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Film Screening
This showcase is primarily designed to assist the artist by
allowing the artist film to be seen by the mass public.
Various films ranging from documentaries, short film and
studio premiers representing the best in Black, Hispanic,
Asian, Korean and Middle Eastern films will be screened
throughout the festival.
Competitive awards will be presented to various films in
specific categories that recognize the artist which excel in
filmmaking.
Premieres
Studios, networks and Public Broadcast Stations that premier
film at the festival offer a heighten level of excitement
and curiosity for the filmgoer. We will follow the time
honored tradition of providing a Q&A period immediately
following the film showing which will allow the audience to
gain greater insight into the creative process.
Workshops
Our workshops are two day class room situation which will
allow for filmmaker, writer and actor to pick up pointers
from the various experts in their respective fields.
Open Panel Forum
It is the goal of this showcase to provide an open ended
discussion which will allow a more candid discussion
concerning the issues that confront the media and its
filmmakers, industry executive and other creative
contemporaries.
One on One
Special Guest speaker - An intimate discussion with an
artist that will cover a wide range of topics and issues in
their career.
Entertainment
Live entertainment and social engagements will sprinkle the
night. Attendees will enjoy various museums and fashion
themed events.
Awards and Closing Ceremony
The final event will award the filmmakers the “best of the
best” awards.
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Collaboration
It is our goal to offer each attendee the
opportunity to solicit advice and support one
another’s projects. After all no one is an island
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Freedom of Expression
It is our goal to encourage a diverse and robust
expression through film that crosses many genres.
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Education
The primary purpose for this event was to
encourage and enable artists to explore and
collaborate with one another professionally. Our goal
is to facilitate workshops and
provide information necessary to empower the artist.
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Opportunity
It is extremely important that each attendee be
provided with an opportunity to meet “theater and
film” makers that are consider “insiders” |
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Celebrate
By offering rewards each artist achieves some level
of industry recognition during the film competition.
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