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Our Photoshop after school youth program starts in almost two weeks and seats are filling up fast! Are you a GNO area s...
19/08/2025

Our Photoshop after school youth program starts in almost two weeks and seats are filling up fast! Are you a GNO area student in 8th-12th grade or know someone who is? Don't miss out!

Slides feature our students creating content at our New Orleans location and a selection of our Fall 2024 student art.

💡WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:
📍WHERE: NOVAC: New Orleans | 4422 S. Carrollton Ave | New Orleans | 70119
🗓️WHEN: Tuesdays and Thursdays
⌚️TIME: 4pm-7pm
💲COST: FREE!

🖱️ COMPLETE THE INTEREST FORM HERE: https://buff.ly/KLq6zGm

🖥️WHAT WE COVER:
This course focuses on visual communication and design, giving students hands-on experience with Adobe Photoshop while exploring key principles of effective visual storytelling. Whether you're a beginner or looking to sharpen your skills, join us!

🌱KEY DATES:
FAMILY ORIENTATION: Thursday, September 4, 2025
FIRST WEEK OF CLASSES: Tuesday, September 9, 2025
THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY: November 24-28, 2025
WINTER SHOWCASE: Wednesday, December 17, 2025

❓WHY NOVAC:
* Project-based learning fosters problem-solving, collaborative working, original thinking, cultural awareness, and project management skills
* All learning backgrounds create their own content with their own voice
* Acquire skills for the opportunity to access high-wage digital media positions and be equipped with a comprehensive set of 21st century workplace skills

Questions? Email Julia at [email protected]

The is a week away! We have packed program of workshops and panels including our “Producing Indies” Workshop with Fabi...
17/08/2025

The is a week away! We have packed program of workshops and panels including our “Producing Indies” Workshop with Fabiola Andrade ! Fabiola will be sharing about her experience producing in both New Orleans and Los Angeles.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:
WHEN: Sun, 08.24.2025
TIME: 2:30pm-5:30pm
WHERE: Manship Theatre (Workshop Studio) | Baton Rouge

🎟️Buy your tickets today: https://buff.ly/Uy28Ftj

WHAT THE WORKSHOP WILL COVER:
* What Is Producing? Why Creative Producing?
* Indie Vs Studio Vs Commercial.
* Why this story? Taking the first step toward making your film.
* Budgets & Negotiations: the unsung arena for Creativity.
* Production Stages (Development, Pre-Production, Production, Post and Distribution) and how to craft a creative and meaningful approach on each one of them.

ABOUT FABIOLA:
Fabiola Andrade is a q***r, Honduran-born, US–based filmmaker inspired by her multicultural heritage and interdisciplinary background. Through drama, sci-fi, fantasy, and horror, the themes in her projects explore the coming of self and how it flows into day-to-day yet surreal settings. She is a Film Independent Producer fellow, Telluride Film Festival Cinephile mentee, Tomorrow Filmmakers Today’s Producer fellow, and a New Orleans Film Society’s Emerging Voices’ Director Lab alumna. She has collaborated in various production roles with Netflix, Disney, Universal, and Paramount Pictures. Andrade believes in the infinite power of storytelling and is committed to discovering its reach throughout her lifetime, project by project.

ABOUT THE BATON ROUGE UNDERGROUND FILM FESTIVAL:
The Baton Rouge Underground Film Festival is a four-day annual event from August 21st - August 24th that celebrates the artistic and cultural value of the incredible indie and genre-focused talent that flows to and from the city of Baton Rouge while also fostering a vibrant, interconnected independent film community.

PRICING:
$75 Festival Badge
$50 Student Festival Badge
$30 Day Pass Badge
$15 Single screener ticket
$10 Student single screener
$25 Single workshop or panel
$15 Student single workshop or panel

The is a week away! We have packed program of workshops and panels including our Filmmaker Panel: “LA TO L.A.: LOUISIA...
16/08/2025

The is a week away! We have packed program of workshops and panels including our Filmmaker Panel: “LA TO L.A.: LOUISIANA AND THE FILM INDUSTRY”!

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:
WHEN: Fri, 08.22.2025
TIME: 12:30pm-1:30pm
WHERE: Manship Theatre (Workshop Studio) | Baton Rouge

🎟️Buy your tickets today: https://buff.ly/Uy28Ftj

ABOUT THE PANEL:
Hear from writers, directors, composers, and producers discuss their experience navigating the pipeline from the New Orleans film world to Hollywood and the industry at large. We will discuss the resources, barriers, benefits, and networks that connect these filmmaking landscapes. We will also discuss how the South has shaped their storytelling and filmmaking practices.

PANELISTS:
Sultana Isham .isham
Zandashé Brown
Carl Harrison Jr.
Luke Harris
Justice Singleton

Moderator: Kelsey Scult

ABOUT THE BATON ROUGE UNDERGROUND FILM FESTIVAL:
The Baton Rouge Underground Film Festival is a four-day annual event from August 21st - August 24th that celebrates the artistic and cultural value of the incredible indie and genre-focused talent that flows to and from the city of Baton Rouge while also fostering a vibrant, interconnected independent film community.

PRICING:
$75 Festival Badge
$50 Student Festival Badge
$30 Day Pass Badge
$15 Single screener ticket
$10 Student single screener
$25 Single workshop or panel
$15 Student single workshop or panel

The Baton Rouge Underground Film Festival is a week away, and we cannot wait! We have packed program of workshops and p...
15/08/2025

The Baton Rouge Underground Film Festival is a week away, and we cannot wait! We have packed program of workshops and panels including “Directing Independent Films” Workshop with Nailah Jefferson!

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:
WHEN: Friday, August 22
TIME: 5pm-8pm
WHERE: Manship Theatre (Workshop Studio) | Baton Rouge

🎟️Buy your tickets today:https://buff.ly/Uy28Ftj
and check out their website to learn more about the festival.

ABOUT THE WORKSHOP:
The goal is to give up-and-coming indie directors and curious parties a look into the career of an independent director. The workshop will consist of case studies of independent filmmakers whose works span fiction and nonfiction. It will also provide resources for grants, labs, cohorts, festivals, etc that are supportive of independent filmmakers.

ABOUT NAILAH:
Nailah Jefferson is a New Orleans born filmmaker intrigued and inspired by the enduring human spirit, whose work spans fiction and nonfiction. Her most recent film, “Commuted,” premiered at the 2023 New Orleans Film Festival where it won the Audience Award for Best Documentary and Best Louisiana Documentary. “Commuted” told the story of Danielle Metz, a woman whose triple life drug sentence was commuted by President Obama after serving 23 years. The film is available on PBS.

2023 also saw the debut of Nailah’s acclaimed HBO Original documentary, “Donyale Luna: Supermodel” about the first Black supermodel to grace the covers of Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar, but whose legacy was lost to history. “Donyale Luna: Supermodel” was an official selection of the American Black Film Festival and Sheffield Film Festival and The Huffington Post recognized it as one of The Best Films of 2023.

ABOUT THE BATON ROUGE UNDERGROUND FILM FESTIVAL:
The Baton Rouge Underground Film Festival is a four-day annual event from August 21st - August 24th that celebrates the artistic and cultural value of the incredible indie and genre-focused talent that flows to and from the city of Baton Rouge while also fostering a vibrant, interconnected independent film community.

PRICING FOR BRUFF:
* $75 Festival Badge
* $50 Student Festival Badge
* $30 Day Pass Badge
* $15 Single screener ticket
* $10 Student single screener
* $25 Workshop or Panel single ticket
* $15 Student Workshop or Panel single ticket

Please join us at the Opening Reception for YES MAMA! Portrait Exhibition (), an event we care about deeply. This exhib...
14/08/2025

Please join us at the Opening Reception for YES MAMA! Portrait Exhibition (), an event we care about deeply. This exhibit is directly rooted in the mission of our Black Maternal Health Community Filmmaker Cohort.

NOVAC will be exhibiting segments from our upcoming Black Maternal Health documentaries! The official premiere of the two films will be later this fall, but we are thrilled to share a sneak peek as part of this beautiful exhibition.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:
WHERE: Merchant Hall | 1152 Magazine St. | New Orleans, LA
WHAT: Opening Reception
WHEN: August 16, 2025
TIME: 5–9 PM
MUSIC BY: DJ Felice Gee

RSVP: https://buff.ly/cNbKNZ2

The YES MAMA! Portrait Exhibition is an immersive art experience featuring intimate portraits and interviews of 20 mothers based in New Orleans,LA. Created in collaboration with fine art photographer Jeremy Tauriac, the exhibition centers storytelling, connection, and care. If you can't make it to the opening, the show will be up from August 16th - September 12th.

Learn more about our two NOVAC docs below, and we will see you Saturday!

Film Title: Orí

LOGLINE: On the first day of an overnight custody order, a new mother and her doula reflect on the prophecy that foretold her daughter’s birth and the struggles that followed. Orí is a shared portrait of Black motherhood, exploring the maternal health struggles that bind them.

DIRECTOR: Ausinikka
PRODUCER: Shari Wilson
EDITOR: Kai Davis
CINEMATOGRAPHER: Ammara Khalid .machete
CREATIVE PRODUCER: India King Robins

Film Title: Nô Médsinn, Go Back and Get It

LOGLINE: Guided by ancestral memory, Kiersten TâLéigh “Gillette” Gillette-Pierce embarks on a transformative journey back to her roots in Baton Rouge to reclaim the sacred traditions of Black birthwork in Louisiana, striving against an increasingly oppressive climate. She reconnects with her ancestors, honors a rich heritage of midwifery and doula practices rooted in African customs, and preserves the profound legacy of the Sage femmes who paved the way.

DIRECTOR: Kiersten TâLéigh Gillette-Pierce, MSPH:
PRODUCER: Samaiyah Clayton
EDITOR: Tia Alphonse
CINEMATOGRAPHER: Joanitah Nakiggwe .nakiwi and .philm
CREATIVE PRODUCER: India King Robins

Please join us on Sunday August 24th at the for our Workforce Panel: “From Baton Rouge to the Big Screen: NOVAC Alumni ...
14/08/2025

Please join us on Sunday August 24th at the for our Workforce Panel: “From Baton Rouge to the Big Screen: NOVAC Alumni in Action”!

Hear from costumers, camera department crew, and production assistants as they share how they got their start, their connection to NOVAC, and the experiences that shaped their careers. Whether you are an aspiring filmmaker, budding crew member, or simply interested in how the Baton Rouge film community works behind the scenes, this panel offers insight, inspiration, and real stories from the set.

Date: August 24th
Place: Manship Theatre (Workshop Studio) | Baton Rouge
Time: 11:30 - 12:30 pm

Panelists:

Taylor Butler
Chasity Lands
BreAnna Smith
Laresheya “Lala” Smith Roberson
Jason “Jay” Falice

Moderator: Stevee-Ryane Warren

PRICING FOR BRUFF:

$75 Festival Badge
$50 Student Festival Badge
$30 Day Pass Badge
$15 Single screener ticket
$10 Student single screener
$30 Gala and opening night film Only
$20 Student Gala and opening film Only
$25 Workshop or Panel single ticket
$15 Student Workshop or Panel single ticket

Buy your tickets today at the link in our bio and head to to learn more about the festival!

Are you (or know someone) in 8th-12th grade? Do you live in the GNO area? Looking to build your creative skills? Lear...
12/08/2025

Are you (or know someone) in 8th-12th grade? Do you live in the GNO area? Looking to build your creative skills? Learn Photoshop with us after school!

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:
WHERE: NOVAC: New Orleans | 4422 S. Carrollton Ave | New Orleans | 70119
WHEN: Tuesdays and Thursdays
TIME: 4pm-7pm
COST: FREE!

Fill out the interest form and be the first to know about updates: https://buff.ly/KLq6zGm

This course focuses on visual communication and design, giving students hands-on experience with Adobe Photoshop while exploring key principles of effective visual storytelling. Whether you're a beginner or looking to sharpen your skills, join us!

KEY DATES:
FAMILY ORIENTATION: Thursday, September 4, 2025
FIRST WEEK OF CLASSES: Tuesday, September 9, 2025
THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY: November 24-28, 2025
WINTER SHOWCASE: Wednesday, December 17, 2025

Questions? Email Julia at [email protected]

Tomorrow is the big day! We will be premiering our new music video “ON MY GRIND” directed by Jay Evans for the New Groov...
06/08/2025

Tomorrow is the big day! We will be premiering our new music video “ON MY GRIND” directed by Jay Evans for the New Groove Brass Band with our crew entirely composed by our NOVAC Born Digital Youth Summer Camp filmmakers!

All stills from “ON MY GRIND” music video for the , directed by Jay Evans

IMPORTANT INFO:
WHEN: Thursday, August 7, 2025
TIME: 5PM-6:30PM
WHERE: Broad Theater
COST: FREE!
RSVP: [email protected]

WHAT’S COOL:
The premiere is part of our *Back to School Screening* event. In addition to the music video, we will be screening short films from NOVAC’s youth programs, including projects from our after school media arts classes, pilot video editing pre apprenticeship, and summer film camp, followed by a Q&A with some of our youth filmmakers! Come see what the next generation of New Orleans filmmakers are creating 🎬🎥🎞️

Our music video production was made possible through our partnership with the Trombone Shorty Foundation () and 21st Century. Shoutout to our friends at YouthForce NOLA (.nola), our funding partner for our pre-apprentice video editing program.

Join us for our *Back to School Screening* event at the Broad Theater this Thursday at 5 PM. We will be screening short...
05/08/2025

Join us for our *Back to School Screening* event at the Broad Theater this Thursday at 5 PM. We will be screening short films from NOVAC’s youth programs, including projects from our after school media arts classes, pilot video editing pre apprenticeship, and summer film camp, followed by a Q&A with some of our youth filmmakers! Come see what the next generation of New Orleans filmmakers are creating 🎬🎥🎞️

Our music video production was made possible through our partnership with the Trombone Shorty Foundation ()and 21st Century. Shoutout to our friends at YouthForce NOLA (.nola), our funding partner for our pre-apprentice video editing program.

Up your Photoshop skills with our Media Programs Director, Julia Berghammer! Featured film poster artwork designed by J...
30/07/2025

Up your Photoshop skills with our Media Programs Director, Julia Berghammer! Featured film poster artwork designed by Julia. Check out her full portfolio at her website: https://buff.ly/14ZGXtA

Photoshop 101 Intensive, a hands-on, one-day workshop, introduces Photoshop essentials through the lens of visual storytelling and design.

💡WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:
🗓️WHEN: Friday, August 1, 2025
⌚️TIME: 9am-5pm
📍WHERE: NOVAC: New Orleans | 4422 S. Carrollton Ave | 70119
💲COST: Sliding scale $25-$75 based off of what you can pay.

🖱️Register here: https://buff.ly/XihhUMz

**We don't want payment to be a barrier, so if you would like to attend but can't pay any of the suggested levels please email [email protected] to coordinate.**

ABOUT PHOTOSHOP 101
We will explore core features like layers and selections while building a strong foundation in elements and principles of design, color theory, typography, and layout. Whether you're brand new or brushing up, this fast-paced session will help you bring your creative ideas to life with clarity and style.

📣ABOUT JULIA BERGHAMMER:
Passionate about amplifying BIPOC voices and building equitable opportunities, Julia's expertise lies at the intersection of visual art, digital media, youth education, and social justice. With a Master's in Public Administration and a Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art/Art History, she brings a holistic perspective to my work in creating meaningful change at the intersection of creativity and education. From expanding youth initiatives to writing arts education policy to designing a video editing pre-apprenticeship, she is committed to expanding creative opportunities for underrepresented communities and hopes to contribute to positive change in her role at NOVAC. In addition to working in nonprofits, she is also a freelance illustrator and graphic designer and has worked on a variety of creative projects from websites, to film posters, to illustrating a children's book.

Please join us for our full day Photoshop 101 Intensive, a hands-on one-day workshop, introducing Photoshop essentials t...
18/07/2025

Please join us for our full day Photoshop 101 Intensive, a hands-on one-day workshop, introducing Photoshop essentials through the lens of visual storytelling and design, with our Julia Berghammer Villarreal!

💡WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:
🗓️WHEN: Friday, August 1, 2025
⌚️TIME: 9am-5pm
📍WHERE: NOVAC: New Orleans | 4422 S. Carrollton Ave | 70119
💲COST: Sliding scale $25-$75 based off of what you can pay.

🖱️Register: https://buff.ly/iT4HSCb

**We don't want payment to be a barrier, so if you would like to attend but can't pay any of the suggested levels please email [email protected] to coordinate.**

ABOUT PHOTOSHOP 101
We will explore core features like layers and selections while building a strong foundation in elements and principles of design, color theory, typography, and layout. Whether you're brand new or brushing up, this fast-paced session will help you bring your creative ideas to life with clarity and style.

📣ABOUT JULIA BERGHAMMER:
Passionate about amplifying BIPOC voices and building equitable opportunities, Julia's expertise lies at the intersection of visual art, digital media, youth education, and social justice. With a Master's in Public Administration and a Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art/Art History, she brings a holistic perspective to my work in creating meaningful change at the intersection of creativity and education. From expanding youth initiatives to writing arts education policy to designing a video editing pre-apprenticeship, she is committed to expanding creative opportunities for underrepresented communities and hopes to contribute to positive change in her role at NOVAC. In addition to working in nonprofits, she is also a freelance illustrator and graphic designer and has worked on a variety of creative projects from websites, to film posters, to illustrating a children's book.

Get trained! Be set-ready-to-work! The Production Assistant (P.A.) Intensive Training returns in August!📣WHAT YOU NEED ...
10/07/2025

Get trained! Be set-ready-to-work! The Production Assistant (P.A.) Intensive Training returns in August!

📣WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:
💲Free for Louisiana Residents, 18 and up
📍Magnolia Studios and Rentals | 10289 E. Airline Hwy | St. Rose | 70087
⌚️9am-5pm
🗓️Saturday, August 9, 2025

🖱️APPLY:https://buff.ly/3EhDMMf

💥MUST BE A LOUISIANA RESIDENT TO PARTICIPATE IN THE TRAINING💥
🚨APPLICATION DEADLINE: JULY 30, 2025 | 11:59PM

This hands-on training is designed to prepare participants for entry-level roles in film and TV production. Participants will learn basic protocol for working behind-the-scenes on set. This includes: Reviewing set lingo, interpreting set paperwork, and practicing daily skills required to proficiently execute production assistant responsibilities.

This program is supported in part by Delta Regional Authority, Louisiana Economic Development and Film New Orleans, City of New Orleans, Mayor's Office of Cultural Economy.

Questions? Contact Local Workforce Development Manager, Shantrell at [email protected].

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