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

It was a great privilege speaking with Shate L. Hayes and sharing part of my journey through her incredible platform, The Purpose Post. Shate does a phenomenal job connecting with leaders from all around the world and uncovering the wisdom they’ve gained along their professional paths. Here’s the article that features me — check it out and let me know what you think! This kind of dialogue is exactly the type of conversation we aim to cultivate through the Alma Film Festival, and we’re excited to have Shate L. Hayes and her company as one of our key stakeholders in this growing global ecosystem. “In everything we do, we aim to spark conversations that cultivate meaningful connections and strengthen our sense of community. From this shared foundation, we hope to inspire greater collaboration, leading to cultural diplomacy and collective growth.” The Six Pillars of Purpose: Conversation • Connection • Community • Collaboration • Cultural Diplomacy • Collective Growth Read Full Article Her...

GRATITUDE… Every day, I wake up and work to move the needle forward on my ventures. Some days, it feels like rolling a stone uphill; other times, it’s like being Wile E. Coyote—chasing that roadrunner, only to find yourself back at the drawing board. But through it all, this is my life’s commitment, so I keep going. That’s the reality of being an advocate for community, especially in the arts and entertainment industry. How we are seen on screen and how our humanity is shared matters deeply. There must be space and opportunity on larger platforms to present the full scope and scale of our humanity—sharing stories that are more authentic, accurate, and complete. Much of that requires the quiet, behind-the-scenes work that often goes unseen. I’ve learned not to do it for recognition, but because it’s who I want to be—for myself, my family, and especially my kids and grandkids. That’s why being nominated for the Vanguard Award by the RICE Awards Executive Committee means so much. A specia...

Matching Grant Announced for Alma Film Festival to Support Emerging Global South Filmmakers The Alma Film Festival is pleased to announce a generous gift from an Atlanta-area private family charitable fund. The contribution, made through the Alma Global Community Development Corporation , will directly support the Dandelion Institute’s Film & Television Fellowship , which equips emerging filmmakers from the Global South with mentorship, training, and opportunities for global exposure. Our inaugural group of fellows includes filmmakers from Honduras, South Africa, Jamaica, Lesotho, Fiji, and the Solomon Islands , working across narrative, documentary, animation, and experimental cinema. Highlights include Joe Ramos (Honduras), the first Black director in his country’s film industry; Athi Petela (South Africa), acclaimed for storytelling depth; Khotso Jaden Maphathe (Lesotho), a multidisciplinary artist; Tumeli Toqota (Fiji), creator of Fiji’s first animated film; Regina & ...

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...

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...

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) ...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: High Creative Film Academy Email: HighCreativeFilmAcademy674@gmail.com HIGH CREATIVE FILM ACADEMY IN CAMEROON PRESENTS A TRANSFORMATIVE ACTING WORKSHOP: "BUILDING A CAREER AS AN ACTOR" WITH ANTHONY R. PAGE Cameroon, January 27, 2025 – The High Creative Film Academy (HOFAIYF) is proud to announce a groundbreaking free virtual workshop, "Building a Career as an Actor," taking place on Friday, January 31, 2025, from 6 PM to 8 PM (West African Time) | 12 Noon to 2 PM (EST – USA). This engaging session is designed for aspiring and seasoned actors alike, providing them with invaluable insights into building a sustainable acting career. The session will be taught by Anthony R. Page, MBA , a global film industry visionary leader, and founder of The Studio Blue Acting Conservatory , and the Afro-Mosaic Cinema Circle . Page is also the festival director of the much anticipated  Alma Film Festival, debuting in the spring of 2026 in the Domi...