Events

Harlem Debut of the film "THE WAITING ROOM" by Peter Nicks on May 12

Join Us for the
Harlem Debut of the Film
THE WAITING ROOM
by Peter Nicks
Saturday, May 12th
Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, Harlem

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Firelight Media & OSF Seminar: Creating Social Impact through Story in a Transmedia World -- Application Due April 27th!

THE FIRELIGHT MEDIA PRODUCERS' LAB & OPEN SOCIETY FOUNDATIONS PRESENT:
Creating Social Impact through Story in a Transmedia World
A two-day Seminar
MAY 3RD AND 4TH, 2012

The Firelight Media Producers' Lab & Open Society Foundations (OSF) cordially invite emerging producers and directors of color to apply to the our latest seminar: "Creating Social Impact through Story in a Transmedia World." Over the course of two days, broadcasters, programmers, independents, executives, and community organizers will explore how social and transmedia has: diversified media content, altered means of production, and broadened platforms of distribution.

This seminar will be held in New York City. Details TBA.

Interested producers and directors please complete the attached application and email to: stacey@firelightmedia.org. In the subject line please type “Firelight & OSI Application May2012”. Download a copy of the application here: fm_osi_seminar_application

DEADLINE EXTENDED! All applications must be received Friday, April 27th.

Stanley Nelson Speaks About Creating Nonfiction Cinema

Last week, in anticipation of the Full Frame Docuemtary Festival in Durham, North Carolina, Stanley Nelson spoke about his beginnings and life-long career creating documentaries with NewsObserver.com. He stated: “I wanted something with a learning curve that was never-ending.” He decided to pursue documentaries after seeing the 1971 feature The Murder of Fred Hampton. “I liked that I was affected by (the Hampton) film,” he said. “It was different from what I had known about documentaries, the films they brought into your school class that were boring. This was telling stories that were true to life.” Click here to read the whole article.

The Full Frame Festival honored Nelson for his work with a multi-day Tribute.

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FREE SCREENING OF JESSE OWENS - Wednesday, April 11th @7:30 PM!

Join the Black Documentary Collective for a FREE screening of the new film JESSE OWENS at Harlem Stage.*

Wednesday, April 11th 7:30 PM
Moderated discussion and Q&A to follow
Location: Harlem Stage
150 Convent Avenue at West 135th Street
New York, NY 10031

To RSVP: boxoffice@harlemstage.org or call 212-281-9240 ext. 19 or 20
For more details go to: http://harlemstage.org/calendar/eventlist#205:jesse-owens

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Firelight Spring 2012 Calendar

Upcoming Events

Join us at these upcoming events featuring films and staff from Firelight.

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AN EVENING WITH FILMMAKER LAURENS GRANT

African American Women In Cinema celebrates Women History Month with a special Women In Film Series! The event will take place on March 21, 2012 from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM at the Showbiz Cafe located at 19 W. 21st Street btwn 5th & 6th Aves in New York City.

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Recap from the POV & Firelight Media Summit: Sustaining a Career as a Public Media Maker

The following blog post first appeared on POV's blog thanks to our very own Shoshone Johnson! In this post, Shoshone shares highlights of the “Sustaining a Career as a Public Media Maker” summit co-hosted by Firelight Media's Producers' Lab and POV last Friday.

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POV/Firelight Symposium: Sustaining a Career as a Public Media Maker - Fri., Feb 17

SUSTAINING A CAREER AS A PUBLIC MEDIA MAKER: MODELS, BEST PRACTICES, & STRATEGIES TO HELP MEDIA MAKERS STAY IN THE GAME

Hoping against hope that you can pay the bills making films rather than selling real estate? Tired of spending long hours staring at grant proposals? We have the event for you…

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Live Screening Event for "More Than A Month" - January 28

MORE THAN A MONTH
Join Us for a Special Screening of this Provocative New Film!
Saturday, January 28 @ 4 PM
Schomburg Center: Harlem, USA
with Producer/Director Shukree Hassan Tilghman and other special guests!

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FREEDOM RIDERS SCREENING BY TONATIERRA IN PHOENIX - JAN 26

FREE Screening and discussion of Freedom Riders organized by Tonatierra in Phoenix, Arizona.

Thursday January 26, 2012, 6-8 PM
North High School Auditorium - 1101 E Thomas Rd, Phoenix
For more information: Tel: (602) 254-5230 Email: tonal@tonatierra.org or go to: TONATIERRA Facebook Page. Click here to check out their flyer.

TONATIERRA
NAHUACALLI – A Cultural Embassy of the Indigenous Peoples supporting local-global holistic indigenous community development initiatives in accord with the principle of Community Ecology and Self Determination.