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My 4th World Media Lab Journey

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My 4th World Media Lab Journey

October 28, 2025

A Diné and Salvadorian Two Spirit writer, producer, photographer, and storyteller from L.A., Steph Viera writes about their experience as a 4th World Media Lab fellow. The program is a year-long fellowship for emerging and mid-career Indigenous filmmakers, providing opportunities to develop filmmaking skills and networks through festival participation, hands-on training, masterclasses, workshopping projects in development, pitch activities, and meetings with funders and other industry decision-makers.

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SIFF Cinema Barbie World Gallery

July 24, 2023

The Egyptian transformed into a SIFF Cinema Barbie World to kick off the sold-out opening of Barbie on July 20. Movie-goers dressed in their Barbie best as they walked the pink carpet, enjoyed treats from Trophy cupcakes, won trivia prizes, and more!