September 2018
Living Room Chat with Betty Thomas
AWD members are invited to attend an evening with acclaimed director, and AWD Advisory Board Member, Betty Thomas. Betty Thomas began her career performing at The Second City Theatre with the likes of Bill Murray and John Candy, becoming the first woman to direct one of their MainStage theatre productions. Deft at drama as well as comedy, Ms. Thomas won an EMMY for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for her portrayal of Lucille Bates on “Hill Street Blues.”…
Find out more »Bridget and Iain screening
Director: Leah Patterson Logline: Bridget, a tough but caring mother, finds the courage to take charge of her life. Cast: Leah Patterson, Norelle Scott, Vivienne Powell, Damian Sommerlad, Sala Baker, David Coulson Watch the trailer HERE! Get tickets HERE!
Find out more »BEAUTIFUL DEAD THINGS screening
Director: INGELA 'IGGI' OGARD Logline: A powerful exploration of how we process grief. Triggered by the color blue, Liv looks back on a peculiar road trip. Throughout the trip she begins to look closer at life and death in search of her own personal reconciliation Cast: RENEE FAIA, SAGINAW GRANT, LARRY POINTDEXTER Screening with Q&A on SEPT 30th @6PM. 2nd screening on OCT 7 @ 12:30 PM Get tickets HERE! Watch the trailer HERE!
Find out more »October 2018
Works in Progress Program
The Works in Progress Program is sponsored by Canon and is a peer-to-peer opportunity to review new works by members currently in post or headed for the festival circuit. Program emphasis is on supporting each other by providing constructive feedback, sharing resources, and building the AWD community. The evening will begin with a light dinner and brief tech talk, both courtesy of Canon. Two to three members' short films that are currently being picture locked, or were recently completed, will be…
Find out more »Path of Dreams screening
Director: Tamara Ruppart Logline: Poet and beauty Ono no Komachi challenges her suitor to write poetry with her for 99 nights before she will take him as her lover. Cast: Airi Kido, TJ Kayama Get tickets HERE! Watch the trailer HERE!
Find out more »On Location: The Los Angeles Video Project
Don't miss the premiere event of 26 short films that highlight the very best of Los Angeles on Saturday, October 6th, 2018 at the historic Sunset Las Palmas Studios movie studio lot! The evening features screenings of all 26 short films, food by LA's legendary Pink's Hot Dogs, drinks by Tito's and Karl Strauss, live performances, an awards ceremony and more. Admission: $30 (includes admission, food, drinks and parking) The Los Angeles Video Project is a community outreach multimedia program…
Find out more »In Transit screening
Director: Julia Camara Logline: An experimental feature about two people who meet by accident while waiting for their flights. Cast: Branca Ferrazo, Oliver Rayon Get tickets HERE! Watch the trailer HERE!
Find out more »Industry Support and In-House Shadowing Programs’ Member Salon
The Industry Support and In-House Shadowing Programs' Salons are held every other month and are open to members of these programs only. Topic TBA.
Find out more »PENANCE screening
Director: Kayden Phoenix Logline: Lattinials usurp their conversion therapy and take their justice. Produced by Vannessa Vasquez. Cast: Alicia Sixtos and Noemi Gonzales, (East Los High) Get info HERE!
Find out more »Path of Dreams screening
Director: Tamara Ruppart Logline: Japanese poet and beauty, Ono no Komachi, challenges her suitor to write poetry with her for 99 nights before she will take him as her lover. Cast: Airi Kido, TJ Kayama Producer: Ko Mori Get tickets HERE! Watch the trailer HERE!
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