During this session, we’ll be joined by current and past 4th World fellows Lucía Ortega Toledo (Zapotec from the Isthmus of Tehuantepec, Mexico) Loren Waters (citizen of the Cherokee Nation and the Kiowa Tribe), and Ajuawak Kapashesit (White Earth Ojibwe descendant Waskaganish Cree Enrolled member) learn what their experience was with the lab, how it influenced their projects, and what they’re up to next.
This conversation is FREE, VIRTUAL, and OPEN to Kin Theory members and friends up to do the work of opening up and strengthening the film and TV industry.
Now beginning its ninth year, the 4th World Indigenous Media Lab is a year-long fellowship for emerging and mid-career Indigenous filmmakers, providing opportunities to develop filmmaking skills and networks through festival participation, hands-on training, masterclasses, workshopping projects in development, pitch activities, and meetings with funders and other industry decision-makers.
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Hear from past fellows about their work and experience, ask questions about the fellowship, and find out what they’re up to next! Learn more about the fellowship and apply before November 30, 2023. DETAILS HERE.
Join Kin Theory and BGDM (Brown Girls Doc Mafia) for a shared meet-and-greet while we’re at BlackStar Film Festival in Philadelphia, PA. We’ll be at Sampan (124 South 13th St, Philadelphia, PA).
BGDM is a global, multilingual and multiracial network of BIPOC women and non-binary filmmakers and industry professionals ranging from veterans to emerging professionals. We’re proud to partner with them on the first of what we hope is many co-sponsored events. Learn more about BGDM.
This event is for Indigenous and non-Indigenous creators looking for community and connection, as well as professionals moving the needle on inclusion and narrative sovereignty in the industry. You don’t have to be current members of either organization to attend. We can’t wait to meet you! Snacks and your first beverage are on us!
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During this session of Kin Theory’s virtual office hours, we invite our members and friends to join for an open time of sharing, networking, and envisioning a bright future for Indigenous creators in the film and television industry. Feel free to bring your questions, ideas, or just your social butterfly self. We’d love to catch up with you.
This conversation is FREE, VIRTUAL, and OPEN to Kin Theory members and friends up to do the work of opening up and strengthening the film and TV industry. The meet-ups happen on the third Thursday of each month at 10am PT / 1pm ET. Reserve your spot to get the Zoom link for the hangout!
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Our Kin Theory events are free and virtual, but you have to register to receive the Zoom link for the event. REGISTER HERE
The International Documentary Association (IDA) supports the vital work of documentary storytellers and champions a thriving and inclusive documentary culture through the use of production and development grants, fiscal sponsorship, and year-long programs, as well as though their annual Getting Real conference.
During this session, hear from IDA’s Nonfiction Access Initiative Funds Program Manager Ranell Shubert about how the org is working to connect with and support filmmakers who hold disabilities. If you are a filmmaker who lives with disability, you are invited to share your thoughts around the current state (and future) of the industry here before July 17.
This conversation is FREE, VIRTUAL, and OPEN to Kin Theory members and friends up to do the work of opening up and strengthening the film and TV industry. The meet-ups happen on the third Thursday of each month at 10am PT / 1pm ET. Reserve your spot to get the Zoom link for the hangout!
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Our Kin Theory events are free and virtual, but you have to register to receive the Zoom link for the event. REGISTER HERE
During our July Office Hours session, hear from Molly Murphy, Director of Partnerships and Innovation at Working Films, about the work the organization is doing this year and key tips for effective and authentic impact campaigns that help you connect with your core audiences and inspire thought and action.
Working Films uses documentaries to advance social justice and environmental protection. They do this work through direct funding and in-kind support to underrepresented filmmakers, while fostering essential dialogue to further the field of documentary for change. You may know them as part of the hardworking team that shared the Documentary Accountability Working Group.
This conversation is FREE, VIRTUAL, and OPEN to Kin Theory members and friends up to do the work of opening up and strengthening the film and TV industry. The meet-ups happen on the third Thursday of each month at 10am PT / 1pm ET. Reserve your spot to get the Zoom link for the hangout! We can’t wait to see you!
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Our Kin Theory events are free and virtual, but you have to register to receive the Zoom link for the event. REGISTER HERE.
Join us on Thursday, April 20, 2023, at 10am PT for our next virtual Kin Theory Office Hours event, which will center around a beautiful conversation around the career and imagination of Native Hawaiian filmmaker and Kin Theory member Erin Lau.
Native Hawaiian filmmaker Erin Lau has dedicated her life to creating stories exploring empathy, redemption, and legacy. Erin earned her MFA at Chapman University and continued her growth through opportunities with the Sundance Institute, Film Independent, Tribeca Studios, MTV, Points North Institute, and Nia Tero’s 4th World Fellowship. Her short films have screened in over 50 festivals across the world and collected multiple accolades, including ALL I EVER WANTED winning Best Comedy at the 2022 Hollyshorts Film Festival, and most recently, INHERITANCE winning the Oscar-Qualifying Best Hawaiʻi Short Award at the 42nd Hawaiʻi International Film Festival. Outside of her scripted work, Erin also worked for three years as a Senior Producer-Director for Jubilee Media, where her videos accumulated over 130 million views.
Learn more about Erin and watch her short films at: erinlaufilms.com
Indigenous@Netflix is an affinity group within Netflix that provides support for the Indigenous creators who work for the company.
During this session, learn a little bit about what it means to hold Indigenous identity while working at one of biggest streamers (and studios) in the world, and get tips on what to have in your toolkit if you find yourself in a position to pitch to Netflix.
This conversation is FREE, VIRTUAL, and OPEN to Kin Theory members and friends up to do the work of opening up and strengthening the film and TV industry. Respectful questions are welcome; pitches will not be accepted by the Netflix representative present for this event.
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BDGM is a powerful community of BIPOC women and non-binary professionals transforming the documentary industry. They work to disrupt inequity in the film industry by nurturing, amplifying, and investing in the creative capacity and professional success of our members. We love how BGDM works transparently and ethically to support their members, and we learn from them every day as we build Kin Theory. We’re excited to talk with them about the ways in which our work overlaps and compliments each other.
This conversation is FREE, VIRTUAL, and OPEN to Kin Theory members, BGDM members, and friends up to do the work of opening up and strengthening the film and TV industry. Join us if you want to learn more about BGDM, if you think you might benefit from what BGDM has to offer, or if you just like seeing rad people in conversation with each other. Learn more about BGDM on their website: browngirlsdocmafia.org/
Our Kin Theory events are free and virtual, but you have to register to receive the Zoom link for the event. REGISTER HERE.
Join us on Thursday, March 16, 2023, at 10am PT for our next virtual Kin Theory Office Hours event. Kin Theory team members will be available for an hour for any community members who want to chat. Feel free to join for the whole hour or just a few minutes to say hi, share what you’re up to, or share a question with the group you’d like to brainstorm.
Kin Theory Office Hours sessions are always free, always virtual, and always on the 3rd Thursday of each month. Reserve your spot via our Eventbrite link in advance to receive access to the Zoom session.
Join us on Thursday, February 16, 2023, at 10am PT for our next virtual Kin Theory Office Hours event. Kin Theory team members will be available for an hour for any community members who want to chat. Feel free to join for the whole hour or just a few minutes to say hi, share what you’re up to, or share a question with the group you’d like to brainstorm.
Kin Theory Office Hours session are always free, always virtual, and always on the 3rd Thursday of each month. You have to reserve your spot via our Eventbrite link to receive a link to the Zoom session.
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