At the 39th edition of Miami Film Festival, coming-of-age thrillers based on actual events elucidate important character discoveries. — If action is character, then context is intention. From misconduct and missing persons in the manufacturing plants of Northern Mexico to fragmented circumstances surrounding the first European female attacker identified in the 2015 Paris bombings to perilous risks thousands of Syrians and their rescuers face as they cross the Mediterranean…

Miami Film Festival’s 39th edition set the tone for industry innovation with inventive approaches to genre filmmaking and original composition. — A film’s voice is the bridge between technique and concept. How each story element or production tool aligns with an artistic perspective to give each scene or sequence meaning reflects a film’s potential for impact. The 39th edition of Miami Film Festival set the tone for industry innovation with stories…

And how we decide to use it. An old Victorian door creaks open. Natural light seeps in. The familiar smell of old books blends with the crisp morning air. The room is awake with anticipation. Students gather in staircases. The hum of their chatter wafts through the rafters. Conflict resolution…

Point Source Youth’s 3rd National Symposium on Solutions to End Youth Homelessness dives deep into the data and discourse on homeless youth living in America. Here’s what’s different about their approach and why it matters. “Close your eyes. Imagine a time when you felt most safe in your life —…