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My name is Ryan Polomski and I am a documentary filmmaker from Austin, Texas. Recently arrived to California and interested in making contacts in the area. I've produced/directed a feature documentary that premiered at SXSW called "State vs Reed" about a man on death row, as well as two travel pieces (one in Guatemala "Hecho A Mano: Tres Historias de Guatemala" and one in Turkey, as well as numerous 1/2 pieces for a regional network in Central Texas. I have photography credits through the Sundance Channel, Atlantic Records; producing/editing credits at the New York Times. Would ideally like to pitch varying ideas here in LA to produce and direct, but would be excited to work on any interesting project or company in a different capacity (editor/shooter/PA/writer/researcher). Specially interested in short form web-based non-fiction series. I'll leave my number in case anyone has immediate interest or advice. 512-417-2685

Ryan

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More than 100 feature films—narrative and documentary—are featured in the Festival, alongside gala premieres, panels and seminars, short film programs, music video showcases, archival presentations, and more. The Festival is also a qualifying festival for Film Independent’s Spirit Awards and the Narrative and Animated Short Film categories of the Academy Awards.

As much as we admire and respect the LA Film Festival, we don't recognize organizations as members here. So come out come out whoever you are (as an individual, that is). And welcome, Ryan. Feel free to apply for full membership

[Julie has agreed to modify her profile so it displays her name]

Good, then welcome, Julie. Now we just ask that you don't double post. As you'll find out, The D-Word is much more about conversation than promotion.

Hello everyone,

My name is Andy, and I am a first time film maker. I am co-directing a non-profit documentary project with Jamie Pearce, entitled Breaking the Silence [working title]. This film works to expose over a decade of Genocide of Falun Gong practitioners in Mainland China under the Communist regime. It has been running for around three years now, and is coming towards the end of production. We are working with Kevin Macdonald (Director: One Day in September, Touching the Void) as our Executive Producer, with Ben Lester (Assistant Editor: Touching the Void) as our Consulting Editor. We need as much support as possible, so it is wonderful to become a member of D-Word, and get to speak to you all. If you would like to know more, or can share advice or insights, then please don't hesitate!

Kindest regards.

Hi Andrew, welcome!

Hello all,

I recently joined the D-word and I'm excited to be apart of this online community. I'm currently producing/directing a documentary entitled Cloak & Hacker: Realities in a Virtual World. We're examining the magnitude technology has taken a hold of America and hoping to enlighten the public of the dangers associated with it.

I've worked on docs before but I'm finally producing my own work. It's similar to being a parent (from what I'm told), you never know what it's like and how much is involved until you have your own.

I'm looking forward to sharing and discussing experiences and industry issues!

A big welcome to Andrew & Lisa!

Good to have you both with us here. Welcome aboard.

Hello everyone. My name is Landon, I'm a doc maker/shooter/editor based in New York. I am currently finishing up my second full-length film 'Good Fortune' (almost 4 years in the making!) about the unintended consequences of foreign aid to Africa. I've received a tremendous amount of support from the documentary community over the years, so I'm really thrilled to join you all here. I also run a small filmmaker group in Brooklyn based on weekly peer workshops (www.brooklynfilmmakerscollective.com), so any Brooklyn or NYC filmmakers please get in touch!

Hey Landon – great to see you in here! How's the film shaping up?

a warm welcome, landon.

'bout time you joined us landon. welcome!

Pam Harris with Grantmakers in Film + Electronic Media. Glad to be here.

Pam – that's a very auspicious organization name. Welcome!

Hi Pam, welcome! I'm a big fan of GFEM's work.

And likewise (as a former curator for Council on Foundations Film Fest). Welcome.

Thanks so much for the warm welcome! I'm still getting familiar with the site. I want to share a new fundraising tool that we have just launched. Where should I post that?

Thanks James, Doug, and Chris. The film's coming along well, we're very close to locking picture and busy looking for a premiere. I'm still kicking around the idea of doing a short blast of narration at the head to help frame the film, I don't suppose anyone could recommend an advisor to me help write narration??

Pamela – suggest in "Finding Funding – North America" If you want non-members to see it, you may also want to put it in the Public Classifieds.

Agghh, Erica! I just told Pam not to double post and now realize YOU encouraged her!!! Welcome, Pam, and remember not to listen to anything Erica says and you'll be fine ;-)

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Hi everyone – Hope you are all well.

I am a young documentary film maker from Ireland, I have been making a Hip-Hop documentary 'Peace, Love, Unity and Havin' Fun' for the last 3 / 4 years. I feel it has international appeal and would be of interest to a lot of young people.

Discover and learn about cross-community relationships, Northern Ireland and the global phenomenon we call Hip-Hop.... (http://www.sub-cultureproductions.co.uk)

Its my first film so I would be grateful for some advice on what I should do next now that its nearly finished.

Regards,

Chris

Here is a Trailer