VAiFF proudly presents filmmaker La'Tia Owens and her short film "Crown". La'Tia was born and raised on the Southside of Chicago and has been a multifaceted performer in the entertainment industry since she was a little girl. An actor, singer, dancer, writer, and director for both the screen and stage, La'Tia's goal is to tell important stories, relatable, relevant, and overall enjoyable, no matter the genre. Go to www.vaiff.com before January 17th, 2025, to vote for this film. #studentfilmmaker #studentfilm #independentfilm #independentfilmmaking #blackfilmmaker #blackfilmmakers #blackfilmmakersacademy #independentfilmmaker
VAiFF is proud to present "Lotus" from director Bryce Mackie. Bryce has been making films for over 20 years. He graduated from Columbia College Chicago in 2013 with a major in Film Directing. He enjoys making films that have a positive social impact with the goal of improving the quality of people's lives. Go to www.vaiff.com before January 17th, 2025, to vote for this film. #studentfilmmaker #studentfilm #independentfilm #independentfilmmaking #independentfilmmaker #chicagostudentfilmmakers #chicagostudentfilms #chicagoindependentfilm
Kyle Jordan is an aimless 20-something who works a dead-end job and lives with his high school sweetheart, Sammi. One day, he decides to finally pursue his dream of becoming a live streamer on Viewr, a popular streaming site. After weeks of no progress, he quits his job to do streaming full-time. Go to www.vaiff.com before January 17th, 2025, to vote for this film. #studentfilmmaker #studentfilm #independentfilm #independentfilmmaking #independentfilmmaker
The 2024 year has come to a close. Film industry professionals are reviewing the past year’s films for a “View & Vote” to select which projects will be nominated for the upcoming awards season.
This is the same practice we participate in here at the Various Artists independent Film Festival (VAiFF).
It’s now time for your view and vote. Attached is your link to materials you can use to promote your film on your social media platforms. You can ask people to go to www.vaiff.com before January 17th, 2025, to vote for your film.
Join us for industry networking and selected screenings of some of our favorite submissions this year.
Participate in the exclusive Director’s Guild of America Training Program Q&A to learn how you can apply to get the training and hours needed to be a DGA Asst. Director.
Watch a SPECIAL SCREENING of "Tobias" from Chicago filmmaker Lawrence Lee Wallace. Watch a special CHICAGO SHOWCASE screening of the film "Channels Changers" spotlighting the first Black advertising execs in Chicago’s top ad agencies and finally…
Experience the World Premiere of last year's VAiFF Production Grant Winner Alexis Monét’s music video "The Energy" and many more surprises.
This is a jam-packed event you won't want to miss.
FREE TICKETS AVAILABLE HERE: https://bit.ly/3rI9w1I #chicagoactorslife #chicagofilmmaker #chicagofilmmakers #chicagofilm #chicagoindependentartist #chicagoindependentfilm #chicagoindependentfilmfestival
Congratulations to all of the VAiFF 8 SPRING View & Vote nominees . Submissions are now open for the Summer filmmakers. Visit https://bit.ly/3HqnF8u for more info #independentartist #independentfilmmakers #independentfilmmaker #independentfilmfestival #independentfilmfestivals #writer #independentdirector #independentdirectors #shortfilms #studentfilms #studentfilmmaker
