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"In 2011, Laura Varela received a call from a woman named April Rodriguez who wanted to show her some videos she had from the Afghanistan war." “American Sons” will make its global premier at this year’s @sxsw! Read more @ExpressNews.

Attention #journalists, #creators and #filmmakers! GGSC’s Spreading Love Through the Media initiative will award grants ranging from $5,000 to $50,000 to support nonfiction content and reported stories about love in its many forms. Learn more ➡️ loom.ly/-sIA5nY

“Skin of Glass,” which premieres on @PBS on Mon, Feb. 17, as part of “Independent Lens,” came from the love of a daughter whose father died when she was 14, but it has a fresh and modern take on a global problem." Read more @SFC_Datebook ⬇️ loom.ly/2e8wNCc

When filmmaker Denise Zmekhol discovers her father’s architectural masterpiece in São Paulo, she is confronted with the harsh realities of Brazil’s inequality. Watch @IndependentLens’ Skin of Glass on the PBS app starting Feb 17. Co-presented by @LPBMedia's #VocesPBS.

How do you fight to change something as massive as the California prison system? From the inside out. Watch @IndependentLens’ The Strike on the @PBS app starting February 3rd. A co-presentation of INDEPENDENT LENS & LPB. #IndieLensPBS #documentaries #PBS #LPBmedia

"Who’s telling our stories?” – A message from Edward James Olmos about the importance of Latino Public Broadcasting We need your support to continue our mission. Please consider donating today: donate.lpbp.org/a/support #Latinomedia #publicmedia #support

Apply Today! Latino Public Broadcasting is hiring a Program Coordinator. The Program Coordinator will be responsible for a monthly newsletter, web updates, direct communication with a range of Latinx filmmakers, and more. More info ➡️ loom.ly/M0JLmLE #jobopenings

ATTN media makers! @PBS is Now Accepting Applications for their Creative Voices Fellowship! The application deadline is closes January 12, 2025. Learn more and apply here: loom.ly/9hN8GOw #PBS #fellowship #filmmakers #creativevoices

A Special Message from Edward James Olmos, Chair and Co-Founder of Latino Public Broadcasting. Support the true stories of Latino Americans. Donate today: donate.lpbp.org/a/support #LatinoStories #PBS #VocesPBS #documentaries

Thank you @WXXIrochester @LPBMedia @JohnLeguizamo @BenDeJesus & @LambdaPiChi poderosa Stephanie Paredes for the chance to peek behind & into your masterful body of work on @PBS American Historia, must watch tv! 🔥🙏🏽✊🏽

Happening TOMORROW! (Tuesday, December 10th) RSVP now for this virtual community discussion: wxxi.org/highlights/his…

TONIGHT 8/7c: Journey through the life & art of visual artist #DavidAlfaroSiqueiros, one of 3 famed Mexican muralists. From soldier to mentor to activist, Siqueiros' legacy is one of theatrical flair & revolution. Watch #DocWorld's @SiqueirosDoc: bit.ly/DW_Siqueiros @LPBMedia

We’ve got so many more stories to tell but we need your support, now more than ever. We hope you’ll help us to continue by making a contribution to LPB today. Please click here to read a special message from ourExecutive Director, @sandiepedlow: loom.ly/Qoe2hmQ

🎉 Big news: POV’s HUMMINGBIRDS is nominated for the @filmindependent Indie Spirit Award for Best Documentary! Huge congrats to filmmakers Estefanía “Beba” Contreras, Silvia Del Carmen Castaños, and the entire team behind this incredible film. @lpbmedia loom.ly/YGwg_Uw

📣 Calling New England-based directors & producers seeking production and post-production funds for feature-length nonfiction film & video projects! LEF is now accepting Moving Image Fund Letters of Inquiry. Learn more: loom.ly/Pn_apG4 #filmmaking #grants

Part comedy, part social commentary, part travelogue, #RootsofComedy with @JesusTrejo follows the Mexican American comedian, as he embarks on an emotional odyssey to tell the “stories behind the laughs.” All episodes are now streaming on the @PBS site & app! #comedy #comedians

🎉CONGRATS to filmmakers Steph Ching & Ellen Martinez on this much deserved win! SLUMLORD MILLIONAIRE is Co-Produced by @LPBmedia & will be a #VocesPBS presentation in 2025. #DOCNYCFEST #awardwinner #documentaries

Directed by Daniel Eduvijes Carrera, El Paisa bridges alternative Latino subcultures to celebrate unifying notions of family, young love and Queer identity. Now streaming on all @PBS digital platforms! #PBS #Latinofilm #LGBTQ #shortfilm #film

🎥 Directing your 1st feature doc? Applications for the 2025 @bavcmedia MediaMaker Fellowship are open! This is an amazing opportunity to spend 9 months in a cohort of other filmmakers. Fellows will also receive $10,000 in funding. Learn more & apply ➡️ loom.ly/ANcIXUs