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The 2024 Texas Indie Filmmaker Awards is just around the corner, and L.I.F.T is excited to invite all creatives and film enthusiasts to come and celebrate the hard work and dedication put into creating exceptional content.
As a creative, it can often be a lonely journey, and having a supportive community can make all the difference. L.I.F.T understands this, which is why we have made it our primary goal to lift up our creative peers. Our community is made up of individuals with various skills, from writing and editing to videography, talk show hosts, acting, singing, and makeup artistry. We believe that everyone's work is valuable and are committed to supporting and celebrating independent creatives.
The Texas Indie Filmmaker Awards is a platform that recognizes the amazing talent of local artists. We believe that everyone deserves to have their hard work acknowledged, regardless of whether they have trailblazed to the ranks of the Oscars, Emmy, or Tony Awards.
Here are a few reasons why you should attend the 2024 Texas Indie Filmmaker Awards:
Witness the best of the best: The awards ceremony is a celebration of the most exceptional independent filmmakers in Texas. You'll have the opportunity to watch some of the most creative and innovative films that have been produced in the state.
Network with fellow creatives: The awards ceremony is an excellent opportunity to connect with other individuals who are passionate about filmmaking. You'll have the chance to meet and network with other creatives, which could potentially lead to future collaborations.
Be inspired: Attending the awards ceremony will give you the chance to be inspired by the amazing work of your peers. You may even gain new insights and ideas that you can apply to your own projects.
In conclusion, the 2024 Texas Indie Filmmaker Awards is an event that you don't want to miss. It's a celebration of the hard work and dedication that goes into creating exceptional content, and an opportunity to connect with other like-minded individuals. We hope to see you there!
"Can you believe it? I'm featured on the cover of The Ambassador!" exclaims Lumbie Mlambo with sheer excitement. "As I was traveling from Hong Kong, this edition with me on the cover was released. Imagine my reaction the morning I found out—I'm on top of the world!"
Lumbie Mlambo is humbled to find herself in the spotlight not once, not twice, but multiple times. Recently, she took the stage as a panelist at the prestigious ""JUMPSTARTER"" competition, delving into the crucial topic of ""Creating an inclusive world by bridging the digital, financial, and gender divide""—a subject she holds close to her heart. Beyond the stage, she seized the opportunity to connect with potential partners and collaborators. While on her way back to the US, she discovered that the Global Goodwill Ambassador Foundation had unveiled their latest cover of The Ambassador Magazine, featuring Lumbie as the cover model. In this special edition, she showcases the impactful work of her nonprofit, JB Dondolo, the dedicated team, and the global influence they've achieved. ""I have to pinch myself several times because this type of thing doesn't happen often,"" admits Lumbie.
As if this weren't enough, a few days later, she found herself gracing the cover of Women’s Quarterly Magazine. ""I call it Storytelling Impact. There’s a huge honor in telling your story because if you keep it to yourself, no one will ever know. I take pride in sharing my story with anyone because it's not always the person you tell the story to but the next person who hears your story from someone else that may do something with it. Never underestimate the power of storytelling!"" remarks Lumbie.
For more insights into Lumbie and JB Dondolo, please visit https://jbdondolo.org.
For JB Dondolo Voices for Water Awards Event, please visit https://jbdondolo.org/voices-for-water-2023 "
Tracy Plackemeier has taken a step in her development recently by obtaining the Financial Paraplanner Qualified Professional(TM), or FPQP(TM), designation through the College for Financial Planning®.
Edward Jones is a leading financial services firm in the U.S. and through its affiliate in Canada. The firm's nearly 19,000 financial advisors serve more than 8 million clients with a total of $1.8 trillion in client assets under care at the end of June 2023. Edward Jones' purpose is to partner for positive impact to improve the lives of its clients and colleagues, and together, better our communities and society. Through the dedication of the firm's approximately 52,000 associates and our branch presence in 68% of U.S. counties, the firm is committed to helping more people achieve financially what is most important to them. The Edward Jones website is at edwardjones.com, and its recruiting website is careers.edwardjones.com. Member SIPC.
Arlington’s EdgeTech Academy has rebranded to South Texas Vocational Technical Institute, or STVT-Arlington. The school will mark the start of this new chapter with a community celebration November 15th from noon to 3:00 p.m. at the rebranded campus, which provides workforce training and other post-secondary educational programs to North Texans. STVT-Arlington becomes the sixth STVT campus in the state, joining STVT locations in Brownsville, McAllen, San Antonio, Corpus Christi and Weslaco.
ARLINGTON, TEXAS - The Arlington ISD Education Foundation announced on October 11th that it has received a $1.1 million gift from the Myrtice N. Larson Revocable Living Trust, the largest single gift in the Foundation’s nearly 30-year history.
Larson, who began her Arlington ISD career as a reading specialist in 1953, shared the namesake honors at Larson Elementary School with her late husband, Curtis. Curtis Larson taught at Speer and Thornton elementary schools before becoming a principal in the district. The two had a combined 74 years in the education field.
“This gift recognizes the life-long contributions of Curtis and Myrtice Larson to the field of education and their love for the Arlington community,” said Jeannie Deakyne, executive director of the Arlington ISD Education Foundation. “Through their generosity, we hope to honor their legacy and serve the public school students of Arlington ISD through fulfilling extraordinary educational needs and initiatives.”
About the Arlington ISD Education Foundation: The Arlington ISD Education Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization founded in 1994 to serve the public school students of Arlington through fulfilling extraordinary educational needs and initiatives. The Foundation achieves its mission by funding exceptional teaching grants, providing funds for basic needs for at-risk students, and supporting continuing teacher education efforts. To date, the Arlington ISD Education Foundation has distributed more than $2.5 million for educational resources in AISD classrooms.
ON Wednesday September 6 and Thursday September 7, the Joe Hall Roofing Team will be out helping a homeowner with fencing, painting and yard clean up. We are excited to be lending a hand!