TLL News
Here’s where you can find our latest updates as an organization, recaps on past events, and other TLL related news.
The Light Leaks Community Turns Six!
On February 5th, 2023, we celebrate the sixth birthday of the Light Leaks, and our community dedicated to uplifting and supporting women and nonbinary filmmakers.
End of the Year Recap - 2022
As 2022 year comes to an end, the Light Leaks community has much to celebrate. This year we were committed to experimenting with new content, pushing to develop longer productions, trying out new formats, and also growing our community.
We Won a Grant from Freelancing Females!
The Light Leaks was recently announced as a recipient of a $2K grant from Freelancing Females! The grant was open to all women-owned businesses and female freelancers and solopreneurs.
Writing Session + Virtual Mixer - January 2021: Recap
We’re happy to say that our first Writing Session + Virtual Mixer was a big success and will now be a monthly staple in our programming! ! As the pandemic continues, we want to provide space where creatives can still connect safely to find community and stay on track with what they're working on.
4 Year Anniversary!
February 5th is our 4th anniversary! Check out our ‘thank you’ and year in review from our founder, Kim Hoyos.
Introducing Our New TLL Team!
We’re now a team of 12 volunteers, meet the new members of TLL and learn more about the changing structure here!
Attention Doc Filmmakers: Apply to the (Egg)celerator Lab
Chicken & Egg Pictures, a nonprofit organization which supports women and gender nonconforming nonfiction filmmakers, is now accepting submissions for the 2020 (Egg)celerator Lab Open Call!
Apply to the (Egg)celerator Lab for first- and second-time nonfiction filmmakers.
The Story Behind: Our "Invest in Yourself" Pin
We wanted to share the story behind our newest product- the “Invest In Yourself” pastel pin. It’s actually our founder’s personal mantra so she pens a very special note on it's’ meaning, design choice, and more.
2 Year Anniversary!
February 5, 2019 marks our second anniversary. Thank you so much for supporting. We love you <3
iMovie for Beginners: Recap
Our founder Kim Hoyos hosted a free workshop on iMovie for beginners. This is a quick recap of the day!
Lens Flare: Recap
Lens Flare was the Light Leaks’ first event! It was a film showcase and storytelling night for women and GNC filmmakers held in Brooklyn, NYC.