Tony Luna Creative- Update- 5-31-2021
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Happy Memorial Day!
…HERE ARE THE COMPLETE STORIES…
- Jennifer Julian, Partner/Producer, June Bug Pictures
“Mr. Luna! Hope you’re great! Something fun for next creative update. I’ve attached a press release.
In a nutshell, my team and I were awarded the prestigious Big Sky Film Grant to make our feature film, Diamondback, in the fall in Montana. Diamondback is a redemptive, revenge drama about a black, Apache-trained warrior hellbent on avenging her father’s death. Out of 45 submissions, 14 were selected and out of those 14, our project was awarded the most (even over Kevin Costner’s Yellowstone!).
Yee-haw, git yer spurs on, we have a movie to make!
All the best,
Jen”
Jennifer Julian, Partner/Producer
June Bug Pictures
Burbank, CA
c: +1 (213) 925-5365 USA
e: jennifer@junebugpictures.com
PRESS RELEASE - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, March 30, 2021
14 Productions to Share $500,000 in Big Sky Film Grants to Film in Montana
MONTANA – Fourteen film productions will share $500,000 through the Big Sky Film Grant from the Montana Film Office to film on-location across the state, the Montana Department of Commerce announced today.
The 14 film projects have a total estimated production cost of almost $126 million and expect that they will spend an estimated $72 million in Montana. A total of 42 projects requested more than $5 million in grant dollars this year, with only $500,000 available through the competitive Big Sky Film Grant for fiscal year 2021.
The productions will film at locations across Montana, from Dupuyer to Missoula to several places in eastern Montana. The Big Sky Film Grant builds and supports partnerships with filmmakers and production companies to create good-paying Montana film industry jobs. The grant program enhances the marketing efforts of Montana’s tourism regions and advocates for the state’s people, history and overall quality of life.
The following projects will receive funding:
Diamondback (Feature film – Jennia Fredrique Aponte, Director; Jennifer Julian, Producer; Holly Payberg, Producer; Rene’ Haynes, Casting Director) will receive $100,000 to film in southwest Montana. Diamondback is an action-packed, redemptive revenge drama, set in the stunning backdrop of 1880's Montana and featuring a fiercely independent, Black, Apache-trained warrior determined to take down the outlaws who killed her father.
- Gail Mooney, Producer, Director…
The perfect gift for a woman. The film, Like A Woman is now available on DVD
A documentary about women who are breaking barriers in male-dominated professions.
Also available for private screenings which includes a Q&A with filmmaker Gail Mooney may be available to attend on site or online to answer questions.
Our goal is to start a conversation about career possibilities for women in the workforce. We want to inspire and motivate women and young girls to pursue the career of their dreams.
Gail Mooney-Producer/Director is a filmmaker living in the greater New York City area. For a view of a trailer for Like A Woman click on this link:
Her previous film, Opening Our Eyes has received numerous awards and is now available for screening.
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- Ellen Friedlander, Fine Art Photographer-
“A montage to those of you who visited my show at The Photographer’s Eye Gallery
(sorry for those I missed!)
I wish to express my gratitude to everyone who made the drive from LA to Escondido to see the show in person, which at times became a 3-3.5 hour drive!
On every single level, The Photographer’s Eye Gallery Exhibition was an extraordinary experience.
To those of you who could not share the LIVE experience, the exhibition provided a unique opportunity to create a film about my work. It went live last Monday, and I am so excited to share it with your today!
View on YouTube: https://www.ellenfriedlanderphotography.com/blog-doing-the-work
XOXO,
Ellen”
http://ellenfriedlanderphotography.com
Facebook: Ellenfriedlanderphotography.com
Facebook: Ellen M Friedlander
instagram: emfphoto59
949.422.5117
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- Johnathan Markish, Director of Prisma, Illustrator-
(Editor’s Note: You may remember the appeal sent out in our February blog to help keep the doors open for Prisma artist’s collective in Lisbon, Portugal by Prisma’s Director and Crafting a Meaningful Career alum, Johnathan Markish. Here is a happy update.)
“A GIANT thanks to People of Lisbon for helping keep Prisma alive and supporting free arts in #Lisbon.
It is with the support of the community and golden folks like Stephen O'Regan, Rita Ansone and Paula Ferreira that we can all continue providing a home for artists to grow, and a place to explore what art can give to society.”
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Tony
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Author: "How to Grow as a Photographer: Reinventing Your Career" Allworth Press and
"Mastering the Business of Photography: What the Pros Do When They Are Not Taking Incredible Photos" Skyhorse/Allworth Press
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