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Rebe Malaret in the HotSeat
By now, your Virginia Film Festival watch schedule is filled with moving documentaries, riveting dramas, and mighty shorts—but don’t overlook this year’s series of panel discussions, where industry experts discuss their careers, share stories, and more. One of those experts, Rebe Malaret, is a film and television producer, UVA cheerleading alum, and former VAFF intern.
VA Students Get a Lesson in GoT
The Foundation's education team welcomed Janet Graham Borba, SVP of HBO West Coast Production, for a discussion with students visiting from the University of Virginia.
Making It – Film Industry Career Panel
Three early to mid-career filmmakers with very different paths to success in the film industry share their personal journeys, along the way giving insight into what a modern career in the entertainment business looks like. Writer Nayna Agrawal (Disney’s Encanto) shares the stage with producer Julia Pontecorvo (Going Varsity in Mariachi) and script and production development specialist Rebe Malaret (Boardwalk Pictures, previously ARRAY). Moderated by Scot Safon (VAFF Board).
Starkies at Sundance
Not everyone who goes to the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah, is there to sell a film. The festival’s screenings, parties and pop-up installations are prime networking events, populated by creators and executives from around the world. For film students it offers opportunities to connect with future employers and collaborators.
Actors' strike puts Virginia Film Festival spotlight on other disciplines
Next in the series, at 2 p.m. Saturday, is “Making It — Film Industry Career Panel.” Look for writer Nayna Agrawal of Disney’s “Encanto,” producer Julia Pontecorvo of “Going Varsity in Mariachi” and script and production development specialist Rebe Malaret of Boardwalk Pictures in the Irving Theater talking about what a modern career in the entertainment industry can look like. Scot Safon is moderator.
Ava DuVernay’s Array announces inaugural workshop in partnership with Haile Gerima
Ava DuVernay’s Array collective announced the launch of its inaugural Los Angeles-based workshop in partnership with the Sankofa Film Academy. “Liberated Territory: A Masterclass by Haile Gerima” will be taught by the Ethiopian filmmaker and L.A. Rebellion film movement leader on Array’s campus this fall.
Oscar Nominees Celebrate Most Inclusive Year Yet at TheWrap-WanderLuxxe Party
Oscar nominees Diane Warren, Mary Zophres, Terence Blanchard and more celebrated inclusion, diversity and the rising role of women at TheWrap and WanderLuxxe’s party at Norah in West Hollywood on Wednesday night.
ARRAY Drive-In Presents: 'GET OUT' the vote with 'SELMA'
Ava DuVernay’s non-profit ARRAY Alliance returns with another 2-night pop-up cinema experience located in our community of Historic Filipinotown/Westlake!
PROJECTS DEVELOPED
Obamas’ Vision for Hollywood Company: ‘This Isn’t Like Masterpiece Theatre’
An unscripted series called “Boomin Love,” about older people finding companionship, is in production with a Harvard-trained behavioral scientist, Logan Ury, who is serving as one of the on-air experts.
HYBE and Geffen Records Launch Girl Group Audition Shows on YouTube and Netflix as K-Pop Business Model Is Exported
The series aims to be a compelling portrayal of the journey to global stardom, including insight into the training and development program from HYBE and Geffen Records. Production is by HYBE, Interscope Films and Boardwalk Pictures.