✨THE LIGHT LEAKS HIGHLIGHTS: EDITION #28✨

⭐New interview: Bente Engelstoft ⭐ Bente ⁠is a writer, actor, and comedian based in Los Angeles. She’s written on The Ellen Degeneres Show, where she won three Emmys and is also the founder of her own company, Business Woman. 💖 She's finding purpose in creating stories for those that feel unseen, unheard and unrepresented.⁠ Read the interview today!

Advice for setting goals usually isn’t aimed at creatives - but we’re changing that! You should feel empowered to set goals that aren’t scary or leave you feeling ashamed. We know this is hard, we’re with you every step of the way!

Stay inspired to keep writing, creating, and dreaming big! Read our team picks for tv shows and movies with women calling the shots behind the camera and in the writers room.🎬🎬

Learn how filmmaker Katherine Chou utilized VFX in her short film, ‘A Cure for All Things’, to add to her magical realism to her sci-fi short film centering Taiwanese-American.

✅ Interested in producing? Maya Korn, Columbia MFA Producing Grad and indie producer shared 5 Questions Every Aspiring Producer Should Ask Themselves. Check it out!

SUBMISSIONS OPEN: DTLA Film Festival, a leading showcase for independent film is now accepting submissions for screening consideration at its 13th annual edition being held Sept. 7-11, 2022 at Regal L.A. Live cinemas in Los Angeles.  Use DTLAFFsupportsthelightleaks2022for 30% off Filmfreeway EXPIRES 4/30/22

Serena Rahoul leads the development of the Muslim Women On-Screen Test to assess the positive and negative on-screen representation of Muslim Women. 

Elliot Page introduced Viktor Hargreeves as the official new name of his character on Netflix’s Umbrella Academy. We are so excited to meet Viktor in season 3! 🏳️‍⚧️

The 80’s classic Sixteen Candles is getting an update from Tanya Saracho, Gabriela Revilla Lugo, and Selena Gomez. This new comedy series "15 Candles" will follow four young Latinas navigating life and celebrating their quinceñeras.

🚀 Star Trek: Discovery is getting lots of praise for its inclusivity on-screen. The non-binary character Adira Tal, played by Blu Del Barrio, is an example of representation and dynamic storytelling done respectfully and authentically!

2022 Outfest Fusion QTBIPOC film festival will be honoring Sandra Oh for her Ally-ship and Stephanie Beatriz for her dedication to presenting bisexual visibility on screen. 🌈

🎥 Learn techniques from an indie director!Fiilmmaker Christina Raia takes you behind directing her short film, “the Gaze” and subscribe to our youtube for more of “Dissecting the Scene”!

Calling all Minnesota and NYC-based artists! If you are an artist early in your career consciously creating work with a sense of service apply for The Jerome Hill Artist Fellowship. The deadline is May 4, 2022, learn more here.

The LEF/CIFF Fellowship is for New England-based filmmakers. Apply by May 9, 2022, to gain industry mentorship, networking opportunities, and virtual workshops!

💖 If you have a passion for romance, submit your idea by May 1, 2022 to the Reel One Entertainment Rom-Com Competition! The winner receives a cash prize as well as the opportunity to develop their idea. You only need a treatment to submit, good luck!

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