Supporting Black is a popular theme thanks to the Black Lives Matter movement. But the rise of Black Film Festivals has been a necessary element needed to help bolster support for filmmakers dedicated to the image of people of color on big screens worldwide.
Sundance has unveiled the official lineup to be screened at the 2018 festival, which will occur in Park City, Utah from January 18th-28th. Out of 13,468 submissions, the curated 110 films span across 29 distinct countries, with 47 being from first-time filmmakers. This year, Sundance’s lineup is rich with diversity and bold, authentic storytelling that […]
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture will temporarily house a number of objects from Marvel’s record-breaking film, Black Panther. For four days in October, the items will be on display as part of the museum’s first-ever African American Film Festival. In an announcement on Facebook about the acquisition, the museum stated that […]
Jaro Media Services is proud to sponsor the Short-Film Competition during the 13th Annual Peachtree Village International Film Festival. PVIFF 2018, the Southeast’s premiere international film and arts festival, returns with an exciting schedule of screenings, educational forums and networking from October 11-14, based in Atlanta, Georgia. Out of hundreds of submissions, PVIFF has […]
At this year’s Peachtree Village International Film Festival (PVIFF), I was afforded the opportunity to meet and talk with Mr. Lonnie Jackson, founder and frontman of Upyri. Upyri is a sci-fi series that blends 3D animation, live action, and 2D illustrations as a means of storytelling. Inspired by the presence and pervasiveness of vampires across […]
After 46 years, the long-awaited concert documentary Amazing Grace, which features Aretha Franklin’s performances at the New Temple Missionary Baptist Church in Los Angeles, will make its debut at DOC NYC on November 12th. The performances, which were recorded between January 13th and 14th of 1972, are considered to be the best of Aretha Franklin, […]
JOIN US IN SELECTING THE WINNERS OF THE 2021 PVIFF SHORT-FILM COMPETITION BY CLICKING HERE TO SCREEN AND RATE THIS YEAR’S FINALISTS. VOTING DEADLINE: OCTOBER 17, 2021 For the fourth year, JARO Media Services is proud to sponsor the PVIFF Short-Film Competition during the 16th Annual Peachtree Village International Film Festival. PVIFF 2021 celebrates entertainment […]
The American Black Film Festival has announced its lineup of feature films for 2023, which will include popular actors such as Pam Grier, Omari Hardwick, and Mike Colter.