Happy Summer Everyone hope you all are enjoying it so far! Myself (Zeineddine again in case you’re new to visiting my site) I’ve been super busy enjoying time with my family along with much progress on my second restoration project where you can learn more on my DONATE page.
Anyhow let me bring up the brand new and 12th Laurel we received for our film The Lost Jews of Pakistan.
We have been officially selected for the purpose driven NYC based Voices Rising Film Festival.
The festival will take place this year in New York during October 15 – 20th. Learn more about the festival and event below!
ABOUT THE FESTIVAL
Voices Rising Film Festival is looking for unique Filmmakers with powerful voices. Their mission is to help amplify the hard work of Artists who deserve attention. Stronger together. Love Wins platform has an extensive subscriber based mailing and social reach, along with a stunning venue! The festival values their work in creating awareness for subjects deserving attention alongside collaborations with National Organizations. Their focus is to support and help advance Filmmakers careers. They’ve partnered with streaming Distribution companies and our awards will include streaming Distribution options and Marketing for the winning Films.
Equally as important as connecting with industry and moving your project forward they will move the winning Films into consideration with partner Festivals that have live screening events that takes place in New York and Los Angeles and the focus is to help secure four wall Distribution for the winning Feature Film. The team behind the festival has a wide range of professional experience which includes every facet of Entertainment. Building an egoless environment with heart centered visions for human rights, LGBTQ, diversity and inclusion, women’s empowerment is our mission.
Making this not only a memorable event but an important gathering where each artist’s voice is heard through their choice of expression. They celebrate and support Independent, new, and Alternative filmmakers, not just during our online competition but throughout the year through Production support, streaming Distribution relationships and marketing.
Voices Rising Film Festival amplifies unique filmmakers’ voices Creating awareness for the vital work underrepresented Artists
THEIR UPCOMING EVENT
(East Islip, NY) The Voices Rising Film Festival has announced that this year’s official lineup at The Bayway Arts Center. There will also be a virtual option for experiencing the magic from the comfort of your own home as well, on the Love Wins Streaming Channel. Each year, the Voices Rising Film Festival presents films that create awareness for subject matters deserving special attention, giving underrepresented filmmakers a unique space to share their important work. This year’s lineup includes films featuring themes of love, loss, family, community and resilience as well as thought provoking deeply moving stories about the struggles of everyday life.
Festival Founder Jaret Martino said “I am passionate about creating safe spaces that celebrate and amplify voices that are too often silenced. I’m proud to be a Long Island Native, in the LGBTQIA+ community and have Cherokee Indian bloodlines. The Film Festival is an exciting event that offers the chance to witness important films on the big screen, have healing conversations, and enjoy live performances, Art and Music in a beautiful Cinema that aligns with our mission of creating awareness for underrepresented Artists. See you on the Red Carpet! Despite All…Love Always Wins”
General Admission and VIP passes available now!
For the full schedule of films and events, and tickets please visit VoicesRisingFilmFestival.com
ABOUT BAYWAY ARTS CENTER
Bayway Arts Center is a performing arts venue located in East Islip. They host a variety of shows, concerts, theater productions, dance recitals and corporate events. Our state-of-the-art facilities and experienced staff ensure that every performance is a memorable one. Come and experience the magic of live theater at Bayway Arts Center.
There you have it ladies and gents! Sounds like a fun festival to be a part of and we truly are grateful for being in consideration of their awards. I’ll be in touch soon for other updates with our festival journey and restoration project, take care!