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Causes: Arts & Culture, Film & Video
Mission: The organization's mission is to promote up-and-coming filmmakers by providing a gateway to expand their careers in the entertainment industry. The organization shines a light on the unknown talent of today, helping them become the celebrated filmmakers of tomorrow. The organization actively champions independent filmmaking, and offers film distribution seminars to help filmmakers guide their cinematic vision toward profitability.
Programs: The organization has an annual film festival at which it has awards. The award categories mirror the academy of motion pictures arts and sciences, and the annie awards. In 2013 there were 25 catagories with over 115 nominees.
the organization provides free educational seminars with panels and workshops. The organization brings together award-winning writers, directors, producers, cinematographers, animators, special effects artists, actors, and post-prodiction and distribution professionals. The event is held for 450 attendees and is open to the general public.