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Terri Dawn Arnold @terridawnarnold.bsky.social · 4d

11 Iconic Film Festivals Around the World Every Cinephile Should Attend
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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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Terri Dawn Arnold @terridawnarnold.bsky.social · 5d

Gotham Awards Film Nominations
#IndependentFilm #IndieFilm #IndieCinema #Filmsky

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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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Terri Dawn Arnold @terridawnarnold.bsky.social · 5d

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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Terri Dawn Arnold @terridawnarnold.bsky.social · 6d

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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Terri Dawn Arnold @terridawnarnold.bsky.social · 6d

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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Terri Dawn Arnold @terridawnarnold.bsky.social · 7d

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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Terri Dawn Arnold @terridawnarnold.bsky.social · 7d

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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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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NPR @npr.org · 8d

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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Terri Dawn Arnold @terridawnarnold.bsky.social · 10d

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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Terri Dawn Arnold @terridawnarnold.bsky.social · 10d

L.A.'s Most Iconic Horror Movie Houses and Where to Find Them
#Filmsky #IndieFilm

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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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Terri Dawn Arnold @terridawnarnold.bsky.social · 10d

More photos from Sinister Halloween Con in Sacramento, California:

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Terri Dawn Arnold @terridawnarnold.bsky.social · 10d

Had a great time at Sinister Halloween Con in Sacramento, CA last weekend

Terri Dawn Arnold @terridawnarnold.bsky.social · 11d

'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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Terri Dawn Arnold @terridawnarnold.bsky.social · 12d

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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Terri Dawn Arnold @terridawnarnold.bsky.social · 14d

AfroTech Conference Returns to Houston, TX With a Future-Forward Experience Designed to Fuel Growth at Every Career Stage
#technology

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AfroTech Conference 2025 - The AFROTECH Experience

To connect with top tech professionals and industry changemakers.

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Terri Dawn Arnold @terridawnarnold.bsky.social · 20d

I attended the Oak Park Black Film Festival this weekend: terridawnarnold.blogspot.com.

#IndependentFilm #IndieFilm #IndieCinema #Filmsky

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Writer (screenwriter/columnist/novelist), Producer, Director - TDA Entertainment Inc.

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Terri Dawn Arnold @terridawnarnold.bsky.social · 22d

So talented and down-to-earth:

Diane Keaton, Oscar-winning Actress, Dies Aged 79
#RIP

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Diane Keaton, Oscar-winning actress, dies aged 79

She was best known for roles in films including in The Father of the Bride, The Godfather and Annie Hall.

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Terri Dawn Arnold @terridawnarnold.bsky.social · 25d

The Indie Route: Why TV Producers are Self-Financing Scripted Projects
#IndependentFilm #IndieFilm #Filmsky

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The Indie Route: Why TV Producers Are Self-Financing Scripted Projects

The Duplass brothers, Rhea Seehorn and Alexander Rodnyansky are among those producing scripted series outside the traditional system.

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Terri Dawn Arnold @terridawnarnold.bsky.social · 25d

Art House New York Launches Regional Alliance to Boost Indie Film Exhibition
#IndependentFilm #IndieFilm #IndieCinema #Filmsky

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Art House New York Launches Regional Alliance To Boost Indie Film Exhibition

Lesli Klainberg, former President of Film at Lincoln Center, and the NYC Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment have launched Art House New York.

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Terri Dawn Arnold @terridawnarnold.bsky.social · 26d

Why Horror is the Perfect Playground for Low Budget Filmmakers
#IndependentFilm #IndieFilm #IndieCinema #Filmsky

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Why Horror Is the Perfect Playground for Low-Budget Filmmakers

Horror is where filmmakers learn to do more with less. And if you can terrify an audience on a shoestring, imagine what else you could do.

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Terri Dawn Arnold @terridawnarnold.bsky.social · 26d

SXSW Conference & Festivals -- Keynotes and Featured Sessions
#SXSW2026 #AI #technology #music #TV #movies #IndependentFilm #IndieFilm #IndieCinema #Filmsky #sports #gaming

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Keynotes | SXSW Conference & Festivals

Attend presentations by some of the creative and tech industry's most inspired thinkers.

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Terri Dawn Arnold @terridawnarnold.bsky.social · 27d

5 Classic Horror Movies That Earned 200 Times Their Budget at the Box Office
#IndependentFilm #IndieFilm #IndieCinema #Filmsky

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5 Classic Horror Movies That Earned 200 Times Their Budget at the Box Office

Horror has always been one of the best bets at the box office, and these five films illustrate why: Here are five classic horror movies that made 200 times

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Terri Dawn Arnold @terridawnarnold.bsky.social · Sep 30

How Filmmakers Are Using YouTube to Premiere Their Work in 2025
#IndependentFilm #IndieFilm #IndieCinema #Filmsky

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How Filmmakers Are Using YouTube to Premiere Their Work in 2025 - FilmInk

For independent filmmakers, 2025 has unlocked a new kind of red carpet—one that lives entirely online.

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Terri Dawn Arnold @terridawnarnold.bsky.social · Sep 28

For films based on true stories, producers emphasize that the movies are "based" on a true story. Unfortunately, people insist the movies are all truth. The Texas Chainsaw Massacre is an example of this misconception.

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