Creative Resources for Independent Filmmakers | The World Rumble Co.

Hey everyone, we’ve added some new resources to the site. Also, some news for this bulletin. Let’s keep it short and sweet.

Upcoming Event(s):

In case you’re unfamiliar,  I help manage the Estate of the Reverend Dr. Shirlene Holmes,  my mentor.  Her life’s work is important to me.  Los Angeles, California residents check out a performance of her choreopoem, Since ’76 performed and directed by Dee Wright.

Resources Updated

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  • Cinephilia Productions (STUDIO)
  • Colour Co. (STUDIO)
  • Latino Public Broadcasting (USEFUL/CTA)
  • Culture 360 (USEFUL/CTA)
  • Moonshot Initiative (USEFUL/CTA)
  • Unflappable Studios (STUDIO)

Programs Open

The Paramount Writers Mentoring Program opened up last week. It is open until May 1st, 2026.

The Moonshot Initiative Pilot Accelerator for nonbinary, women, and genderqueer individuals is now open until May 27th, 2026.

Television Critics Association is accepting applications for new members. You have until April 17th, 2026. This is for journalists who cover entertainment and media.

Fred Rogers Productions The Writers’ Neighborhood: Helping bring new voices to children’s media.

https://flp.ps/form/story-lab-2026. Closes May 15th, 2026.

Filmlab Palestine and Cinephilia Productions invite Arab Filmmakers to join the sixth edition of The Story Lab, a development program supporting filmmakers interested in creating compelling stories for young audiences.

Support LaDarrion Williams and Coco Queens Onstage

LaDarrion Williams, NY Times Bestselling Author of Blood At the Root. He’s bringing his stage play to life and is raising money to make it happen. Please share amongst your community and pitch in to make Coco Queens happen.

Link: https://givebutter.com/bring-coco-queens-to-the-stage-uotu0m

Blurb by LaDarrion Williams

Podcasts I’m Listening To

These are just some of the podcasts I listen to on rotation. They not only help me laugh but also stay informed, and they help in developing my writing. Sometimes, while I’m writing or just studying voices and people’s experiences outside of my own. What are you listening to?

Creative Spotlight

Unflappable Studios is a woman-owned creative studio in Charleston, South Carolina. The founder, Clare Wolf Behringer, is a remarkable young woman with degrees from Clemson and the College of Charleston.

She connects people, produces films, and is creating a foundation in the Charleston film community. If you’re looking to film in Charleston, needing a producer in South Carolina, or looking for resources, she’s your woman.

Further Reading:

https://canvasrebel.com/meet-clare-behringer/: Creative Resources for Independent Filmmakers | The World Rumble Co. https://boldjourney.com/clare-wolf-behringer-of-charleston-on-life-lessons-legacy-highlight/: Creative Resources for Independent Filmmakers | The World Rumble Co.

Closing

Write on. Create. Keep doing what’s best for you and make your voice heard. Until then, know you have my support.


“Progress comes in ebbs and flows. You’ve got to put your foot on the gas when it comes…or things can go back to where they were.”

Ryan Coogler

CEO, Proximity Media, Academy-Award winning Filmmaker