HEART OF HOLLYWOOD MAGAZINE

The acclaimed Venus on Broadway International Film Festival (VOBIFF), a Top 100 Reviewed Festival on FilmFreeway and IMDb-recognized awards event, has officially opened submissions for its 7th annual showcase. Independent filmmakers and screenwriters from around the world are invited to submit their work in the categories of Comedy, Drama, and Horror for consideration.

By Marie Y. Lemelle, MBA Founder of the annual Las Vegas Black Film Festival Ms. Michelle, an accomplished writer, producer, director, playwright, filmmaker, author, and speaker, has a mission to share stories for and by people of color with the world. Las Vegas is world-renown for attracting tourists from around the world and as the home of extravaganza from celebrity sightings, girl's trips, bachelor parties, first-class dining to live entertainment and quickie weddings.

Chicago Native Actor Idrees Degas is lauded for his leading role in a drama about grief and regret.

Some of the stars and filmmakers featured this year include Academy Award Nominee® James Franco, Golden Globe, and Grammy Nominee Wiz Khalifa, Emmy Nominee Colman Domingo, Rosario Dawson, Nina Dobrev, Penn Badgley, Emmy Award-winner Brian Cox, Academy Award nominee June Squibb, SAG Winner Zachary Levi and more. Screening from August 11-20th, 2022 The Oscar® Qualifying HOLLYSHORTS FILM FESTIVAL returns for its much-anticipated 18th edition from August 11- 20th, 2022, from an i