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NewFilmmakers Los Angeles Announces Winners Of 13th Annual Best of NFMLA Awards: Top Honor Goes To Ashley Eakin
New Filmmakers Los Angeles has announced winners of its 13th Annual NFMLA Awards, with director Ashley Eakin earning Best New Filmmaker.
“Having over 14 years of experience in the TV and Film industry, Ashley is passionate about diversifying the narrative of how disabled people are portrayed in media,” notes a release announcing the 13 th Best of NFMLA Awards. At a time when disabled filmmakers and our stories are still fighting for space in the mainstream, independent film offers a rare freedom to explore identity fully, without needing permission. “This year’s slate reflected the kind of bold, globally resonant storytelling I’m always searching for as a producer — fearless filmmakers who take narrative and emotional risks while crafting rich, character-driven stories.
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