Category Archives: Announcements

Call for Films! No Submission Fees Until 12/31/08!!

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The International Black Women’s Film Festival is now accepting film submissions for 2009! Big changes this year, specifically, NO VHS tapes. Sorry, but they’re too bulky, too difficult to transport, and can get de-magnetized…which has happened.

Not to fret, I’m accepting DVDs, but you can also submit your film for consideration for the online film festival. (Just URLs, no “embed” codes, please.) Submissions to the online film festival are always free!

What else is free? Film submissions until December 31, 2008! Are you a previously selected filmmaker at the IBWFF? Then it’s free for you, too!!

Check out more at the site created just for filmmakers who are interested in submitting work. Remember, submissions are free until December 31, 2008…for realsies.

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT: California Newsreel

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This announcement was forwarded to me. California Newsreel has an amazing library (for rent or purchase) of African and African Diaspora cinema, as well as other films and documentaries.

The deadline to apply is OCTOBER 31, 2008! YES, THAT’S TOMORROW, so dust off your resume and start sending!!

(Sorry, but I –and the sender– received the notice late, too.)

Drop me a line if you are hired!

DEADLINE: TODAY – Register to Vote!

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For Those Who Procrastinated… 

Today is the last day to register to vote for the Nov. 4th Election!

Check your county Registrar of Voters Office to see what time they close. Local offices have different hours, and you may not be registered.
OR 

Have your registration POSTMARKED by 12 midnight!

You can find voter info here: http://www.barackobama.com/voters/
Or Register to Vote at Rock the Vote! http://www.rockthevote.com/rtv_register.html?ms=rtv.com-homebutton

PRESS RELEASE: Urban Indie Film “What Goes Around” in Demand

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More Info: http://www.nowpublic.com/culture/urban-indie-film-what-goes-around-demand-0

By great demand, Sunrason Films’ What Goes Around takes to the road this October with special screenings in the Philadelphia, Charlotte, Atlanta, Toronto, and Baltimore areas. The relationship drama, heralded for its gutsy outlook on the dangers of unprotected sex, and the spread of HIV/AIDS, features a stellar cast of actors, media personalities, and prominent entertainment figures.

Against the backdrop of South Florida’s vibrant entertainment scene, What Goes Around examines the intricacies of love, lust, romance, promiscuity, friendship, and family with the sharp and witty humor and bold frankness that is characteristic of Caribbean-Americans. Staring newcomers Sakina Samuda and Kim Goss alongside popular soundmen (DJs) Nohard ‘Noah’ Grant and Ricardo ‘Supa Twitch’ Sanchez, acclaimed Dancehall artists Andrew “Flippa Mafia” Davis, David “Mavado” Brooks, and Karl-Marx “KC Jockey” Waite, famed Jamaican dancer Kemar “Ding Dong” Ottey, dub poet Ras Atiba, and popular radio personality Mike B of South Florida’s 99 JAMZ, What Goes Around has been lauded as one of the most anticipated film releases of 2008.

The screening schedule is as follows:

• September 28th: Cinema Paradiso, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
• October 2nd: The Bridge, Philadelphia, PA
• October 5th: Allure Lounge, Charlotte, NC
. October 9th: Yorkdale Silver City, Toronto, Canada
• October 10th: Galaxy Complex Galleria Movie Theater @ South Dekalb Mall,
Decatur, GA
• October 12th: The Rich Auditorium @Woodruff Arts Center, Atlanta, GA
• October 18th: Hoff Theatre @the Stamp Student Union, Univ. of Maryland,
College Park, MD

Screenings in New York City and Jamaica are tentatively scheduled for November.

For more information about What Goes Around and Sunrason Films, contact Charlene Campbell at 954-439-3820 or sunrason@gmail.com.

Urban Media Makers Film Festival (Atlanta, GA)

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Host: www.umff.com
Start Time:
Friday, October 17, 2008 at 6:00pm
End Time:
Sunday, October 19, 2008 at 1:00pm
Location:
Holiday Inn Select – Atlanta Peachtree Corners
Street:
6050 Peachtree Industrial Blvd
City/Town:
Atlanta, GA

The Urban Mediamakers Film Festival (UMFF) is a not-for-profit, charitable 501(c)(3) organization that promotes and supports independent mediamaking — animation, film, music, print, television, and video. Guided by past wisdom and reflecting the new and exciting generation of mediamaking, we are dedicated to thinking out of the traditional box as we pursue our dreams courageously. As mediamakers, we have talents that can transform world views and actions!

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UMFF 2008 Brings One of the Nations Most Sought After Actor Audition Coaches to Norcross, Georgia

If you are an actor, you don’t want to miss the 7th Urban Mediamakers Film Festival’s Intensive Actor’s Audition Workshop conducted by Rosalyn Coleman Williams. One of the most sought after audition coaches in New York, Rosalyn loves to teach. She was hand-picked by coach to the stars Margie Haber to be the East Coast representative of her world famous studio. She has also taught at Actor’s Connection, Howard University and Duke Ellington School of the Arts. Rosalyn coaches you with truth, insight and real world knowledge of the audition experience. You will gain the confidence to do your best acting in the pressure-filled audition room. “We are searching for the truth of who you are in a set of imaginary given circumstances. I teach, I push and I expect results,” said Rosalyn.

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“Breakthrough Screenwriting” with award-winning writer Craig T. Williams.
Many journalist, authors and creative writers are making the transition to screenplay writing. But how do you get noticed as a screenwriter? How do you create your own career path as a screenwriter? In this intensive workshop instructed by award-winning screenplay writer, Craig T. Williams, you will learn how break through screenwriting barriers and become a successful screenwriter.

Register Today!! www.umff.com

Save the dates – October 17-19, 2008, and spread the word about UMFF 2008. FREE film screening Saturday, October 18, 2008. Join us as we pursue our dreams courageously with the “Movement in Progress through Independent Filmmaking.” We’re changing the world, one story at a time!

Join us for a weekend of creativity, networking, education, activism, independent filmmaking and fun!

Visit www.umff.com for festival details.