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Jan 7 - 11: INVISIBLE NATION Virtual Screening & Event
https://watch.eventive.org/togetherfilmsus/play/68ed10cb5f4627728dddeda5
TOMORROW! Jan 10 at 7:30 PM Pacific: The Forgotten Occupation: Jim Crow goes to Haiti at the Lumiere in Beverly Hills
Alain Martin’s feature documentary, The Forgotten Occupation: Jim Crow goes to Haiti, will be screening at the Lumiere in Beverly Hills on January 10th at 7:30 PM.
The film will then debut on several streaming services, including Kanopy, Amazon, YouTube, Google Play, and Fawesome TV, on February 17th.
It is “a personal exploration of the United States Occupation of Haiti, the country [Alain is] native to, from 1915 to 1934.”
More info: https://lumierecinemala.com/film-the-forgotten-occupation/
Trailer: https://vimeo.com/1047696774/c3b722ee76?fl=pl&fe=cm
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Jan 11 at 10:30 AM Pacific: FilmStackers #8
“Sunday [January 11] is about identifying real needs, so we can design an interactive program that actually supports our tribes.”
Space is limited. RSVP ASAP.
RSVP: https://luma.com/ezttzic9
Contact Sasha Santiago with questions.
FYI: FilmStack PDX has been rebranded Filmstackers, so make sure to follow them for info about FilmStack PDX and the FilmStackers Zoom series.
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Jan 11: Stupid Chats 4
Stupid Chats 4 is already at capacity, but just a reminder that it is January 11, if you signed up already.
The next one will be February 10; sign up for that one here. Space is limited, so sign up ASAP.
Reach out to stupid co with any questions.
Don’t know what Stupid Chats are? See below.
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Jan 13 1P PT: FREE NonDē Financing Webinar with Ted Hope
Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/sq-q5S-XSdC4lzvoJ-CHXw
Jan 14 from 6-7:30 PM Pacific: IRL FilmStack PDX #3 (NEW LOCATION)
IRL PDX FilmStack Meetup #3 Actors Tank Winter Screening Workshop: Ideation of a Hyper-Local Film Ecosystem
Where: Free Room 1A at Albina Library 205 NE Russell Street Portland, Oregon 97212
RSVP: https://luma.com/wg5c4vla
Direct questions to Sasha Santiago
Actors Tank Films: Turnabout of the 4th Horseman Class of '06 Dirty Pretty Shape of Faith
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Jan 14 at 7 PM Eastern: Pilot Reading at Salmagundi in New York (FREE)
RSVP here: https://reunion.eventive.org/schedule/reunion-live-salmagundi-nyc-6953b0d01d7c02f6889a2e3d
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JANUARY 16th: NonDē 50 Films Project General Meeting
When: Friday January 16th at 1pm PT / 4pm ET / 9pm GMT
Register: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/rAWo3tgATj2iFzf3MsGf8A
Two new ND50 initiatives are being launched at this meeting!
ND50 Development Process / Table Reads, led by Gitanjali Kapila and David Brownstein
Microcinemas / Alternative Distribution Paths, led by jake S. weisman, Taylor Lewis, and Avi Setton
If there is time, we will also break out into small groups to connect with each other, share our projects, and reflect on next steps.
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Jan 20: Casen Pointe: True Crime Detective Premieres
The first series borne of FilmStack premieres.
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JANUARY 22nd: ND50 Office Hours, Financing Follow Up with Ted Hope
When: Thursday January 22nd at 9am PT / 12pm ET / 5pm GMT
Register: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/5uan43D9QR-hdcARdY6VCw
This is a special! follow up on Ted’s Show&Tell presentation, just for you ND50! He will continue the conversation and answer questions. Please make sure to watch the Show&Tell webinar first so we can get deeper into the financing topic.
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Jan 22 at 6:30 PM Pacific: Inaugural Coffeehouse Cinema Screening
4 short films will be screened followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers and then a social hour.
Where: File Systems of Coffee
6051 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038
Doors Open at 6:30 PM
Screening Starts at 7:30 PM
DOORS CLOSE AT 7:35 PM, SO DON’T BE LATE!
Tickets are only $6! Seating is limited, so purchase your tickets ASAP.
Purchase tickets here: https://posh.vip/e/coffeehouse-cinema-jan-2026-2026-1-23-5-30
More details in the post below. Direct questions to Ellis J. Sutton
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Jan 23-25: Union Docs presents IRL workshop in NYC
For more info: https://uniondocs.org/event/thinking-out-loud-voiceover-as-research-tool-2026-01-23/
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Jan 24 from 1-3 PM Eastern: New York FilmStack Meetup #4
Swabreen Bakr is hosting this meetup, so DM her for details and to RSVP.
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Jan 25: LA FilmStack Meetup #7
RSVP: https://luma.com/fs0309j7
Direct questions to Jon Stahl
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Jan 26-Feb 1: Colby Day’s film, In the Blink of an Eye, premieres at Sundance
Colby Day’s film, In the Blink of an Eye, premieres at Sundance in Park City on January 26, 2026 at 9:15 PM MOUNTAIN Standard Time.
Also Showing in PARK CITY:
January 27 at 9:30 PM MOUNTAIN
January 31 at 8:30 AM MOUNTAIN
and in SALT LAKE CITY:
February 1 at 5:30 PM MOUNTAIN
More here: https://festival.sundance.org/program/film/6932fb78bd8651648d60fcc3
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JANUARY 30th: ND50 Office Hours, How to Craft a Compelling Crowdfunding or Financing Campaign with Jon Stahl
When: Friday January 30th at 11am PT / 2pm ET / 7pm GMT
Register: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/EvWnvm_FQu2zDxBrO_gmkQ
How you ask for money is a key part of whether or not you can raise it. In this office hours, Jon Stahl has experience both raising $120k through crowdfunding and pitching VCs. He will offer recommended best practices on how to position your film to crowdfund and raise investments and take questions.
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Feb 10: Stupid Chats 5
Sign up: https://stupidco.gumroad.com/l/stupidchats5
Space is limited. Sign up ASAP
Reach out to stupid co with questions.
Don’t know what Stupid Chats are? See below.
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Feb 17: The Forgotten Occupation: Jim Crow goes to Haiti Premieres on Streaming
Alain Martin’s feature documentary, The Forgotten Occupation: Jim Crow goes to Haiti, debuts on several streaming services, including Kanopy, Amazon, YouTube, Google Play, and Fawesome TV.
His film will be screening at the Lumiere in Beverly Hills on January 10th (TOMORROW) at 7:30 PM Pacific.
It is “a personal exploration of the United States Occupation of Haiti, the country [Alain is] native to, from 1915 to 1934.”
More info: https://lumierecinemala.com/film-the-forgotten-occupation/
Trailer: https://vimeo.com/1047696774/c3b722ee76?fl=pl&fe=cm
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REMINDERS: Submit to OFF-VIFF 2026 via their FilmFreeway and Keep an Eye Out for The NonDe Shorts Festival (NSF) to Open for Submissions
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Adding to this! I’m hosing a character punch-up workshop on January 31st at 11AM Pacific. To attend as an attendee, register here:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/JiG6C2d0SLe64do3AEI53g
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.