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

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...

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) ...