LEF Moving Image Fund Grant Workshop in Boston, December 9
November 20, 2014
Join the LEF Foundation team on December 9 for a grant workshop hosted by the Massachusetts College of Art and Design.
LEF Moving Image Fund Grant Workshop in Providence, November 14
November 6, 2014
This November, LEF comes to Providence for a grant workshop designed for prospective applicants to the Moving Image Fund. LEF’s next Moving Image Fund deadline is January 23.
LEF Grantees at IFP’s Spotlight on Documentaries!
September 23, 2014
Two LEF-funded projects were selected for IFP’s Spotlight on Documentaries during Independent Film Week (September 14-18), including THE GUYS NEXT DOOR (Amy Geller and Allie Humenuk) and THREE DAYS TO SEE (Garrett Zevgetis).
LEF Fellows attend the 60th Robert Flaherty Film Seminar!
July 1, 2014
Four New England filmmakers were selected to attend the 60th Robert Flaherty Film Seminar from June 14-20, 2014 as LEF Fellows. These filmmakers are Beyza Boyacioglu, Warren Cockerham, Amy Jenkins, and Brynmore Williams.
In Discussion with the Massachusetts Production Coalition
May 8, 2014
A few weeks ago, LEF Program Assistant Gen Carmel sat down with David Hartman, Program Director of the Massachusetts Production Coalition (MPC), who shared details on the unique opportunities for Bay State filmmakers that have appeared since the MPC was created in 2005.
LEF at Salem Film Fest
March 11, 2014
On Sunday, March 9, I spent a beautiful (almost) spring-like day on the North Shore at Salem Film Fest, an all-documentary festival that seeks to provide a high quality film event for both local audiences and filmmakers – definitely a festival to keep on your radar!
LEF Moving Image Fund Grant Workshop in Boston, December 11
November 5, 2013
Join the LEF Foundation team on December 11 at 6:30PM for a free grant workshop hosted by the Massachusetts College of Art and Design.
Marie-Emmanuelle Hartness on Independent Film Week 2013
October 10, 2013
The IFP’s Independent Film Week is a fantastic annual showcase of independent films at different stages of development by both emerging and established artists. During this week, the IFP connects filmmakers with funders, broadcasters, sales agents, festival programmers and other key film supporters in an attempt to gain traction for the selected projects.
Gen’s Thoughts on Camden: A Festival Experience for Everyone
October 8, 2013
Before I began working for the LEF Foundation, I worked for two years with independent film festivals in China as a translator, moderator, program coordinator, and programmer.
LEF Moving Image Fund Grant Workshop in Vermont, October 15
September 24, 2013
Join the LEF Foundation team on October 15 for a free grant workshop hosted by the Main Street Museum in White River Junction, Vermont.
The Sundance Creative Producing Lab & Summit and The Power of Mentorship
August 15, 2013
Just two short weeks ago, I found myself in Park City, UT; an extremely fortunate and grateful fellow attending the Sundance Creative Producing Lab & Summit. Sundance is supporting a film I’m producing called STREET FIGHTING MAN
Just one week left to send in ideas for Op-Docs!
August 2, 2013
Our friends at the Camden International Film Festival have partnered with the New York Times to create the first Op-Docs pitch event in North America. Documentary filmmakers from the United States are invited to submit their ideas for short documentaries that fit the editorial and creative scope of the New York Times Op-Docs series. View the films at NYTimes.com/OpDocs. The deadline for entries is Friday, August 9, 2013 at 11:59pm EST.
