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The Dandelion Institute and Alma Film Festival Continue Their Work to Amplify Voices from the Global South, Through Their Film & Television Fellowship

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The Dandelion Institute, in collaboration with the Alma Global Community Development Corporation , proudly continues its Film & Television Fellowship —an ambitious initiative dedicated to empowering visionary filmmakers from the Global South and other historically underrepresented regions. The fellowship equips them with the tools, mentorship, and a platform to tell stories that are more authentic, accurate, and complete—broadening our understanding of the vast kaleidoscope of human experience. This four-phase fellowship integrates creative development, business strategy, and cutting-edge technology to prepare participants for sustainable, market-ready careers. Each year, 6–10 filmmaking teams are selected to receive intensive mentorship, hands-on production training, and exclusive access to global industry leaders—along with opportunities to expand their audiences and amplify their impact. “This fellowship is about more than making films,” says Anthony R Page, Festival Director...
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The Alma Film Festival Launches Global Audience Survey In Partnership with the Afro-Mosaic Cinema Circle

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The Alma Film Festival Launches Global Audience Survey In Partnership with the Afro-Mosaic Cinema Journal "Like so many others, we’re adding our voice and energy to support the needs of BIPOC filmmakers and the desires of BIPOC audiences—helping to increase capacity, amplify more underrepresented stories, and expand what’s possible within the global film landscape through deep partnerships and shared purpose. There’s a lot that needs to be done, and none of us can do this work alone.” ~ Anthony R Page, Festival Director, Alma Film Festival ------------------------------------- The Alma Film Festival , an emerging global platform for cinema and culture rooted in the Global South, has officially launched its Global Audience Survey in partnership with the Afro-Mosaic Cinema Journal . This initiative is part of the festival’s commitment to building a more inclusive, human-centered cinematic future—by directly listening to the audiences who will help shape it. Designed to engage audie...
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2nd Edition of The Afro-Mosaic Cinema Journal - Now Available

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Cover art, Afro-Mosaic Cinema Journal (Summer 2025) We are thrilled at the response we have gotten from the debut of the Afro-Mosaic Cinema Journal —a publication born out of a deep commitment to elevating global conversations around Black cinema and the cinematic voices emerging from underrepresented markets around the world. It our intention to keeping building the conversation, so in this second edition, we widen the lens—looking across the continent and into the diaspora. Journal Now Available on Amazon We’re proud to feature new perspectives from across Africa, with contributions from Latesha Wiggins (An American in The Gambia, as well as a look into Gambian Cinema),  Nosipho Maketo-van den Bragt  (Soars in South Africa),  Feyisayo Anjorin (The chaos and cultural impact of Nigeria), Tabe A. Wesley (A coming of age in Cameroonian cinema), and  Khotso Jaden Maphathe (Laying the groundwork in Lesotho). Khotso Maphathe is one of the leading filmmakers in Lesoth...
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New Film MOMMAS to Premiere June 15 on Tubi, Spotlighting the Pain and Power of Black Mothers Confronting Police Violence

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New Film MOMMAS to Premiere June 15 on Tubi, Spotlighting the Pain and Power of Black Mothers Confronting Police Violence Actress and writer Leslie Black steps into the role of Executive Producer with the upcoming release of MOMMAS , a powerful and emotional film set to debut on Tubi on June 15, 2025 . Written by Black, the film delves deep into how Black families—especially mothers—are forever altered by the trauma of police violence. MOMMAS centers on a group of women known as Mothers of Murdered Sons (MOMS) who regularly come together for activism, healing, and mutual support. When a local woman reveals that the District Attorney never filed charges against the officers who killed their sons, Janie, Jill, Sharon, and Cynthia are pushed to their emotional limits. Their pain transforms into urgency—and their unity into action. The film asks: How far will a mother go for justice? The cast features an ensemble of dynamic talent including: Leslie Black ( Fight Night , Chicago...
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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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