Thursday, February 24, 2005
Cultures Collide - Day Two
This is the second day of the inaugural (ATH) film festival, Cultures Collide . The festival opened Tuesday night to rave reviews. No need to worry though, the best is yet to come.
In the remaining two days ATH fans and friends can catch more multi-cultural films meet filmmakers, attend an industry panel and listen to a live reading (free) of a screenplay in development. Activities begin each night at 7pm in The Great Room of the South Oxford Space, 138 South Oxford Street, located in the arts community of Fort Greene (near downtown Brooklyn, NY).
On Friday February 25th, a panel of industry professionals will provide insight into the art of independent filmmaking. The festivities conclude on Saturday, February 26th with an awards presentation and a tribute to Rev. Dr. Herbert Daughtry, a "Community Treasure".
Films featured in Cultures Collide include: Train Ride (Wood Harris, MC Lyte with Esther Rolle’s last film performance), Bringin’ in Da Spirit (poignant documentary about midwifery) and Sangam (international award-winning film featured in Sundance 2004). Panelists include: cinematographer Larry Banks (Juice, Strapped, The Substitute 2), actor/director Arthur French (Broadway, Kinsey, Malcolm X), and Emmy Award winning editor, Howard Tate (Senior Editor & Producer NBC Universal Television).
Proceeds from the festival go towards the production of Seasons, the American Theatre of Harlem’s annual one-act play festival which gives voice to talented playwrights, directors, and actors of color. 2005 marks the third year for this highly anticipated theatrical event.
For more information about the festival or schedule, visit ATH on the web at Americantheatreofharlem.org or contact Keith Johnston at (718) 857-2783.
In the remaining two days ATH fans and friends can catch more multi-cultural films meet filmmakers, attend an industry panel and listen to a live reading (free) of a screenplay in development. Activities begin each night at 7pm in The Great Room of the South Oxford Space, 138 South Oxford Street, located in the arts community of Fort Greene (near downtown Brooklyn, NY).
On Friday February 25th, a panel of industry professionals will provide insight into the art of independent filmmaking. The festivities conclude on Saturday, February 26th with an awards presentation and a tribute to Rev. Dr. Herbert Daughtry, a "Community Treasure".
Films featured in Cultures Collide include: Train Ride (Wood Harris, MC Lyte with Esther Rolle’s last film performance), Bringin’ in Da Spirit (poignant documentary about midwifery) and Sangam (international award-winning film featured in Sundance 2004). Panelists include: cinematographer Larry Banks (Juice, Strapped, The Substitute 2), actor/director Arthur French (Broadway, Kinsey, Malcolm X), and Emmy Award winning editor, Howard Tate (Senior Editor & Producer NBC Universal Television).
Proceeds from the festival go towards the production of Seasons, the American Theatre of Harlem’s annual one-act play festival which gives voice to talented playwrights, directors, and actors of color. 2005 marks the third year for this highly anticipated theatrical event.
For more information about the festival or schedule, visit ATH on the web at Americantheatreofharlem.org or contact Keith Johnston at (718) 857-2783.
