Film Consortium

10/19/2022

the world is a skate park

'The World is a Skatepark' shares the work and stories of legendary skateboarding photographer J. Grant Brittain. In his 40 years as a photographer, he captured some of the most iconic images in skate history, documenting the rise of future pro skaters like Tony Hawk.

You can watch 'The World is a Skatepark' as part of 'San Diego Film Week on KPBS' Tomorrow, October 20th at 9PM.

Three ways to watch Episode 2:
📺 Live on KPBS on Thursday, October 20 at 9 pm
📱Stream on the PBS Video app anytime
🖥Watch it at http://filmcontv.com/

10/18/2022

VR No Jutsu, The Music of Erich Zann, Living Through It, will be part of the Film Consortium selections for the virtual screening at the San Diego International Film Festival this October 19th to 23rd, 2022.



What are you waiting for:https://sdfilmfest.com/filmprograms/filmconsortium/

10/18/2022

Excited to release the news that our film THE ROOTS OF LACROSSE will premiere on Oct.20th, and repeated on Oct 24th, as part of San Diego Film Week on KPBS, that features three episodes highlighting 10 short films covering a variety of topics including immigration, identity, arts, and sports. Thanks to the San Diego Film Consortium and San Diego International Film Festival for this honor.

10/18/2022

'The Sculptor'' is a short documentary on Sergey Gornushkin, the president of the San Diego Sculptor's Guild. Sergey talks about his immigration from Russia to the USA, becoming a sculptor, and sharing his specific type of art... large-scale public works..

You can watch 'The Sculptor' as part of 'San Diego Film Week on KPBS' on October 20th at 9PM, stream on the PBS Video app, or watch at http://filmcontv.com/

10/17/2022

Access to 5 Days of On-Demand, Virtual Screenings. Can’t make the in-person screenings?
With this pass for 5 days you can watch features, docs and short films from the comfort of your own home!


You can get your tickets here: https://sdfilmfest.com/filmprograms/filmconsortium/

10/17/2022

A father processes his beliefs on gun ownership by creating an unorthodox sculpture in 'White Male Shooter'.

You can watch 'White Male Shooter' as part of 'San Diego Film Week on KPBS' on Thursday, October 20th at 9PM.

Three ways to watch Episode 2:
📺 Live on KPBS on Thursday, October 20th at 9 pm
📱Stream on the PBS Video app anytime
🖥Watch it at http://filmcontv.com/

10/17/2022

Catch a film. Be inspired. Build a community.
That’s what GI Film Festival San Diego is all about. We’re proud to support this one-of-a-kind event. Join us on May 15th to the 20th.


More Info: GIFilmFestivalSD.org

10/15/2022

"These films are important to San Diegans because they highlight the stories of many diverse people and communities in our region,” said Jodi Cilley, Founder and President of the Film Consortium about San Diego Film Week on KPBS. “I’m just so pleased that we’ve found a perfect home for them on KPBS whose audience is so supportive of local content and cares about local stories and issues.”

You can watch the selected SDFW films on KPBS from October 13 through October 31.

10/15/2022

Thank you so much to Sergio Cabrera from SC Film for your amazing graphics and animation for the 2022 San Diego Film Awards.

Give a round of applause to him for his hard work!

You can watch the 2022 San Diego Film Awards here: https://www.pbs.org/video/san-diego-film-awards-2022-ld2hfh/

10/14/2022

The GI Film Festival San Diego is organized by KPBS in partnership with the Film Consortium San Diego to present the Local Film Showcase. Local veterans. Local stories. Come see them at the May 2023 festival.


More Info: GIFilmFestivalSD.org

10/14/2022

Don't forget to get your tickets for the San Diego International Film Festival, Film Consortium selections will be part of the virtual screenings, happening this October 19 to 23rd, 2022

Hurry before their gone: https://sdfilmfest.com/filmprograms/

10/13/2022

Episode of 1 of 'San Diego Film Week on KPBS' airs tonight! Watch three short documentary films from San Diego that explore different local immigrant communities as they attempt to, and often struggle with maintaining their culture and identity in a new country.

Learn about a Filipino father who reminisces on the hardships, wonders, and reality of migrating to the United States, follow a Vietnamese mortuary worker as she struggles to keep family traditions alive amidst a family tragedy, and explore the community that forms around the Karen family center in San Diego and its self-help network of refugees from Burma (Myanmar).

Catch the encore broadcast of Episode 1 'The San Diego Immigrant Experience' of San Diego Film Week on KPBS2 tonight at 9PM, Three ways to watch Episode 1:
📺 Live on KPBS on Tonight, October 13 at 9 pm
📱Stream on the PBS Video app anytime
🖥Watch it at http://filmcontv.com/

10/13/2022

TONIGHT! Watch three short documentary films from San Diego explore different local immigrant communities as they attempt to, and often struggle with maintaining their culture and identity in a new country.

Learn about a Filipino father who reminisces on the hardships, wonders, and reality of migrating to the United States, follow a Vietnamese mortuary worker as she struggles to keep family traditions alive amidst a family tragedy, and explore the community that forms around the Karen family center in San Diego and its self-help network of refugees from Burma (Myanmar).

Watch Episode 1 of ' Diego Film Week on KPBS' 'The San Diego Immigrant Experience' tonight at 9pm on KPBSTV, stream on the PBS Video app, or watch at filmcontv.com

10/12/2022

The San Diego Film Awards are presented annually by the Film Consortium San Diego to recognize the excellence of student, independent and professional filmmakers, talent, and crew in the San Diego film industry. Established in 2014, it is the only local awards show that recognizes cast, crew, and filmmakers for their achievements in the previous calendar year.

The submissions are open: https://filmfreeway.com/SanDiegoFilmAwards

10/12/2022

My Power Of One

Congratulations to Mike Bruggemeyer for winning Heartland Film's My Power Of One at the 2022 San Diego Film Awards.

You can watch the 2022 San Diego Film Awards here: https://www.pbs.org/video/san-diego-film-awards-2022-ld2hfh/

10/12/2022

The Morning Passing on El Cajón Boulevard' is about Julie, an ambitious second-generation Vietnamese American funeral director working in City Heights, known as the refugee neighborhood of San Diego. Julie is used to managing funerals every week, but after the unexpected passing, Julie seeks help from Đồ Thái Uyên, a San Diego legend who has managed funerals (and taxes) for southeast Asian families since the 1980s. A brief and intimate glimpse into the ways refugee families mourns the loss of loved ones far from their homelands.

You can watch ""The Morning Passing on El Cajón Boulevard"" as part of 'San Diego Film Week on KPBS' Tomorrow, October 13th at 9PM, stream on the PBS Video app, or watch at http://filmcontv.com/

10/11/2022

Congratulations to Marianne Bates for winning the Sue Vicory Women In Film at the 2022 San Diego Film Awards.

You can watch the 2022 San Diego Film Awards here: https://www.pbs.org/video/san-diego-film-awards-2022-ld2hfh/

10/11/2022

TODAY is the early bird deadline for the GI Film Festival San Diego! Submit your film before midnight tonight.



More Info: https://filmfreeway.com/GIFilmFestivalSanDiego

10/11/2022

'Far From Kawthoolei'

'Far From Kawthoolei' is about a multiple perspectives guide a story that offers a better understanding of the Karen diaspora and their relationship to history as they envision a future unbound from war or refuge.

You can watch ""Far From Kawthoolei"" as part of 'San Diego Film Week on KPBS' on Thursday, October 13th at 9PM, stream on the PBS Video app, or watch at http://filmcontv.com/

10/11/2022

Once again we're proud to have Film Consortium selections at the San Diego International Film Festival's virtual village! Watch San Diego Film Awards winners from October 19 - 23, 2022.

You can get your tickets here: https://sdfilmfest.com/filmprograms/filmconsortium/

10/10/2022

Save some $$ and submit your film before the earlybird deadline tomorrow October 11th at midnight for the GI Film Festival San Diego.

Submit your film today.


More Info: https://filmfreeway.com/GIFilmFestivalSanDiego

10/09/2022

The earlybird deadline for the GI Film Festival San Diego is October 11th at midnight!

Submit your film today.


Submit your film!: https://filmfreeway.com/GIFilmFestivalSanDiego

10/09/2022

LOLO on KPBS

Arturo Madrid, a 76 year old Filipino-American man, reminisces on the hardships, wonders and reality of migrating from the Philippines to the United States in 'LOLO'.

You can watch 'LOLO' as part of 'San Diego Film Week on KPBS' on October 13th at 9PM, stream on the PBS Video app, or watch at filmcontv.com

10/08/2022

Congratulations Daniel E. Kennedy

Congratulations to LIVING THROUGH IT, DIRECTED BY DANIEL E. KENNEDY for winning
Best Short Documentary at the 2022 San Diego Film Awards.

You can watch the 2022 San Diego Film Awards here: https://www.pbs.org/video/san-diego-film-awards-2022-ld2hfh/

10/08/2022

""There are 2+ million Filipino-Americans and 44+ million American immigrants who will see a story they have similarly lived, on screen,"" said directors Keone and Mari Madrid about 'LOLO', a short documentary they made to tell their grandfather’s story. ""It's a story that may be one of, if not, the most important story we could tell to date."

You can watch 'LOLO' as part of 'San Diego Film Week on KPBS' Episode one.
Tune in on KPBSTV on October 13th at 9PM, stream on the PBS Video app or see at filmcontv.com

10/07/2022

Congratulations to ‘5 SOUTH’ DIRECTED BY CHRISTOPHER BOYD FOR GENERAL MALAISE PRODUCTION for winning Best Narrative Feature Film at the 2022 San Diego Film Awards.

You can watch the 2022 San Diego Film Awards here: https://www.pbs.org/video/san-diego-film-awards-2022-ld2hfh/

10/06/2022

Submissions for the GI Film Festival San Diego are now being accepted. Films that reflect and amplify the diverse experiences of our military and veterans are especially desired, including stories by or about people from all walks of life. Share your story.


Submit your film: https://filmfreeway.com/GIFilmFestivalSanDiego

10/06/2022

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Don’t miss out on local film festivals, local talent shout outs, competition announcements, submission deadlines, networking events, and more.
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10/06/2022

We're pleased to announce that 'San Diego Film Week on KPBS' will premiere THURSDAY OCTOBER 13th! Watch a collection of locally produced short documentaries that highlight people, places and issues important to our community and cover a variety of topics including immigration, identity, arts and sports.

You can watch three episodes on KPBSTV and KPBS2 from October 13 through October 31st, stream on the PBS Video app, or watch at filmcontv.com.

10/05/2022

Congratulations Kate Aizin

Congratulations to KATE AIZIN FOR ESTRANGED for winning Best Emerging Actor at the 2022 San Diego Film Awards.
You can watch the 2022 San Diego Film Awards here: https://www.pbs.org/video/san-diego-film-awards-2022-ld2hfh/

10/04/2022

We All Die Alone for Best Ensemble Cast

Congratulations to WE ALL DIE ALONE BY GROOVEKO for winning Best Ensemble Cast at the 2022 San Diego Film Awards.
You can watch the 2022 San Diego Film Awards here: https://www.pbs.org/video/san-diego-film-awards-2022-ld2hfh/

10/03/2022

The GI Film Festival San Diego accept submissions of military-themed films to filmmakers of every level from first-timers to pros.
Submissions are also accepted from filmmakers who serve, or have served in the military, regardless of whether or not the film submission is military-themed.


Submit your film: https://filmfreeway.com/GIFilmFestivalSanDiego

10/02/2022

Congratulations to LISA SHALET FOR VICTIMS for winning Best Supporting Actress at the 2022 San Diego Film Awards.

You can watch the 2022 San Diego Film Awards here: https://www.pbs.org/video/san-diego-film-awards-2022-ld2hfh/

10/01/2022

Congratulations Zachary

Congratulations to ZACHARY L. HARRIS FOR VICTIMS for winning Best First-time filmmaker at the 2022 San Diego Film Awards.

You can watch the 2022 San Diego Film Awards here: https://www.pbs.org/video/san-diego-film-awards-2022-ld2hfh/

09/30/2022

Thank you Nelson Photo and Video for once again sponsoring our annual San Diego Film Awards. Your year-round support of our community and our events is greatly appreciated.

09/29/2022

Mark your Calendars! The next GI Film Festival San Diego is happening May 15-20, 2023 and will be held at in Balboa Park.
The festival includes the Local Film Showcase, which features San Diego’s filmmakers, events, people, or places.


More Info: GIFilmFestivalSD.org