New York, NY, July 10, 2023 –(CarryOnHarry.com)– Celebrate Diversity In Film #WFA2024 #WFASoDiverse Twelfth Annual International Film Festival | FEBRUARY 21-25 2024 Emerging Filmmakers – All Genres – All Lengths Documentary, Narrative, Horror, Music Video, Animation and Web Series
The Winter Film Awards International Film Festival (WFA) announces a Call for Entries for its 12th Annual celebration of independent film, to be held February 21-25 2024 in New York City. Filmmakers from around the world will travel to NYC to attend the Festival’s film screenings, educational panels, professional development workshops and industry networking after-parties, which will conclude with a glittering awards ceremony to be held on February 25, 2024.
Winter Film Awards’ mission is to promote diversity, bridge the opportunity divide and provide a platform for under-represented artists and a variety of genres, viewpoints and approaches – only by seeing others’ stories can we understand each other and only via an open door can the underrepresented artist enter the room. The Festival showcases creative fresh voices from emerging filmmakers worldwide in all genres and lengths – feature length and shorts, narrative fiction, dramas, comedies, documentaries, animation, horror, web series and music videos.
Outstanding work will be awarded for each category, along with Best Director, Best Actor/Actress, Best Student Film and the NY Perspectives Award for best depiction of the New York multi-cultural experience. Over $50,000 in cash, prizes & distribution opportunities will be awarded.
Filmmakers are invited to submit their latest work via FilmFreeway https://filmfreeway.com/WFA
WFA2024 Milestone Dates: September 5 2023… Early Bird Submissions Deadline October 15 2023 … Regular Submissions Deadline November 4 2023 … Late Submissions Deadline January 5 2024 … Entrants to be notified of final decisions February 21 2024 … Festival Opening Night Celebration February 22-24 2024… Screenings, Discussion Panels & Networking After-Parties February 25 2024 … Gala Red Carpet & Awards Ceremony
The annual international film festival includes awesome film screenings, cool discussion panels, useful professional development workshops and super-fun parties at venues throughout NYC. For the 2023 Festival, 73 films from 21 countries were selected for screening, including half made by women, half made by or about people of color and 26 first-time directors. All selected films are screened at Cinema Village, New York City’s best independent cinema. The event concludes with a glittering awards ceremony and red carpet gala at one of NYC’s premier nightclubs. Winter Film Awards International Film Festival is an IMDB-qualifying festival.
Winter Film Awards is an all-volunteer women and minority-run 501(c)3 organization founded in 2011, which celebrates diversity of local and international filmmaking. It was built with the dream of making diverse indie film more accessible to the public and providing driven, talented artists the opportunity to break through competitive barriers to establish meaningful careers in film. The focus is on showcasing emerging filmmakers from every age, ethnic, racial, religious, cultural, political and geographic perspective while providing a stepping stone for all filmmakers, from students with blossoming careers to established industry veterans, to screen their work in front of a large audience and gain recognition for their achievements.
For more about Winter Film Awards events and sponsors, visit www.WinterFilmAwards.com.
Echoes Music Festival has officially announced its highly anticipated lineup, promising a virtual experience like no other. Headlining the event are music sensations The Weeknd, Post Malone, and Billie Eilish, ensuring a diverse and captivating show for fans worldwide.
Scheduled to be held virtually, the festival will stream performances online, offering a safe and accessible way for music lovers to enjoy their favorite artists. Tickets are currently available for purchase through the festival’s official website.
This virtual format marks a significant shift in the music festival landscape, adapting to the current global environment while still delivering high-quality entertainment. Music enthusiasts are encouraged to secure their virtual passes promptly to witness this unique musical event. Studio Team CarryOnHarry is closely following the development.
Yungblud has been forced to cancel his highly anticipated Liverpool concert, originally scheduled for July 12th at Mountford Hall, due to a debilitating bout of tonsillitis.
The artist shared a heartfelt statement expressing his regret: “I’m so sorry, I’ve woken up and my tonsillitis is really bad. I can’t even swallow, let alone sing… I promise I’m gonna make it up to you.” He acknowledged the inconvenience to fans, particularly those who had traveled to attend the show.
In a separate, candid post, Yungblud alluded to financial struggles, stating, “My bar is on the floor, money wise. So I really don’t wanna cancel. But if I do I promise I’ll make it up to you.” This adds another layer of complexity to the cancellation.
Despite this setback, Yungblud is still slated to perform at the TRNSMT Festival in Glasgow on July 14th. Fans are encouraged to check for updates regarding future performances and potential rescheduling of the Liverpool show.
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