John Sloss

Viral: A Film Industry Conversation – Issues Surrounding Personal Accountability, Public Shaming, Cancellation and Redemption

Viral: A Film Industry Conversation – Issues Surrounding Personal Accountability, Public Shaming, Cancellation and Redemption

The fifth edition of Cinetic Media’s Viral: A Film Industry Conversation took place on July 9, 2020 called Issues Surrounding Personal Accountability, Public Shaming, Cancellation and Redemption addressed movements like #MeToo and Time’s Up as well as other programs created to deal with abuses in the film industry. It also discusses the possible re-entrance into the […]

Viral: A Film Industry Conversation – How Can We Create A Just and Equitable Film Industry?

Viral: A Film Industry Conversation – How Can We Create A Just and Equitable Film Industry?

The third instalment of Cinetic Media’s Viral: A Film Industry Conversation took place on June 4, 2020 called How Can We Create A Just and Equitable Film Industry? with Stanley Nelson (Director); Dawn Porter (Director); Yance Ford (Director); and Peter Nicks (Director) with moderator John Sloss (Principle, Cinetic Media) and focused on the Black Experience in the film industry but […]

Viral: A Film Industry Conversation – What Happens to Film Festivals after Covid-19?

Viral: A Film Industry Conversation – What Happens to Film Festivals after Covid-19?

The second instalment of Cinetic Media’s Viral: A Film Industry Conversation took place on May 21 called What Happens to Film Festivals after Covid-19? with Eugene Hernandez (Director, New York Film Festival); Tabitha Jackson (Director, Sundance Film Festival); and Carlo Chatrian (Director, Berlinale) with moderator John Sloss (Principle, Cinetic Media) regarding the film festival circuit now […]

Viral: A Film Industry Conversation – What Does the Film Industry Look Like in a Pandemic?

Viral: A Film Industry Conversation – What Does the Film Industry Look Like in a Pandemic?

The first of the Viral: A Film Industry Conversation presented by Cinetic Media called What Does the Film Industry Look Like in a Pandemic?took place on May 7, 2020 with Christine Vachon (Producer, Killer Films); John Ridley (NO Studios); and Tim League (Founder, Alamo Drafthouse Cinema) with moderator John Sloss (Principle, Cinetic Media) and focused on the what’s happening in the film […]

Woodstock Film Festival Wrap – Up

Woodstock Film Festival Wrap – Up

from WFF The 11th Woodstock Film Festival wrapped after a 5-day schedule of over 150 films, panels, concerts and other events. The 2010 WFF Awards Gala at BSP Studios in Kingston was attended by more than 500 film aficionados. Emceed by Academy-award nominated writer/director Ron Nyswaner (The Painted Veil, Philadelphia) award presenters included Jonathan Gray, […]

Woodstock Film Festival Call for Entries

Woodstock Film Festival Call for Entries

The Woodstock Film Festival, going into its 11th year, will be taking place from Sept. 29 – Oct. 3, 2010. Early Bird submissions are being accepted currently but will end on May 21th. The final deadline for submissions is June 21th and the entry fee ranges from $10- $50 depending on submission date.The Festival will […]