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14th ANNUAL AFRICAN-AMERICAN FILM MARKETPLACE AND
S.E. MANLY SHORT FILM SHOWCASE

OCTOBER 18-21, 2007


BUILDING CAREERS IN FILM & TELEVISION

(Hollywood, CA ~ A huge part of the 14th Annual African-American Film Marketplace and S.E. Manly Short Film showcase is meeting the filmmakers, seeing a variety of short films and discussing the process with industry professionals. On Saturday, October 20, 207 and Sunday, October 21, 2007 from 10:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. at Raleigh Studios ~ BHERC will screen Short Films, introduce Filmmakers, conduct Workshop & Panel Discussions, have Networking opportunities and vendor items available. The Professional panels featured this year are as follows:

Saturday, October 20, 2007 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. will be the YOUNG FILMMAKERS WORKSHOP which offers High School Students and opportunity to meet and greet working directors, producers and writers and learn first hand how the creative process really is. On the sound stage, from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon DISNEY/ABC WRITING FELLOWS will share their experiences on breaking into the business through writing for film and television. At 1:30 p.m. TIM LAMPROS OF ACTORS CERTIFIED TRAINING will host an on-camera training session for all aspiring actors. This is a film and television town and you must have the skills to perform in front of a camera. SISTERS ON THE SET, PART I Seminar will being at 6:00 p.m. with a panel of directors who have worked their way to the big screen and will impart their knowledge of film with you. From the page to the stage, selling your script and seeing your project get off the ground, come listen to what they know for sure.

Sunday, October 21, 2007 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. learn the tricks of trade in MARKETING YOUR FILM, once you have your film made, then what? Learn from top notch marketing professionals the steps to putting your film into the mainstream of publicity. Beginning at 1:30 p.m. SISTERS ON THE SET, PART II will reveal to what it takes to be a director, how to build working relationships in the industry, including working with producers, networks, actors on set, and crew. 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. RICHARD LAWSON will divulge his secret to MASTERING YOUR CAREER; garner the tools, skills and expertise to run a company – YOU. 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. The SKINNY ON SHORT FILMS Shooting a good short film is the first step to shooting a feature film and prepares filmmakers about the business of filmmaking.

Each session is only $10.00; The YOUTH FILMMAKERS WORKSHOP - THIS WORKSHOP IS FREE) . For complete information visit www.BHERC.org or call (310) 284-3170 or visit the website at www.bherc.org.

MARKETPLACE DIRECTOR PANELS

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2007:

10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Young Filmmakers Workshop:

High school students get the chance to hear first hand from filmmakers on everything from editing, writing, producing, directing, and more. This special workshop will also give students an opportunity to see some of the creative work making a difference on and off the screen.

DISNEY /ABC Writing Fellowship Breaking into the Business:

Past and present Writing Fellows will discuss the initial steps into entering feature film and television writing. Disney/ABC executives will discuss the training process that the Writing Fellows go through in preparing them for the industry.

The panel will be comprised of past/present Writing Fellows (television/feature).
Many past Fellows are working as producers/story editors on television shows.
Fellows will discuss how the Writing Fellowship gives writers the tools to get started in the business.
Disney/ABC executives from Talent Development will discuss their various programs.
12:00 to 1:00 – LUNCH BREAK

1:30 to 3:30 p.m. - Tim Lampros, Actors Certified Training / on-camera techniques

Actors Certified Training proudly supports the 14th Annual African American Film Marketplace by presenting the ACT Studios On-Camera Workshop for actors. This amazing event exposes actors of all levels to the insider tracks for developing successful careers in film and television projects, and is open to any actor who wants to test their skill in front of a motion picture camera. This workshop is hosted by Tim Lampros, author of Hollywood Quagmire: How to Stop the Waste, Save 3.6 Billion Dollars a Year and Avoid an Actors Strike in 2008! Actors Certified Training specializes in developing actors for film and television. Their studio is located at 11252 Magnolia Blvd.; North Hollywood, CA 91601. Office 818.761.7986. Web: www.actorscertifiedtraining.com. Don't miss this one!

4:00 - 6:00 p.m. - SISTAS ON THE SET I:

Hollywood’s top-notch female directors will share with you their unique experiences as they navigated through the industry. They will discuss the art of selling a project. What was it like the first day on the set of their Film? From writing the script to selling the script, find out what worked for them, and what could work for you.

Award Winning Panelist includes:

· Julie Dash (Daughters of the Dust & Rosa Parks)

· Gina Prince Blythewood (Love & Basketball)

· Euzhan Palcy (Dry White Season & Killing Yard)

· Kasi Lemmons (Talk to Me)

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2007:

10:00 – October 21, 2007

10:00 to 12:00 p.m. – Marketing Your Film?

Learn tricks of the trade from marketing specialists. Learn techniques and avenues on getting the word to the public on a budget. How do you determine your audience and how do you reach them. Panelist includes: Arian Reed (Arian Reed Public Relations); Sonja Ede (Paramount); and Neema Barnette

12:00 to 1:00 – LUNCH BREAK

1:30 to 3:30 - SISTAS ON THE SET II:

Award winning directors discuss the steps they took to become a director in television. What steps they took to get where they are today, and steps a newcomer can follow to succeed. The importance of professional relationships in the industry, including working with producers, networks, actors on set, and crew. Directing and getting the product that best reflects the images you want to see on screen. Is there a difference between directing for the big screen and the small screen?

Panelists include:

· Janice Cooke

· Helaine Head

· Dianah Wynter

3:30 – 5:00 – RICHARD LAWSON “MASTERING YOUR CAREER”

You are the master of your career. Take charge; know the profession as if you were a doctor. Have the tools to run a Fortune 500 Company – YOU! Discover the difference between auditioning and booking the job. This class empowers the actor to appreciate and understand their "product", and deliver it with a sense of passion, imagination, and most of all, craft.

Richard Lawson (Actor/Director/Coach) Some of my selected films include Steven Spielberg’s' Poltergeist, Walter Hills' Streets of Fire, Stick with Burt Reynolds, The Main Event with Barbra Streisand and Ryan O'Neal, Coming Home with Jane Fonda and John Voight, Audrey Rose with Anthony Hopkins and Marsha Mason, Wag the Dog, starring Robert Deniro and Dustin Hoffman, How Stella Got Her Groove Back, starring Whoopi Goldberg and Angela Bassett, and soon to be seen in the upcoming film The Dinner Party, starring Bernie Mack and Ashton Kutcher. I created the part of 'Lucas Barnes' on the soap opera All My Children.

5:00 to 7:00 - “The Skinny on Short Films"

Shooting a good short film is the first step to shooting a feature film and prepares filmmakers about the business of filmmaking.

Learn the most common mistakes filmmakers make and how to avoid them.
Make a short that actually gets accepted into festivals.
Don't waste your money, time and energy-- get your script as tight as possible before you shoot.
Figure out the right length for your story and so much more.
Strategize around which festivals to aim for before you spend hundreds of dollars on entry fees.
Invited Panelist:

ü Adetoro Makinde (Actor/Writer/Producer Director) http://www.backdoorfilms.com/about.html

ü Roberta Munroe (Former Sundance Programmer /Short Film Consultant ) http://www.robertamunroe.com/

ü Michael Cory Davis (Actor/Director) http://michaelcorydavis.com/html/bio.html

ü Eddie Steeples (Actor/Producer) http://www.mo-freek.com/steeples.html

7:00 pm. – MASTERING THE AUDITION / JOHN MARSHALL JONES

Mastering the Audition Productions and founder John Marshall Jones presents a comprehensive seminar for the aspiring actor called “Mastering The Audition, Live!” This exclusive and inclusive seminar is a unique map to power -- before, during and after the audition. What sets the masters apart from everyone else are their winning tools and techniques. By following the examples of those who have laid down a foundation for success; we, too, have the opportunity to win.

FILMS & FILMMAKERS:

1. 50 BUCKS IN ARGENTINA by Esosa Edosomwan

2. A FAT GIRL'S GUIDE TO YOGA by Tajamika Paxton

3. A NICK IN TIME (12 Min.) by Be' Garrett

4. A PERFECT CHAOS (22 Min.) by Anitra Evans

5. A RIOT IN THE DARK (10 Min.) by Mike Brown

6. A TIGHT SPOT - Ten Minutes.

7. A-ALIKE (29 Min.) by Randall Dottin

8. AKIRA'S HIP HOP SHOP (37 Min.) by Joe Doughrity

9. ANIMAL (22 Min.) by Phil Roc Rhyme

10. BLACK RUGBY by John Demps

11. BREAKTHROUGH (18 Min.) by Celia Peters

12. BUSHWICK HOMECOMINGS (37 min.) by Stephanie Joshua

13. CAROLINE (7 min.) by Derrick Cameron

14. CONSCIOUSNESS (7 Min.) by Addison Bhuyan

15. DADDY HUNGER (37 Min.) by Ray Upchurch

16. DE WHYTE HOUSE (13 Min.) by Malcolm Garvey

17. DESIRE’S SURPRISE (15 Min.) by Bryan Willis

18. DRAWING ANGEL (19 Min.) by Rosalyn Coleman-Williams

19. ELI'S LIQUOR STORE by Alonzo Jones

20. FIFTY FOR WOMEN AINT WHAT IT USED TO BE (26 Min.) by Roza Burgee

21. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY, PUNK! (24 Min.) by Michael Ajakwe, Jr.

22. HONEY (21 Min.) by Dennis Dortch

23. I LOVE HIP HOP IN MOROCCO (80 Min.) by Jennifer Needleman

24. IN CONFLICT WITH KISMET (13 Min.) by Dani Dixon

25. IN DISBELIEF (18 Min.) by Natasha Gray

26. JUDI (6 Min.) by Numa Perrier

27. K(NO)W DE:TALES (19 Min.) by Ka'ramuu Kush

28. KUJO MY LOVE (15 Min.) written and directed by Stacy Pyles

29. LARK & CHER (20 Min.) by Miles Maker

30. LIL RED IN DA HOOD by Joie Botkin

31. LOW (28 min.) by Phillip-Anthony Traylor

32. MY SUICIDE (14 Min.) by Lakesha Taylor

33. PARIAH (28 Min.) by Dee Rees

34. PATH ALTERED (25 Mins.) by Ali Jackson

35. POET OF THE SWINGIN' BLADE (24 Min.) by James Hurd Jr.

36. POSITIVE ATTITUDE (8 Min.) by Deborah Marcano

37. PRESCRIPTION FOR TIME (15 min.) by Keith McQuirter

38. REMIXED IN JAPAN (45 Mins.) by Dungy Barrett

39. RITCH (5 Min.) by Sharon Lewis

40. RUSH (10 Min.) by Japheth Lewis

41. SOAP AND ROSES (33 Min.) by Rae Shaw

42. SPIN (30 min.) by Camille Tucker

43. STEEP (7 Min.) by Adetoro Makinde

44. SVETLANA'S JOURNEY by Michael Cory Davis

45. THE FORGOTTEN WEST (15 Min.) by Vincent Singleton

46. THE GIFT a.d. (11 Min.) by Blu Fox

47. THE LOCK DOWN CLUB (29 Min.) by Layla Mashavu Sewell

48. THE MEETING (24 Min.) by Jeremiah Jahi

49. THE SOULS OF BLACK GIRLS (45 Mins.) by Daphne Valerius

50. THE SUBSTITUTE FOR LOVE (12 Min.) by Denise Sealy

51. THE THIRD SUMMER (55 Min.) by Norris Young

52. THE TIES THAT BIND (24 Min.) by Angela Gibbs

53. TRUE GRITS (15 Min.) by Tonya Pinkins, Shawn Carter Peterson, & Blaine Teamer

54. UNFINISHED (19 Min.) by Arun Vir

55. WEEKENDS IN BROOKLYN (21 Min.) by David Canady

56. YESTERDAY'S TODAY (15 Min.) by Falena Hand

57. YOU (30 Min.) directed by Roderick Rosby and written by Charles Kenneth Maye

Founded in 1996 by Sandra Evers-Manly, the Black Hollywood Education and Resource Center is a nonprofit, public benefit organization designed to advocate, educate, research, develop, and preserve the history and future of Blacks in film and television.

For complete information visit www.BHERC.org or call (310) 284-3170. Ticket prices are as follows: (Thursday, Oct. 18) A Great Day In Black Hollywood Gala is $100.00; (Friday, Oct. 19) Festival Kick-Off & Award Show is $50.00; a weekend pass including Kick-Off is $150.00 (all screening and reception access - does not include Oct. 18); a Day Pass is $50.00 (which includes all screenings and seminars on October 20 and 21); the individual film screenings and seminars are only $10.00. Ample parking is available. Vendor booths are still available
 

For complete information visit www.BHERC.org or call (310) 284-3170.