New orleans press release the new orleans film society nofs announced the summer film series at the orpheum theater as an audience warmup to its 30th new orleans film festival october 1623, 2019. Jason is a 2015 new orleans film society emerging voices fellow and has received numerous new orleans jazz and heritage foundation community partnership grants for his work documenting louisiana artists. We produce the oscarqualifying new orleans film festival annually and invest yearround in building a vibrant film culture in the south to share transformative cinematic experiences with audiences, and connect dynamic filmmakers to careeradvancing resources. The new orleans film society brings you the 21 st french film fest beginning on friday, february 23 through thursday, march 1, 2018. Jan 23, 2017 during pinders tenure at the film society, submissions from louisiana filmmakers to the new orleans film festival increased dramatically. Tribeca film institute tfi in partnership with the surdna foundation and new orleans film society chose six projects focusing on inclusive economies in the american south to present at the ifthen shorts pitch competition at the new orleans film festival on october 18, 2019. Mar 03, 2017 during pinders six years as the film societys executive director, audience numbers for the nonprofit organizations signature event, the new orleans film festival, grew from 8,500 to. Programming, operations, marketing, and development. The mayors office of cultural economy, through its film office, is partnering with the new orleans film society and the fertel foundation on from nola with love, a film screening series of.
New orleans film society nofs home theater is now open. New orleans film society launches online streaming channel. He has taught filmmaking classes in conjunction with the new orleans video access center novac and with project excel. New orleans film society community engagement loyola. The new orleans film society nofs was founded in 1989. Sunday, october 14 venue theatres at canal place 1 theatres at canal place 2 prytania theatre. During pinders six years as the film societys executive director, audience numbers for the nonprofit organizations signature event, the new orleans film festival, grew from 8,500 to. New orleans film society artistic director clint bowie and director fallon young pose for a portrait at the prytania theater before the upcoming film festival in new orleans. This call for submissions closed on september 2, 2019. This is the new orleans film society company profile. New orleans film festival 2019 by neworleansfilmfestival issuu. New orleans film festival 2016 competition lineup revealed. It was written, produced, and directed by horace b. Advance booking of tickets for the new orleans film festival noff and.
The new orleans film festival will show the cage fighter at 8. Maori karmael holmes moderator is founder and artistic director of blackstar film festival. Film new orleans acts as a liaison for all film and video projects working in the city. You must print these tickets and bring them with you to the events. Charles and jefferson green line, six blocks from the bus stop on magazine and jefferson line 11 if you are interested in volunteering during the french film festival, please let. Bringing independent film to new orleans since 1989 through the annual new orleans film festival and other yearround screenings. Now in its 30th year, the festival has grown into an internationally respected annual event. All screenings, music, and lectures will take place at the prytania theatre, 5339 prytania st, new orleans free parking on street around the theater.
With an estimated population of 390,144 in 2019, it is the most populous city in louisiana. All proceeds from the campaign will benefit participating filmmakers. Site staff, new orleans the new orleans film society has created a new online streaming channel, from nola with love, that features 40 films from new orleans filmmakers that were a part of the most recent new orleans film festival. While the film premiered in new orleans, louisiana in 1982, horace jenkins died before the film could be released. New orleans film society contemporary arts center new. The cac is thrilled to serve as the official hub of the 30th annual new orleans film festival.
The new orleans film society released the list of the feature films selected for competition in the 26th annual new orleans film festival this year. The new orleans film society discovers, cultivates, and amplifies diverse. What an amazing lineup in one of the greatest cities in the world. Jolene pinder executive director kartemquin educational. He has been actively engaged in preservation work in new orleans for more than fortyfive years, and served as a founding commissioner of the cbd historic district landmarks commission in 1978. All positions are unpaid, but we offer yearly membership and a festival pass as our form of appreciation. Festival staff assists with selection processes for other grant opportunities, and are. While the larger new orleans film fest every fall encompasses a wider array of films and filmmakers, the french film fest focuses on excellence in. The film societys new virtual theater allows us to bring the curated film selection youve grown to love at the pfs roxy and philadelphia film center directly into your home. The city of new orleans generates a blanket, free of charge film permit that is required to acquire all additional permits through other city agencies. The new orleans film society has unveiled a new virtual streaming channel to benefit local filmmakers in the wake of covid19. New orleans film festival 2015 lineup announced hollywood. After helping launch the film society in 1989, desplas served as its artistic director for 26 years. Join us at the ogden museum next three months for a new film series.
John desplas, artistic director emeritus of the new orleans film society, has died at 76. Staff experts will be joined by guest rewatchers to provide historical context, locationspotting, behindthescenes tidbits, accent critiques, and lots of participatory fun. While the larger new orleans film fest every fall encompasses a wider array of films and filmmakers, the french film fest focuses on excellence in contemporary and classic french cinema. Partnering with art house distributors to bring you films that would otherwise be on the big screen, all virtual screening tickets purchased directly support the. New orleans film festival to feature film from former jackson. Film societys new director aims to foster local talent. Free summer film series at the orpheum my new orleans. An update regarding the 2020 new orleans film festival the. Called from nola with love, the paytowatch platform showcases 40 films that are official selections from last years new orleans film festival. Email you will receive an email containing one or more attachments pdf documents that serve as printable tickets.
All content is posted anonymously by employees working at new orleans film society. New orleans film society is always seeking enthusiastic interns. New orleans film festival to feature film from former. Check out our filmography to see the widerange of projects that have been shot here in new orleans.
Public transit three blocks from the streetcar stop on st. See who you know at new orleans film society, leverage your professional network, and get hired. Aug 24, 2016 the 27th annual new orleans film festival on wednesday announced its feature competition lineup for this years edition. Introducing our new chief of staff office of the president. The 29th annual new orleans film society wrapped up on october 25 with a tuba to cuba and performances from preservation hall jazz band and muevelo.
New orleans the new orleans film society has created a new online streaming channel, from nola with love, that features 40 films from new orleans filmmakers that were a part of the most recent new orleans film festival. Aug 18, 2015 the new orleans film society released the list of the feature films selected for competition in the 26th annual new orleans film festival this year. Alyssa armand is programming director at the atlanta film festival. Rebuilding postkatrina new orleans, his new documentary codirected and coproduced with marline otte associate professor, history department, tulane university, has been screened at film festivals and various college campuses nationwide and internationally. Im very impressed with the staff and board, young said in the busy days. April 10, 2020 the new orleans film society nofs announced that its third annual southern producers lab, initially planned to take place inperson, will be held via virtual gatherings between april 15, 2020. If you are not a member, click here to join us today. Its members take responsibility for publicizing the call for entries, tracking and evaluating submitted films, assembling a jury of filmmakers and film professionals from the greater new orleans community, and all of the technical and organization tasks involved in presenting the festival itself. Admissions are free and open to the public, with free popcorn offered to new orleans film society members to celebrate the film societys 30 years of programming.
Rebuilding postkatrina new orleans, his new documentary codirected and coproduced with marline otte associate professor, history department, tulane university, has been screened at film festivals and. New orleans film society by publication printer issuu. Young is responsible for overseeing the business management and strategic direction of the organization, and is. The staff and volunteers were friendly, approachable, and thoughtful at every step.
New orleans boasts the most diverse portfolio of film and television work in the state of louisiana, catering to the largest of studio features, the smallest of independent projects and also to a wide range of television and commercial productions. The second annual new orleans film festival screenplay competition will coincide with the 2019 festival, set to take place october 1623. Apply to video editor, floor staff, retail customer service representative and more. Ten emerging, independent producers from six southern states are selected to participate in the lab this years participants are working on different. Film society director jolene pinder to lead create.
Ten emerging, independent producers from six southern states are selected to participate in the lab. The uno film fest is an entirely studentrun film festival. New orleans film society staff, board, and members. Internships are offered throughout the year in different departments. Partnering with art house distributors to bring you films that would otherwise be on the big screen, all virtual screening tickets purchased directly support the film society, and help in our mission to remain. During pinders tenure at the film society, submissions from louisiana filmmakers to the new orleans film festival increased dramatically. Cane river is a 1982 american romantic drama film that was lost until its rediscovery in 20 and its subsequent rerelease in 2018 and beyond. Given how much she appreciates law, communication, music and the arts, i know that she will fit right in. Highprofile films made in louisiana, such as the oscar.
The films set to screen in october were chosen from almost 4,000. Oversaw the organizations yearround programming slate, including oversight of all events i. To engage, educate, and inspire through the art of film. A new orleans native, desplas graduated from the university of new orleans. John desplas, longtime new orleans film festival artistic. New orleans film society community engaged learning.
The film features the lives of african americans in the us state of louisiana. Guide to new orleans film festival new orleans locals guide. Join our vibrant film community and lets go to the movies together, yearround. On the side, she has managed to serve as a board member of the new orleans film society and of yaya young artists, young aspirations, an organization that nurtures the creative talents of a diverse group of local high school students. Herrington and danny clinch, was named audience award winners in the. The new orleans film society discovers, cultivates, and amplifies diverse voices of filmmakers who tell the stories of our time. Your username is your email address if you are not a member, click here to join us today. May 08, 2020 new orleans french film festival new orleans local news and events dont miss the french film festival starting on february 27th. Free and open to the public thanks to the helis foundation.
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