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• New for November! What We’re Watching takes us on a “Study Break” to explore the films and TV shows that make us wish we could go back to school. School life isn’t a  one-size-fits-all experience so our picks: DC's Stargirl, Sex Education, The Edge of Seventeen, Genera+ion, and All American aren’t either! 

• Looking for a quiet, coworking space online? Join TLL for our Writing Session & Virtual Mixer, where all of us come together to work independently and no-pressure network afterwards to connect with fellow creatives across the globe!

• Any Kathryn Hahn fans here? Not only do her roles on screen make us laugh, they inspired aspiring filmmaker, Robyn Bacon through her characters dismantling traditional gender roles and sexual identities.

• 🎃 Not ready for Spooky season to be over just yet? Check out, What We’re Watching: Spooky Season, a fright fest as some of the braver members of TLL run through the tv shows and movies that have them on the edge of their seats!

• 💫Project Spotlight: Meet Joan Michel, Filipina - American photographer and filmmaker and director behind ‘Are You Sure You’re Awake’. Watch her short film and read our interview with her to learn more about how her experiences with mental health influence her work. 

• 🗣️ “I’ve realized I have to learn to amplify my voice and my uniqueness by creating my own stories.” The multifaceted Xenia LeBlanc  opens up to TLL on everything from her time on Netflix’s Orange is the New Black to the stress of creating, writing, directing, producing and starring in her latest project ‘Gritty and Pretty’ and the importance of female friendship.

• Our friends at non-profit Obvi are dedicated to telling women’s stories. Are you passionate about that mission? They’re looking for folks to join their team growth, strategy and other positions. They’re super fun, apply today!

• Are you about choosing a crowdfunding plan? Get a FREE 30-minute consultation with the best of the best at Seed and Spark! Our friends on the team are offering 1-on-1 call mentoring to folks in TLL community. Sign up now! 

• 💸Discount time!! 💸Soundstripe is site for creators to find stock music, SFX, or stock video for their projects. Use our Soundstripe affiliate link or code THELIGHTLEAKS to get some $ off!

• After the tragic loss of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, the American Film Institute has set up a scholarship to support budding, female cinematographers to honor their alum. 

• Sorry Star Wars Fans! Patty Jekins’ Star Wars debut, ‘Rogue Squadron’, which was set to go into production in 2022 has been taken off of the production schedule due to Jenkins full slate ATM. 🚀

• Did you know? Ava DuVernay’s least favorite part of her job is...writing! Yeah, we couldn’t believe it either!

• 👏Sundance has announced it's 2021 Women at Sundance Adobe Fellows! This program chose eight talented filmmakers across various disciplines to be mentored and develop their skills as artists and creators.

• Regina Hall will be gracing the screens soon enough in the sequel to Midnight Run, produced by the original star Robert De Niro. Brooklyn Nine-Nine’s Ayesha Carr is writing the script, so we have faith it is going to be hilarious!

• ABC is now developing an Alanis Morissette-inspired sitcom! Relatable will show a family-friendly side to the modern life of a 90’s rockstar; these stories are loosely based off of the Jagged Little Pill singer.

• 🚨Sick of scrolling through the internet for creative fellowships, festivals and grants? Well we’ve put them all in one place to make your life that little bit easier. 🚨

• NYC residents, check out the “Made in NY” Production Assistant Training Program! It’s specifically aimed at people from a low-class background, this is a two-year, full-time commitment.

• Chicago media makers, this one is for you! ✔️✔️The Free Spirit Media Industry Pathways Cohort Training Program provides hands-on training from industry professionals to media makers between ages 18-25. 

• 💰💰Have a project in mind but need funding? ScreenCraft is offering two production grants per year to talented filmmakers for narrative features, short films, TV pilot scripts and more. Deadline is Nov. 30th!

• Ever been to Tokyo? Nope? Don’t let that stop you from entering the SSFF & ASIA Film Festival! They’re accepting submissions for films that depict memories, impressions or even ‘experiences’ of what Tokyo is like. Do your research and test out your creativity! Submit your short film by January 1st!

• 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!

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