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The Alma Film Festival Supports the Next Generation of Global Storytellers - Announces Its Inaugural Cohort of Fellows Through The Dandelion Institute's Film & Television Fellowship

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A production still from the Honduran film Esperanza de Honor  featuring actor Joe Ramos (center), who alongside Carla Calderon-Hedman directed the film. Joe also has the distinction of being the first Black director from Honduras. A Global Coalition of Creatives from Fiji, Jamaica, Honduras, Lesotho, South Africa and The Solomon Islands ------------------------------------------ [Atlanta, USA] – The Dandelion Institute , in partnership with the Alma Global Community Development Corporation , proudly announces the launch of its Film & Television Fellowship , a transformative program designed to cultivate visionary filmmakers from the Global South and other underrepresented markets worldwide.  With a commitment to artistic innovation, building sustainable careers, and cultural exchange, the fellowship offers a cutting-edge, four-phase experience that integrates creative development, business acumen, and the latest technology in storytelling. Each year, 6 - 10 selected teams ...
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Afro-Mosaic Cinema Journal - Now Available on Amazon!

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Now Available on Amazon! We are thrilled to announce the official debut of the Afro-Mosaic Cinema Journal , now available for purchase on Amazon ! This inaugural issue launches a powerful platform for global conversations centered around cinema, culture, and community. Inside, you'll find a compelling collection of articles, essays, and editorials that spotlight vibrant film communities across the Solomon Islands,   Colombia, Jamaica,  and the Democratic Republic of Congo . Our debut edition includes contextual submissions from: Dr. Boisha Wofford  (Editor-In-Chief, Tampa, FL) Yolanda L. Chase  (Aurora, CO) Autumn Bailey-Ford  (Atlanta, GA) We will be doing a quarterly chronicle following the career of Ess the Essample Other contributors include a dynamic global lineup: Ess The Essample (Brooklyn, NY) Regina Lepping (The Solomon Islands) Jesse Lewis IV (Los Angeles, CA) Heny Cuesta & Diego Gomez (Cali, Colombia) Diolase   Nzinga (...
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We are thrilled to announce the debut of the Afro-Mosaic Cinema Journal, launching this month!

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AFRO-MOSAIC CINEMA JOURNAL We are thrilled to announce the debut of the Afro-Mosaic Cinema Journal , launching this month! This inaugural issue serves as a global invitation to engage in meaningful conversations about cinema and the communities that shape it. Through compelling stories, insights, and creative perspectives, the journal bridges filmmakers and cultural movements across the diaspora. Inside, you'll discover a rich collection of articles, essays, and editorials spotlighting film communities in Colombia, Jamaica, South Africa, Honduras, Cameroon, the Solomon Islands, Lesotho, Nigeria , and the Democratic Republic of Congo . A production still from the film Origins  written & directed by Jamaican filmmaker Kurt Wright Contributions come from an extraordinary range of voices, including: Dr. Boisha Wofford (Editor-In-Chief, Tampa, FL) Yolanda Chase (Aurora, CO) Itzel "Izzy" Fernandez (Filmmaker, Atlanta) Ess The Essample (Brooklyn, NY) ...
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