Ladybug is a 15-minute short Drama featuring Isabela Valotti, Mia Drake and Andre Mattos and is directed by Indian filmmaker Abhishek Chandra. Based on a true events, the film deals with the idea of agony, loss and acceptance. In its year long journey through various film festivals across the globe, Ladybug has won 18 awards so far and has been nominated in 10 others.
The Watts Towers Arts Center was founded by artists and educators in the 1960s and has been a beacon of art and culture in the community for decades. This documentary features the work of artists including Noah Purifoy, John Outterbridge, Betye Saar, Charles White, and Mark Steven Greenfield. The program is presented in partnership with KCET’s ARTBOUND, the Emmy award-winning arts and culture documentary series that examines the lives, works, and creative processes of arts…
MOORVision network launched last year with one of the main goals [being] to honor and empower our fellow independent filmmakers who want to own their work. Launching the first annual MOORVision Film Festival allows [them] to continue achieving that, while being able to highlight & celebrate the best work from [their] peers. The festival will begin with just three categories: Best Independent Film Award Best Actress Award Best Actor Award The group will be accepting…
You Are My Person depicts the moment when a couple having an affair with one another decides to pursue their relationship to the next level and breaking up with their partners poses to be harder than expected. Dan Dobi on why the film: Why did I make this film? I was tired of waiting, tired of making content for brands, artists, products. Tired of waiting to get “noticed” that I should be making films full…
This quick hitting silent documentary from Adam Markle showcases the streets of LA and city landmarks during the Coronavirus pandemic. Beaches, highways, and such that are usually buzzing with life and movement are seen vacant and desolate in the film and the somber music provided by Crush Effect drives this feeling home. Check out the clip above! AdamMarkle.com CrushEffect.com
Created in collaboration with the LACMA Art + Technology Lab, Tavares Strachan’s ENOCH is centered around the development and launch of a 3U satellite that brings to light the forgotten story of Robert Henry Lawrence Jr., the first African American astronaut selected for any national space program. Check out the clip above! More Work From LA Creatives On Our Arts & Entertainment Page!
21-year-old filmmakers, Ali-Han Ibragimov & Rashan Allen, fully financed, produced, and released Bompton Had A Dream, their debut feature film. It follows two young men dealing with the realities of their environment and make something of themselves. The project is being distributed independently through the duos streaming service called MOORVISION. With this network, the two filmmakers hope to build a platform that for distributing and funding projects for others. Learn more about the service here.…
In this new series from Vimeo the staff reached out to 12 independent filmmakers to document small businesses navigating the current Coronavirus pandemic. Danny Madden teams up with Peter Vermeren, owner of Coco's Variety, a bike shop in LA. Vermeren, despite being placed in a tough position, remains optimistic and plans to do his part to aid his customers and community. Check out the full clip above! CocosVariety.com More from Danny Madden Here More LA…
This short film was made while quarantined at my home in Portland, Oregon. It takes you through a journey of reading about Covid19, the stresses and worries that come along with it, and the things we have to remind ourselves to do, such as; be kind to ourselves and others, check-in with loved ones, keep good hygiene, be safe, and stay home. Check out Myra's Vimeo here Bonus Stop Motion Link!
