NewFilmmakers Los Angeles (NFMLA) showcases and champions emerging filmmakers and diverse storytellers from around the world. In response to the COVID-19 crisis, the programming has been moved to virtual platforms. This includes the NFMLA Monthly Film Festival, now powered by Seed&Spark. This edition will include short and feature film programs, Q&A's, panels and selections from our InFocus initiative which combats the lack of diversity in media.
On June 5th, the Festival will be hosting three panels:
- NFMLA and Pipelines Panel – Studio, Network and Commercial Opportunities
- Panel + Q&A | Diversifying Your Talent Pool
- NFMLA Panel | Breaking Into Episodic TV Writing
On June 7th, the InFocus will be Asian Cinema with a pair of shorts programs featuring work by talented Asian and Asian-American directors, including three world premieres. Each screening will be followed by live Q&A's via Zoom. Moderators include Emily V Gordon (co-writer of The Big Sick) and Jeff Yang (Journalist at CNN and Head of Global Futures).
Sunday, June 7th | InFocus: Asian Cinema & Feature Program: First Blush
2:00pm PT
Screening — InFocus: Asian Cinema – Shorts Program #1 | via Seed&Spark
3:30pm PT
Filmmaker Q&A — InFocus: Asian Cinema – Shorts Program #1 | via ZOOM
5:00pm PT
Screening — InFocus: Asian Cinema – Shorts Program #2 | via Seed&Spark
6:30pm PT
Filmmaker Q&A — InFocus: Asian Cinema – Shorts Program #2 | via ZOOM
8:00pm PT
Screening — Feature Program: First Blush | via Seed&Spark
10:00pm PT
Filmmaker Q&A — Feature Program: First Blush | via ZOOM
The day's programming concludes with polyamorous dramedy First Blush, the feature film debut of director Victor Neumark.
