New York, NY, January 25, 2023 –(CarryOnHarry.com)– Winter Film Awards International Film Festival (WFA-IFF) is returning bigger than ever for 2023 in celebration of its 11th year. The Festival’s lineup includes 73 outstanding films, a diverse mixture of animated films, documentaries, comedies, romances, dramas, horror films, music videos and web series of all lengths, including 9 student films and 26 works from first-time filmmakers.
Winter Film Awards is dedicated to showcasing the amazing diversity of voices in indie film and the 2023 lineup is half made by women and half by or about people of color. Filmmakers come from 21 countries and 40% of films were made in the New York City area.
Tickets are available at https://wfa2023.eventcombo.com/. Screening tickets are $12.50/In Advance, $16.50/Door, $5/Door with Student ID. The Opening Night Kick-Off Bash, Gala Red Carpet Awards Ceremony and all education sessions/workshops are free and open to the public.
WFA2023 Official Artwork was designed by New York City native and recent High School of Art & Design graduate Azailia Pope.
* Opening Night Kick-Off Bash: February 16 from 7-11pm, filmmaker’s reception, industry networking and kick-off party. This event is free and open to the public (21+). Venue to be announced February 1.
* Screenings – February 17-23 all day at Cinema Village, 22 East 12th Street. Screening blocks are 1 1/2 – 2 1/2 hours long and include a mix of shorts and feature-length films. All screening blocks include a 20-minute Q&A Session with the filmmakers.
** Documentary Day – Saturday February 18 12pm-11pm. All documentaries, all day ** Bloody Sunday Horror – Sunday February 19 4:30pm-11pm. Eleven frightening films from around the world
* Education Sessions – Evening sessions February 17 from 7:30pm-8:45pm and February 20-23 from 7-8:15PM at Cinema Village, 22 East 12th Street and all day February 24 at NYFA (17 Battery Place). The Festival’s seven sessions are free and open to the public and cover topics of interest to emerging filmmakers, including Frugal/Micro-Budget Filmmaking tips, Legal Issues for Filmmakers, Distribution Strategies, TRANS-forming the Film Industry for LGBTQ+ filmmakers, Navigating the Film Festival Circuit and more.
* Gala Red Carpet + Awards Ceremony: February 24 7pm-2am. Red Carpet 7pm, Awards Ceremony 9-10pm, After-Party 9pm onwards. With live performances and appearances from NYC local filmmakers and industry veterans. This event is free and open to the public (21+). Club 230FIFTH, 230 Fifth Avenue.
About Winter Film Awards Winter Film Awards is an all-volunteer, minority and women-owned registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization founded in 2011 in New York City by a group of filmmakers and enthusiasts. 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. The organization believes that only by seeing others’ stories can we understand each other and only via an open door can the underrepresented artist enter the room.
Winter Film Awards programs are supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council and are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature. Promotional support provided by the NYC Mayor’s Office of Media & Entertainment.
For more information about the Festival, please visit: http://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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