New York Women in Film & Television

SOHO Int'l Film Festival Unveils 2023 Lineup: "The Nana Project," "Little Brother," "Scrap" and More

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Thursday, August 24, 2023
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NEW YORK, Aug. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The excitement is building as the SOHO International Film Festival (SIFFNYC) prepares to roll out its red carpet once again, announcing its highly anticipated opening on September 14 and running through 21. With over 110 films lined up, including a record-breaking number of premieres, this year's festival promises to be an extraordinary cinematic experience.

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  • With over 110 films lined up, including a record-breaking number of premieres, this year's festival promises to be an extraordinary cinematic experience.
  • With over 110 films lined up, including a record-breaking number of premieres, this year's festival promises to be an extraordinary cinematic experience.
  • "The SOHO International Film Festival is a celebration of the art of storytelling and the power of visual expression," said Sibyl Reymundo-Santiago, Executive Director and Head of Programming.
  • This year's festival is presented by the SOHO Film Forum, a 501(c)(3) organization.

Inaugural HBCU First Look Film Festival Aims To Open Doors In Hollywood For The Next Generation Of HBCU Filmmakers

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Miles Ahead Entertainment, in partnership with Howard University Film + Television Department, and the WHUR Radio Network, announced today the dates of the inaugural HBCU First LOOK Film Festival  (www.HBCUFirstLOOK.com), a new initiative created to showcase the next generation of filmmakers from Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

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  • The HBCU First LOOK Film Festival is a one-of-a-kind event dedicated to celebrating Black filmmakers while also helping to serve as a pipeline for more HBCU students to showcase and cultivate their talents.
  • "This partnership with the First LOOK Film Festival offers another avenue to increase the representation of Black talent," said TMCF President & CEO, Dr. Harry L. Williams.
  • HBCU students interested in participating in the challenge can currently submit their films to the HBCU First LOOK Student Filmmaker Challenge website through September 24 at HBCUFirstLOOK.com.
  • Media partners for the HBCU First LOOK Film Festival include: Howard University Television (WHUT), HBCUGO.TV , Howard University Radio Network, HBCU SiriusXM Channel 142, Café Mocha Radio., Howard University Television + Film, Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) and L.A.I.

Horizon Media Names Nicky Lorenzo SVP, Executive Creative Director of 305 Worldwide

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Monday, April 24, 2023
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NEW YORK, April 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- 305 Worldwide, a subsidiary of Horizon Media and a leading full-service creative agency with its signature culture-first approach, developing messaging and creative through the lens of cultural insights, named Nicky Lorenzo, SVP, Executive Creative Director. She arrives at 305 Worldwide after serving as SVP, Group Director at Taylor Global. Lorenzo will lead Creative for the agency, bringing her nearly two decades of experience and her unique leadership that will foster high caliber talent and develop growth. Named Best Small Agency of the Year in the 2023 Muse Awards, 305 Worldwide builds engaging experiences and empowers brands to harness the power and influence of culture on consumers and communities.

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  • NEW YORK, April 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- 305 Worldwide , a subsidiary of Horizon Media and a leading full-service creative agency with its signature culture-first approach, developing messaging and creative through the lens of cultural insights, named Nicky Lorenzo, SVP, Executive Creative Director.
  • She arrives at 305 Worldwide after serving as SVP, Group Director at Taylor Global.
  • "Nicky is proven to drive impact and growth through connected creative direction and execution, her experience brings us an immediate competitive advantage and reflects our strength as an emerging leader in the space," said Roberto Alcazar, EVP, Managing Partner, Executive Creative Director of 305 Worldwide.
  • "I am ecstatic and humbled that with the world as her oyster, she will continue her illustrious journey at 305 Worldwide."

Jon Becker, Founder of Aardvark Tactical and PROJECT7 Armor, Releases Season 2 of The Debrief

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Wednesday, February 1, 2023
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Based on feedback from listeners, The Debrief will move from a primarily video to primarily audio format for Season 2.

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  • Based on feedback from listeners, The Debrief will move from a primarily video to primarily audio format for Season 2.
  • Jon Becker, the host of the Debrief, shared his thoughts on Season 2:
    "I am very excited for Season 2.
  • The Debrief has been covered on other podcasts including CATO , Tactical Breakdown , Policing Matters , The NPA Report , and On the Blue Line .
  • To set up an interview with Jon Becker regarding The Debrief Podcast and its guests or to learn more about The Debrief, please contact Joe Liebersbach at [email protected] or 541-343-1355.

Concepts Communications' Projects Win Seventeen Awards in 2022

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Friday, December 23, 2022
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BETHESDA, Md., Dec. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Via many award-winning, national initiatives, Concepts Communications educates employers on ways to include individuals with disabilities in the workforce. During 2022, five of Concepts' projects collectively won 17 awards for public outreach campaigns, website designs, diversity and inclusion efforts, publications and more.

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  • BETHESDA, Md., Dec. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Via many award-winning, national initiatives, Concepts Communications educates employers on ways to include individuals with disabilities in the workforce.
  • During 2022, five of Concepts' projects collectively won 17 awards for public outreach campaigns, website designs, diversity and inclusion efforts, publications and more.
  • "I am grateful for all the well-deserved recognition these projects are receiving," Concepts' President and CEO Karen Herson remarks.
  • Concepts was instrumental in forming the Coalition in 2019 and in 2022 C2C won two Communicator Awards and the Hermes Creative Award in recognition of its ongoing advocacy efforts.

Femme It Forward Announces Inaugural Give Her FlowHERS Awards Gala

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Friday, November 4, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, Nov. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Femme It Forward, the revolutionary female-led music and entertainment company empowering creative and accomplished female visionaries, announced today that it will host its inaugural Give Her FlowHERS Awards Gala, recognizing trailblazing women in entertainment who empower, uplift, and inspire change. Convening a host of notables, artists, influencers, executives, and tastemakers for an unforgettable evening, the star-studded red-carpet ceremony will be held at The Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles on Friday, November 11, 2022.

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  • The Give Her FlowHERS Awards Gala will uniquely celebrate an illustrious group of women who represent all facets of the Culture and who have made the biggest impact in their respective areas.
  • This year's Special Awards honorees include:
    Femme It Forward will also recognize the women who have made an invaluable impact as mentors of the organization's mentorship program, Next Gem Femme.
  • Femme It Forward will announce additional details about the Give Her FlowHERS Awards over the next week.
  • Proceeds from Give Her FlowHERS will benefit Femme It Forward's mentorship program Next Gem Femme.

WACO CENTER'S WEARABLE ART GALA RETURNS WITH STEP INTO HARLEM NIGHTS

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Thursday, October 20, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Where Art Can Occur (WACO) Theater Center will celebrate five years of service with the 5th annual Wearable Art Gala this Saturday, October 22, 2022 at 4:30 pm PST at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, CA. The Gala will be hosted by WACO Founders and Co-Artistic Directors Richard Lawson and Tina Knowles Lawson, longtime champions of art and mentorship, who opened the visual and performing arts center in 2017.

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  • LOSANGELES, Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Where Art Can Occur (WACO) Theater Centerwill celebrate five years of service with the 5th annual Wearable Art Gala this Saturday, October 22, 2022 at 4:30 pm PST at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, CA.
  • Amazon's Black Business Accelerator (BBA) and Amazon Music will support as corporate sponsors for WACO's 5th Annual Wearable Art Gala.
  • Ebony and Jet Magazines will serve as the media partner for WACO's 5th Annual Wearable Art Gala.
  • For the celebratory fifth year anniversary gala, the wearable art theme is Step Into Harlem Nights.

World's First Indestructible Grill from Vilicci Coming to the US

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Wednesday, October 19, 2022
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The worlds first indestructible grill is now available to grill aficionados in the United States.

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  • The worlds first indestructible grill is now available to grill aficionados in the United States.
  • The stainless steel Vilicci Virtuoso changes the barbecuing experience by combining the highest quality workmanship with a feature-rich, award-winning, contemporary design.
  • Bringing our Virtuoso grill to American consumers is a dream come true, said Richard Solloshi, creator of the handcrafted grill.
  • Created with utmost care, the grill is nearly indestructible and designed to last, so you wont be throwing it out in a couple years.

WHERE ART CAN OCCUR THEATER CENTER'S WEARABLE ART GALA RETURNS IN PERSON

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Thursday, September 22, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, Sept. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Where Art Can Occur (WACO) Theater Center announces the five-year anniversary, and this year's Wearable Art Gala on Saturday, October 22, 2022 at 4:30 pm PST at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, CA. The Gala will be hosted by WACO Founders and Co-Artistic Directors Richard Lawson and Tina Knowles Lawson, longtime champions of art and mentorship, who opened the visual and performing arts center in 2017. 

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  • LOS ANGELES, Sept. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Where Art Can Occur (WACO) Theater Centerannounces the five-year anniversary, and this year's Wearable Art Gala on Saturday, October 22, 2022 at 4:30 pm PST at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, CA.
  • For the celebratory fifth year anniversary gala, the wearable art theme is Step Into Harlem Nights.
  • "I have always had this dream to bring the energy, tastes and sounds of Harlem in the 1920s to 50s to our gala.
  • WACO is committed to providing a creative center where art can occur and give artists and youth a place to grow their talent and celebrate their artistry.

WOMEN EMPOWERMENT & DIVERSITY! Two Trailblazing women of color in Hollywood team up to Executive Produce The 11th Annual Action Icon Stunt Awards

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Tuesday, September 13, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Executive Producer, veteran stunt performer, and Diamond in the RAW non-profit founder, La Faye Baker, in conjunction with Executive Producer, Wendy Wheaton of Tinseltown Productions, LLC, present the 11th Annual Action Icon Awards. The Awards will be held Sunday, October 16, 2022, from 11 am - 3 pm, at the Sheraton Universal Hotel in Universal City, CA.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Executive Producer, veteran stunt performer, and Diamond in the RAW non-profit founder, La Faye Baker, in conjunction with Executive Producer, Wendy Wheaton of Tinseltown Productions, LLC, present the 11th Annual Action Icon Awards.
  • These two trailblazing women have teamed up and will honor Action Oriented Actresses, Unsung Sheroes, and Stuntwomen in film & Television.
  • The 11th annual Action Icon Awards will be Hosted by HBO's Jesus Sepulveda and CBS Emmy Reporter Roqui Theus.
  • Please contact [email protected]
    For talent and media interested in attending/covering the ceremony, please contact: [email protected]
    [email protected] , Action Icon Awards, 1 800.566.4714 Ext: #82, [email protected]