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Our 1st edition of FRESH BLACK FILMS North, featuring emerging Black filmmakers, takes place on April 26 in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn. Join us for an assortment of six films created by talented Northeast USA filmmakers. Filmmaker prizes sponsored by Final Draft and Coverly. Get tix at https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/luminaltheater/fresh-black-films-north-1748875002 and join us at Bed-Stuy Art House on 4/26.
FRESH BLACK FILMS now spans across the Northeast and Southeast USA, showcasing the work of filmmakers from these regions. It aims to introduce new and enthusiastic audiences to the groundbreaking creations of emerging Black filmmakers and creatives. By doing so, we hope to foster a deeper appreciation and awareness of each other’s unique work.
LONG STORY SHORT by Roshumba Tyra Llewellyn
An exploration of the unique experiences of folks with “unusual” & “ethnic-sounding” names, intended to evoke cultural and aspirational intentions, yet they often catalyze both problems and unique journeys of self-determination.
OCEAN’S 24/7 by Samara Huckvale
In this spoof at the intersection of stoner comedies, heist films, and the French New Wave, two twenty-something amateurs decide to run a heist with 24 people in 7 days on a local grocery store chain, Ocean's, after a store employee publicly embarrasses them for smelling like W**d.
GO SWIFTLY ALONG by Jason R.A. Foster
When the director and the two lead actors behind a cult film record the audio commentary for a special edition release, old wounds are reopened.
INTERCEPTION: JAYNE KENNEDY • AMERICAN SPORTSCASTER by Safiya Songhai
When a bronze-skin bombshell rocks the world of Sunday Morning Football, millions tune in... but few know the tumultuous story of Jayne Kennedy, the first Black woman to boldly run an interception on the racial lines of American sportscasting.
30-LOVE by Jeffrey Darin McCready
A homage to the play, heartbeat and rhythm of tennis.
YOU DON'T HAVE TO LIKE ME by Safiyah Chiniere
A journey in which self-discovery isn't merely a reflection in a window, but a profound realization of self-worth. It is a reminder that there is immense value in embracing and celebrating the diverse manifestations of womanhood. It’s a testament to the resilience, beauty, and strength of those who defy societal expectations, shedding light on the many facets of being a woman in a world that so often attempts to define and confine them.
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Posted in 2024
Tagged fresh black films
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Bed-Stuy Art House, 204 Dr Sandy F Ray Blvd, Brooklyn, NY 11221-1927, United States,New York, New York