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Christmas is an annual festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, observed primarily on December 25 as a religious and cultural celebration among billions of people around the world.
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Birth of Jesus
The nativity sequences included in the Gospels of Matthew and Luke prompted early Christian writers to suggest various dates for the anniversary. Although no date is indicated in the gospels, early Christians connected Jesus to the Sun through the use of such phrases as "Sun of righteousness." The Romans marked the winter solstice on December 25. The first recorded Christmas celebration was in Rome on December 25, AD 336. In the 3rd century, the date of the nativity was the subject of great interest. Around AD 200, Clement of Alexandria wrote:
There are those who have determined not only the year of our Lord's birth, but also the day; and they say that it took place in the 28th year of Augustus, and in the 25th day of [the Egyptian month] Pachon [May 20] ... Further, others say that He was born on the 24th or 25th of Pharmuthi [April 20 or 21].
Various factors contributed to the selection of December 25 as a date of celebration: it was the date of the winter solstice on the Roman calendar and it was nine months after March 25, the date of the vernal equinox and a date linked to the conception of Jesus (celebrated as the Feast of the Annunciation). LEARN MORE AT WIKIPEDIA
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Indie Films Comeback
Indie filmmaking is undergoing a renaissance today and becoming more mainstream than ever as indie hits and obscure titles have invaded multiplex theaters across the country. It’s arguably one of the best times ever to get an indie feature film seen. But where do you start and what does it take to get noticed in the indie filmmaking world today?
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Michael Caine Career Retrospective
Michael Caine speaks to filmmaker Sydney Pollack, sharing stories from his performances in ‘Alfie’, ‘The Man Who Would Be King’, and ‘Dirty Rotten Scoundrels’ in this conversation about his acting career. The following interview was recorded on November 18, 2002.
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HOW TO GET A VIMEO STAFF PIC!
Ever wondered what really qualifies a short film for the coveted Vimeo Staff Pick badge? The Vimeo curation team tells all. LEARN MORE |
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Dallas-Fort Worth Local 2024 Annual Membership Meeting
Tuesday, Dec. 10, 6-8 p.m. CT
Where: Blue Mesa Grill, 14866 Montfort Dr., Addison 75254
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The Revolving Film Finance Fund (RFFF) is a lending facility established to cashflow Queensland screen productions and infrastructure projects by way of lending funds secured against Producer Offset, bank guarantees, letters of credit, distribution guarantees, pre-sales or other secure financial instruments.
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 Creative Scotland, which Screen Scotland sits within, published an update on our approach to future funding for organizations. The update includes information on the context we’re operating in, our approach, Multi-Year Funding, the Open Fund for Organizations, and Regularly Funded Organizations.
Screen Scotland
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 TV & Film Jobs
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Crew Call Independent Short Film
Project Title: The Knight of the Sorrowful Figure
Filming Dates: January 10-12
Seeking the Following Roles: Set Medic, Production Designer, Props Master
Please contact Caleb at [email protected] by December 15th with interest. Learn More |
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NEW MEXICO FILM COMMISSION |
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 Production: SEE with Theory
Production Company: Science Entertainment Enterprises
Dates: Dec. 2024 - April 2025
Seeking 3D Animators / CGIs artist with skills in creating various characters and different CGI worlds. Learn More |
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Save America's Treasures Grants
Treasures (SAT) grant program was established to help preserve nationally significant historic properties and collections that convey our nation’s rich heritage to future generations. Since 1999, there have been more than 4,000 requests for funding totaling more than $1.54 billion. More than $315,700,000 has been awarded to 1,300+ projects. Deadline; December 12, 2024 Apply NOW! |
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NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR HUMANITIES
Funding Update!
The Media Projects program supports the development, production, and distribution of radio programs, podcasts, documentary films, and documentary film series that engage general audiences with humanities ideas in creative and appealing ways. Projects must be grounded in humanities scholarship and demonstrate an approach that is thoughtful, balanced, and analytical. Media Projects offers two levels of funding: Development and Production.
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Roy W. Dean Film Grants
Now celebrating its 4th decade, the Roy W. Dean Film Grants fund independent feature films, documentaries, web series, and short films with budgets of $500,000 or less that are unique and make a contribution to society that, without its help, might otherwise never get made.
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ITVS SHORT FORM
The ITVS Short-Form Open Call is back and open for applications. Funding is open to standalone documentary shorts, web series, and vertical video projects. Don't miss your chance to apply!
The application is now open. The deadline for receiving all application materials is Friday, December 13, 2024. LEARN MORE |
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WORLD FILM FEDERATION members, we just wanted to take a minute to have all members update their information on the site. The members section will host your picture and contact info, job category, etc., so if there is nothing there, then there is nothing there.
Don't forget to use your Member benefits, It's Free!
Also see the additional benefits for Professional Members, click here.
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Free Lifetime Pass to National Parks, Other Public Lands
Last month on Veterans Day, Veterans of the U.S. Armed Services and Gold Star Families started obtaining a free lifetime pass to more than 2,000 federal recreation sites spread out across more than 400 million acres of public lands, including national parks, wildlife refuges and forests. You can still get yours now.
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WORLD FILM FEDERATION is dedicated to bringing the Independent Film Market into one Global Community with members, like you taking decisive action with courage, determination and enthusiasm to achieve career success. |
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