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A Sneak Peek at FUTURESTATES: A New Online Fictional Series
February 19, 2010What will become of America in five, 25, or even 50 years from today? Beginning March 8, ITVS will launch a new online fictional series called FUTURESTATES, which will explore many of today’s complex social issues by imagining how they play out in the world of tomorrow. The series will be accessible exclusively online and be available for free. ITVS worked…
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Shukree Tilghman: The End of Black History Month
February 19, 2010ITVS offers viewers the opportunity to explore the rich and vibrant history and cultural contributions of African Americans throughout the year, but this month we're offering a special slate of new and encore programs in honor of Black History Month. We recently asked Shukree Tilghman, filmmaker of the ITVS-funded film More Than A Month, to share his…
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Win an Autographed Poster from Maggie Gyllenhaal
February 18, 2010Love collecting autographs, but don't spot celebrities on a daily basis? No fear -- we recently caught up with our host (and 2010 Oscar nominee) Maggie Gyllenhaal between shoots where she signed our official Independent Lens season poster. Once a week from now until the end of this month, we'll be giving a poster away. Entries will be randomly selected from…
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Top Five Predictions for Films and Digital Distribution
February 18, 2010The Independent Digital Distribution Lab –– IndiesLab for short –– is a joint initiative of ITVS and PBS designed to help filmmakers navigate the marketplace and to generate revenue streams while also having a social impact. Indie Labs Director Davin Hutchins shares his first of five predictions about the future of films and digital distribution. Be sure…
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Community Cinema Screens The Eyes of Me in Houston
February 17, 2010Last night,Community Cinema hosted a screening of the Independent Lens film The Eyes of Me at HoustonPBS. The film follows four visually impaired teenagers in Texas as they face the usual challenges of adolescence while simultaneously learning to navigate a world designed for the sighted. Filmmaker Keith Maitland attended the screening and gives an…