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If you're in Florida, you've probably already heard about the $164 million film studio that's being built. The film studio is set to bring in a number of new jobs in the entertainment and modeling industry. On top of this growing entertainment trend in South Florida, there are a number of modeling agencies and talent companies that work with beginner models. Here are the 11 best Miami modeling companies.

"I found it such a supportive environment to be in. I was always encouraged by my tutors, by my peers… it was just such a healthy and safe and encouraging environment." AFTRS alum Benji Menday, explains how the help, support, and training provided by tutors, students, and the community were essential in his growth as a filmmaker. Benji, the screenwriter/producer of Bottleneck, along with director Tatjana Hamilton describe how their short film demonstrates the skills they learned at AFTRS. Whether it's mastering new technologies, honing your storytelling abilities, or expanding your industry knowledge, versatility is vital to success in the dynamic world of film. Read more. https://lnkd.in/gVcUrFJh

Up-and-coming film creatives are invited to apply for AI-themed edition of Talents Sarajevo by March 8th, coinciding with the 30th edition of the Sarajevo Film Festival! In just a few years, the term "artificial intelligence" has evolved from a sci-fi concept into an omnipresent element in our daily lives. While it's clear that AI is a far cry from the ominous "humans against machines" scenarios (from HAL 9000 to those pesky Terminators), the catastrophic rhetoric surrounding AI still persists. According to one view, AI is nothing less than the harbinger of the end of creativity as an essential human trait. Consequently, anything produced by AI is deemed a mere parody of true art, inevitably leading towards the destruction of culture and humanity. ART/FICIAL aims to challenge the apocalyptic narrative surrounding the relationship between AI and cinema. We contend that AI, far from being an artistic nemesis, represents a technological milestone contributing to the redefinition and transformation of cinema, rather than its demise. Similar to past technological advancements, AI will bring about both positive and negative consequences. The crucial first step in addressing these implications is to demystify AI as a tool, emphasizing that its impact depends on the individuals employing it. While most information about the impact of AI on the film industry comes from Hollywood, ART/FICIAL aims to specifically address the local/regional experience in that regard. To what extent and in what ways is AI present in the film region covered by the Sarajevo Film Festival? ART/FICIAL extends an invitation to emerging film creatives from the region to join Talents Sarajevo in exploring the intersection of AI and cinema, considering their own experiences of working with AI or their decision to abstain from doing so. Talents Sarajevo, founded in collaboration with Berlin International Film Festival and Berlinale Talents, has become the foremost regional hub for meeting and training aspiring film professionals. It’s mission is to provide unconditional support to up-and-coming filmmakers from the region by facilitating their creative and professional advancement and success through a program of master classes, project labs, lectures, discussions, and screenings. The 30th Sarajevo Film Festival will take place from 16th to 23rd August 2024. 

Come take my film class at Night School Bar in Durham: Food on Film. Starting June 6! "Even though we can't smell or taste a film, food scenes have shaped some of the most visceral movie and TV storytelling, both in fiction and documentary. This course will explore a variety of media — from a classic feature film to ingenious television episodes and documentary — where food shows up in unexpected ways to move along emotional arcs, sociopolitical issues and the way we relate to ourselves and each other." https://lnkd.in/eSZUrFrf

🤔 Considering a career in the screen industries? Revisit our first blog of 2024 below, which details some of the reasons film school might be the place for you... ⏰ Explore Clearing: bit.ly/3XFQ57h

Call for entries for the 2024 inFusion Film Festival! Artists and Filmmakers submit by April 5th to be a part of this year's exhibition and event. Please submit artwork and films that address the wider themes and/or answer questions like: - What social justice messages would you like to be heard LOUD–N-CLEAR in your community, nationally, and globally? - What are the specific challenges and joys that are prevalent in your community? - How has your community communicated the challenges and joys to others? - What unique characteristic, story, or people from your community should be celebrated? Submission Requirements: Video and film submissions, please send a link (youtube, vimeo, dropbox, or google drive) with “Loud-N-Clear Film” in the subject line to [email protected] and include: - Contact info: Name, phone, e-mail - Title of work, Run Time, Year Run time must be 20 minutes or less. The festival generally features one full length film. If you have a feature length film you are interested in showing, please send inquiry to [email protected] Visual artwork submissions, please send the following to [email protected] with “Loud-N-Clear Art” in the subject line and include: 1. Contact info: Name, phone, e-mail 2. 3-5 images of submitted artwork, images must be 300dpi, please label images LAST NAME_FIRST NAME_TITLE 3. Image list that includes: title, dimension, date work created, medium Artwork must be 25lbs or less, installation ready and be able to be installed on a wall or presented on a pedestal.

Is a Film Degree Worth the Investment in 2023? Aspiring filmmakers and industry professionals, explore an in-depth analysis of film education's value, its benefits, and alternatives. A must-read for anyone considering or mentoring in the film industry. https://lnkd.in/gnfhXadn

It’s not official until you’ve had a launch event… so we had one! Film Finder ⚡️ - Behind the Screens In the first segment, Samuel presented his journey from university and the genesis of Film Finder. He then did a product demo on our next major update (Film Finder 2.0), explaining the new insight-led features - you can download the beta version here: https://lnkd.in/essARj5N. Samuel shared the product vision for Film Finder - we’re currently in phase 1 (our MVP), phase 2 is when Film Finder will include social interaction, and phase 3 is when it becomes a fully differentiated platform. Fireside chat 🔥 - Jaimie D’Cruz, Jade Tan, Louis Bayman, and Samuel Ajayi ⚡️ The unique thing about the Film space is just how broad it is. It includes academia, production, corporate, and so much more. For this reason, we invited industry experts from each of these areas to give their unique perspectives on common themes. Let’s introduce you to the amazing panelists we had in our fireside chat: Jaimie D’Cruz is an Oscar-nominated producer known for Exit through the Gift Shop and more recently The Trouble With Mr. Doodle. He is the founder of Acme TV. Jade Tan is a BAFTA member and the Director of Programming at ShortsTV. She’s known for her incredible work at Sky Cinema where she was previously Head of Planning. Dr. Louis Bayman is a film critic and an Associate Professor at the University of Southampton. He holds a PhD from King's College London and has 40+ publications. He’s known for his work on popular genres and film aesthetics. We discussed their journey into the #film space, film #consumption, the power of film, and the #future of film, then we opened it up to the audience. Pursue your passion 💛 The overall vision of Film Finder is to spark connections through film. This final segment allowed those in the room to do just that, this time beyond the screens! Film students were able to #network with actors, crew members, strategists, and technologists because our #CSR initiative at Film Finder is to help film students break into the competitive film industry. Thank you to everyone who has supported Film Finder so far. If you’re wondering how you can support Film Finder, here are 4 ways: 💬 Message us feedback on the app - likes, dislikes, wishlist 📝 Publish a review on the app store or directly to us! 🫱🏾🫲🏻 Key intros - we’re open to collaborations, partnerships, and sponsorships, so get in touch!

What will filmmaking look like in the next year? Or in the next 50? Creatives cross-industry address the foreseeable future of filmmaking during the IndieWire Studio at Sundance, presented by Dropbox. Watch the full conversation: trib.al/EQ4NGKs

What’s Working: Why Colorado could start attracting more filmmakers The assumption of the incentive is that film productions can be a huge financial boon for local businesses. In 2022, New Mexico reported a 660% increase in direct spending from the film and television industry in their rural regions — up to nearly $50 million from $6.5 million in 2021. The state has since increased its tax incentive bump to 10% from 5% for productions that film outside of the Santa Fe-Albuquerque corridor. Colorado is hoping to see similar gains, with additional incentives for productions that use local infrastructure, and film in rural regions or marginalized urban areas. But bringing in more film productions can also benefit Colorado in a qualitative way, by creating clearer professional pathways for creatives who live, and hope to work, in the state. “All the money and resources invested into state education, just to have those students graduate and leave the state. Or they leave right after high school because they know there are no internships of real consequence to be had in Colorado,” said Traister, who created an acting department at the Colorado Film School 25 years ago. Baird, the filmmaker in Fort Collins, feels rooted in Colorado. “I think we just need infrastructure in general, like a path for people, and students, that gives them the opportunity to stay and work.” https://lnkd.in/g73JNBAK