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Welcome back to another edition of The Light Leaks’ newsletter! We're buzzing with excitement as we prep for an action-packed summer. We're launching a brand-new podcast series (spoiler: it's an insider's peek into the industry!), dropping fresh episodes of your favorite feminist film fact series, Film Nerd Moment, and also taking submissions for a film festival in LA this fall!Be sure to add us as a contact in your email so these emails don't go to spam and consider sharing our newsletters with your friends.

Seeking Short Films from LA Based Women and Nonbinary Filmmakers

Exciting news! We're teaming up with The Reel Champs (TRC) for their Short Film Festival to celebrate diverse voices in filmmaking at the iconic Gardena Cinema—a historic minority and woman-owned theater that's been a community treasure for over 70 years. TRC Shorts Fest will feature an afternoon of exceptional short films all directed by women and nonbinary filmmakers, engaging Q&A sessions, and opportunities to connect with talented filmmakers from diverse backgrounds.The Light Leaks will select one (1) short film under 20 mins to screen during this festival block from the submissions received through this form. 

Submission Details:

• Submission Period: June 29th - July 19th

• Criteria: Directed by female-identifying, gender nonconforming, or non-binary individuals. Films should not exceed 20 minutes (including credits).

• Event Date: September 14th – Director's attendance for Q&A required.

• Submit Here

This event is a powerful collaboration between The Reel Champs, Middle Men, Not Your Daddy’s, ULSC, and The Light Leaks, organizations all committed to inclusion and diversity in filmmaking.  

Let's pack this theatre and show the power of a ticket to support inclusive storytelling.

TLL Tips

• Top Tips for Being a Great PA on Professional Sets: Ready to dive into the world of professional sets? Lauren Lee, with credits from Fear of the Walking Dead, shares insider tips on excelling as a production assistant in this edition of the Hustle!

• Producing Cost-Effective Branded Content: Insights from Filmmaker Urwa Zubair: Interested in creating impactful branded content? Filmmaker Urwa Zubair reveals her secrets to producing over 50 commercials in 3 years across Auto, Food/Beverage, Lifestyle, and Beauty brands.Read more here.

• We have proudly published articles, advice, and interviews by and for women and nonbinary filmmakers on our website since 2017, check out our archive here!

Produced by The Light Leaks

   We're excit

ed to share that Kim Hoyos, founder of The Light Leaks, recently produced an episode of Rolling Stone's The Breakdown featuring Willow Smith. Kim wo

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it appeared in the June print issue.   Kim's journey from a queer Latina first gen daughter of immigrants in New Jersey to freelance producing for Rolling

Stone as well as other brands is a testament to her perseverance and passion.  Stay tuned for more updates from The Light Leaks team and watch the vid below! 🎬

Ready to take your creative career to the next level? Join Kim Hoyos, for a digital strategy or creative career check up consulting session where you’ll be able to discuss your goals, work through tangible steps for career growth, and receive resources to continue post call. 

Creative Opportunities Highlights

• Exciting news! Every week, we'll spotlight projects by female, gender nonconforming, or nonbinary filmmakers on Instagram with a #CrowdfundingFriday feature on our stories. If you have a project directed, produced, or created significantly by these talented creatives, we'd love to share it! Submit your details here and let's uplift these amazing projects together! 🚀

• Great sound and music can transform a good film into a great one. Sundance Collab is hosting a Dolby Sound and Music challenge to see how you can tell the story with innovative sound/ music design. Winners will gain access to Sundance Collab courses and have their work featured on the Collab site! All participants will choose one of the three provided scenes from the three-time Independent Spirit Award–nominated film Chronicles of a Wandering Saint - submissions available until July 15th. 

• Bookmark our Creative Opportunities tab and share it with your friends! On that page, you'll discover a curated selection of opportunities designed just for women and nonbinary filmmakers like you. Whether you're looking for grants, funding, workshops, or festivals, this page is your portal to new possibilities and career advancement.

Thank you for supporting the Light Leaks and other women and nonbinary filmmakers! We'll check in with another email in two weeks with new TLL content, summer updates, and more - until then take care and stay inspired!

With love,The Light Leaks Team

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