins the day that Lynn decides to take a stand for herself. After journeying through her childhood memories\, and with Sarah by her side\, Lynn walks into the retirement home where her mother is living to confront her with a 40-year secret. What neither of them expect is June’s response to the news.Directed By:Courtney DeelenCountry:Canada / United StatesGenre:ShortMinutes:15Showing:25714\n\nPier 35 60-year-old Alice Lin leads a group of senior dancers on a bustling New York City pier near Chinatown. As Christmas approaches\, she prepares eagerly for her family's visit - even though work commitments may prevent them from coming. Yet Alice lives her life with humor and lightness\, even as loneliness and old age catch up with her.Directed By:Raina YangCountry:United StatesGenre:ShortMinutes:9Showing:25714\, 25737\n\nThe Storm In late September 2008\, Xiaomin\, class president in her elementary school graduating class\, is reported by her classmates to have been seen consorting with street hooligans outside the school. Facing questions from people she trusts most in the world\, she must challenge the idea of what she really wants.Directed By:Wendi TangCountry:China / United StatesGenre:ShortMinutes:16Showing:25714\n\nFragilExpress Presents: Prologue I Lex is a black market dealer in NYC. He shows us how he de-stresses..Directed By:Eric Louis JimenezCountry:United StatesGenre:Web SeriesMinutes:9Showing:25714\, 25737
URL:https://winterfilmawards.com/event/wfa24-block-a05/
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:20240222T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240222T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T145944
CREATED:20240103T171259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240124T164301Z
UID:25739-1708621200-1708621200@winterfilmawards.com
SUMMARY:Thursday Feb 22\, 5:00 PM-6:20 PM - Women in Film Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy drink specials with your screening ticket at our Women in Film networking event followed by a screening of amazing films! \nThursday Feb 22\, 6:30 PM-9:05 PM – Evening Block + QA
URL:https://winterfilmawards.com/event/wfa24-block-b03/
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:20240222T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240222T163000
DTSTAMP:20260423T145944
CREATED:20240103T171143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240124T164242Z
UID:25713-1708619400-1708619400@winterfilmawards.com
SUMMARY:Thursday Feb 22\, 4:30 PM-5:50 PM - NYC Short Filmmakers Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy drink specials with your screening ticket at our NYC Short Filmmakers networking event followed by a screening of amazing films! \nThursday Feb 22\, 6:00 PM-8:20 PM – Evening Short Films + QA
URL:https://winterfilmawards.com/event/wfa24-block-a04/
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:20240222T154500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240222T154500
DTSTAMP:20260423T145944
CREATED:20240103T171140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240120T194507Z
UID:25712-1708616700-1708616700@winterfilmawards.com
SUMMARY:Thursday Feb 22\, 3:45 PM-5:00 PM - Filmmaking Unveiled: Navigating the Essentials for Actor Filmmakers with Valorie Hubbard
DESCRIPTION:Ready to create your own film as an actor filmmaker but unsure where to start? Join Valorie Hubbard\, CEO of Actor’s Fast Track\, in this workshop that demystifies the filmmaking process for actors. Valorie will share crucial insights on how to begin\, what elements you need\, and the order in which to tackle them. Explore the roadmap to crafting your own film\, with practical guidance from an industry expert to set you\, as an actor filmmaker\, on the right path. \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\nValorie Hubbard\nValorie Hubbard owns the company\, Actor’s Fast Track\, where she consults with working actors about their career paths. Having navigated her own career\, she knows the pitfalls and successes of the path and how to avoid the one and create the other. She gives actors the tools they need to get recognized. In her newest book\, RULE BREAKERS: Changing the Way Actors Do Business\, she shows professional actors how to create and operate their acting career as a successful business – and how to move from being “stuck” into the limelight. Valorie's credits include Resident Evil: Extinction\, Castle\, Agents of ...Read More
URL:https://winterfilmawards.com/event/wfa24-block-a03/
LOCATION:LOOK Cinemas Theater 4\, 657 West 57th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10019\, United States
CATEGORIES:2024 International Film Festival
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://winterfilmawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Education-Filmmaking-web.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Winter Film Festival":MAILTO:info@winterfilmawards.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240222T151500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240222T151500
DTSTAMP:20260423T145944
CREATED:20240103T171256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240109T165022Z
UID:25738-1708614900-1708614900@winterfilmawards.com
SUMMARY:Thursday Feb 22\, 3:15 PM-5:40 PM - Bloody Thursday 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\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-b02/
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:20240222T141500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240222T141500
DTSTAMP:20260423T145944
CREATED:20240103T171137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240219T195336Z
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SUMMARY:Thursday Feb 22\, 2:15 PM-3:30 PM - Everything You Need to Know about Music for your Indie Film
DESCRIPTION:You know you need music and sounds to set the mood for your film\, but where do you begin? How do you find a composer? How much does it cost? When do you get a composer involved? Can you get away with just using online music? How do you communicate your vision with your composer? How does copyright work?  How doe you break into the industry? \nCome for a lively discussion and get all your questions answered! This event is FREE and open to the public but you must REGISTER IN ADVANCE. \nAbout The Speakers\n\nBrian McKenna\nBrian McKenna is a NYC-based Film/TV composer and producer. His work has been featured in hit TV shows\, spots\, major motion pictures and also on records by Grammy Award winning artists ...Read More\n\nRandy Frisch\nRandy Frisch started LoveCat Music in 1999. Before that he was a musician and then a lawyer in the record industry. He’s written articles on music copyright law that are in the U.S. Congressional Record. Randy also enjoys watching music-based films\, especially rockumentaries ...Read More
URL:https://winterfilmawards.com/event/wfa24-block-a02/
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:20240222T131000
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DTSTAMP:20260423T145944
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SUMMARY:Thursday Feb 22\, 1:10 PM-3:00 PM - Made in NY 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\nPuerto Rican Jew A Puerto Rican man finds out he is half jewish.Directed By:Louis CarrascoCountry:United StatesGenre:ShortMinutes:12Showing:25746\, 25737\n\nPhoto of the Day A photo from their past ignites a conversation about the possibility of an open marriage between a husband and wife.Directed By:Mac Eldridge and Tom DeanCountry:United StatesGenre:ShortMinutes:12Showing:25740\, 25737\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\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\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\nWonders Two hard-working moms are struggling to make a better life for themselves and their toddler\, but their luck turns around when their baby gives them an unexpected gift.Directed By:Huriyyah MuhammadCountry:United StatesGenre:ShortMinutes:17Showing:25714\, 25737\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\n\nPier 35 60-year-old Alice Lin leads a group of senior dancers on a bustling New York City pier near Chinatown. As Christmas approaches\, she prepares eagerly for her family's visit - even though work commitments may prevent them from coming. Yet Alice lives her life with humor and lightness\, even as loneliness and old age catch up with her.Directed By:Raina YangCountry:United StatesGenre:ShortMinutes:9Showing:25714\, 25737\n\nFragilExpress Presents: Prologue I Lex is a black market dealer in NYC. He shows us how he de-stresses..Directed By:Eric Louis JimenezCountry:United StatesGenre:Web SeriesMinutes:9Showing:25714\, 25737
URL:https://winterfilmawards.com/event/wfa24-block-b01/
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:20240222T124500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240222T124500
DTSTAMP:20260423T145944
CREATED:20240103T171133Z
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SUMMARY:Thursday Feb 22\, 12:45 PM-2:00 PM - All About Filmmaking in New York
DESCRIPTION:Planning to shoot a film in New York?  You probably have TONS of questions!  Join representatives of the Mayor’s Office of Media & Entertainment and the Governor’s Office of Motion Picture & Television Development and get all of your questions answered! \nModerated by Dorottya Máthé\, Producing Instructor for the Documentary Faculty at the New York Film Academy.\n​ \n\nWhat resources are available from the City and the State to help me make my film?\nWhere can I shoot in NYC without a permit? Do I need a permit to shoot on the street\, Central Park\, Times Square or the subway?\nDo I need special insurance to shoot on the street? Do I need to get waivers from any passersby?\nAs a low-budget filmmaker\, can State Tax Incentives help me?\nI want to shoot a violent scene on the street.  Do I need to have police on set? How do I even get that?\nAre there resources to help with location scouting and finding stages or crew?\nAre there any locations I can shoot for free?\nWhat is the Made in NY program and how can it help me?\nDoes the City provide any training programs for filmmakers?\n\nThis event is FREE and open to the public but you must REGISTER IN ADVANCE \nAbout The Speakers\n\nDorottya Máthé\nDorottya Máthé is a New York based Producer from Hungary with over 25+ film credits in her extensive portfolio\, including narratives and documentaries. Serving as the orchestrator of all production aspects\, from inception to distribution\, Dorottya takes a hands-on approach and thrives in the culturally eclectic landscape of New York. Her credits include GOOD EGG\, a female driven adventure-comedy sparking thought-provoking conversations about women’s courageous journeys behind their reproductive choices; SHOULD WE KID OR NOT?\, an interview-based insightful documentary web series commissioned by PBS; IMPOSSIBLE MONSTERS\, a psychological thriller starring Tony Award Winner Santino Fontana; THE INDEPENDENTS\, a fictional folk ...Read More\n\nLaura Berning\nLaura Berning has been in the film/television orbit in New York for almost 25 years—working mostly in the world of locations scouting and management on projects for directors like Robert Redford\, Steven Spielberg\, Alfonso Cuaron\, Steve McQueen\, Nancy Meyers\, and more. She is currently a senior manager at the Governor’s Office of Motion Picture Development\, where she facilitates filming throughout the state of New York and helps filmmakers find great locations ...Read More\n\nThavary Krouch\nNYC Mayor’s Office of Media & Entertainment Deputy Director of Film ...Read More
URL:https://winterfilmawards.com/event/wfa24-block-a01/
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:20240221T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240221T230000
DTSTAMP:20260423T145944
CREATED:20240103T171129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240125T151514Z
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SUMMARY:WFA 2024 Opening Night Kick-Off Bash & Networking Party
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday night kicks off Winter Film Awards 12th annual International Film Festival. Filmmaker’s Reception & Opening Night Party! \nSomewhere Nowhere\nOn top of the Renaissance NY Chelsea Hotel\n112 West 25th Street\, New York NY 10001\nOpen bar 7-8PM\nFREE until 11PM!!\nMust be 21+. Bring your friends!! \nCome meet our amazing filmmakers and sponsors and make some new friends & industry contacts and get a photo on the red carpet! \nThis event is FREE and open to the public.\nPlease note that the Renaissance Hotel has a mandatory coat check policy.
URL:https://winterfilmawards.com/event/wfa24-opening/
LOCATION:Somewhere Nowhere\, 112 West 25th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10001\, United States
CATEGORIES:2024 International Film Festival
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