The Glass Art Society is pleased to announce the inaugural GAS Film Festival, a celebration at the intersection of glass art and film.
Glass artists and filmmakers from around the world are invited to submit films of any length for screenings which will take place both in-person and virtually. In-person screenings will occur in tandem with the annual GAS Conference, this year to be held from May 15–18, 2024, in Berlin, Germany. A virtual film festival will also launch in the winter-spring of 2024–2025, to kindle our hearts and minds during the long winter stretch between our annual gatherings. Submissions will be juried by this year’s guest juror, Ayana Morris, in collaboration with the GAS board and staff.
2024 Guest Juror
Mrs. Ayana Morris
Writer. Director. Producer | USA
Co-Owner – Newark Moonlight Cinema
www.NewarkMoonlight.com
Ayana Morris, a celebrated film director, gained acclaim for her debut documentary, “Why Is We Americans,” in 2022. Directed with Udi Aloni and Executive Produced by Lauryn Hill, the film explores the life of poet Amiri Baraka and his family, delivering a powerful message on class and racial justice. The film paints a vivid portrait of a city as praised by the New York Times and the Los Angeles Times.
With over 15 years as a film Director and Producer Morris’ work has been featured in Rolling Stone Magazine, she served as a Producer for the Cannes Diversity Collective during the 2019 Cannes Lions Festival. She has mastered the art of digital storytelling under her boutique production company, Leopard Stripes Productions.
In a historic move, Ayana Morris and husband Siree opened Newark Moonlight Cinema, the first black-owned drive-in theater, showcasing their resilience during the pandemic.
In 2022 Ayana Morris was recognized by the Newark NAACP as a visionary for her commitment to art, culture and community.
Schedule of Events
Thursday, May 16, 2023, 5-7 pm: Film Festival Opening Ceremony.
- Screening of Award Winner for Best Full-Length Film
- Food truck and Beer Garden
Friday, May 17, 2023:
- Screening times TBD
- Glass Market, Lectures, Demonstrations and Art Exhibitions in conjunction with annual GAS Conference, 9:30 am to 5 pm
- Beer Garden
Saturday, May 18, 2023:
- Screening times TBD
- Glass Market, Lectures, Demonstrations and Art Exhibitions in conjunction with annual GAS Conference, 9:30 am to 5 pm
- Beer Garden
Awards
Awards will include a cash prize (amount TBA) as well as a customized certificate. Awards will be presented for the following categories:
- Best Feature Length Film
- Best Short Film
Guidelines for Selection:
1. Films can be of any length, from 3 minutes to feature length film.
2. Films that screened at the 2022 or 2023 GAS Conferences are not eligible for the 2024 Film Festival.
3. Films should be no more than five years out from completion – we want to see what’s new and exciting in the field!
4. Films should be submitted by the filmmaker – please do not nominate another filmmaker’s project for entry.
5. For inquiries, contact [email protected].