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Cinematography Lab 1.03:  Panavision Hollywood – Jan. 19

Cinematography Lab 1.03: Panavision Hollywood – Jan. 19

Jay Holben takes us on a journey inside the camera to learn what all those menu functions mean – and how to make them work for you. REGISTER ONLINE here…

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DIY No Budget Filmmaker Workshop starts – Jan. 10

DIY No Budget Filmmaker Workshop starts – Jan. 10

Writer/Director JOE LIPARI leads ImprovOlympic’s new Filmmaking workshop! 20% Discount for HOLLYWOOD SHORTS members.

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Happy New Year from HOLLYWOOD SHORTS!

Happy New Year from HOLLYWOOD SHORTS!

Wishing you a prosperous and creative New Year!

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HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!

Season’s Greetings to all of our filmmakers, friends and family. Wishing you all a joyous holiday!

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Call for Films: 5th African American ShortsFest

Call for Films: 5th African American ShortsFest

We are now accepting entries for our annual festival at the American Cinematheque. FINAL DEADLINE is December 18th.

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Short Film Program #9 – Sept. 17

Short Film Program #9 – Sept. 17

SARAH DE LA ISLA stars in Anna Simone Scott’s THE AERIAL GIRL

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Emerging Cinematographer Awards at the DGA – Sept 25

Emerging Cinematographer Awards at the DGA – Sept 25

Meet the finalists of this year’s ECA’s – screenings and reception at DGA on Sept. 25th!

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Short Film Program #8 – Aug 28th – SUMMER FILMMAKER PARTY

Short Film Program #8 – Aug 28th – SUMMER FILMMAKER PARTY

Lisa Jay stars in TRANQUILITY, INC. Writer/Director Jamie Neese & Producer/DP Jay Holben

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CERTIFIED U.S. Premiere on Aug. 13 in LA

CERTIFIED U.S. Premiere on Aug. 13 in LA

CERTIFIED director Luke Guidici & actress Rebecca Spicher at HollyShorts Opening Night

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Meet The Filmmakers:  May 2011

Meet The Filmmakers: May 2011

Get to know the filmmakers and animators honored at our May short film program.

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FILMMAKER IN BOX offers unique look at microbudget filmmaking

FILMMAKER IN BOX offers unique look at microbudget filmmaking

FILMMAKER IN A BOX is a behind-the-scenes case study in micro-budget filmmaking, created by Jay Holben & Ryan Harper.

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Jay Holben’s new DIY lighting manual hits bookstores!

Jay Holben’s new DIY lighting manual hits bookstores!

A SHOT IN THE DARK: A Creative DIY Guide to Digital Video Lighting on (Almost) No Budget hits a bookstore near you.

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4th AFRICAN AMERICAN SHORTSFEST Official Selections

4th AFRICAN AMERICAN SHORTSFEST Official Selections

Congratulations to this year’s picks for this February’s fest! Check ‘em out…

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Bob Ray tours new doc TOTAL BADASS

Bob Ray tours new doc TOTAL BADASS

BOB RAY’S DOWN AND DIRTY FILM TOUR hits California, featuring his new feature documentary TOTAL BADASS, and a collection of his CRASHTOONS animated shorts.

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THE LEGACY wins Best Film Award at Comic-Con!

THE LEGACY wins Best Film Award at Comic-Con!

Director MIKE DOTO and his cast & crew of his new super-hero short film THE LEGACY screens at COMIC-CON’s film festival, and picks up BEST COMICS-RELATED FILM Award.

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HOLLYWOOD SHORTS hosts RED PANEL at SHOWBIZ EXPO

SEEING RED – Red Camera Workshop at SHOWBIZ EXPO – April 23/24

SEEING RED! Everything you wanted to know about shooting on the RED Camera. RED CAMERA WORKSHOP moderated by JAY HOLBEN. Register to attend SHOWBIZ EXPO!

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PEACOCK directed by Michael Lander

Michael Landers’ debut feature PEACOCK premieres!

Michael Lander’s debut feature film PEACOCK – Release April 20th. Starring Cillian Murphy, Ellen Page, Susan Sarandon, Keith Carradine and Bill Pullman.

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THE LEGACY - a short film by MIKE DOTO

MIKE DOTO goes to Cannes with THE LEGACY

CONGRATULATIONS to director MIKE DOTO, and his cast and crew, on the completion of production on his heartwarming short film THE LEGACY.

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