In celebration of annual Transgender Day of Visibility (TDoV), March 31st, Director and Photographer Braden Summers proudly announces the release of "FRAME OF MIND: Elevate," a new short film celebrating the resilience, joy and perseverance of the trans community, entirely shot in a single frame and one take. Summer's latest project, the single-frame short film features a … [Read more...] about New Short Film “FRAME OF MIND: ELEVATE” Honors Transgender Day of Visibility
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Will Briannagh D’s Hit Song “Grateful” Surpass Cardi B’s Coronavirus Song?
Briannagh D may be just 18 years old, but she’s not letting that stop her from spreading awareness about the importance of self-quarantining during the coronavirus outbreak to the youthful ears of her large teenage following. Her new single “Grateful” uses lyrics such as “it’s a privilege just to breathe,” reminding us of how many lives that have been taken from COVID-19. … [Read more...] about Will Briannagh D’s Hit Song “Grateful” Surpass Cardi B’s Coronavirus Song?
Muhammad Ali, Georgia O’Keeffe, and Rosa Parks are Most Popular Historical Figures in Bamboo Luminaries
Award-winning skill developer Bamboo Learning has released its first report analyzing learner activities on its new, popular Alexa educational trivia game, Bamboo Luminaries. "We believe that insights from our unique data could further deepen our understanding of voice-powered learning," said Irina Fine, co-founder and Head of Content at Bamboo Learning. "We hope … [Read more...] about Muhammad Ali, Georgia O’Keeffe, and Rosa Parks are Most Popular Historical Figures in Bamboo Luminaries
SPIKE LEE to Receive the Toronto Black Film Festival's 2020 Lifetime Achievement Award + 75 Films from 20 Countries
The 8th annual Toronto Black Film Festival (TBFF), presented by TD Bank in collaboration with Global News, has announced the official program and events lineup running February 12 - 17, 2020. The Toronto Black Film Festival is honoured to present SPIKE LEE, Cannes Film Festival's first Black Jury President, with the Toronto Black Film Festival's 2020 … [Read more...] about SPIKE LEE to Receive the Toronto Black Film Festival's 2020 Lifetime Achievement Award + 75 Films from 20 Countries
“Still Here,” by Emmy-nominated Studio Al Jazeera Contrast, to Premiere at Sundance Film Festival
Storytelling and innovation studio Al Jazeera Contrast, part of the digital division of Al Jazeera Media Network, announced today that Still Here will premiere at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival in the New Frontier program. The visceral experiences of over twelve formerly incarcerated women who have re-entered society are at the core of Still Here, which … [Read more...] about “Still Here,” by Emmy-nominated Studio Al Jazeera Contrast, to Premiere at Sundance Film Festival
“Love Dot Com: The Social Experiment” Releases to Public Audiences Nov. 19
Soulidifly Productions, a film company with a mission to produce meaningful, uplifting stories that are entertaining and beautifully told, has partnered with Gravitas Ventures to release Love Dot Com: The Social Experiment to audiences worldwide through Video-on-Demand (VOD) on all platforms (https://www.soulidifly.com/lovedotcom) and Blu-ray starting Nov. 19, 2019. The film … [Read more...] about “Love Dot Com: The Social Experiment” Releases to Public Audiences Nov. 19
Multi-Platinum Recording Artist And Activist Natalie Merchant To Receive The ASCAP Foundation Champion Award At 2019 ASCAP Foundation Honors, Dec. 11
The ASCAP Foundation announces that multi-platinum recording artist, songwriter and social justice activist Natalie Merchant will be recognized with The ASCAP Foundation Champion Award and composer, conductor, artistic director and founder of the Young People's Chorus of New York City (YPC) Francisco Núñez will accept The ASCAP … [Read more...] about Multi-Platinum Recording Artist And Activist Natalie Merchant To Receive The ASCAP Foundation Champion Award At 2019 ASCAP Foundation Honors, Dec. 11