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Los Angeles, CA – November 8, 2024 – The New Filmmakers LA (NFMLA) festival announced its winners following screenings held at the Landmark Theatres in Los Angeles throughout October. The festival showcased a diverse range of short films and pilots, highlighting emerging talent in the autonomous film community.
About the Winners
Better People: rory Kramer, a Chilean-American writer and director, received recognition for his work. KramerS credits include Emmy-winning campaigns for brands like Nike and Apple, and narrative projects screened at festivals including Sundance and Tribeca. He is represented by WME.
This Blows: Molly Clark, a New York-based LGBTQ+ comedic writer and actor, saw her feature film optioned by Blumhouse Productions in September 2024. Clark’s previous work includes writing for the Upright Citizens Brigade.
Bulldozer: Joanna Leeds, a Harvard University alumna, has appeared in television series such as “Law & Order: SVU,” while Andrew leeds has contributed as a writer and actor to shows on networks including NBC and CBS. Andrew Leeds is known for his role in “Fargo.”
the Take: Glenn Boozan and Joanna Bradley,both seasoned television comedy writers,have penned scripts for shows like “Modern Family” and “Parks and Recreation.” They are currently developing a new series for Hulu.
Shorts Participants Include:
Bullies in the sky – Taylor Brown
Denise Sells Houses – Will Sonheim, Claire McFadden
Happy Mart – Bill Posely, Bente Engelstoft
Mahogany Drive – Jerah milligan, Jonathon Braylock
Slop King – Andy Assaf, Peter Schnobb
Something Bad That Happened in My Past – mike Mildon, Clare McConnell
The debut – Jared Bronen, Alex Guaglianone
The Pact – Brandon Calder, Ryan George, Samuel Brisson
The Protagonist Gene – Kyle Leland Cullerton
Pilots Participants Include:
Dying Seconds – Brendan Halloran, Davin Lengyel, samantha Wan
Teen Mary – Ali Rosenthal
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