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The first known record of New Year’s celebrations began about 2000 B.C. in Mesopotamia. This occurred at the time of the vernal equinox, which is toward the end of March. Babylonians would have a religious festival named Akitu taken from the Sumerian term for barley. They’d perform various rituals, which would last for 11 days.
Besides celebrating the New Year, Atiku also marked the time that Marduk, Babylonian’s sky god, defeated Tiamat, the evil sea goddess. Meanwhile, the New Year for Persians, Egyptians, and Phoenicians would start in the fall equinox. Greeks used to celebrate the New Year during the winter solstice. Learn More |
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OPEN ARTIST OPPORTUNITIES
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2025 applications are now open for the Sundance Institute’s artist programs! Our artist programs provide dynamic support at every step of the creative journey for individuals with distinct voices in film and episodic storytelling. Learn more about which programs may fit your storytelling the best and apply on website.
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2025 Texas Music Office's Industry Directory
To apply for a listing in the Texas Music Office's Industry Directory as a Business or Venue, please click the "Register New Business or Venue". Your email address will serve as your Account Login. The same Login Email can be used to manage multiple listings, with assistance from the Music Office. Click Here |
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GOWER STREET; After 10 months the total global box office is estimated to have reached $25.4 billion for 2024. The running year is now -12% below the same period in 2023 and +18% above the one in 2022. The gap to the three-year benchmark is at -22%
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NETFLIX BEING TRANSPARENT?
In 2024 Netflix released its most transparent report on its viewership to date. This Netflix Engagement Report provides quantifiable information about what Netflix subscribers are watching. Watch Now |
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Cherokee Film Institute trains, develops and elevates Native American and local talent to work professionally in the film and media industries, creating sustainable career opportunities within the Cherokee Nation and beyond. LEARN MORE |
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WISDOM OF THE WORKING ACTOR.
This is such a great conversation filmed in 2022 about what every actor should know before stepping foot on set that I am adding it again for your consideration. Featuring National Board Member Shari Bellafonte and Actors Assaf Cohen and Armand Vasquez. Moderated by Vice President for Actors/Performers William Charlton and hosted by and Executive Vice President Ben Whitehair. Watch Here |
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Check out the podcast from 2022 on how actor panelists have entered the market as well as what skills can set you up for success, how to create your demo and the best practices for networking, auditioning, and performing. Listen Here |
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CREATIVE SCOTLAND
Final Pixel Academy recently announced its ambitious, first-of-its-kind Virtual Production Fellowship programme designed and developed to teach the critical skills, techniques and technologies and creative application within Virtual Production capabilities to enable participating delegates to carve new career paths in the burgeoning virtual production industry. The training is fully funded for participants and exclusively for candidates based in Scotland. Learn More |
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Call For Proposals Now Open
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Vision Maker Media is thrilled to announce its year-round 2025 open call for the Public Media Fund, Creative Shorts Fellowship, and Finished Acquisitions funding opportunities! By empowering Native communities to tell their stories through film, we can cultivate a more diverse, more understanding world.
Apply to have your film funded!
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The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) is proud to support the nation’s arts sector with grant opportunities in 2025 so that together we can help everyone live more artful lives. Learn More
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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. Click Here |
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2024-2025 FILM MUSIC CONNECT
SHORTS COMPETITION
SAGindie and Helix Collective are accepting short film and composer reel applications for the 2024-25 FILM MUSIC CONNECT SHORTS COMPETITION, a partnership program matching indie filmmakers with professional composers. Three filmmakers and three composers will work together to create music that is ideally suited to the winning short films. Deadline is January 6, 2025. Apply Now |
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deadCenter Film Festival
In its 24rd year, the deadCENTER film festival is Oklahoma's largest and most celebrated film festival. The fest has been named one of the "20 Coolest Film Festivals" and “Top 50 Festivals Worth the Entry Fee” by MovieMaker Magazine. Founded by independent filmmakers, the festival focuses on providing engaging experiences for filmmakers, distributors, industry professionals, and film audiences. Ex-Deadline is February 07, 2025! Submit today. |
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Waco Family & Faith International Film Festival
Join the Federation at the Waco Family & Faith International Film Festival in celebrating its 5th Anniversary February 20-23, 2025. You don’t want to miss this fun family event that is dedicated to serving the Waco/Central Texas community and celebrating families!
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 Denton Black Film Festival
DBFF is dedicated to preserving and celebrating Black culture with film at its heart and spotlights on other forms of storytelling, like spoken word, art, music, comedy, and dance. January 29 - February 4, 2025 Get tickets ,now. |
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Free Songwriting, Music Streaming for Veterans
The CreatiVets songwriting program pairs Veterans with a hit songwriter and a Veteran mentor to create an original song based on the Veteran's experience. Learn how to apply and access their free streaming, music and art classes. LEARN MORE |
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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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