As #SloanSummit25 launches TOMORROW #ontheblog we’re looking back at some of our favorite Sloan-supported films. Head to sloanfilmsummit.org for more info about the weekend.

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Praise be. Someone said it loud. open.substack.com/pub/sudana/p...

Congratulations to L.C. Killingsworth, Annika Marks and Yasir Masood, the recipients of their 2025 NRDC Climate Storytelling Fellowship from the Natural Resources Defense Council, the Black List, CAA Foundation, NBCUniversal and The Redford Center. deadline.com/2025/04/nrdc...

Save California jobs! Keep the State rolling! Vote YES on Bills AB 1138 & SB 630. actionnetwork.org/letters/vote... #filmtv #entertainmentindustry #stayinLA

Thrilled to announce the @filmindependent.org Producing Lab is now accepting applications! Our film SMOKE COUNTRY went through the lab and it was transformative. The #ProducingLab pairs Fellows with experienced Creative Advisors & connects you with industry pros. Apply now via the FI website.

Earth’s shadow will block most of the light that illuminates the lunar surface, creating what is known as a blood moon on Thursday night. Here's how to watch. nyti.ms/3XJY2az

#Mickey17. I adored you. Patterson making solid choices yet again. 👏 There’s a lot to love in this movie. Congrats to #BongJoo-Hon & cast/crew! 🙌 #NaomiAckie shines. See it on the BIG screen and let me know what you think.

Borisov, who plays the hired henchman Igor in Anora, is the first Russian actor to be nominated for an Oscar in decades. The film has a total of six nominations, including for best picture.

Jessica Gunning wins Best Breakthrough Performance in a New Scripted Series at the #SpiritAwards for ‘BABY REINDEER’

‘DÌDI’ wins Best First Feature at the #SpiritAwards

Congratulations Producer #SarahWinshall! Well deserved. Keep doing what you’re doing. 🙌 #ISawTheTVGlow #WereAllGoingtotheWorldsFair

Anora wins Best Feature at the #SpiritAwards

Sean Baker had *the* acceptance speech of the evening for his #SpiritAwards win for Best Director for ANORA, taking time to bring into focus how indie filmmakers don’t get paid what they’re worth AND SHOULD.

🏆 The 2025 #SpiritAwards winners are officially OUT! Check out the full list of winners here: bit.ly/3F0Rm1f

If you haven’t read them in a while, here is a partial list of books banned in some school districts/states:

Fahrenheit 451
Animal Farm
Brave New World
1984
Of Mice and Men
To Kill a Mockingbird
Captain Underpants
Anne Frank
Ender’s Game
I know why the caged bird sings
Source: ALA, Chicago

In the wake of the fires, LA production is hurting even more than before. People can’t afford to live here if there isn’t work here.

Sign our petition at the link in bio STAYinLA.org and share #STAYinLA widely. (And thank you to hireyoungprofessionals.com for designing our campaign!)