VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS
The
Arizona Black Film Showcase event is comprised of two days of educational
workshops, film screenings, an awards ceremony, and vendor festival.
The
Arizona Black Film Showcase is a non-profit association. The mission is to
become the premier, national media arts event dedicated to supporting Black
film professionals through educational and networking opportunities. We believe
that "Black Film is American Film" and that Black Films have a
significant impact on the broader Film and Television Industry.
This
annual, competitive film showcase is dedicated to supporting, celebrating and
promoting the dynamic works of Black filmmakers locally and nationally. The Showcase
solicits independent feature film entries created for under $1,000,000 and
short film entries created for under $100,000. Additionally, the Showcase
provides Black directors, writers, producers, actors and other industry talent
a forum to network and share in their cinematic experiences.
The
event attracts two groups of attendees. The primary group is comprised of
minority, namely Black, filmmakers pursuing further education about the craft
and business of the industry. The second group is comprised of passionate film
enthusiasts who thirst for authentic and positive portrayals of
African-Americans in film and media arts in general.
Dates: February
Location:
Submission deadline: January
Contact info: info@azblackfilm.com
Phone: 602-304-0830
URL: www.azblackfilm.com
Mailing
address:
68 West Buffalo Street, Ste. 230
Chandler, AZ 85225
Founded in 2004, OneNightCinema was created by Valley film buff Randy
Montgomery in an effort to showcase foreign and independent films that normally
would not have been screened in the
Website: http://www.onenightcinema.net
The
Phoenix Film Festival is an international event held annually in the Spring to celebrate independent film and filmmaking. The
Phoenix Film Festival runs within the Greater Phoenix Metropolitan Area. The Phoenix
Film Festival is the largest attended festival in
Website:
http://www.phxfilmfestival.com/
Contact:
Location:
Phone:
602.955.6444
Office
Hours:
Monday
through Thursday:
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HEARD MUSEUM FILM FESTIVAL
Heard
Museum
October
Festival
goers will have the chance to view the work of some of the finest emerging and
established indigenous filmmakers in the world. Held on the museum's
spectacular grounds in downtown
culture and innovation in an unparalleled experience. The three-day
event will kick off with a gala evening celebrating the work of keynote film
celebrating cultural diversity and dramatic landscapes.
Info
Phone: (602)252-8840
Website:
Location:
Heard
Museum
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The
Scottsdale International Film Festival is a four day event that takes place in
late October through early November each year.
The
Scottsdale International Film Festival concluded its most successful year yet
as over 5,000 area
residents enjoyed a selection of the best
international films. The desire for international films in the Valley is
undeniable as the Festival
continues to grow each year. This growth is
thanks to loyal attendees, new audience members, Festival sponsors and
volunteers, and local
media who continue to provide essential
support.
The Festival
included a student competition along with 35 screenings of full-length
features, many of which sold out. The 5-day event is a
wonderful combination of outstanding cinema
and exciting celebrity-attended parties. It attracts film connoisseurs along
with amateurs looking to learn more about film.
“The
Scottsdale International Film Festival’s mission is to be the undisputed
Website:
www.scottsdalefilmfestival.com
Contact:
Email:
ScottsdaleIFF@aol.com
Phone: (602) 410-1074
US FILM FESTIVALS
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AMERICAN
BLACK FILM FESTIVAL
Website: http://www.abff.com/
DATE: July
WHERE:
GENERAL:
The American Black Film Festival (ABFF) is a
five-day retreat and international film market in July dedicated to
strengthening the
independent Black filmmaking community. Founded in 1997 by Jeff Friday,
President &
CEO of Film Life, the festival was born out of a
belief in the need to stimulate independent Black film development and
promote cultural
diversity within the film industry.
A platform for African-American filmmakers to showcase
their work, the ABFF features panel discussions, workshops,
seminars and, of
course, screenings. The festival has four main film sections: competitive
feature films, noncompetitive
feature films, the
HBO short film competition and the documentary section. Morgan J. Freeman,
Russell Simmons, Gabrielle Union, Denzel Washington,
Eriq LaSalle and John Singleton have graced the scene
at past events.
CONTACT:
ABFF c/o film Llife
email:
abff@thefilmlife.com
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SAN
FRANCISCO BLACK FILM FESTIVAL
Website: http://www.sfbff.org/
DATE: June
WHERE:
GENERAL:
San Francisco Black Film Festival
The mission of the San Francisco Black Film Festival
is to celebrate African American cinema and the African
cultural Diaspora
and to showcase a diverse collection of films - from emerging and established
filmmakers.
This is accomplished by presenting Black films,
which reinforce positive images and dispel negative stereotypes,
and providing
filmmakers particular a forum for their work to be viewed and discussed. The
San Francisco Black
Film Festival believes film can lead to a better
understanding of and communication between, people of diverse
cultures, races,
and lifestyles, while simultaneously serving as a vehicle to initiate dialogue
on the important issues of our times.
Contact:
8th Annual San Francisco Black Film Festival Contact
Information
San Francisco Black Film Festival
415.771.9271 (v)
415.346.9046 (f)
email
film2fest@yahoo.com
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INDEPENDENT
BLACK FILM FESTIVAL
Website: www.indieblackfilm.com
DATE: March
WHERE:
GENERAL:
Independent Black Film Festival Celebrating
Diversity in the Arts IBFF presents an exploration of discovery through
soul stirring
and spirited independent film contributions that open the hearts and minds of
movie lovers. With eyes on the
success of nouveau
talent, IBFF is a personable and intimate networking marketplace for industry
connections and socializing.
The Independent Black Film Festival will provide
independent filmmakers the opportunity to screen feature, short, documentary
and animation
film projects to a culturally diverse audience. The festival's conference
program offers attendees the opportunity
to
participate in informative and career-enhancing panel discussions and workshops
led by top industry professionals.
Anchored by the crafts of screenwriting, music,
animation and gaming, IBFF will continue to celebrate Artists who use their
freedom of expression
to explore socially relevant topics. The Independent Black Film Festival is
dedicated to helping discover new
filmmakers,
screenwriters, gamers and musicians in the
CONTACT:
IBFF
949
Studio x109
P (404)249-9529
F (404) 249-9529
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Website: www.hbff.org
DATE: June
WHERE:
GENERAL:
The Hollywood Black Film Festival (HBFF) is an
annual 6-day celebration of black cinema drawing together
established
filmmakers, popular film and TV stars, writers, directors, industry executives, emerging artists
and new
audiences from
Spike Lee, Anthony Anderson, Eriq
LaSalle, Blair Underwood, Sanaa Lathan,
Nicole Ari Parker, the
festival has become an annual mecca for the Black
Hollywood creative community.
The festival aims to enhance the careers of emerging
and established black filmmakers through a public
exhibition and
competition program. The festival’s goal is to play an integral role in
discovering and launching
independent films and
filmmakers by bringing them to the attention of the industry, press and public.
CONTACT:
Address:
Telephone:
323.556.5742
Fax:
310.943.2326
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Website: www.houstonblackfilmfestival.org
DATE: June
WHERE:
GENERAL:
The Houston Black Film Festival was founded in 2004
to bring a collective, cohesive and creative environment for the
Houston, Texas Film Mecca; the
fourth largest metropolitan city in the nation. Our focus
is to proactively enhance the
process of
developing, producing and distributing films by black filmmakers. Its goal is
also to bring a unique dominion
to films by
providing a program that will directly impact the viability and quality of
films introduced to the market by the implementation
of such
‘special projects’ as The Book to Film Screenplay Search Project
which aims to become an amenable bridge between
proven published
authors and filmmakers to bring a book to film adaptation and final projects
into fruition.
CONTACT:
1-877-827-1302 FESTIVAL CONTACT#
www.shebamediagroup.com
888-898-9297 ext 84
press@houstonblackfilmfestival.org- request for
media credentials
films@houstonblackfilmfestival.org-questions
about status of film submissions.
Finance- shebamediajbaylor@prweb.com
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Website: www.newarkmuseum.org/nbff
DATE: June
- Aug
WHERE:
GENERAL:
Since its inception in 1974, the Newark Black Film
Festival has become known among it’s peers as the longest running
black film
festival in the
hundreds of
emerging writers, directors, producers, performers, and film buffs who enjoy
African American
and African
Diaspora cinema. Screening in the summer months, the films shown reflect the
full diversity of the black
experience in
formulas, from
documentary to the avant-garde.
The Festival is free of charge to the public and
receives funding in the form of special grants from foundations, and
corporations. It is
administered by The Newark Museum, and planned by a Selection Committee, which
includes such
notables as
screenwriter and playwright Richard Wesley, who wrote the screenplays for
“Let's Do It Again,” “Uptown Saturday Night,”
“Native Son,”
“Deacons for Defense,” and “Mandela & DeKlerk.” Other
Committee members include Jeff Friday, CEO and
Co-founder of Film Life’s American Black Film
Festival, and Dr.
Clement A. Price, noted historian, author and educator to name a few.
CONTACT:
The
C/O The
Tel. 973-596-6550
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TWIN
CITIES BLACK FILM FESTIVAL
Website: www.tcbff.com
DATE: August
WHERE:
GENERAL:
We are Seeking:Bold,
fresh and innovative films…documentaries, comedy, shorts, animations,
premieres, romance,
horror, sci-fi, etc. ( made by or about people of African descent &
Multicultural films that reflect our community
depicting positive and realistic images)
CONTACT:
TCBFF
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BLACK
INTERNATIONAL CINEMA
http://black-international-cinema.com/
http://www.blackpoetventures.com
EnTime
Entertainment presents…'THE STUDIO"
An impromptu / open mic for
vocalists & poets that perform with a live band.
Every
1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month @ Majerle's 9
Lounge, Downtown Phoenix
R&B/Soul :: HipHop :: Urban Jazz
What
you get at 'The Studio"
-
Intimate Atmosphere
-
Live Entertainment
-
Mature Audience
-
Food & Drinks
-
Networking
-
Soulful Encouragement
More
info :: www.EnTimeOnline.com
EnTime
Entertainment "All good things happen withEnTime"
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THE
POETRY JUMP OFF
Hello
my name is
There
is a local soul food cafe, Lil Mamas Soul Cafe, that holds Open
Mic
Poetry every Tuesday and Friday nights.
I host it along with a
poet
by the name of Karolina Breeze. We have
been holding it for
about
2 months now and it is a really nice atmosphere we have.
There
are a lot of local singers, poets, comedians, rappers and just
anyone
who is open to get on the mic and share with us. We also have
a
commercial that plays on 99.3 around
Lil
Mamas Soul cafe serves soul food such as chicken and waffles, fried and
smothered porkchops/chicken and more...you
can get more of the menu
and
information @ www.lilmamassoulcafe.com
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CHICAGO-STYLE STEPPIN'
The Desert Steppers would like to announce a Message Board for
Steppers!
All who are even mildly interested in Steppin
can access the Message Board
and hook up with Steppers and Steppin Events in your local area and all over the
country!
This is a great way to keep in touch with other Steppers on a daily
basis.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/thesteppersplace/
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AFRICAN
DANCE FOR FITNESS
Class: Every Saturday afternoon -
At the
(info@azyoga.net)
Treat yourself to a dynamic work-out.
African drummers featuring Frank Thompson, John Mouzon & others on drums.
(The drums will lift you off the floor!)
AYC is a beautiful mirrored studio with wood floors.
Ayo Sharpe-Mouzon has taught ongoing classes in
seven cities in the
Ayo is an intuitive teacher who
teaches for all levels.
Website: www.africandanceclasses.com
Phone #: 480-233-3880
This class is open to teen-agers & adults (13 & up!) $10.00 per
class
GHANAIAN RHYTHMS WITH UNCLE C.K.GANYO,DIRECTOR(
ADZIDO)
Weekly: every Mon Wed Fri from
KAWAMBE AFRICAN DRUM & DANCE ENSEMBLE, MARK SUNKETT,DIRECTOR.
Weekly:Every Thursday
at
World
Class Dance:
African American Jazz (African Swing)
Break Dance
Classical Dance of India
Salsa
Tap
African Brazilian
West African y mas
Registration New Dress Code
and Fees, Call: 628-7785
This program is directed by Barbea
M. Williams, Artistic Director of the Barbea Williams
Performing Co., Inc. Ms. Williams is an award-winning
actress/choreographer dedicated to sharing diverse ethnic dance and theatre
traditions that derive from the African and African Latino Cultures. The
Company offers ethnic dance/drum classes, residencies, performances,
lecture/demonstrations.
Call for more Information: (520) 628-7785, For Children, Teens, and Adults.
Ask about Dress Code and Fees.
Classes On-Going.
Free
West African Dance Class
Kawambe-Omowale African Drum and Dance Theatre offers
a "Free" West African Dance Class open to the
general public each Saturday morning from 10:30 a.m. -
11:45 a.m. in the Gym at Eastlake Park, 16th Street and Jefferson, Phoenix, AZ.
There's plenty of room for all - men, women, and
children. Please come and join us.
For questions, please call Kawambe-Omowle
at (602) 252-6204.
Mail Address: P O Box 20491 Phoenix Arizona 85036
Street Address:
602-254-7516 Office
602-258-7050 Fax
gwcmccphx@earthlink.net
Dedicated To Preserving The African And African
American History In
Remember The Past, Enjoy The Present, Embrace The
Future....
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AFRICAN AMERICAN MULTICULTURAL MUSEUM
Location:
Times:
Wednesday-Friday
The
newly-opened African American Multicultural Museum is
venue
dedicated to African American and other cultures whose mission is 'Fellowship
through Education.' The museum’s co-founders, Edward and Kay VanDyke, had long dreamed
of
bringing an African-American museum to
members, opened the museum in south
from
donors' personal collections of African masks, painted Egyptian papyrus, drums
and
a well-recognized painting from the Cosby Show.
The
museum gift shop features books about African-American history, contributions
of
Black
veterans, and the evolution of music from slave days
to jazz, and jewelry made
of
bone, mother-of-pearl and coral. Many other cultures will be featured at the
museum
in
future exhibits.
Africana features Ethnic Art, collectables, and a large
selection of contemporary
framed gallery prints and custom framing.
Spectrum Mall (Formerly Christown Mall) 19th
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