Photo via the new orleans film society the new orleans film society has a new executive director. Im very impressed with the staff and board, young said in the busy days. On behalf of the 2019 officers, board of directors, and the honorary board of the new orleans film society. Please complete the form below and click on submit to begin your taxdeductible recurring donation series. Fallon young, the new executive director of the new orleans film society, believes deeply in the value of seeing work in a theater, building community in the company of friends and strangers, and learning through the dialogue that comes out of such a shared experience.
Grubbs, alexa georges a former president, executive director fallon young, and 2018 gala cochairwomen the above nicelle. She worked with staff and board to refocus the identity of the new orleans film festival to become a premier discovery festival committed to highlighting. About new orleans film fest new orleans film society. On opening night, prior to the opening film, join a dedicated audience of francophiles, cinephiles, sponsors, and patrons for at an inviteonly patron party and is exclusively for french film festival patron pass holders and members of the new orleans film society s producers circle, executive producers circle, and directors circle. It was the first public notice that a staff member at a new orleans public school had died after exhibiting symptoms of covid19. The 23rd french film festival coming up between feb 27 march 4. Festival passes are available via the film fest website, below. Please complete all the fields below to make your taxdeductible donation. The cac is thrilled to serve as the official hub of the 30th annual new orleans film festival. October of 2017, ripe figs, made its world premiere at the new orleans film festival and earlier this year at. Alex glaser, new orleans film society board president, said youngs selection to be executive director came down to experience, fundraising, temperament and dedication to the arts. Fallon young is the executive director of the new orleans film society. New orleans film society is a nonprofit 501c3 cultural organization dedicated to providing all audiences access to a diversity of local, national, and international film and video.
Our ed fallon young and board member mamta melwani were on wvue fox 8 news to talk about what. Top 50 film festivals worth the entry fee moviemaker magazine top growing film festival forbes a platform to voices that still fight to be heard paste magazine. Get updates, latest news, blog posts, and insider tips from the new orleans film society and all of its events. Over the years the festival has provided an opportunity for new and.
Heres what the head of new orleans film festival has to say. Hosted by the new orleans film society, the 2017 noff is being held from october 1119 in several venues throughout new orleans. The new orleans film society discovers, cultivates, and amplifies diverse voices of filmmakers who. Membersonly presale for tickets to the new orleans film festival and french film festival. From the new orleans film society came board president valerie m. New orleans film festival is their largest endeavor each year, featuring. Japan society of new orleans officers and board members. Film production companies in new orleans, louisiana. During pinders tenure at the film society, submissions from louisiana filmmakers to the new orleans film festival increased dramatically. We specialize in commercial production and visual effects work for broadcast and features with clients ranging from fortune 500 companies, hollywood studios and. Heres what the head of new orleans film festival has to. As president of the japan society of new orleans since 2006, he has overseen its resurgence with a lot of hard work and assistance from some great board members.
New orleans film festival program guide by digital publisher issuu. In partnership with new orleans film society, five projects focusing on the american south were selected to enter the ifthen shorts pitch competition at the new orleans film festival on october 19, 2018. A subscription to the program guide and weekly enewsletter. Its been 12 years since hurricane katrina, and most people have given up on new orleans lower ninth ward. Film society director jolene pinder to lead create. He looks forward to the opportunity to help expand the knowledge of and culture japan to the greater new orleans metro area through our events and programs. New orleans film society names new executive director. Bringing independent film to new orleans since 1989 through the annual new orleans film festival.
Affiliate of the society for human resource management. To celebrate 30 years of new film in new orleans, we had a gathering last month with our past and present board members, staff, volunteers and programmers in attendance at our lovely hosts katherine and tony geldermans residence. View daily louisiana weather updates, watch videos and photos, join the discussion in forums. Board of directors, executive leadership and committees for the new orleans, louisiana area branch of the american heart association. Supporting vibrant cinema culture of new orleans, noff produces the academyaccredited, oscarqualifying new orleans film festival since 1989. Board meetings occur on the third tuesday of every month unless otherwise scheduled. The city of new orleans is responding to cases of covid19, commonly known as the coronavirus. Five months after former film society chief jolene pinder announced she was stepping down from. The winner was selected by a professional jury consisting of. He has been actively engaged in preservation work in new orleans for more than fortyfive years, and served as a founding commissioner of the. The new orleans film society kicks off the 30th new orleans film festival at tonight oct. Click to learn about the foundations current board and staff.
The new orleans historic district landmarks commission regulates, preserves, and protects historic districts and landmarks in the city with the exception of those areas covered by the central business district historic district landmarks commission and the vieux carre commission. The new orleans film society brings cuttingedge independent cinema to the city with new orleans film festival and yearround programming since 1989. Every new orleans film society membership provides the following benefits to your cinephile friend or loved one. Film societys new director aims to foster local talent. Bringing independent film to new orleans since 1989 through the annual new orleans film festival and other yearround screenings. Michael duplantier is a native new orleanian and a retired attorney. Nofs also produces a variety of other festivals throughout the year some of which included the french film festival, film orama, and the new orleans international childrens film festival.
New orleans film society staff, board, and members. Born in a city known for its eclectic and artistic vibrancy, the new orleans film festival noff has sought out bold and passionate storytellers since 1989. Any member that wishes to attend a board meeting is welcome. A tulane grad, hes now finishing up his thesis film as part of the usa mfa program, and hes looking for some support. E local 478 are hosting a zoom info session on unemployment and cares act for louisiana filmmakers.
The new orleans film society discovers, cultivates, and amplifies diverse voices of filmmakers who tell the stories of our time. The new orleans film society offers its technical expertise and equipment for film screenings and exhibition purposes. Gnobs board the greater new orleans bonsai society. Literary, theater and film festivals showcase inspiration, drama and the ability to amuse, always. You must print these tickets and bring them with you to the events. Over 30000 people are expected to attend the 30th new orleans film festival, including 500 filmmakers, to see 240 films from directors of 42. New orleans film society contemporary arts center new. Bryce norbitz, manager of artist programs at tribeca film institute. I have a board of directors and an incredibly passionate and talented staff. Chevaliers lie, an adaptation of kate chopins work. Home about us board of directors board of directors.
New orleans film society is a 501c3 taxexempt nonprofit organization and 100% of your contribution is tax deductible. With an estimated population of 391,006 in 2018, it is the most populous city. During an orleans parish school board meeting tuesday, superintendent henderson lewis jr. Email you will receive an email containing one or more attachments pdf documents that serve as printable tickets. Your username is your email address if you are not a member, click here to join us today.
Film new orleans acts as a liaison for all film and video projects working in the city. Netflixs highwaymen prepping to shoot in new orleans. Cac members receive free admission to the screening of doc shorts. The city of new orleans generates a blanket, free of charge film permit that is required to acquire all additional permits through other city agencies. Executive director fallon young and honorary board member alexa georges is inviting you to celebrate 30 years with the new orleans film society. Avi glick showed his short blackandwhite, 8mmshot film legends at the new orleans film festival back in 2011. We produce the oscarqualifying new orleans film festival annually and invest yearround in building a vibrant film culture in the south to share transformative cinematic experiences with audiences, and connect dynamic filmmakers to careeradvancing resources. Share your film at the 31st new orleans film festival october 1421, 2020 new orleans film society. The unbelievers burnell cotlon of new orleans a short.
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