These films were a beautiful addition to this artistic utopia I’m currently in the midst of. But in the antagonistically insidious world collapsing around us, art will help get us through. So, thank you to all the artists for executing your visions so beautifully and making your work! And thank you to OTV for having me guest blog. Oh, and dear reader, don’t forget to stay hydrated!.
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I just want to say: enjoy these stories and revel in them… but also let them inspire you to tell your own story on your own time if you’re ready. To me, queerness is deeply connected to storytelling, so go out and share yours with the world.
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Every feminine body on that screen reminded me that my femininity is here, inside me, not measured by some hormone test, or by the number of needles that I need to try to create a human life.
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While we may not be able to control the challenges we face in this moment, we can hold our values close to our hearts and remember that we have the power to take a stance, to use art to disrupt and to challenge.
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s thrilled to announce its 2024 cohort of fellows, marking the largest group to date with ten exceptional storytellers from around the world. This significant milestone not only highlights the growing impact and reach of OTV's mission but also kicks off the celebration of the organization's 10th anniversary taking place in 2025. Generously supported by the Ford Foundation, Pop Culture Collaborative, and Elevate Prize Foundation, this year's fellowship program is set to make a profound impact on the future of independent media through the distinct lens of 10 artists selected from across the United States, Europe, Mexico and South Africa
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Non-profit Streaming Platform Open Television (OTV) Prepares for 10th Anniversary by Expanding Board and tapping former Film/TV Executives from the Sundance Institute, Amazon, Macro and More to Help Stabilize the Future of Intersectional Storytelling
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An open letter to the #OTVCommunity filled with reflections and resources on the Hollywood Strikes.
AN OPEN LETTER TO THE #OTVCOMMUNITY FILLED WITH REFLECTIONS & RESOURCES