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Terri Dawn Arnold
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I am a teacher, writer, producer, and director.
Blog: http://terridawnarnold.blogspot.com
Web site: https://www.TDAEntertainment.com
YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/@californialifetravel-lifestyle
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"Skynet Cinema" or Savior? Inside Indie Film's AI Reckoning
#IndependentFilm #IndieFilm #IndieCinema #technology #movies #film #Filmsky

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“Skynet Cinema” or Savior? Inside Indie Film’s AI Reckoning
As new AI tech blurs the line between art and algorithm, Hollywood is split between panic and promise, with some indie producers betting AI could finally level the playing field.
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November 14, 2025 at 1:47 AM
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AFM Delegates Enthused by Return to L.A. & New Venue But Concerned Over Domestic Theatrical Biz
#FilmMarket #FilmDistribution #IndependentFilm #IndieFilm #IndieCinema #Filmsky

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AFM Delegates Enthused By Return To L.A. & New Venue But Concerned Over Domestic Theatrical Biz: “We Are Looking For A Needle In A Haystack”
The American Film Market's return to Los Angeles for the 2025 AFM is being cheered by the independent distribution community.
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November 13, 2025 at 6:25 AM
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Presenting the Nominees for Film Threat's 7th Annual Award This!
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Your Independent Movie Guide
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November 13, 2025 at 5:22 AM
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AFM Attendees Relieved to Return to Los Angeles as They Grapple with Serious Indie Challenges
#FilmMarket #FilmDistribution #IndependentFilm #IndieFilm #IndieCinema #Filmsky

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AFM Attendees Relieved to Return to Los Angeles as They Grapple With Serious Indie Challenges
AFM is returning to Los Angeles, but the fragile health of the independent film industry since the pandemic and double Hollywood strikes style loom.
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November 11, 2025 at 6:37 AM
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New Platform YOW.TV Promises to Revolutionize Streaming for Indie Filmmakers
#IndependentFilm #IndieFilm #IndieCinema #Filmsky #FilmDistribution

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Your Independent Movie Guide
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November 11, 2025 at 5:05 AM
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Smaller Film Festivals are Taking on Increased Importance for Oscar Contenders and Indie Film Fans
#IndependentFilm #IndieCinema #Filmsky

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Smaller Film Festivals Are Taking On Increased Importance For Oscar Contenders And Indie Film Fans
It's getting more complicated to see some Oscar contenders.
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November 6, 2025 at 4:57 AM
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From 'Elm Street' to Hollywood Blvd., Actor Robert Englund Unveils Star on Walk of Fame
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From 'Elm Street' to Hollywood Blvd., actor Robert Englund unveils star on Walk of Fame
'I'm on my third generation of fans now!' Actor Robert Englund has enjoyed a successful career for more than four decades. But now after a happily horrific ceremony, Englund saw his star unveiled on t...
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November 6, 2025 at 3:31 AM
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Hollywood Hits a 27-Year Low--Indie Filmmakers, This is Your Moment
#IndependentFilm #IndieFilm #IndieCinema #Filmsky

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Hollywood Hits a 27-Year Low — Indie Filmmakers, This Is Your Moment
Is it time for indie filmmakers to seize the moment while Hollywood studios stumble?
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November 5, 2025 at 5:12 AM
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A New Global Scene for Independent Chinese Film
#IndependentFilm #IndieFilm #IndieCinema #FilmFestival

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A New Global Scene for Independent Chinese Film
This November, two unrelated festivals of independent Chinese-language films are taking place outside of China. The CiLENS Berlin Indie Chinese Cinema Week, which runs from November 1 to 9, is now in ...
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November 5, 2025 at 4:12 AM
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R.I.P. Diane Ladd

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Diane Ladd, Oscar-nominated actor and mother of Laura Dern, dies at 89
"She was the greatest daughter, mother, grandmother, actress, artist and empathetic spirit that only dreams could have seemingly created," Laura Dern said in a statement.
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November 5, 2025 at 3:02 AM
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11 Iconic Film Festivals Around the World Every Cinephile Should Attend
#IndependentFilm #IndieFilm #IndieCinema #Filmsky

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11 Iconic Film Festivals Around The World Every Cinephile Should Attend
Film festivals do more than roll out red carpets—they’re cultural marketplaces, talent incubators and, often, the first public life of films that go on to becom
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October 30, 2025 at 2:29 AM
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Gotham Awards Film Nominations
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Gotham Awards Film Nominations: ‘One Battle After Another’ Leads Pack; Multiple Noms For ‘If I Had Legs I’d Kick You’, ‘It Was Just An Accident’, ‘No Other Choice’
The 2025 Gotham Awards nominations have been announced.
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October 29, 2025 at 4:47 AM
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Deadline Approaching! Tickets on Sale for Film Threat's 7th Award This! 2026

Film Submissions are Still Open

#IndependentFilm #IndieFilm #IndieCinema #Filmsky

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Your Independent Movie Guide
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October 29, 2025 at 3:47 AM
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A New Chapter for an Iconic Vancouver Cinema
#ArtHouse #IndieTheatre #IndependentFilm #IndieFilm #IndieCinema #Filmsky

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A New Chapter for an Iconic Vancouver Cinema
The Park, on Cambie Street in Vancouver, is being taken over by the stalwart indie cinema Rio Theatre.
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October 28, 2025 at 6:27 AM
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DePaul Reacts to Trump's Tariffs on Foreign Movies
#IndependentFilm #IndieFilm #IndieCinema #Filmsky

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DePaul reacts to Trump tariffs on foreign movies
Some say the federal government and states should subsidize the struggling domestic film industry instead.
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October 28, 2025 at 5:54 AM
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Balikbayan Cinema Comes to Manila
#IndependentFilm #IndieFilm #IndieCinema #Filipino #American

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Balikbayan cinema comes to Manila
Cine Balikbayan reunites Filipino filmmakers across borders through stories of identity, memory, and homecoming.
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October 26, 2025 at 10:25 PM
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Tokyo International Film Festival 2025: Key Features and Highlights
#TIFF #IndependentFilm #IndieFilm #IndieCinema #Filmsky

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Tokyo International Film Festival 2025: Key Features and Highlights - Travel And Tour World
Join the Tokyo International Film Festival 2025 for a global celebration of cinema, cultural exchanges, and women’s empowerment in the heart of Tokyo.
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October 26, 2025 at 9:23 PM
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The vintage movie venue was destroyed this week as part of the Trump administration's plan to build a new $300 million ballroom. Former President Bill Clinton called it the office's "best perk." n.pr/4oAgPQC
The White House movie theater demolition ends a storied era in presidential history
The vintage movie venue was destroyed this week as part of the Trump administration's plan to build a new $300 million ballroom. Former President Bill Clinton called it the office's "best perk."
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October 25, 2025 at 10:29 PM
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The actor, whose career spanned films, TV dramas and soap operas, was beloved for her roles in "Lassie" and "Lost In Space." She died on Thursday of natural causes, a family friend said. n.pr/48NrwLd
June Lockhart, beloved mother figure from 'Lassie' and 'Lost In Space,' dies at 100
The actor, whose career spanned films, TV dramas and soap operas, was beloved for her roles in "Lassie" and "Lost In Space." She died on Thursday of natural causes, a family friend said.
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October 26, 2025 at 4:40 AM
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How to Fund Your Indie Film When You Have No Money (and No Rich Uncle)
#IndependentFilm #IndieFilm #IndieCinema #FilmFinancing #Filmsky

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How To Fund Your Indie Film When You Have No Money (and No Rich Uncle)
Your first film doesn’t need a budget. It needs courage. Here are some film funding tips when you have little to no money
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October 24, 2025 at 6:48 AM
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L.A.'s Most Iconic Horror Movie Houses and Where to Find Them
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L.A.'s Most Iconic Horror Movie Houses and Where To Find Them ~ L.A. TACO
The most iconic movie addresses in scary films are right here in our backyard, perfect for planning your own Halloween tour of horror’s greatest film locations.
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October 23, 2025 at 9:55 PM
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More photos from Sinister Halloween Con in Sacramento, California:
October 23, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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Had a great time at Sinister Halloween Con in Sacramento, CA last weekend
October 23, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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'Your ticket prices will double': Iowa Filmmakers React to Trump's Threat of Film Tariffs
#IndependentFilm #IndieFilm #IndieCinema #Filmsky

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‘Your ticket prices will double:’ Iowa filmmakers react to Trump’s threat of film tariffs
Jake Daniels, the owner of Mediaverse Studios in Marengo, has a lot of questions about President Trump's threatened tariffs on films made outside the U.S.
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October 23, 2025 at 4:13 AM
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Indie Genre Filmmakers Given Distribution Boost as GrimmVision Launches
#IndependentFilm #IndieFilm #IndieCinema #FilmDistribution #Filmsky

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Indie Genre Filmmakers Given Distribution Boost As 'GrimmVision' Launches | Horror Cult Films
Trinity Content Partners announce it has teamed up with the longstanding UK genre film festival Grimmfest to launch GrimmVision – a standout new film publishing brand, that serves as a route to market...
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October 22, 2025 at 1:24 AM