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Happy September! We hope you're doing well <3 Now stop doom scrolling and take a moment to get inspired, informed, and excited about new creative opportunities. Here's TLL Highlights Edition 18! 

• ‼️ Unpaid production gigs are common in the film and tv industry and can be helpful when building your credit and professional network. But they can also go wayyy too far. UK based filmmaker, Jennifer Sizeland shares how you can take on unpaid gigs in film and tv without losing your sanity and keeping your dignity intact. 

• 🌈 While LGBTQ+ representation on screen still has a long way to go, TLL’s team picked the shows and movies that have educated us, entertained us, and have made us feel a little less alone!

• Newsletter subscribers ALWAYS have a discount on TLL’s online store! Shop buttons, pins, and stickers for 25% off with coupon code: HIGHLIGHTS25

✨Does your Monday already need a boost? ✨

Here are 3 interviews from filmmakers that will DEFINITELY inspire you!Read one throughout the week when you need a boost then come back for more!

1) RIVER GALLO: Trans Latinx filmmaker River Gallo is a trailblazer and a delight to interview. Expanding on their short film as an NYU student, River created “Ponyboi”, the first film that features an intersex character played by an intersex actor. The journey to success wasn’t easy, from working through mental health struggles and addiction, to the spotlight on their identity, River shares their experiences openly with TLL. 

2) IZ HARRIS: Iz Harris is a travel filmmaker, host, and mom whose videos have the power to make you feel like you’re next to her and along for the ride. She’s the host and producer of Eater’s “Travel Eat Repeat” and the co-founder of Bright Trip, a site with online courses for travelers. Iz’s journey working as a fulltime creative is motivating to watch because her transparency is one of her greatest superpowers, read the interview here! AND she’s hiring a Director of Performance marketing for Bright Trip! Go work for Iz!!

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ISABEL SANDOVAL:

“But we should allow ourselves to have lofty visions and we really have to trust ourselves as artists because when we put that energy out into the universe, the universe will submit to our will and to our inhibitions of ourselves.” 

 I mean, after reading that… why wouldn’t you want to hear the

other gems of wisdom!

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Mixed Asian Media Fest

is this week! Are you ready? The 5 day arts and media festival celebrates the mixed asian community and is filled with screenings, programs, and more. We’ll be presenting a workshop on how artists can organically use social media for personal branding. ⁠  🎫

sign up today! it's $25 for all 5 days and $5 for a day pass.⁠

• 🏆Nia DaCosta has solidified herself in Hollywood history as the 1st Black woman to debut #1 atop the box office with “Candyman”. 🏆

• Let’s make this clear, IATSE (aka the union that of 150,000+ film & TV crew members in the US and Canada) is not striking AGAINST Hollywood. They are Hollywood and they and all workers in production deserve living age and respect.  Read on about the conversation

• TIFF 2021 is fully underway! What films are you most excited for at this year’s film festival? Check out the 10 Films directed by women screening this year!

• Through Shang-Chi, Marvel’s universe is expanding with some powerful new female characters. 

• 💰New to film budgets? Bookmark this post for some key terms that'll help you with your next production!

• Learn about DIY filmmaking by the creators actually DOING it. We have directors, editors, and other filmmakers sharing the real ways they made their vision come to life. 📌Watch all the tips on our youtube!📌

• Connect with other female and nonbinary filmmakers and creatives in our private Facebook group community. This is a place where we share special prompts, new, and opportunities too!

• Here at TLL, we value our community's needs and creative ideas. That's why we created The Light Leaks Feedback Form. Is there something you want to see more or less of from us? Submit your thoughts and let us know!

• Like what you see? Be sure to follow us on social for more highlights, more empowerment, and more education. Here's to spreading light! ✨