Of the two local film festivals operated by the new orleans film society, new orleans film fest is both the longestrunning and the most substantial. Film society director jolene pinder to lead create. What an amazing lineup in one of the greatest cities in the world. The new orleans film society offers its technical expertise and equipment for film screenings and exhibition purposes. View daily louisiana weather updates, watch videos and photos, join the discussion in forums. New orleans film society celebrates 30th anniversary my new. The first saturday art walk will be held every first saturday of the month, down and around julia street, beginning at 6pm. Feb 25, 2020 for 22 years, the new orleans french film festival has offered local francophiles a tantalizing taste of cinema from the continent. We couldnt do any of this without youwhich is why fff volunteers receive access to various benefits. Beyond the new orleans film festival, the new orleans film society works to build a vibrant film culture in the south by producing a mix of. New orleans film society by publication printer issuu. The first saturday art walk will be held every first saturday of the month, down and around julia street, beginning at. Filmmakers from beyond our region also benefit from the film society s professional development panels and roundtables and facilitated networking events, such as the industry exchange.
The new orleans film society nofs was founded in 1989 mission. New orleans film festival new orleans film society. If you are not a member, click here to join us today. Thanks to all who joined us to celebrate new orleans film society s 30th anniversary and our honoree susan brennan on march 16, 2019. New orleans film society announces 26th annual new orleans. The new orleans film society is looking to purchase our own outdoor screening equipment to bring cinema to every pocket of the city. New orleans film society community engagement loyola. New orleans film society community engaged learning. Film submissions are now open for the 31st new orleans film festival october 1421. New orleans film society executive director will step down at the end of this year news with a twist 3 years ago.
The new orleans film society has announced the lineup for the 26th annual new orleans film festival noff, taking place october 1422 at. Notes from new orleans is a weekly peek inside the life and culture of the crescent city. New orleans film society celebrates 30th anniversary my. Jun 10, 2019 both local 478 and new orleans film society executive director fallon young encouraged hollywood to find alternative ways to support women, such as supporting nonprofits that advocate for.
Monika leska director of operations new orleans film. The new orleans film society nofs is a nonprofit arts organization located in new orleans, louisiana. Your username is your email address if you are not a member, click here to join us today. Bringing independent film to new orleans since 1989 through the annual new orleans film festival. The dates for this event have already occurred, please check back again for new dates. 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. 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. Now in its 30th year, the oscar qualifying new orleans film festival october. To engage, educate, and inspire through the art of film. Fallon young, the new executive director of the new orleans film society, believes deeply in the value of seeing work in a theater, building community in the company of friends and strangers, and learning through the dialogue that comes out of such a shared experience. 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. Avi glick showed his short blackandwhite, 8mmshot film legends at the new orleans film festival back in 2011. Both local 478 and new orleans film society executive director fallon young encouraged hollywood to find alternative ways to support women, such as supporting nonprofits that advocate for. Ten emerging, independent producers from six southern states are selected to participate in the lab.
New orleans film society 30th anniversary gala youtube. Sep 27, 2012 the 23rd annual new orleans film festival. The festival has been held since the society s inception. The arts district of new orleans adno invites everyone to enjoy the lavish offerings of our hospitable art galleries, museums, performance spaces, bars, and restaurants.
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. Jolene pinder is raising funds for new orleans film society presents movies to geaux on kickstarter. Bringing independent film to new orleans since 1989 through the annual new orleans film festival and other yearround screenings. Heres what the head of new orleans film festival has to say. The new orleans french film festival always screens movies from across the francophile world, and this years slate includes three documentaries about acadiana and the preservation of cajun. All content is posted anonymously by employees working at new orleans film society.
I asked her how this impacted the work environment she was creating at the new orleans film society. New orleans film society added 72 new photos to the album. New orleans film society is a nonprofit 501c3 cultural organization dedicated to providing all audiences access to a diversity of local, national, and international film and video. Cajun culture is the star of new orleans french film. New orleans french film festival new orleans local news and events dont miss the french film festival starting on february 27th. Nofs also produces a variety of other festivals throughout the year some of which included the french film festival, filmorama, and the new orleans international childrens film festival. New orleans french film festival at prytania theater feb. The organization presents and exhibits yearround film programming and events in addition to the annual new orleans film festival. Cajun culture is the star of new orleans french film festival. How new orleans film society supports career pipelines in. Aug 18, 2015 the new orleans film society has announced the lineup for the 26th annual new orleans film festival noff, taking place october 1422 at venues across the city.
She said, one of my employees told me recently i was the first fat boss shes ever had, and. Highprofile films made in louisiana, such as the oscar. Mar 25, 2019 of the two local film festivals operated by the new orleans film society, new orleans film fest is both the longestrunning and the most substantial. Sep 27, 2012 the new orleans film society is a 501c3 organization and a portion of all membership dues are tax deductible. New orleans film society is a nonprofit 501c3 cultural organization dedicated to providing all audiences access to a diversity of local, national, and international. Mar 20, 2019 thanks to all who joined us to celebrate new orleans film society s 30th anniversary and our honoree susan brennan on march 16, 2019. Nofs engages, educates and inspires through the art of film. The new orleans film society discovers, cultivates, and amplifies diverse voices of filmmakers who tell the stories of our time. New orleans film society motion pictures and film new orleans, louisiana 779 followers home of cinema in nola.
Nofs also produces a variety of other festivals throughout the year some of which included the french film festival, film orama, and the new orleans international childrens film festival. This year, however, organizers are putting a bit more. The new orleans film society brings cuttingedge independent cinema to the city with new orleans film festival and yearround programming since 1989. Here you will find shifts for fff screening venues and patron party. New orleans film society presents movies to geaux by jolene. The 29th annual noff, for instance, screened hundreds of films all over downtown new orleans last october, of which we were able to cover 10 features and a few shorts. The organization presents and exhibits yearround film programming and events in addition to the annual new orleans film festival the new orleans film society. May, 2019 i asked her how this impacted the work environment she was creating at the new orleans film society. The organization presents and exhibits yearround film. New orleans film society presents movies to geaux by. Feb 24, 2020 the new orleans french film festival always screens movies from across the francophile world, and this years slate includes three documentaries about acadiana and the preservation of cajun. Southern film producers convene virtually amidst covid19. During pinders tenure at the film society, submissions from louisiana filmmakers to the new orleans film festival increased dramatically.
Welcome to the 21st annual new orleans french film festivals volunteer program sign up page. It is the eighth in a series on innovations in local journalism, public media and storytelling were republishing with their permission and the permission of the authors how does supporting. The new orleans film festival is an annual film festival organized by the nonprofit organization new orleans film society, a film society founded in 1989. A tulane grad, hes now finishing up his thesis film as part of the usa mfa program, and hes looking for some support. Stay tuned for more information about upcoming film series. The gala will be held at the farrell estate, a mediterraneanstyle house located down the beautiful and historic st. For 22 years, the new orleans french film festival has offered local francophiles a tantalizing taste of cinema from the continent. New orleans press release the new orleans film society nofs announced the 30th anniversary gala, an elegant evening dedicated to supporting independent cinema in new orleans.
New orleans film society new orleans events calendar. This is the new orleans film society company profile. With your support and the support of our incredible event. Film new orleans acts as a liaison for all film and video projects working in the city. Heres what the head of new orleans film festival has to. On opening night, prior to the opening film, join a dedicated audience of francophiles, cinephiles, sponsors, and patrons for at an inviteonly patron party and is exclusively for french film festival patron pass holders and members of the new orleans film society s producers circle, executive producers circle, and directors circle. Oct 09, 2019 this case study on how new orleans film society powers diversity in media is from the wyncote foundations 2019 building stronger communities through media report. The festival, nicknamed cannes on the mississippi, features national and international feature films and short films. How new orleans film society supports career pipelines in the. It is the eighth in a series on innovations in local journalism, public media and storytelling were republishing with their permission and the permission of the authors. This case study on how new orleans film society powers diversity in media is from the wyncote foundations 2019 building stronger communities through media report.
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