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Photo Credit Above Mecky Creus Edel Rodriguez is a Cuban American artist who has exhibited internationally with shows in New York, Chicago, Dallas, Havana, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Toronto, and Spain. Inspired by personal history, religious rituals, politics, memory, and nostalgia, his bold, figurative works are an examination of identity, mortality, and cultural displacement. Edel Rodriguez …

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Screenplay finalists traveled from all corners of the world for a very special awards ceremonyon Tuesday, October 29th at WGA West where over $18,000 in cash prizes were awarded.Slamdance Founder and President, Peter Baxter kicked off the ceremony with a giving briefbackground on Slamdance, our mission and thanking everyone for being there. The MC for …

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After receiving nearly 4,000 scripts this season from writers across the globe, Slamdance is honored to recognize the following writers as the official winners of the 2024 Slamdance Screenplay Competition. These screenplays are divided into five submission categories: Feature, Horror/Thriller, Pilot, Short, and Mentorship Recipient. Read the Indie Wire article here. HORROR/THRILLER SCREENPLAYWINNERS GRAND PRIZE WINNERFIRST PLACE HORROR/THRILLER …

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A NEW ANNUAL EVENT CELEBRATING TRULY INDEPENDENT FILMS AND EMERGING FILMMAKERS Nominees Selected from Film Festivals Throughout the Year, with Awards to Be Presented at the Inaugural Ceremony at the DGA Theater, Los Angeles on December 9, 2024 Read the article through Variety here. LOS ANGELES, CA (October 23, 2024) – Slamdance, the artist-led “by filmmakers …

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Slamdance is proud to present our third FREE Zoom webinar on distribution. This webinar will take place on November 6th, 2024 at 11am PT/ 2pm ET proudly presented by Slamdance Polytechnic. You’re tired and ready to jump at the first distribution deal you’re offered just to get some rest and pay the rent. We understand how exhausting, …

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Slamdance is honored to recognize the following writers as the official quarter finalists of the 2024 Slamdance Screenplay Competition. We received nearly 4,000 scripts this season, with writers from across the globe submitting their stories. These screenplays are divided into four submission categories (Feature, Horror/Thriller, Pilot and Short). FINALISTS FEATURES Arden EarnestCOUNTERPOINT Crystal Muma RiversThe …

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Get ready for a groundbreaking, FREE Zoom webinar on September 12th, 2024 at 11am PT/ 2pm ET proudly presented by Slamdance Polytechnic. Join filmmakers Danny Kurtzman, Shane Stanger, and Annalisa Shoemaker, along with distribution consultant Peter Broderick, as they break down the real distribution journey of Good Bad Things. This micro-budget feature has successfully expanded to over 50 …

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Dear Guest, Thank you for being a part of this year’s AGBO+Slamdance DTLA Summer Showcase. Your participation brought an exceptional energy to the event, making it a memorable and impactful experience. Our commitment to inclusivity and accessibility was beautifully represented through your presence, enriching our mission. We know it’s often difficult for the sequel to …

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Second Season, Here We Go! AGBO + Slamdance DTLA Summer Showcase 2024We’re thrilled to announce the second season of this exciting event, once again hosted at the stunning AGBO campus by Anthony Russo and Joe Russo. This year, we’re bringing together a diverse array of groundbreaking talent and cutting-edge stories over an action-packed weekend. Kicking …

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The move will allow the festival to expand its mission of supporting truly independent filmmakers and provide greater accessibility to attendees. LOS ANGELES, CA (April 30, 2024) – Slamdance, the artist-led “by filmmakers for filmmakers” organization, today announced that its annual film festival will move to Los Angeles, starting in February 2025. The move to Los …

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ANNOUNCING THE SLAMDANCE 2024 AWARD WINNERS Photo by Lauren Desberg GRAND JURY AWARDS – FEATURES Narrative Feature Grand Jury Prize: “The Accident” (Giuseppe Garau, Italy)Honorable Mention: “The Complex Forms” (Fabio D’Orta, Italy) Documentary Feature Grand Jury Prize: “Inheritance” (Matt Moyer, Amy Toensing, United States)Honorable Mention: “Petro” (Sean Mattison, United States) Breakouts Feature Grand Jury Prize: …

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We are excited to announce our mind-bending lineup for our 2024 Animated, Experimental, Unstoppable, Narrative, and Documentary Shorts programs as well as the Digital, Interactive and Gaming (DIG), Episodes, and new Revolution lineup. Dedicated to providing accessible programming both in-person and online, the 2023 hybrid festival will return this year with events in Park City …

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The 2023 Slamdance Screenplay Awards, in collaboration with Landmark Theatres, celebrated exceptional writing talent across categories that include; Features, Horror/Thrillers, Pilots, and Shorts. Leading the accolades was Mike Ackerman, whose feature-length script “This End Up” clinched the Grand Prize. In the TV pilot category, Teri Ruske’s “Do I Belong Here?” emerged as the First Place …

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On behalf of our entire Slamdance team, I am writing to extend our sincerest gratitude for your participation in the AGBO+Slamdance DTLA Summer Showcase. Your presence brought an extraordinary and dynamic dimension to the event, infusing it with the best energy we could have asked for. Through your attendance, the event not only underscored the …

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Slamdance is back with a bang on the LA theater scene! Thanks to our Landmark collaboration and event partnership with The Chimaera Project. This sold out show featured a collection of 8 outstanding short films all directed by women based out of Los Angeles. Thank you to everyone who came out to support this screening …

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