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Inaugural Gotham Week Honors Recipients Announced
On Wednesday at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, The Gotham announced the winners of the inaugural Gotham Week Honors.
Winning the U.S. Features in Development honor was Here for the Weekend, written and directed by Jane Casey Modderno. The raunchy rom-com follows three transgender best friends chasing love, success, and connection in Palm Springs, while trying desperately to keep their found-family together.
Winning the U.S. Shorts to Features honor was Thirstygirl, written and directed by Alexandra Qin, which follows two sisters on a road trip from New York to a rehab in Kentucky after one of them relapses.
The winner of the Spotlight on Documentaries honor was Matininó, directed by Gabriela Díaz Arp, a powerful portrayal of the Villanueva family, a multi-generational family of Puerto Rican women transforming their experience of violence into a fantasy film.
The winner of the Global Producer of The Year honor was Sophie Luo, producer of Valley of the Tall Grass, which sees a trashed TV/VCR combo set that survives and circulates through the lives of various Indigenous characters in an Oregon town.
The Gotham Week Honors also celebrated Gina Duncan, President of BAM (Brooklyn Academy of Music), with the first-ever Gotham Week Cultural Impact Honor and filmmakers RaMell Ross and Sean Wang with the Alumni of Distinction Awards.
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RaMell Ross (left), director and co-writer of the upcoming Nickel Boys, accepts the Alumni of Distinction Award; Gina Duncan (President of BAM) accepts the Cultural Impact Honor.
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(L to R) Sophie Luo (Valley of the Tall Grass), Alexandra Qin (Thirstygirl), and Jane Casey Modderno (Here for the Weekend)
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The Gotham's Executive Director, Jeff Sharp, and Deputy Director, Kia Brooks, introduce the first-ever Gotham Week Honors.
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Applications Now Open for The Gotham/Rotterdam Lab 2025
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Applications are now open for the 2025 Rotterdam Lab! Through The Gotham's long-standing partnership with CineMart—the co-production market of the International Film Festival Rotterdam—we annually select two producers to participate in the Rotterdam Lab. The Fellowship is open to American citizens or U.S.-based producers who have no more than two feature-length film producing credits.
The 2025 edition will take place in person, February 1 – 5, 2025.
Our 2024 Producer Fellows for the Rotterdam Lab were Sophie Luo (The Ballad of Suzanne Césaire) and Tara Sheffer (Plaisir).
The Rotterdam Lab is designed to build up emerging producers’ international network and experience. It is an initiative of the International Film Festival Rotterdam’s CineMart in cooperation with its international partner organizations. The Lab traditionally offers panel discussions illustrating the process by which a project in need of financing is completed and brought to its audience, as well as speed dating sessions in which selected producers meet with industry delegates and receive advice about their own projects.
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October Workshop: Rights Clearance for Filmmakers
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WED, OCT 16
1—2:30 PM ET
VIRTUAL
It’s commonplace for studios and other distributors to require indemnification from filmmakers for any claims arising out of a film. How can you reduce your risk for — and exposure to — such a claim?
Jeanne Hamburg, a partner with Norris McLaughlin who specializes in copyright and trademark law and who often conducts pre-publication and pre-broadcast clearance, will discuss pre-release review of your film, media liability insurance, and other ways to be sure your film is released without the worry a claim will be brought against you as a filmmaker or your production company.
Gotham Members may attend this workshop for free! Log in to your account and RSVP from your Member Dashboard.
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Thank you to everyone for attending and making this year's Gotham Week so special!
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Writer-Director Azazel Jacobs in conversation with SAGIndie Executive Director Darrien Gipson after the screening of his film, His Three Daughters.
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Full day of vibrant conversations on Branded Storytelling at Soho Works 55 Water.
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Chicken & Egg's Kiyoko McCrae moderates a conversation on short-form documentary with filmmakers Aurora Brachman, Brit Fryer, and Imani Dennison.
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Thank you to all of our organizational partners sparking connections at the Expo Showcase!
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CAAM's Leila Abu-Saada leads a conversation with Tribeca Studios' Michelle Hamada and filmmakers Li Lu and Sofian Khan.
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French in Motion hosts a Happy Hour to conclude Day Two.
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A supporter of independent filmmaking checks in at the registration table.
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Gotham Week while surrounded by skyline views at the Brooklyn Navy Yard.
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Take 25% Off Gotham Membership!
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All new, returning, and current members can now take 25% OFF one year of Gotham Membership (Essentials and Pro tiers)!
Click here to learn more about benefits for Essentials and Pro Memberships.
Just use code GOTHAMWEEK2024 at checkout. Offer ends October 7th. Discount can be used on membership upgrades, renewals, and extensions. Go to "Renew Membership" in your Member Dashboard to extend or upgrade your membership at the discounted rate.
Questions? Email membership@thegotham.org
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Learn more about events happening at The Gotham.
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Peer-to-Peer Virtual Meet-Up:
Narrative Creators
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TUE, OCT 8
7—8 PM ET
VIRTUAL
Please note that October's meet-up will take the second Tuesday of the month due to Gotham Week.
Looking to plug into a creative, narrative filmmaking community? Join The Gotham for our members-only Narrative Creators Peer-to-Peer Meet-Up, hosted via Zoom on the first Tuesday of each month. These meet-ups are an open, informal space for members to connect with like-minded creators as you navigate your own projects and career in film and media.
GOTHAM MEMBERS: Use your Member Dashboard to gain access to this event!
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Peer-to-Peer Virtual Meet-Up: Documentary Filmmakers
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WED, OCT 9
7—8 PM ET
VIRTUAL
Please note that October's meet-up will take the second Wednesday of the month due to Gotham Week.
Looking to connect with fellow members of The Gotham around documentary filmmaking? Join us during our Documentary Filmmakers Peer-to-Peer Meet-Up hosted via Zoom on the first Wednesday of each month from 7 to 8 PM ET. These meet-ups are an open space for members to share ideas and experiences, find collaborators or accountability partners, seek feedback or advice, and get to know like-minded creators.
GOTHAM MEMBERS: Use your Member Dashboard to gain access to this event!
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Read up on new developments for Gotham Alumni.
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This week marks the launch of a new podcast, unseen: Life as a Blind Immigrant, which explores the intersections of disability, immigration, work, and mental health in the U.S. The podcast centers on Pedro, a blind undocumented immigrant pursuing a career as a social worker while confronting ableism and our unjust immigration system. The podcast is created by the team behind the documentary film of the same name (2022 Spotlight on Docs).
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Learn more about jobs, calls for entry, and events happening in the community from our partners below.
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INDEED RISING VOICES | DEADLINE OCT 27
Indeed's Rising Voices Season 5 applications will be open until October 24th, 2024.
Indeed partnered with Lena Waithe's Hillman Grad Productions and 271 Films to launch Rising Voices, a program designed to support BIPOC filmmakers in advancing their careers in the film industry. Through this initiative, 10 filmmakers will be awarded $10K for their script and a $100K production budget to create a short film, which will premiere at the Tribeca Festival in June 2025.
Rising Voices is open to early-to-mid career BIPOC filmmakers with a minimum of 3 years of professional experience and at least one narrative short film as a director.
Learn More and Apply
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JFI FILMMAKERS IN RESIDENCE PROGRAM | FINAL DEADLINE OCT 18
Apply today for the Jewish Film Institute’s Filmmakers in Residence program! The @sfjewishfilm The Residency provides creative support and professional development for independent filmmakers whose projects expand and evolve the Jewish story. Residents meet virtually throughout the year and convene in person for workshops and more at the annual San Francisco Jewish Film Festival.
Learn more and Apply
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BRANDSTORYTELLING DIVERSITY IMPERATIVE | OCT 21
BrandStorytelling is now accepting grant applications from diverse filmmakers. Grantees will be included in the October 21 educational cohort sponsored by The Special Olympics. Grantees will be admitted to a 5-week asynchronous course - "Purpose-Driven Brand Storytelling." Course instructors are industry leaders and the Professional Certification is overseen by East Tennessee State University. Additionally, grantees will be paired with industry sponsors who will represent, mentor and advocate for those diverse filmmakers.
Learn More and Apply
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FILM FATALES: DESPERATELY SEEKING PRODUCER | OCT 11
Film Fatales and Dear Producer have joined forces to bring you an online panel and curated networking mixer for filmmakers of all backgrounds. We will begin with a discussion around the elusive question, ‘How do I find a producer?’ with producers Lexi Tannenholtz (Booger, Bad Things), Mars Verrone (Union), and Monique Walton (Sing Sing, Bull). Moderated by Dear Producer founder Rebecca Green (It Follows, All That We Love). Afterwards, we will divide up into smaller discussion circles for intimate conversations with the panelists based on a series of guided prompts. This webinar will be accessible with live captions and a recording will be shared the day after.
25% off with code FatalesPartner
Learn More and Get Tickets
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NEW YORK GREEK FILM EXPO | OCT 3-13
Screenings of the latest Greek films at the Village East Cinema in Manhattan, the Museum of the Moving Image (MoMI) in Astoria, and the Barrymore Film Center in Fort Lee, NJ. Filmmakers from Greece whose films are being shown will attend and participate in audience Q&As. NY Women in Film & Television (NYWIFT) will co-present two films. For tickets and information, please visit . 20% off
20% off with code TheGotham20
Learn More and Buy Tickets
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We know great stories make a difference. You can, too, by choosing to support The Gotham Film & Media Institute.
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With more than 2,800 creators relying on The Gotham’s events, workshops, and mentorship meetings — in addition to initiatives like Owning It, Expanding Communities, and Gotham EDU — your gift allows us to support unique storytellers just like you. Gifts of any size create a significant impact. We invite you to join us in uplifting bold stories and advancing The Gotham’s mission to help shape the future of our industry.
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Members of The Gotham community have access to year-round programming, resources, and support, plus exclusive perks and discounts for members of The Gotham. Learn more about membership and reach out to our Membership Team with any questions at membership@thegotham.org.
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The Gotham Film & Media Institute celebrates and nurtures independent film and media creators, providing career-building resources, access to industry influencers, and pathways to wider recognition. Through year-round programs, which include Gotham Week, Gotham Labs, Filmmaker Magazine, the Gotham Awards, and initiatives like Gotham EDU, Owning It, and Expanding Communities, we foster a vibrant and sustainable, independent creative community. Opportunities with The Gotham are inclusive of new and established voices from a diverse range of racial, ethnic, religious, ideological, and sexual perspectives.
Learn more about The Gotham or donate to join us in advancing our mission.
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