DaVinci International Film Festival

What's the DIFF? It's the DaVinci International Film Festival (DIFF), but also a question many ask as they browse through hundreds of festivals online — what makes DIFF a stand out from the others? Well, it starts with our brand — our name. The way we see it, Leonardo da Vinci was the epitome of the divergent and creative mind— a luminary—and so we aim to recognize much of the same at our premier, boutique film festival. Creatives who break boundaries and draw us into new worlds. Like many festivals, we set out to honor the best in independent cinema from around the world and do so by taking into account the full scope of creative integration in any given project. From performances to color correction; score to sound design, our Jury is tasked with assessing each film based on an overall cohesiveness as it relates to storytelling. In addition, DIFF shines a very important light on screenwriting through our sister brand, STORYLINE℠ with annual competitions, as well as an all-new Jr. Leo event at DaVinci Film Institute, produced by the company's 501(c) 3 nonprofit. DaVinci's founder and the Board of Directors are intimately familiar with and appreciate the full cycle of, independent filmmaking and the demands therein. From the perils of financing, through the distribution of any given work — the process is often complex and unforgiving. Most of these creative projects can take a short lifetime to complete and whether or not any given work is showcased at DIFF, we support and encourage all to keep pressing forward. Persistence is key to success in this business! FESTIVAL FORMAT: DIFF qualifies Vitruvian Selections™ (Official Selection) annually in narrative feature and short formats, documentary, animation, and screenwriting categories, who are invited to screen at DIFF's live showcase event held annually at AMC Theaters at The Grove in Los Angeles. Vitruvian Selections™ are in competition for the festival's Leo Award.

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ADME Studios

ADME Studios is an independent production and financing company specializing in dark, visceral, filmmaking, and bold documentary work. Spearheaded by veteran producer Mark Earl Burman, ADME is rising quickly through the ranks of independent cinema. In 2016, ADME Studios produced the feature film, Dog Eat Dog, starring Nicolas Cage and Willem Defoe, directed by Paul Schrader. The film premiered closing night at Cannes Film Festival. The company also produced the acclaimed documentary South Bureau Homicide that premiered at St. Louis International Film Festival, focusing on the relationship between South LA residents and LAPD's Criminal Gang and Homicide Division. ADME is currently developing multiple feature films and documentaries. With offices located in Los Angeles, and now, Atlanta, ADME is poised to lead the charge in independent filmmaking and content creation. Please email: [email protected] with all inquiries, please note we do not read unsolicited pitches. Office Line: (424) 231-5591

Cap Equity Locations

Cap Equity Locations exclusively represents commercial and residential properties for feature films, TV shows, commercials, photo shoots, and special events. Cap Equity Locations maintains a database of FILM READY properties available for your production needs. For more information on Cap Equity Locations visit www.filmready.com or call 323-375-4192

Fine Time

Fine Time is a live-music promotion company based in Los Angeles that programs concerts in different locales throughout the city and will be opening a concert venue in the near future. Fine Time is a live promotion company in Los Angeles. We program shows in a diverse offering of spaces all across the city. Fine Time is best known for its late-night house and techno parties. But take a look at the upcoming show calendar and you'll find a more mixed-bag of sounds and styles. The types of bookings are expanding but our core mission will always remain the same. To curate show-specific environments that complement each individual performance. To showcase thoughtful, challenging, fun, and danceable music (no matter the genre). And to foster and protect an accessible and inclusive atmosphere for our audience. Fine Time's doors are always open to respectful minds down to try something new. Whether it's the inside of a warehouse or the brick-and-mortar venue we plan on opening in the future.