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Noirvember in New York
Check out this post from Cody Owen for all things Noirvember in New York!
It is a great calendar of all things noir in New York for November!
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Nov 7: 11A PST: FilmStack Virtual Roundtable on Verticals and Micros
Sasha Santiago is pulling together a Do-Tank (not a think tank!) on those films that are taller than they are long. Join him. Fill our this form and go go go!
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Nov 12: Join this virtual panel to learn how further media consolidation will obstruct free speech
Jane Fonda’s reborn Committee on The First Amendment is thrilled to invite you to our next virtual meeting on Wednesday, November 12, 6:00pm PT / 9:00pm ET.
We have fielded many questions from Committee members about the consolidation of our industry and how forthcoming mergers could contribute to the obstruction of free expression. We heard you and want to provide the most robust answers we can — so we’re bringing in the leading experts in this space to help us better understand the current landscape.
We’ll welcome FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez, who has spoken out against attacks on the first amendment, and Jessica Gonzalez, CO-CEO of Free Press, a nonpartisan advocacy organization that works to strengthen democracy by promoting diverse and independent media. They will join Jane Fonda for a conversation about the current merger landscape reshaping the entertainment industry—including its implications for free expression—and existing opportunities to defend free speech, support efforts to combat media consolidation, and activate Committee members in this work.
We hope you’ll join. Please register here.
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Reminder! Lost Cause’s East Coast Premiere in Philly
Adam Kritzer’s film Lost Cause will have its East Coast premiere in Philly on Thursday, November 13 at 8 pm.
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Calling All Miami Actors! Deadline to Apply: November 14
The last actors showcase of the year for the Miami Film Lab will be December 3, 2025. The deadline to apply is Sunday, November 14. Apply here. They are using a new application system, so if you have any problems, reach out to them directly, please. And reach out to them with any questions.
They are also running a fundraiser and philanthropy program called Give Miami Day. It will run from November 16 - 20. See here. Give Jen Orta Castellanos an early birthday present and donate $40, if you can! She’s on a quest to get $40 from 40 people for her 40th birthday! (Happy early birthday, Jen!) “[T]he Miami Foundation will be donating $25 for each of those 40 donors, that is an extra $1000 if I reach my goal!” Good luck, Jen!
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The First Ever Portland, Oregon FilmStack Meetup!
Mark your calendars! The first ever Portland, Oregon FilmStack Meetup is happening November 17th! RSVP here
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FilmStack IRL Meetups
New York
The second ever New York Filmstack Meetup will take place on Saturday, November 15, 2025 from 2-5 pm. Unfortunately, the deadline to RSVP has already passed, but just a reminder for those of you who already RSVPed. Message Tom Violett directly with any questions and remember to subscribe to IRL Filmstack NYC for all the latest updates!
LA
LA’s November FilmStack Meetup has already passed, but be sure to keep an eye out for December’s date!
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The First Ever UK FilmStack Meetup!
It’s official! The first ever UK FilmStack Meetup will be December 3, 2025 from 18:00 - 21:00 (or 6 pm - 9 pm for some of us on this side of the pond). Location details to be announced.
Make sure to subscribe to IRL Filmstack UK to stay up to date on everything (including location details and RSVP info for Dec 3).
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California Tax Credit News: Upcoming Application Dates
Television Series
Next Application Windows*
January 26-28, 2026
Phase II January 29-February 2, 2026
Approval Date: April 9, 2026
Independent & Non-Independent Feature Films
Application: March 2-4, 2026
Phase II: March 5-9, 2026
Approval Date: April 13, 2026
*Dates are subject to change.
FMI or to apply visit: Tax Credit | California Film Commission
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Bonuses:
Remember to tell Eugene over at First Features that you want to be included in their online international meeting of filmmakers that happens every Sunday! They “hold an Internet meeting on Sunday’s at 1pm in Hollywood, 4pm in New York, 9pm in London, 10pm in most of Europe and 7am in Tasmania.” If you’d like to join the meeting, you can reach out to Eugene via email at firstfeatures@mail.com or message him on Substack at First Features
Subscribe to Angelica Marciano for an in-depth calendar of film events happening in NYC!
Follow Optic Nerve for screenings around NYC!
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Thanks for the shoutout Ted! I believe we’ve hit the limit for the current session—FilmStack Roundtable #1 is officially full. The virtual table only holds a dirty dozen NonDērs at a time. We want to give everyone a chance to engage.
That said, I’ve just opened FilmStack Roundtable #2, happening next Sunday, Nov 16th. If you’re interested in joining the next discussion on Verticals and Micro Films, follow the link below and claim your seat at the virtual table.
Looking forward to diving in with you all: https://forms.gle/GtMz8dNYvWi4KCiM6