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  1. Inspiring Stories of People Living With MS

    March 9, 2010

    Crisscrossing the country, by van and on scooter, ITVS-funded filmmaker, 30-year-old Jason DaSilva, is part of the three-person road crew for a new online project about Multiple Sclerosis. Beginning today ––in honor of National Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week (March 8-14) –– the National MS Society launched "We Keep Moving," a journey across…

  2. ITVS Films at SXSW 2010

    March 1, 2010

    Held annually in Austin, Texas, South by Southwest (SXSW) is considered one of the world's premiere festivals, recognizing the best of film, music and interactive projects. This year's festival takes place March 12-21. We’re really excited about this year’s festival! You won’t want to miss the world premiere of six episodes of our new online fictional…

  3. Filmmaker Profile: Avon Kirkland Discusses Legacy of Sam Cooke

    February 26, 2010

    Documentary filmmaker Avon Kirkland didn’t follow the typical path to filmmaking – earning a Ph.D. in organic chemistry from Washington University in St. Louis and working as a research scientist and educational publishing executive before starting a career in television in 1972. Since then, his work as a producer, director, and writer has focused on…

  4. Ask Programming: Seven Tips When Applying for Funding

    February 24, 2010

    ITVS programming staff answer questions from filmmakers about the funding process:Q: How can I improve my chances of being successful in the Open Call? A. ITVS Programming staff recently contributed to an article for Shaking the Money Tree by Morrie Warshawski. Here are seven tips for producers when applying for funding from ITVS. 1. Read the…

  5. Shukree Tilghman: The End of Black History Month

    February 19, 2010

    ITVS offers viewers the opportunity to explore the rich and vibrant history and cultural contributions of African Americans throughout the year, but this month we're offering a special slate of new and encore programs in honor of Black History Month. We recently asked Shukree Tilghman, filmmaker of the ITVS-funded film More Than A Month, to share his…

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