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Step behind the scenes of MPI Original POCKET CHANGE. Hear from MPI filmmakers Heston Roewe and Tanner Mobley as they break down the story, themes, and the journey from script to screen through MPI’s Short Film Lab and Production Lab. Watch the video: na2.hubs.ly/H04qL280

REMNANTS, an MPI Original documentary short, has been nominated for Best Documentary and Best Director (Documentary) at the Cowpokes Int’l Film Festival in Electra, Texas. 🎬 See it Friday, April 10, at 1 p.m. at the Grand Theatre. For more screenings --> na2.hubs.ly/H04pGp00

🎬 The MPI Original short POCKET CHANGE takes home Best Cinematography at Awesome Con in Washington, DC. Next stop: @horroscififest in Phoenix, Arizona. Learn more about the festival here --> na2.hubs.ly/H04n7KR0

65+ filmmakers joined MPI’s Oscars Watch Party in Los Angeles 🎬 Great night of connection, community, and film. Join our network: na2.hubs.ly/H04m0260

MPI recently launched its new AI Masterclass Series, a quarterly program exploring how artificial intelligence is shaping the future of filmmaking. 🎬🤖 To learn more about upcoming classes and other opportunities, join our filmmaker network: na2.hubs.ly/H04hzK70

The MPI Original short THE ART OF INFLATION, written and directed by MPI filmmakers @BrettWietecha and @TimHedberg_, won three awards at the Idyllwild International Festival of Cinema in Idyllwild, California. 🎥 Find upcoming screenings here --> na2.hubs.ly/H04dC5j0

The MPI Original documentary short REMNANTS took home five awards at the Idyllwild International Festival of Cinema in California, praised by 'The Hollywood Reporter' as “the greatest little film festival on earth.” ✨ 🎥 Find upcoming screenings: na2.hubs.ly/H04cDlj0

🏆 Big news! The MPI Original short film SHOOT, SHOVEL, AND SHUT UP, written and directed by MPI filmmaker Trần Hoàng Calvin, has won the Juried Walter Ordway Best of Fest Award at the Oneota Film Festival! 🎬✨ Find upcoming screenings here: na2.hubs.ly/H047Cww0

🚀 World Premiere! The MPI Original sci-fi short THE ONE-MINUTE PROBLEM, developed through MPI’s Short Film Lab and produced through the MPI Production Lab, will screen on March 8 at the Festival de Cine de Málaga in Spain 🇪🇸 Grab your tickets in the events section of our bio.

🎬 Four new projects are moving into MPI’s Production Lab. Developed through the Short Film Lab and Script Development Fellowship, these films are now advancing to production. 🚀 Learn more: na2.hubs.ly/H044D1c0

MPI Original sci-fi short POCKET CHANGE screens Feb 13 in Washington, DC, at the Awesome Con Short Film Festival, part of one of the largest pop culture conventions in the country. 🎟️ Learn more at the link in our bio.

🏆 The MPI Original film THE ART OF INFLATION wins Best Short Film at the Sedona International Film Festival! Read more about the film below. na2.hubs.ly/H044CYx0

Earlier this year at the Sundance Film Festival, MPI returned as an official partner—bringing 25 filmmakers to Park City for our Advanced Filmmaker Summit, one-on-one treatment reviews, and the launch of year two of our Mentorship Program. Be part of what’s next. Link in bio. 🎬

This week marks the second anniversary of the MPI and BET Original film KEMBA, inspired by the true story of Kemba Smith Pradia. The film sparked nationwide conversations on mandatory minimum sentencing and contributed to clemency victories, including Kemba’s full pardon.

Exciting News from MPI! We’re growing our team and looking for passionate professionals to join us in two key roles: Program Associate and Executive Assistant. If you’re ready to make an impact and be part of a dynamic team, we want to hear from you! thempi.org/careers/

.@theMPI is seeking a virtual Executive Assistant to provide high-level administrative & operational support to their executive team. Ideal candidates have 3+ years of Executive Assistant or similar experience. zurl.co/WwpcC #TalentMarketJob #LibertyJob

Take a closer look at how the MPI Original short SHOOT, SHOVEL, AND SHUT UP came together in this new behind-the-scenes video below featuring MPI filmmaker, writer, and director Trần Hoàng Calvin. youtube.com/watch?v=9UYFCw…

Still our favorite meet cute 🥰 Make it a movie night this Valentine's Day with the MPI Original PINBALL Streaming now on your favorite platforms, including Apple TV, Prime Video, and Hulu!

Have you started your application yet for MPI's Documentary Storytelling Workshop? Learn more and apply --> thempi.org/documentary-st…

Want to catch an MPI Original short at the theater? Festival screenings are happening across the country over the next few weeks. Find one near you below! thempi.org/events/