October 2, 2026
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A new way to match talent is coming soon! Get on the call sheet now with the new initiative Between Gigs.
This new website aims to connect talented Hollywood professionals with work opportunities in the entertainment industry. The platform will help out-of-work and between-project entertainment professionals put their skills to use, connecting clients with experienced talent for projects, tasks, and services. The site currently features professionals including set carpenters, makeup artists, hairstylists, costume professionals, and other behind-the-scenes talent.
The project is still in its early stages, and for now, the website is live as more updates and opportunities are developed. Explore Between Gigs and learn more about this new resource for Hollywood professionals.
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Justice For My Sister is a nonprofit arts organization working at the intersection of storytelling, healing, and systems change.
On October 8th, they are hosting their third annual Justice for My People Film Festival at the Japanese American National Museum (100 N Central Ave, Los Angeles CA 90012). It will begin with the red carpet at 3:00 PM and the main event will go on from 5:00 - 9:30 PM.
This festival is dedicated to telling stories and showing films about healing and transformation. Attendees can expect the day to be divided into two blocks. Block One’s theme will be SPOTLIGHTING JFMS PROGRAMS and Block Two’s theme will be SPOTLIGHTING TRAUMA INFORMED STORIES AND HEALING NARRATIVES. The films shown are intended for mature audiences, touching on significant themes in a trauma-informed manner. Parental discretion is advised.
You can purchase tickets and view the event lineup here. Don’t miss out!
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Stephen Graham Jones returns with Off The Reservation on October 13th.
This is the second installment in the horror series that began with The Only Good Indians. This book continues the story's deep dive into cultural identity, consequence, and supernatural vengeance. It is set five years after the massacre on the Blackfeet reservation. The narrative follows survivor Nathan Yellow Tail as he recovers in the hospital from an accident. Nathan must go on a mission to find the remains of a lone Blackfeet boy who died at the notorious Carlisle Indian Industrial School. However, bringing the boy home comes with a terrifying cost, and when the bones are uncovered, something horrific escapes alongside them.
You can pre-order the book now!
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The National Association of Latino Independent Producers (NALIP) is bringing back their NALIP Awards and the NALIP Media Summit from October 21st - October 23rd at the W Hollywood (6250 Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90028).
The three day celebration will kick off with the NALIP Awards, honoring the leaders, visionaries, executives, and creators shaping the future of entertainment.
Following the awards, the two-day summit will explore "The Independent Economy," focusing on independent film and television, strategic investment, emerging technologies, and new revenue models. Attendees can expect panels and workshops led by industry experts, and an Exhibitor Marketplace designed to help attendees build connections and spark collaborations.
Visit their website to view ticket options and explore the full event schedule.
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Ready for a little mystery? Verity is out today!
Based on the bestselling book, the film follows struggling writer Lowen Ashleigh (Dakota Johnson), who is hired to ghostwrite for author Verity Crawford (Anne Hathaway). When Lowen uncovers what appears to be Verity's autobiographical notes, she stumbles upon disturbing confessions about Verity's husband and struggles to separate fact from fiction.
NHMC Visionary Alliance member Ismael Cruz Córdova joins the cast as Corey, Lowen's literary agent and ex-boyfriend who connects her with the life-changing job.
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“Claim Your Story. Own Your Power. Shape the Future.”
On Saturday, October 10th, girls and young women ages 14–22 are invited to the Day of the Girl Summit at ASU CALIFORNIA CENTER DTLA (1111 South Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90015).
The event will feature hands-on camera demos with Sony, live pitch battles with $500 cash grants, a mentor mixer with industry professionals, creative photography and mindfulness workshops, and a special session with SiriusXM’s Smith Sisters.
The summit runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. It will be followed by the 9th Annual Girls’ Voices Now Film from 5:30–8:30 p.m., celebrating fourteen first-time youth directors and four new social-impact short films. The evening will also include a screening of Phoenix, a documentary about incarcerated women fighting California wildfires, followed by a panel discussion co-presented by Zócalo, Women in Film, Borderlands Cinematic Arts, and ASU’s Sidney Poitier Film School.
The event is completely free for girls and young women ages 14–22. A parent or guardian permission is required for participants under 18.
You can see the full schedule and register now!
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Silencio by Mexican author Clyo Mendoza hit the bookshelves on September 15th.
The novel follows Águeda, a young woman grieving the death of her mother after the townspeople refuse to give her a grave. When her mother’s body disappears, Águeda discovers that her father is hiding it, and punishes her for confronting him by confining her to the house.
As Águeda lives within those walls, reality and imagination begin to blur. She encounters grief, love, and loss.
Silencio explores the lives of those living under the shadow of organized crime and the stories of those who have been silenced.
Get your copy at your local bookstore or order it now!
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Transition into your fall TBR list by adding Things We Lost in the Fire: Four Graphic Stories, available October 13th.
This is a graphic adaptation of four stories from Mariana Enriquez’s modern horror classic Things We Lost in the Fire has more than 100 pages of full-color illustrations by artist Lucas Nine.
The stories explore the dimensions of life and death in contemporary Argentina. Each story looks into the nation’s history, but among the abandoned houses, black magic, and superstitions, there is also friendship, compassion, humor, and love.
Pre-order Things We Lost in the Fire now!
