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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: Alia Quart Khan, Film Independent Tel: 310.432.1287 or aqkhan@filmindependent.org Ryan Collins, Ginsberg/Libby Tel: 323.645.6800 or ryan.collins@ginsberglibby.com FILM INDEPENDENT AT LACMA ANNOUNCES NEW PROGRAM BRING THE NOISE…
A film’s poster is a hugely critical part of getting people to watch your movie. But what can you do to make your film’s poster stand out, amid a sea…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Alia Quart Khan, Film Independent Tel: 310.432.1287 or aqkhan@filmindependent.org FILM INDEPENDENT ANNOUNCES FELLOWS FOR 2014 DOCUMENTARY LAB Doug Blush, Laura Gabbert, Linda Goldstein-Knowlton, Caroline Libresco, Jeff…