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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 Tammy Reese In the dynamic world of independent filmmaking, Jordan Ray Smith and Alonzo Ross are breaking barriers with their feature film debut, 495. Smith, an Army veteran turned filmmaker, and Ross, a seasoned stand-up comedian and content creator, bring their unique backgrounds and shared passion for storytelling to the forefront of this ambitious thriller set to premiere in 2025. United by a chance meeting at a comedy club and a mutual drive to innovate, the duo’s jou

By Tammy Reese Angelique Skinner, widely known as Sharae Le, graced the Heart of Hollywood Magazine Fashion & Film Awards on March 20, 2024, at the Godfrey’s Hotel Rooftop with her dynamic presence. As an award-winning filmmaker based in Los Angeles, Angelique’s journey from music to film has been nothing short of remarkable. From recording her first song at 13 to touring with Live Nations and venturing into the world of music videos, Angelique’s passion for storytelling led

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Stephanie James, Author, and much more. Stephanie James, a prominent figure in the multidimensional sphere of transformation coaching, has emerged as a towering presence. Not only is she a transformation coach, but also an author, filmmaker, and awe-inspiring professional speaker. James's extraordinary trilogy, released in June 2022, showcases her indomitable spirit and the inspiring power of healing. Stephanie Jam

By Marie Y. Lemelle, MBA Los Angeles is the home of one of the most celebrated leaders of our time: the Honorable Diane E. Watson. Filmmaker Millena Gay directed and her company HoneyPeach Productions produced Golden Hearted: The Legacy of Ambassador Diane E. Watson which is written by critically acclaimed screenwriter, Frank Underwood, Jr. and co-executive produced in association with Concerned Citizens of South Central Los Angeles, a nonprofit organization. Award-winning P

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.

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By Joseph Patrick Fair The pros of working in Hollywood in the entertainment business include the potential for great success, fame, and fortune. However, the cons include the intense competition and the possibility of not achieving the desired success. There is also an increased chance of financial vulnerability and burnout due to long hours and stressful conditions. Additionally, you should also be aware of the potential legal and contractual issues that can arise when deal

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

Julie Ha’s storytelling career spans more than two decades, in both ethnic and mainstream media, with a specialized focus on Asian American stories. She worked as an editor for 10 years at KoreAm Journal, a national Korean American magazine, and served as its editor-in-chief from 2011 to 2014, during which time she led award-winning coverage of the 20-year anniversary of the Los Angeles riots. She has written for the Hartford Courant in Connecticut, the Rafu Shimpo, a Los Ang

Dr. Missy Johnson, BET screenwriter, speaker, coach, and 3x Amazon bestselling author was a rising star in one of America’s Fortune 100 companies, and everything looked perfect from the outside. Suddenly her life changed, and she lost everything she ever believed in or achieved. With a 3% chance of living after a 60 MPH car accident, 47 days in a coma, falling twelve feet, marriage falling apart, and later being diagnosed with Stage 3 Breast Cancer; she asked God for one more