CAA, GLAAD Host Summit on Advancing LGBTQ Representation

CAA, GLAAD Host Summit on Advancing LGBTQ Representation

Posted by NALIP on April 09, 2018

Photo Courtesy of REX/SHUTTERSTOCK

At the first-ever Creators Summit presented by GLAAD and the Creative Artists Agency, producers, writers, content creators and industry execs gathered to discuss the future of diversity, inclusivity and intersectionality in entertainment at the agency’s headquarters in Los Angeles. (The daylong event kicked off the 29th annual GLAAD Media Awards, which will be held in LA on Thursday.) Panelists spoke about ways to increase authentic representations of the LGBTQ community in the media while flipping the script on stereotypical portrayals.

Cannes: Benicio Del Toro to Head Un Certain Regard Jury

Cannes: Benicio Del Toro to Head Un Certain Regard Jury

Posted by NALIP on April 06, 2018

Photo Courtesy of Billy Farrel/BFA/REX/SHUTTERSTOCK

Benicio Del Toro has been named president of the jury for Un Certain Regard in Cannes.

Hailing him as “not only a film lover but a brilliant actor,” the Cannes Film Festival said Wednesday that Del Toro was “an artist who knows no boundaries” and a performer who “throws himself like no other into his roles.” He won a supporting actor Oscar in 2001 for his performance in Steven Soderbergh’s “Traffic.”

#OneImage Scholarship Challenge for 2018 NMS!

#OneImage Scholarship Challenge for 2018 NMS!

Posted by NALIP on April 06, 2018

Ready, Set, CAPTURE.

NALIP has now opened submissions for the 2018 #OneImageNALIP Challenge! Here’s your chance to showcase your creativity to us through one lens. The winner will receive a NALIP Media Summit Scholarship that will grant you access to the various workshops, sessions, screenings and the opportunity to learn, connect and advance!

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New MPAA.org site is online! & Check out Newport Beach Film Festival Mexican Spotlight

New MPAA.org site is online! & Check out Newport Beach Film Festival Mexican Spotlight

Posted by NALIP · April 06, 2018

The Motion Picture Association of America, Inc. has updated their website to better highlight the work they do for the creative community, and showcase the impact their film & television industry has on our nation and around the world. At the new and improved mpaa.org you may find a variety of relevant information—like research and findings—quickly and easily to help you in your work and messaging for the creative community. 

Guillermo del Toro Signs Overall Production Deal at Fox Searchlight

Guillermo del Toro Signs Overall Production Deal at Fox Searchlight

Posted by NALIP · April 06, 2018

Oscar winner to create sci-fi and fantasy content at new, unnamed label

Photo Courtesy of Megan Mack for TheWrap

Fox Searchlight has signed reigning Best Director Oscar winner Guillermo del Toro to an overall production deal, where he’ll create genre feature content like horror and science fiction.

Check Out Trailer for DISOBEDIENCE!

Check Out Trailer for DISOBEDIENCE!

Posted by NALIP · April 06, 2018

Credit: TIFF

Make sure to check out the trailer for DISOBEDIENCE, Directed by Sebastian Lelio who just won the Oscar for A FANTASTIC WOMEN, starring Rachel Weisz and Rachel McAdams. The film is produced by Frida Torresblanco and will be distributed by Bleecker Street on April 27th.

Fox Latin America Launching Fox + in Brazil

Fox Latin America Launching Fox + in Brazil

Posted by NALIP · April 04, 2018

Direct to consumer package includes live and on-demand content, including sports

Photo Courtesy of Variety.com