Terri J. Vaughn busts down doors for Black actors, directs new comedy
Acting opportunities for Black people can oftentimes be scarce in Hollywood. The higher-ups in the industry only open doors for a select few, but a
Acting opportunities for Black people can oftentimes be scarce in Hollywood. The higher-ups in the industry only open doors for a select few, but a
Producers and filmmakers who want to compete for the $50,000 to $150,000 that National Black Programming Consortium is offering for series pilots through its 360
For “The Donut Shop” director Theo Ogunyode, the path to realizing his dream started in an unexpected place. Before he knew that he wanted to pursue a career in cinema.
Filmmaker, writer and odd man in the poorly ironed suit, Darnell Lamont Walker recently screened his latest documentary, Seeking Asylum, at the Pan African Film
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Black Panther Party’s establishment, Independent Lens on PBS is airing a documentary that will delve into the ins
Before he was dubbed one of the “Important people to watch under 25,” rising filmmaker Taylor Ri’chard first got his start at Urbanworld Films as
Former “Grey’s Anatomy” star Isaiah Washington is back on the Hollywood scene after a long hiatus. Washington is featured in the new independent film The
Actor and comedian Robert Townsend has managed to keep Hollywood in the palm of his hand for nearly three decades with his unwavering commitment to
Joe Angio is the director of How To Eat Your Watermelon in White Company (and Enjoy It), a documentary about the life and times of the
The 2016 Sundance Film Festival was a win for African American talent with Nate Parker’s interpretation of Nat Turner’s revolt leading the charge. Virgin Islands-born brothers Timothy
Escape is exactly what Timothy and Theron Thomas dreamed of doing when they started performing at the age of 6 and 7. Although they loved their homeland
R&B songstress LeToya Luckett is giving married life a test-drive in her lead role in urban comedy Lucky Girl produced and directed by Greg Carter. Luckett plays
While in Atlanta networking and working on her next project, filmmaker Sandra Hodge-Hampton received the great news that her film, the TRUTH the PAIN the SACRIFICE
[jwplatform ql3Xn4ML] Success can be contained in a single film frame, as evidenced by a short feature film that provides an overview of one woman’s journey
If you’re a fan of ’90s cinema, you likely saw at least a handful of stellar performances from actor Leon. His résumé is chock-full of classic
If you are a part of Kanye West’s cult-following fan base, then you recognize the name Che “Rhymefest” Smith. The underrated Chicago MC was credited back
Since the early ’90s, award-winning director and producer Stanley Nelson Jr. has highlighted the experiences and historical moments
Carter High is one of the most touching independent films I have previewed in a very long time. It tells a true story of a
HBO and the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture hosted a private screening of the film 3 1/2 Minutes, Ten Bullets. The powerful documentary provides
Atlanta filmmaker and photojournalist Ric Mathis welcomed a packed house for the premiere of his documentary Black Friday: What Legacy Will You Leave on Friday, November 13.