Sharks vs Jets? Try Waldos vs Beebs
Tribeca Films, Spring Screenings, Oddball IP Battles, Viral Shorts, & More from Portrait
Happy Thursday, friends — and happy 4/20 to those who celebrate.
The internet (mostly) agrees: we owe the 420 shorthand to a group of oddballs at a California high school in the 1970s. But was it the Beebs or the Waldos? Review the evidence and decide for yourself.
We hope your own friendly rivalries prove generative. To celebrate this 4/20, why not nominate the kind of friend who would take you on a Waldo Safari? Portrait is for oddballs, after all.
Jean Ellen and Kasia
Co-Founders, Portrait
Roll of Honor
Premieres, Press, Awards, and Standout Member Work This Week
2023 Tribeca Films Announced
Congratulations to all the Portrait members with films at the fest, including:
This Is Not Financial Advice.” Zach Igrasci, Chris Temple, Jenna Kelly, Justin Lacob, Gil Talmi
“It’s Only Life After All.” Alexandria Bombach, Jess Bennett, Gil Talmi
“Uncharted.” Beth Aala, Jenni Morello
“Invisible Beauty.” Andrea Van Beuren, Mia Cioffi Henry
“Breaking The News” and “Boca Chica.” Gil Talmi
“Chasing Chasing Amy.” Matthew Mills
“Every Body.” Amy Bench
“The Lionheart” and “We Dare to Dream.” Justin Lacob
“Playland.” Jo Jo Lam
“Transition.” Monica Villamiza
Did we miss your film in the lineup? Send us a note!
Heading to Tribeca Film Festival? Live in the city?
Request an invitation to Portrait House in New York.
New Work Alert
The vibe on this 4/20: Alex Bock’s music video for Dweller, “Leash,” above
Don’t watch while eating… or high: Daniel Lombroso’s short film on plastic surgery, “You’ll Be Happier,” went viral this week. Music by Gil Talmi.
Do watch while high: “Lift The Ice,” out today on Curiosity. “The series discovers ancient crimes, alien life, future warfare, miracle cures, and arctic dinosaurs.” Yup, definitely good while high. Joe Van Eeckhout, DP.
It’s Spring Screening Season
Check out Christine Ng’s Poker Face Screening & Fireside Chat. NY, April 27th.
Geeta Gandbhir’s “Colonel Kalsi” also has a screening + Q&A. NY, May 13th.
Melody Gilbert’s “40 Below - The Toughest Race in the World” had two sold-out screenings at MIF! One more this Sunday, April 23rd.
Window of Opportunity
Weekly Jobs, Grants, Labs, Intensives, Programming, Events, and More
This Week's Featured Intensives
TODAY, 4-5pm ET: Firelight Media’s “Centering The Artist in Documentary.” Check out Justin Sherwood’s post on Portrait for details:
The panelists – all of whom recently directed episodes of our 'In The Making' series on contemporary artists who are on their way to becoming masters of their artistic disciplines – will dive into the particular privileges and challenges of pitching, producing, and delivering documentary films centered on artists of color, by artists of color.
TOMORROW: Union Docs workshop with Derek Howard. Check out Derek’s post on Portrait for details, including a $125 discount code!
We'll explore the interplay of performance and choreographed movement with a camera and dedicate time to the examination of what exactly makes a performance powerful, and legible... UnionDocs is known for the intimacy of these experiences and helping makers evolve their projects.
Coming Soon/Closing Soon: April Deadlines
TFC Career Development Lab (4/23 deadline)
Netflix and the Transgender Film Center (TFC)’s new fellowship. (4/23 deadline)
Native American Writers Seminar (4/24 deadline)
Points North Fellowship (4/24 final deadline)
Info Session: Spotlight on Submissions. The Gotham. (4/26)
Hollywood Climate Summit - Pitchfest for Film and TV (4/27 deadline)
SFFILM Rainin Grant (4/28 final deadline + discount)
Urbanworld Screenplay Competition (4/28 deadline + discount)
Roy W Dean Short Film Grant (4/29 deadline + waivers)
Jobs/Gigs Roundup
Archival Producer, Producer, and Production Manager roles. CNN Original Series. Warner Bros. Discovery.
Cinematography, Full-Time Faculty. Ringling College of Art and Design.
End Credits: Scene of the Week
We loved Haele Wolfe’s hazy-retro photograph on Portrait this week. Looks like the beginning of a Waldo Safari to us.
Until next week’s adventures, friends,
JE + K