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MPI films regularly appear in prominent film festivals, win international critical acclaim, and garner coverage from major news outlets, including the Hollywood Reporter, the New York Times, Deadline, and the Wall Street Journal. MPI Original Films include "Miss Virginia" starring Emmy-winner Uzo Aduba ("Orange Is the New Black"), "A Piece of Cake" led by Rich Sommer ("Mad Men"), and "Regulation"

featuring Sunita Mana ("GLOW"). You can watch MPI Original Films on your favorite streaming service including Apple TV, Netflix, and Prime Video. Since its founding in 2005, MPI has awarded an impressive 370 Rising Filmmaker Program fellowships and 200 Hollywood Career Launch Program internships. Each fellowship represents another career boosted, as well as another compelling story told about the importance of individual rights, free enterprise, and fighting against oppression. MPI-supported filmmakers have earned top recognition and awards over the course of their careers, including Emmy Awards, a Guinness World Record, an Oscar nomination, a spot on the BAFTA long list for Best Short Film, and more.

06/17/2026

🎥 Go behind the scenes of the MPI Original short POCKET CHANGE as Ettore “Big E” Ewen discusses his character and the story at the heart of the film.

Next up, POCKET CHANGE screens tomorrow, June 18, at the LIFE AFTER OIL International Film Festival in Sardinia, Italy. Learn more here: https://lnx.lifeafteroil.org/edizione-2026/ambiente-2026/

🎬 Watch the MPI Original short THE ONE-MINUTE PROBLEM online through the Chattanooga Film Festival June 19–27.Recognized...
06/16/2026

🎬 Watch the MPI Original short THE ONE-MINUTE PROBLEM online through the Chattanooga Film Festival June 19–27.

Recognized by MOVIEMAKER MAGAZINE among the world's top genre film festivals, Chattanooga is showcasing THE ONE-MINUTE PROBLEM as part of its virtual lineup.

Written and directed by MPI filmmaker Nick Delgado, the film follows a Spanish immigrant trying to invent teleportation in his garage. When his experiments draw too much power from the electrical grid, a Department of Water and Power inspector vows to shut him down, putting both his invention and his relationship with his pregnant wife at risk.

🎟️ Preorder your streaming pass here: https://tinyurl.com/es3tszwh

🎬 The MPI Original short THE ART OF INFLATION is headed to the Dances With Films festival in Los Angeles!Written and dir...
06/15/2026

🎬 The MPI Original short THE ART OF INFLATION is headed to the Dances With Films festival in Los Angeles!

Written and directed by MPI filmmakers Brett Wietecha and Tim Hedberg, the film follows two brothers fighting for survival during Venezuela’s economic collapse as they risk everything for freedom and escape.

Catch the California premiere on Monday, June 22, at 6:15 p.m. at the TCL Chinese Theatres in Hollywood.

🎟️ Get your tickets here: https://na2.hubs.ly/H068df-0

🏆 The MPI Original short THE ONE-MINUTE PROBLEM has won Best Sci-Fi/Fantasy Short Film at the Ravenheart International F...
06/12/2026

🏆 The MPI Original short THE ONE-MINUTE PROBLEM has won Best Sci-Fi/Fantasy Short Film at the Ravenheart International Film Festival in Oslo, Norway!

Written and directed by MPI filmmaker Nick Delgado, the film follows a young scientist on the verge of inventing teleportation as he races to complete his breakthrough while dodging an overzealous government bureaucrat determined to shut him down.

The festival jury called the short a “Spielberg-inspired tale of time travel, invention and bureaucracy” that is “charming, funny, and at times touching.”

🎬 Watch the trailer here: https://na2.hubs.ly/H0662cN0

06/12/2026

Actress Gabriela Diaz shares what drew her to THE ART OF INFLATION, the challenges her character faces, and why the story resonates with so many Venezuelans 🎬

Set during Venezuela's economic collapse, the MPI Original short follows two brothers forced to work on a militia-run coca farm as they secretly plan their escape. When the younger brother risks everything for freedom and for the girl he loves, their bond and survival are put to the ultimate test.

Check out where the film will screen next here: https://na2.hubs.ly/H0660710

06/12/2026

Actress Gabriela Diaz shares what drew her to The Art of Inflation Film, the challenges her character faces, and why the story resonates with so many Venezuelans 🎬

Set during Venezuela’s economic collapse, the MPI Original short follows two brothers forced to work on a militia-run coca farm as they secretly plan their escape. When the younger brother risks everything for freedom and for the girl he loves, their bond and survival are put to the ultimate test.

Check out where the film will screen next here: https://thempi.org/events/

Congratulations to MPI interns Carlos Erquiaga and Olive Kimbrell on beginning the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sc...
06/10/2026

Congratulations to MPI interns Carlos Erquiaga and Olive Kimbrell on beginning the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ 2026 Gold Rising program! 🎬

MPI is proud to partner with Academy Gold, which each year selects one or two interns from MPI’s Hollywood Career Launch Program (HCLP) to participate in this prestigious summer initiative.

As Gold Rising celebrates its 10th anniversary, Carlos and Olive are spending the summer participating in educational programming, networking opportunities, and mentorship alongside emerging film professionals from across the country.

Following the program, each participant will be paired with an Academy member for an eight-month mentorship designed to support their continued growth in the industry.

🚀 Interested in launching your own film career? Applications for MPI’s HCLP are accepted on a rolling basis. Learn more here: https://na2.hubs.ly/H063SRY0

The MPI Original short GRIND will screen at the Jersey Shore Film Festival on Saturday, June 13, at 8 p.m. in Red Bank, ...
06/09/2026

The MPI Original short GRIND will screen at the Jersey Shore Film Festival on Saturday, June 13, at 8 p.m. in Red Bank, New Jersey 🎬

The film follows the story of John, an aspiring sneaker designer in East Los Angeles, who lands the opportunity of a lifetime to be featured in his idol’s pop-up shop—only to have his best friend and business partner threaten to derail everything by promising John’s design to a gang with their own agenda.

Get your tickets here: https://na2.hubs.ly/H0629650

06/05/2026

Take a look behind the scenes of the MPI Original short POISONED SKIES 🎬

Written and directed by MPI filmmaker Caroline Friend, this historical drama brings to life the true story of a scientist who risked everything to uncover the cause of a deadly smog disaster.

Next stop: Sardinia, Italy, where POISONED SKIES will screen at the LIFE AFTER OIL International Film Festival on June 19. Get your tickets here: https://na2.hubs.ly/H05_F1C0

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