Anthony R. Page (Film - TV - Theater - Photography - Design - Advocacy)

Many of us have spent decades doing what we were told would work. We earned the credentials. We showed up prepared. We gave more than was asked. We learned how to navigate spaces that were never built with us in mind—and still, we succeeded, even as the rules continued to shift. Over time, one truth became impossible to ignore. The issue was never our talent, our work ethic, or our readiness. It has always been structural. Across industries, long-standing promises around inclusion are quietly retreating. Doors that once appeared to be opening are narrowing again. In film, media, and culture, storytelling power remains concentrated—often far removed from the lived experiences of most of humanity. Not long ago, there was a collective pause. A moment that invited reflection, honesty, and possibility. Many leaned in emotionally, professionally, and financially, believing that meaningful change might finally take hold. But before those seeds could mature, much of that progress was rolled ba...

Fall 2025 | Afro-Mosaic Cinema Journal The Fall 2025 edition of the Afro-Mosaic Cinema Journal is shaped as a journey—one that moves across borders, generations, and creative disciplines to explore how Black and Global South cinema is being made, examined, and remembered in this moment. This issue does not rush. Instead, it invites readers to move deliberately—from origin and vision, through industry and critique, and ultimately toward recognition—reflecting cinema as a living ecosystem rather than a static art form. --------------------------------------------------------------------- The issue begins with a feature on David Mboussou , the Gabonese-born filmmaker based in France, whose work explores memory, land, and contemporary African identity. Written by Latesha Wiggins , the piece centers on Mboussou’s film Afrotopia , tracing a creative language shaped by diaspora, history, and an intimate relationship to place. It establishes the global, grounded tone that carries througho...

Still image from Soli Bula — Fiji’s first animated film, by filmmaker Tumeli Tuqota At the Alma Film Festival , our Fellowship Features are designed to do more than introduce audiences to different parts of the world—they invite deeper engagement with the people, ideas, and creative practices shaping contemporary cinema. Each Fellowship Feature offers a distinct perspective while collectively reflecting Alma’s commitment to cultural intelligence, ethical storytelling, and meaningful global exchange. The Fiji Fellowship Feature is one of several Fellowship presentations taking place throughout the festival. Curated by Tumeli Tuqota —filmmaker, President of the Fiji Film Collective , and Fellow of the Dandelion Institute —this immersive, three-part cinematic and cultural experience centers storytelling as a reflection of identity, community, and shared humanity. Across all Fellowship Features, Alma foregrounds culture through people—their values, tensions, memory, and imagination—rath...

Ciara A. Shaw moved throughout the audience during her performance of an excerpt from  Ain’t But a Few of Us Left , creating a rare, intimate immersion that pulled each guest into the emotional core of the work.    The Alma Experience Building Community Through Conversation, Connection & Collaboration On November 9, our community of stakeholders in Atlanta gathered for an evening designed with intention— The Alma Experience —where art, culture, and thoughtful conversation converged in an atmosphere of elegance and purpose. To capture the spirit of the night, we partnered with SWSH , whose latest AI-driven photo technology created a dynamic, living album—one that moves beyond documentation to memory, allowing moments to be revisited, felt, and shared. As a key collaborator of the Alma Film Festival, SWSH helps us reimagine how discerning audiences engage with storytelling in meaningful, modern ways. Take a look at our album here Alongside her director, Maya Lawrence, C...