FTW STAFF PICKS: YOUR WATCH GUIDE FOR THE END OF 2020
With the holiday break upon us, here's a list of picks (both new and old favorites) from our staff here at FREE THE WORK to enjoy over that caramel popcorn.
MEET THE WRITERS OF THE VISUAL POEM: “WHO AM I”
Directed by Abdi Ibrahim and Jonathon Salmon, the film is an homage to art in Seattle and a call to action to support Black-led grassroots organizations dedicated to restructuring the youth incarceration system in the county.
Sujata Day On Her Directorial Debut, “Definition Please”
With her first feature film, the performer turned director hopes to inspire marginalized voices to share their own singular experiences.
FTW Connects: Animation Development Mentorship Meeting With Lion Forge Animation
ICYMI, watch our mentorship Zoom session with the co-founders of Lion Forge, the studio behind the Oscar-winning short, "Hair Love."
INSTA-VIEWS: EP #9
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INSTA-VIEWS: EP #10
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KEEPING THE DREAM ALIVE – EMILY ELIZABETH THOMAS
In a time where we need hope the most, filmmaker Emily Elizabeth Thomas interviewed creators across the industry and asked them: What is the first movie you remembered falling in love with?
LENA WAITHE AND ALAN YANG TALK “TIGERTAIL” FTW PODCAST
The multi-hyphenate force behind Netflix's new drama "Tigertail" Alan Yang reconnects with his "Master of None" collaborator Lena Waithe to break down his feature directorial debut, inspired by his Taiwanese father's own immigration story.
PARA NOSOTROS: CREATORS LINDA YVETTE CHÁVEZ & MARVIN LEMUS ON “GENTEFIED”
The creators behind the new Netflix show, "Gentefied," talk about the deep, introspective process that went into crafting stories that could empower and represent the Latinx community and audiences everywhere.
HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS FTW PLAYLIST ARTICLE
It's the last month of the decade! Make the most of it by watching playlists that'll keep you warm, cozy, and thoroughly entertained, no matter where you are. Check back often for surprises!