Exclusive: In an effort to expand the scope of representation and inclusion in the TV movie space, producers Jessica Yingling and Adam Ripp have launched Rom Com Pictures, which aims to develop and produce inclusive romance movies written by underrepresented writers whose stories appeal to audiences of all ages.
“At Rom Com Pictures, diversity isn’t just a buzzword, it’s what we stand for,” said Yingling. “We have a true desire and passion to leverage our relationships in Hollywood and our expertise in development and filmmaking in order to amplify these marginalized voices. Adam and I are dedicated to creating a space where artists feel free and supported to express their unique personal visions.”
“Diversity and inclusivity doesn’t start and finish with the casting process,” added Ripp. “The origin of the story is where it all begins, with each writer bringing their characters to life through creativity and personal experience.
“At Rom Com Pictures, diversity isn’t just a buzzword, it’s what we stand for,” said Yingling. “We have a true desire and passion to leverage our relationships in Hollywood and our expertise in development and filmmaking in order to amplify these marginalized voices. Adam and I are dedicated to creating a space where artists feel free and supported to express their unique personal visions.”
“Diversity and inclusivity doesn’t start and finish with the casting process,” added Ripp. “The origin of the story is where it all begins, with each writer bringing their characters to life through creativity and personal experience.
- 2/11/2021
- by Dino-Ray Ramos
- Deadline Film + TV
Storied comedy festival Just For Laughs has announced the finalists for its Stand Up & Pitch program -- a seven-year-old competition that seeks to discover new comedic talent.
After putting out the call for submissions earlier this year in a total of three content categories, the festival has revealed the five finalists in its ‘Beyond The Box: Playing It Short’ category, co-presented by Tubefilter. This category seeks to recognize digital-first shows with episodes lasting no longer than 15 minutes. Of the submissions, finalists were selected by a panel of luminary execs from Above Average, Funny Or Die, New Form, YouTube, and more.
This year's short-form finalists include: Brittany Tomkin and Jorja Hudson’s Myrtle & Willoughby, which is about two female detectives in Brooklyn’s ‘Millennial Crimes Unit’; Louie Torrellas and Ernie Bustamante’s New Lou, following a former child actor who must learn how to act like an adult; Luke Jarvis and...
After putting out the call for submissions earlier this year in a total of three content categories, the festival has revealed the five finalists in its ‘Beyond The Box: Playing It Short’ category, co-presented by Tubefilter. This category seeks to recognize digital-first shows with episodes lasting no longer than 15 minutes. Of the submissions, finalists were selected by a panel of luminary execs from Above Average, Funny Or Die, New Form, YouTube, and more.
This year's short-form finalists include: Brittany Tomkin and Jorja Hudson’s Myrtle & Willoughby, which is about two female detectives in Brooklyn’s ‘Millennial Crimes Unit’; Louie Torrellas and Ernie Bustamante’s New Lou, following a former child actor who must learn how to act like an adult; Luke Jarvis and...
- 7/12/2018
- by Geoff Weiss
- Tubefilter.com
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