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London City International Film Festival
Celebrating short filmmaking and storytelling through a combination of formats, backgrounds, themes, and ways of expressing a message.....
Long Beach Indie
Just minutes from Hollywood, the festival provides filmmakers with direct access to the studios, distributors, and talent that make Los Angeles the entertainment capital of the world.....
Long Island Film Festival
Long Island Film Festival Blacktie Screenplay Competition, discovering and promoting independent filmmakers.....
Long Island Screenwriters Group (LISG)
The LISG functions as a writing resource and supportive environment for writers of all levels. Screenplays are read by professional actors and screenwriters at the monthly meetings.....
Long Lens
In 16mm, any lens bigger than 25mm. In 35mm, any lens bigger than 50mm.....
LONG SHOT
Camera shot that is taken at a considerable distance from the subject, usually containing a large number of background objects. Always spelled out in capital letters.....
Long Shot (L.S.)
Camera cue indicating a shot taken from a distance. ....
Long-Form TV
Also known as "MOW's," these are movies and miniseries that are aired on free or pay television. ....
Loop
The slack film that hangs below/above the film gate. The "loop" allows a smoother transition for the film as it moves from the constant motion of the spool through the intermittent motion of the gate and back to the constant motion of the take-up spool. Another type of "loop" is described below. ....
Loop Lighting
Loop lighting, which is named for the loop-shaped shadow that it creates under the nose, is the most frequently-used pattern. ....
Looping
In recording of dialogue, the film is on a "loop" which allows the actor multiple attempts to match the lip movements that have been filmed. ....
Los Angeles Film Festival
The Los Angeles Film Festival, or LA Film Fest, is produced by Film Independent, a 501(c)(3) non-profit arts organization dedicated to promoting and supporting independent films and fil....
Los Angeles Film Review Independent Film Awards
The Los Angeles Film Review is an entertainment news, review and technology website, devoted to the film industry. We wanted to bring an industry level view of the broader film industry....
Los Angeles Independent Film Festival Awards
LAIFF Award is a monthly film festival which celebrates creative work from around the world with 50 awards in different category in the heart of Hollywood.....
Los Angeles Movie Awards
The Los Angeles Movie Awards mission is to celebrate Independent Motion Picture and Literary Arts by providing a platform for filmmakers and writers to have an opportunity to be awarde....
Los Angeles Reel Film Festival
Seeking out and awarding independent filmmakers and writers who demonstrate exceptional achievement in craft and creativity, particularly those that might not receive the recognition th....
LOTUS GIRL FILMS LLC
The lotus flower is a symbol for growth, beauty and intellectual purity. In many cultures, it is synonymous with the ability to rise above it all. The lotus flower is never hindered by the fact that its roots grow in the murkiest of ponds and lakes; it always raises its beautiful bloom to thrive above the surface of the wat....
Low Key Lighting
A style of lighting for photography, film or television. It is a necessary element in creating a chiaroscuro effect. ....
