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Community, Culture & Conversation - A Film Screening Series w/ an Interactive Audience-led Discussion

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Cover Art for the film Finding Joy In the Journey: A Flawed Masterpiece (Atlanta, GA) Community, Culture and Conversation is a showcase of independently produced films by filmmakers who have unique creative voices. Their films will be screened followed by highly integrated and engaging conversations with the auteurs and the actors, led by the audience. Attorney Joy White : Founder & CEO of A Flawed Masterpiece , will facilitate the conversation.  This series is powered by Producers Anthony R Page , Founder of The Studio Blue Acting Conservatory and Dan Moore, Jr.,  Founder of  The Revolution Media Network .  When: Saturday July 29, 2023 - - Time: 12 PM – 3 PM Location: Auburn Avenue Research Library - 101 Auburn Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30303 This is a FREE event and  we encourage wide-spread public participation Three films will be featured during this occasion and include: Finding Joy In the Journey: A Flawed Masterpiece  Written & Produced by Joy Wh...

TWO KIDS FROM THE COUNTRY...

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While I was directing a project during the Essence Music Festival last weekend, guess who I ran into of all people Ericka Butler Priester... It was truly serendipitous. I have known Erika since we were kids running up and down that dirt road on Fairview Avenue in a little town in South Carolina.  I have been keeping up with her rise to become a top executive at Target and after so many years, she is still the amazing spirit that I knew as a kid. It was so good seeing you Erika, keep shining sis (and now cousin, as her brother married my cousin). Proud of the woman you have become and are becoming.  Seeing you again was part of what made the Essence Experience memorable for me.  I am sure our paths will cross again as these two kids from the country keep moving toward our next milestones. Please say hello to your husband, mom, and brother for me...and the funny thing is, I ran into your mom at a church event in Atlanta a few years ago...truly a small world after all. ...

Celebrating Cinema in the Dominican Republic - The Hollywood of the Caribbean

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ATLANTA/NEW ORLEANS/DOMINICAN REPUBLIC- July 5, 2023 Every summer, a unique mix of influencers, business leaders and entertainment professionals gather in New Orleans at the widely successful Essence Festival of Culture . The festival includes a variety of opportunities for this forward-moving community to connect, learn and grow.  Adding to their existing palate of offerings, this year organizers included a film festival component, programmed through a variety of screenings, interactive discussions and other engagement activities. As part of this mix of programming, Dr. Diana Lynch , CEO & Founder of Alma de Samaná Golf Resort and Residences , was invited to lead a discussion on the film industry in the Dominican Republic .  In addition to building a world-class resort community featuring over 1,400 luxurious villas and condominiums, Dr. Lynch and her team are committed to supporting the island nation's efforts to be the “Hollywood of the Caribbean.”  During the fest...

ALL MY LIFE, I HAD TO FIGHT...JUNETEENTH...FATHER'S DAY

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As we wrap up this weekend, let's remember the sacrifices of our forefathers and strengthen our commitment to our community. Have some compassion for our fellow men and women, and know that everyone will go through something at some point. Overall, this Juneteenth holiday reminds us that freedom is not given, most of the time it's taken. Perhaps the biggest thing for us to reflect on about Juneteenth is that our ancestors were free and nobody told them. I believe we are more free than we realize, or most certainly can be...it's a choice that we have to renew daily. We have come a long way, true, and yet we have a great distance to travel...so keep it moving, keep fighting...and what are we fighting for above all else...FAMILY!!! So to all the brothers out there who are blessed to be fathers, salute...and to those who are yet to be fathers....just know that our community as a whole could use quite a bit more fathering...so do as much as you can for as many as you can....we d...

Mood, the latest Film by Anthony R Page, Makes Its Way Across The Festival Curcuit

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An Experimental Short Film Features Rising Star Kasia Trepagier  (Atlanta, GA) The experimental, dramatic short film Mood has been submitted to several festivals as well as featured across several media platforms.  As a part of their overall marketing campaign, the film has been featured on a billboard in Times Square in New York City.  The film is also a semi-finalist in the Movie Awards Festival, a seasonal festival honoring independent films.  The film has also been reviewed by Sheen Magazine. Click Below To Read the Review ‘Mood,’ a Film by Anthony R. Page is Already Buzzing in Hollywood, as one of the Best Short Film Projects of 2023! Mood is now an "Official Selection" of the 2023 Micheaux Film Festival, a prestigious Los Angeles-based film festival.   Note from the festival : We are honored to welcome you into an exclusive family of avant-garde filmmakers and storytellers from around the world; being selected is a true testament to your talent ...

The Black Entertainment Economic Council Hosts An Open House & Member Showcase on June 3rd

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  The Black Entertainment Economic Council  (BEEC) is a dynamic non-profit organization committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the entertainment industry. Our mission is to increase representation and opportunities for Black professionals and businesses in the Film, Television, Gaming, and Digital Production industries, both in front of and behind the camera. ----------------------------- On June 3 rd  from 10 AM to 5 PM,  we will host an  Open House & Member Showcase  at the  Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurship , located at 504 Fair Street, in the West End cultural corridor in Atlanta. T here will be a showcase of short films, free workshops, and opportunities to engage with a variety of professionals working in all aspects of the industry.  The event is free and open to the public. A complete list of scheduled activities is listed below.  The main gallery area will be filled with more than 35 industry-rela...

New Georgia-based Non-Profit Established to Amplify Excellence and Accelerate Opportunity For Black Professionals in The Film and Television Industry

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   The Black Entertainment Economic Council Established  To Support Increased Equity and Inclusion In the Entertainment Industry (ATLANTA, GA)  The Black Entertainment Economic Council (BEEC)  is a dynamic non-profit organization whose mission is to increase representation and opportunities for Black professionals and businesses in the film, television, gaming, and digital production industries, both in front of and behind the camera. On June 3rd - from 10 AM to 5 PM,  we will host an  Open House & Member Showcase  at the Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurship, at 504 Fair Street, in the West End cultural corridor. There will be a showcase of films, free workshops, and opportunities to engage with a variety of professionals working in all aspects of the industry.  Adiclere Evans , one of the founders of our organization extends a special invite,  “We want to encourage people from all over the metro area to connect with us. It...