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Happy December! We hope you're having a great month so far, thanks for being part of our creative community. Keep reading for creative opportunities, new pieces on TLL.com, and more!

• 🎬Are you a female or nonbinary filmmaker with a completed short film? Submit to considered for a Project Spotlight! It’s where we feature rising creators and their shorts alongside a Q&A + more! Get Featured!🎬

• The Smurfette Principle is the tendency for works of fiction to have exactly one female amongst an ensemble of male characters - can you name a show like this? 

• ✅Reevaluating your career path for 2022? Feminist career strategist Cynthia Pong shares with us her top tips for planning out your next move career transition!

• 💫Astrology lovers! 💫We took some time to match up Horror Movie Characters based on the Zodiac Signs. From classic characters from scary movies to new terror leads - find who’s in your chart!

• Who are creating some of your favorite projects? Meet some of AAPI Creators in Hollywood making waves! 🌊🌊

• Our series, Dissecting the Scene, shares how indie directors put their vision and creative strategy to use on set. Check out these incredible break downs!

• 💻Start the year off putting YOU first! Join in on Seed & Spark x TLL’s (free +virtual) Goal Setting Workshop event on 1/5/2022. This event is about goal setting that prioritizes creative balance! All attendees will receive a digital goal setting workbook. RVSP Today!

• House of Gucci film under fire from Gucci Family who claim that portrayals of the family are largely untrue. 

• Natasha Rothwell, Actress behind the iconic character of Kelli on Insecure and Belinda on White Lotus, talks about her career journey, from her rocky start in the writer’s room at SNL, to Insecure and how it built her up to become the great talent she is today.

• Afghan actresses and filmmakers speak out against the Taliban new rule that places bans on women in entertainment. Hear that they share about the erasure and of their art.

• The UK’s Women in Film and TV Awards returned this week after taking a pandemic hiatus. Catch all the buzz from the night!

• 💰Believe in YOUR art! The Ford Foundation accepts grant inquiries for their JustFilms program on an ongoing basis. Now’s your time!

• From a screenwriting grant and a development grant to a post production loan, the SFFILM Rainin has you covered. They support films that address social justice issus, learn more here!

• 🔥Do you want to be mentored by Issa Rae? She’s partnering with HBOMax for a documentary called Project Greenlight where she’ll mentor a female director who will get the opportunity to direct a feature film! Apply now!

• Emerging Writers, apply for Circle of Confusion! It’s a 6-month program fellowship for undiscovered writers seeking mentorship and guidance. By the end of this 6-month program, writers will have a completely fleshed out television pilot and have had access to invaluable networking events.

• 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! ✨