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By: Maria Cieslarczyk The Sunday morning of June 30th , I was lucky enough to attend a Sundance Film Institute x Choose Chicago partnership event that took place right in my city. The program included panels and Sundance Film Festival screenings all weekend long throughout Chicago (from Friday, June 28 – Sunday, June 30). The…
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By: Maria Cieslarczyk Toho Studios and Robot Communications’ action/sci-fi film Godzilla: Minus One (2023) is not only a re-telling of the timeless monster tale; it is at the forefront, an Asian-focused story that delves into the themes of war, found family, and redemption. The film won a 2024 Oscar for the Best Visual Effects Category…and…
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By: Maria Cieslarczyk I’ve always loved the power of story-telling…as a Filipina-American who immigrated to the US when I was only two years old, stories were always at the forefront of my identity. I spent my entire childhood listening to my Lola Elsie share tales in Tagalog around our kitchen table, imagining places and people…
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By: Maria Cieslarczyk Times have changed in Hollywood, and as an Asian-American, my soul is ablaze with excitement and determination. As filmmakers and film viewers, the integrity of our craft has evolved dramatically in the past hundred years, with a pressing need for diversity and inclusion at the forefront of this artistic progression. A mega…
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By: Maria Cieslarczyk Last year, I published an article for Thought Catalog on how you’re never too old to chase your dreams, and one year later, I can only humbly re-emphasize that point. Who ever said high school or college is your peak was dead wrong. Although the blessings of lifelong friends and stepping into…
The Filmscape Reverie 