tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-48182532356091772712024-03-13T21:29:21.877-07:00Black Women Making MoviesThe site is for black women interested in making movies, filmmaking, writing. As well as the image of bw in the media.Welcomehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06873814449216446881noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4818253235609177271.post-55142571601547759482010-03-05T07:58:00.000-08:002010-03-05T07:59:36.758-08:00BWMM Has MovedYou can find the blog's new home at <a href="http://blackwomenmakingmovies.wordpress.com/">http://blackwomenmakingmovies.wordpress.com</a>Welcomehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06873814449216446881noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4818253235609177271.post-53409564870700591452010-02-24T21:07:00.000-08:002010-02-25T18:05:12.501-08:00Angelique Short Film<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Oetie0hDB9Y&hl=en_US&fs=1&"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Oetie0hDB9Y&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br />I saw a clip of this short film about a month or so ago. It's based on the true and tragic story of Marie-Joseph Angélique. A black slave women acused of burning down Montreal. She was tortured and hanged. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marie-Joseph_Ang%C3%A9lique<br /><br /><a href="http://www.canadianmysteries.ca/sites/angelique/accueil/indexen.html">http://www.canadianmysteries.ca/sites/angelique/accueil/indexen.html</a> <br /><a href="http://www.thebukowskiagency.com/">http://www.thebukowskiagency.com/</a> Hanging%20of%20Angelique.htm (a book writte on the subject)<br /><a href="http://www.hour.ca/news/news.aspx?iIDArticle=8387">http://www.hour.ca/news/news.aspx?iIDArticle=8387</a>Welcomehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06873814449216446881noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4818253235609177271.post-84469873303016908052010-02-22T19:12:00.000-08:002010-02-22T19:16:02.745-08:00Supehero Series Created by a Black WomanI was just sent this to post on my site<br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/ZEe_VUDwmy0&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/ZEe_VUDwmy0&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br /><a href="http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/divablue/genesis-the-beginning-the-worlds-first-team?pos=2">http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/divablue/genesis-the-beginning-the-worlds-first-team?pos=2</a><br />Teresa Dowell-Vest created her own superheroes for the AA audience. She is looking for donations to help her series get off the ground. Anyway check it out. We need all the positive images we can get.<br /><br />Everyone who reads this post please spread the word by posting this on your. Sort of like a tag game. Or more precicely the Filipino Tag Game on YT. If you read it post it on your blog then send and email informing someone else and ask them to put it on theirs and so on. I guess it's also sort of like a chain. The person you send it to has to do the same with another blog, website etc. Oh and I nearly forgot you can repost this whole posting on your site. I have not problem with it.<br /><br />Those who read this pass it onWelcomehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06873814449216446881noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4818253235609177271.post-31856579447460930192010-02-21T18:24:00.000-08:002010-02-22T10:44:27.943-08:00Why We need to Produce Our Own Films<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/U-y6g13mMh0&hl=en_US&fs=1&"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/U-y6g13mMh0&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br />This is why we need to make our own films. Check out who produced the film and you will understand. We have to stop letting others create images of us but us.<br /><br />This one doen't look bad. I want to check this out.<br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/1mqlyCdZses&hl=en_US&fs=1&"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/1mqlyCdZses&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br /><object width="560" height="340"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/hmD0GQ6rVxU&hl=en_US&fs=1&"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/hmD0GQ6rVxU&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="560" height="340"></embed></object><br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/dcnlUYy52y0&hl=en_US&fs=1&"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/dcnlUYy52y0&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/dc9G66auWWU&hl=en_US&fs=1&"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/dc9G66auWWU&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/iGWOjnydK0Q&hl=en_US&fs=1&"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/iGWOjnydK0Q&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br />This movie just rubbed me the wrong way.<br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/JKhXEC6l3Ts&hl=en_US&fs=1&"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/JKhXEC6l3Ts&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br />Hated this movie<br /><br />I love Nollywood, but at least they have love stories. They have their crazy drama, but we have jacked up drama. <br /><br />What's sad is when we start emulating instead of making the films that would benefit us.<br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/x2MxAgJqzGA&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/x2MxAgJqzGA&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/gTbppO2gLvw&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/gTbppO2gLvw&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br />A movie about two women fighting over a man?<br /><br />Many of these films though are good inspirations to make a film. Many of these films were made on very low budgets. A Good Man is Hard to Find was made for 3mill so right now that may be out of our leagues, but we can produce a decent movie for way less than that.Welcomehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06873814449216446881noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4818253235609177271.post-19356859262046545602010-02-13T12:06:00.000-08:002010-02-13T15:50:33.821-08:00Movie AssignmentsSorry been busy everyone, but movie assignment time Don't know the costs of these movies<br />Can't remember the country I think China, but not sure<br /><br /><object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/oYwU_xWue9Q&hl=en_US&fs=1&color1=0xcc2550&color2=0xe87a9f"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/oYwU_xWue9Q&hl=en_US&fs=1&color1=0xcc2550&color2=0xe87a9f" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object><br /><br />Kollywood<br />My Favorite Kollywood movie. I love Jane Austen in any form. Well Bride and Prejudice was okay<br /><br /><object width="480" height="295"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/odSePfsgIqE&hl=en_US&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/odSePfsgIqE&hl=en_US&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="480" height="295" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed></object><br /><br />Nepali movies <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cinema_of_Nepal">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cinema_of_Nepal</a> <br /><br />Uphaar is the first Nepali movie I'd ever seen. They can be crazy than what we are used, but they are hella fun. It's not in English so it's up to everyone to come up with the what you think is going on. They also have a hell of a lot of drama. Have no problem with this myself.<br /><br />Uphaar<br /><br /><object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/cNru61F9FrY&hl=en_US&fs=1&color1=0xcc2550&color2=0xe87a9f"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/cNru61F9FrY&hl=en_US&fs=1&color1=0xcc2550&color2=0xe87a9f" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object><br /><br />Samjhana<br /><br /><object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Jj39MBNGF48&hl=en_US&fs=1&color1=0xcc2550&color2=0xe87a9f"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Jj39MBNGF48&hl=en_US&fs=1&color1=0xcc2550&color2=0xe87a9f" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object><br /><br /><object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/XDaHVXZa1eA&hl=en_US&fs=1&color1=0xcc2550&color2=0xe87a9f"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/XDaHVXZa1eA&hl=en_US&fs=1&color1=0xcc2550&color2=0xe87a9f" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object><br /><br /><object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/vBjzCAymupg&hl=en_US&fs=1&color1=0xcc2550&color2=0xe87a9f"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/vBjzCAymupg&hl=en_US&fs=1&color1=0xcc2550&color2=0xe87a9f" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object><br /><br /><object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Bgldb1oQRtg&hl=en_US&fs=1&color1=0xcc2550&color2=0xe87a9f"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Bgldb1oQRtg&hl=en_US&fs=1&color1=0xcc2550&color2=0xe87a9f" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object><br /><br /><object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/3Gl0oD1WnTQ&hl=en_US&fs=1&color1=0xcc2550&color2=0xe87a9f"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/3Gl0oD1WnTQ&hl=en_US&fs=1&color1=0xcc2550&color2=0xe87a9f" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object><br /><br /><object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/hTl2s1GG7uk&hl=en_US&fs=1&color1=0xcc2550&color2=0xe87a9f"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/hTl2s1GG7uk&hl=en_US&fs=1&color1=0xcc2550&color2=0xe87a9f" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object><br /><br />Now this movie is just crazy, but hella fun<br /><object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Rpe7nGf3W3A&hl=en_US&fs=1&color1=0xcc2550&color2=0xe87a9f"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Rpe7nGf3W3A&hl=en_US&fs=1&color1=0xcc2550&color2=0xe87a9f" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object><br /><br /><object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/mBYGZm-j1Mg&hl=en_US&fs=1&color1=0xcc2550&color2=0xe87a9f"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/mBYGZm-j1Mg&hl=en_US&fs=1&color1=0xcc2550&color2=0xe87a9f" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object><br /><br /><object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/ew13iqib2cE&hl=en_US&fs=1&color1=0xcc2550&color2=0xe87a9f"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/ew13iqib2cE&hl=en_US&fs=1&color1=0xcc2550&color2=0xe87a9f" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object><br /><br />Actually they remind me of those old movies with the damsel in distress about to get run over by a train and the hero comes in and saves the day. Sorry for so many, but I want everyone to see as much as they can of other movie industries from around the world. Also don't know when I might be able to post more. Hopefully soon. Just look at is a way of being exposed to new ideas.Welcomehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06873814449216446881noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4818253235609177271.post-28467172915485745072010-01-27T09:41:00.001-08:002010-02-28T13:33:10.373-08:00Movie AssignmentsSorry didn't put up the assignments yesterday.<br /><br />No buget movie made in the U. S. they has have a vid about making no budget movies<br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/_9Z4m2H02Y8&hl=en_US&fs=1&"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/_9Z4m2H02Y8&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/fij7NeEZjHQ&hl=en_US&fs=1&"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/fij7NeEZjHQ&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br />Nollywood<br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/GviCZ7wXVVI&hl=en_US&fs=1&"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/GviCZ7wXVVI&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/DwF8QQQDxC4&hl=en_US&fs=1&"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/DwF8QQQDxC4&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Y4gTRsSwg9s&hl=en_US&fs=1&"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Y4gTRsSwg9s&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>Welcomehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06873814449216446881noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4818253235609177271.post-39786896901118113562010-01-25T16:34:00.001-08:002010-01-25T16:37:30.239-08:00Watch Watch Watch Just Remember to DetoxFor a few weeks I've been watching no/low budget African American movies to low budget scifi. Many aren't great. The point though is to see what many have done with the no budgets and low budgets they have been given. I've also been watching no/low budget movies that not geared to AAs as well. I watched a movie all though low budget to Hollywood standards and maybe not so for independents french action film District 13 or Banlieue 13 €12mill or around 17mill USD. I keep a list of movies (I make it myself) of movies and their budgets. Now I will say that after watching crap movies (not all are and many aren't that loveable fun cheesy campy fun either)you have to seriously detox yourself. I'm serious ya'll! Watching a crap movie makes you want to ring your neck and get your tortured now derranged ghost to heat the oven and stick your head in it.lol Some of these movies are like dead Armadillo. They stink. If you don't believe me watch Vampyiaz.lol Then there are the ones that are good even though the production values don't look topnotch. There are also movies like Facing the Giants, Monsoon Wedding (shot in India) and many other no/low budget movies that you don't feel like you are watching a movie that has a no/low budget.<br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/zciqppDGzGo&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/zciqppDGzGo&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object> <br /><br />Then there are movies that are cute <br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/1Bv8fCfJ_Hs&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/1Bv8fCfJ_Hs&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object> <br /><br />boy why can't we make movies like this. It might not be some big Hollywood romance drama, but It's still one of my faves.<br /><br />I would also say if you get a chance watch movies from Korea, Japan etc. especially the love stories (I know.lol)but many are too cute.lol Also watch movies that are more outside of the commericial arena.<br /><br />And Remember that bfilm just means budget film it doesn't mean bad.Welcomehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06873814449216446881noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4818253235609177271.post-64846359530748277332010-01-21T10:56:00.000-08:002010-01-21T19:32:30.953-08:00Wanna Make a Movie in 2 Weekscheck out the 2 week film challenge called 2wkfilm <a href="http://www.royalbaronialtheatre.com/">http://www.royalbaronialtheatre.com/</a> <a href="http://support.technorati.com/videos/article/twitter-inspires-feature-filmmaking-2wkfilm/">http://support.technorati.com/videos/article/twitter-inspires-feature-filmmaking-2wkfilm/</a>Welcomehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06873814449216446881noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4818253235609177271.post-61466245910566310342010-01-19T09:03:00.000-08:002010-01-19T20:48:24.855-08:00Movie Viewing Assignments #2Nollywood<br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/pSwsv6o6paE&hl=en_US&fs=1&"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/pSwsv6o6paE&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br />Made for 400k British pounds<br /><br />Haiti<br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/NyBwN6_33X4&hl=en_US&fs=1&"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/NyBwN6_33X4&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br />Kano, Nigeria known as Kanywood<br />I am going to warn you now that you have to remember that the culture is different so the marriages are going to be different etc.<br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/GpgqCxJiYFY&hl=en_US&fs=1&"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/GpgqCxJiYFY&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/mjOe5I4CpY8&hl=en_US&fs=1&"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/mjOe5I4CpY8&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br />Afghan<br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/vilt45dIoaE&hl=en_US&fs=1&"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/vilt45dIoaE&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br />Nepal<br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/q3GMYVWSgKo&hl=en_US&fs=1&"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/q3GMYVWSgKo&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br />Okay I am thinking of making these assignments private. I think I will make a private forum for viewing assignments and possibly for film assignments if I decide to have a collab. I will create the private blog and post an annoucement here as well as other places and those interested please email to be joined to the group.Welcomehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06873814449216446881noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4818253235609177271.post-81232697035376328792010-01-18T19:23:00.001-08:002010-01-21T08:36:23.944-08:00What's up Hollywood? Why No Black Women Interracial Movies?<a href="http://imagecache5.art.com/p/MED/15/1528/ABWBD00Z/-something-new.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 107px; height: 160px;" src="http://imagecache5.art.com/p/MED/15/1528/ABWBD00Z/-something-new.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><br />We should also have more films such as Something New. There are so many stories that could be told from the past, the present and even the future. All of these black women white men/non-bm romance novels and we don't have more IR movies even if they are straight to video? Everyone look at these photos from Jet Magazine on Black Women IR in the freaking 50's.<br /><a href="http://evolvingslices.typepad.com/.a/6a00e554e3a2a588340120a7b7aa64970b-popup">http://evolvingslices.typepad.com/.a/6a00e554e3a2a588340120a7b7aa64970b-popup</a><br /><a href="http://evolvingslices.typepad.com/.a/6a00e554e3a2a588340120a7b80c2f970b-popup">http://evolvingslices.typepad.com/.a/6a00e554e3a2a588340120a7b80c2f970b-popup</a><br />You can read her article at <a href="http://www.blackfemaleinterracialmarriage.com/2010/01/bfim-gazette-bwwm-marriages-are-not-new-at-all-and-will-greatly-increase.html">http://www.blackfemaleinterracialmarriage.com/2010/01/bfim-gazette-bwwm-marriages-are-not-new-at-all-and-will-greatly-increase.html</a> I've been wanting to write a story about an IR (that isn't tragic) between a black woman and a white man and doing the research on such unions is hard. It's hard to believe that in a country where people barely listen to their own laws that there wouldn't have been those that defied. Richard vs. Loving anyone.<br /><br />Okay so I know that something New made back $11 mill or so, but there could at least be straight to dvd features. Hollywood does it all the time. When a movie doesn't do as well at the boxoffice (and I guess does do okay on vid)then they will make a movie that is about the same production budget as what was made on the first movie. Check out Dungeons & Dragons and then Dungeons & Dragons: Wrath of the Dragon God, Mimic and countless other movies. So why hasn't this been done with black women IR films. And I'm not talking about movies that are straight to video that you feel it's straight to video movie. Now yes some of these movies are made to be cheapies. Movies such as Soul of the Game, Introducing Dorothy Dandridge (yes made for tv by HBO)as well as other films by HBO made you feel like these movies should have been in the theater whether they were about white, black etc.<br /><br />So why haven't features been made? There are so many black women IR novels it's ridiculous. New books are coming out everyday so what's up? If it's budget I am so for a movie that is the budget of a teen movie or movie with unknowns just as long as we get some decent movies.<br /><br />In a later post I will post budgets of movies.Welcomehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06873814449216446881noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4818253235609177271.post-85449462607506295482010-01-12T11:20:00.000-08:002010-01-12T12:15:42.200-08:00Movie Viewing AssignmentsMovie assignments to watch. I think I will do this every week. Everyone must watch the films within a the alloted week and write thoughts on the movies as well as what you think we could do to make our own films. Right now I am posting Nollywood, Ghollywood, I'm also going to be assigning other African films from industries like Nwood as well as movies like Sia the Myth of the Python. I also will be assigning films from Haiti etc. I will also be assigning movies from other continents/countries such as Afghanistan, Pakistan, Nepal, India etc. <br /><br />Nollywood (Amstel Malta Boxoffice, basically it's a program where contestants compete to become the next Nollywood Star (there was actually a show by that name as well) Anyway every season there is a winner and they get a lead role in a movie produced by Amstel<br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/uuHZqVKqlaM&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/uuHZqVKqlaM&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/0hFIAXewq3E&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/0hFIAXewq3E&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/zebLe2KCHG0&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/zebLe2KCHG0&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/ZfHo-YSsMd8&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/ZfHo-YSsMd8&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QSy5C-dCzYs <br /><br />Ghana<br />Beyonce President's Daughter<br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/wekMybMVML4&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/wekMybMVML4&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br />The Return of Beyonce<br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/f7tQNJvVHjo&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/f7tQNJvVHjo&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br />Princess Tyra if you can find it.Welcomehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06873814449216446881noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4818253235609177271.post-34268154647318428402010-01-12T11:01:00.001-08:002010-01-12T11:12:28.864-08:00Diversity in Our MoviesI like this article about how black films need to be not only diverse with black stories, but with people as well. http://www.eurthisnthat.com/2009/02/19/now-is-the-time-for-black-filmmakers-to-step-outside-the-box/ I have to admit. I have been wondering about this as well. I mean yeah it's cool to have black films like Soul Food etc. but we also need to have movies that have not only diverse black people. We also need diverse groups who aren't black as well and also who aren't African American. There are many types of black people within the African American community, but also within the world as well. And that goes for other races as well. Being what the situation for Black Women's image in America mostly black America this might be something we should be looking into. Seriously we need to get out of movies like Diary of a Mad Black Woman and Diary of a Tired Black Man (Seriously?). Yes Precious is a good movie, but is that what we really want to show of Black America and black women. I'm not saying that those movies should never be made, but we don't have many diverse stories and images as it is now. I've often talked to black people who don't understand why black people get upset with our images and say, but white people show the same etc. White people also see movies that are comedies, dramas, dramadies and countless other images. They might have those gangster type movies, but they also have love stories. Just look at the old studio system. Certain studios were known for producing certain genres so you still had more diversity. White people have a diverse image as does many other movie industries such as Nollywood, Bollywood etc. Black Americans image tends to be either hood, comedy, or jacked up drama. <br /><br />And seriously can we get out of the inner city and the city all together. I mean damn not every black person ever lived in a city, the hood, or even a suburb, are going through baby mama drama etc. Many black people lived on farms and have had many other diverse lifestyles as much as any other group of people. Just watching history of old race films and it just saddens me how far we he degressed when it comes to films and our image.Welcomehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06873814449216446881noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4818253235609177271.post-71894443236526671482010-01-06T19:52:00.000-08:002010-01-06T19:53:42.056-08:00<object width="560" height="340"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Zo9fv8L7aRA&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Zo9fv8L7aRA&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="560" height="340"></embed></object><br /><br />A pretty cool vid on Nollywood.Welcomehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06873814449216446881noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4818253235609177271.post-72079624784334588132009-12-31T02:31:00.000-08:002009-12-31T02:32:00.902-08:00Snoop Dogg - 'Male Oprah' Ambition!<a href="http://www.sassyqarla.com/2009/11/snoop-dogg-male-oprah-ambition.html">Snoop Dogg - 'Male Oprah' Ambition!</a><br /><br />Is he serious? Do we really want this man to be a replacement for Oprah?Welcomehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06873814449216446881noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4818253235609177271.post-58094032131928721302009-12-02T19:30:00.000-08:002009-12-02T19:49:11.552-08:00A Wake in Providence<a href="http://www.aboutfilm.com/movies/w/wakeinprovidence1.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 164px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 244px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://www.aboutfilm.com/movies/w/wakeinprovidence1.jpg" /></a><br /><br />Starring Victoria Rowell<br /><br /><a href="http://ia.media-imdb.com/images/M/MV5BNjY4ODk3MzIwNl5BMl5BanBnXkFtZTcwODk2NzUxMQ@@._V1._SX100_SY136_.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 100px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 136px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://ia.media-imdb.com/images/M/MV5BNjY4ODk3MzIwNl5BMl5BanBnXkFtZTcwODk2NzUxMQ@@._V1._SX100_SY136_.jpg" /></a><br /><br />Vinent Pagano<br /><a href="http://www.leesmovieinfo.net/images1/wboprofile/4296.png"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 100px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 136px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://www.leesmovieinfo.net/images1/wboprofile/4296.png" /></a><br /><br />"<em>Anthony (Vincent Pagano) is a white fledging actor who is in a happy relationship with Alissa (Victoria Rowell), who is beautiful, gainfully employed, and black. In spite of being sharply reminded that it has been 30 years since Guess Who's Coming to Dinner, Anthony is reluctant to introduce her to his large traditional-minded family. Yet when Alissa does accompany Anthony home when his grandfather dies, he learns that race is only one of many issues this eccentric family contends with; two of Anthony's cousins are under the mistaken belief that they are wanted by the mob, his uncle talks endlessly about his testicles, and his aunt takes Alissa aside and tells her that the only way to survive in this wacky family is to drink. A Wake in Providence was screened at the 1999 Boston Film Festival."</em><br />http://www.fye.com/samgoody-is-now-fye-com_stcVVcatId542418VVviewcat.htmA-Wake-in-Providence-Occult-Horror_stcVVproductId5293181VVcatId457014VVviewprod.htm<br /><br />I watched this movie last night on Netflix and absolutely loved it. I can't believe this movie has such little exposure. It's sure better than most of the drivel out there posing as feature films. I loved Victoria Rowell and Vincent Pagano (what a hottie). I'm definatetly watching this move again.Welcomehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06873814449216446881noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4818253235609177271.post-57325897516746312212009-11-25T19:45:00.000-08:002009-12-14T14:06:39.338-08:00The Picture Perfect Ghanian Movie Produced by a Black Woman<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/PWvdXUVrSUY&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/PWvdXUVrSUY&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br />Produced by a black woman. This is what I am saying. Yes there are some scenes that go on a little long at times, but I like the movie. This is what we need to be doing. This woman is making movies for African audiences. What I like about this like I like what Stephanie is doing as well is that these women are taking the power they have to improve and take control of women's images in the media. For all of those out there check this movie out if you are able to. <br /><br />I'm also thinking about making a sort of assignment of films to watch from industries such as Nollywood, Ghana, Kano etc. as well as industries such as Bollywood. Not sure though. I want people to get a grasp on how these industries make their films etc. and how we could do the same. And yes they have their flaws, but as I have noted before they have a industry to improve upon. Do we want to be people complaining about Hollywood and it's portrayal of bw or how they barely cast us in the first place or do we want to get out there and portray our own selves and cast ourselves? Do we want to wait for someone to approve of what's greenlighted based on their notion of black people let alone black women or do we want to have the power to greenlight our own movies?<br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/lJs-h1YKdlw&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/lJs-h1YKdlw&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object> <br /><br />The Amazing Grace produced by a Nollywood filmmaker Jeta Amata (not produced by a black wmen), I liked this movie. There are comments like Sankofa (which I do love, great film) is better etc, this movie is diluted or watered down etc., but I think this is a great movie. I think they both have their own merits. This movie was made for around 400k on 35mm. Anyways I give Jeta Amata kudos for making this beautiful film.Welcomehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06873814449216446881noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4818253235609177271.post-49708048317560260772009-11-21T13:20:00.000-08:002009-11-21T13:39:18.930-08:00Chat ExperimentOkay so I'm experimenting with chats. I have two chats in the blogs. I want to see which one everyone likes. Now I can't really post the chats on the blog, because it cuts stuff off. So one is a link to a chat and the other while it is uploaded in the blog has a floating window option. I also might have to make a link to put the other chat with the floating option on another site. When I have it on the site it takes a way the other gadgets I have on the blog.<br /><br />Anyways everyone check them out and tell me what you think. If you have any ideas for other chats (free) then please tell me.Welcomehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06873814449216446881noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4818253235609177271.post-39645792046423958372009-11-12T19:09:00.000-08:002009-11-12T19:10:02.450-08:00New Screenwriting ChatCheck out a new screenwriting chat at chatroll.<br />Just to let you know I just started a chat since the site no longer has one. <a href="http://chatroll.com/fade-in-fade-out">http://chatroll.com/fade-in-fade-out</a>Welcomehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06873814449216446881noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4818253235609177271.post-38544159064260123112009-11-10T10:38:00.001-08:002009-11-10T10:38:02.041-08:00FilmmakingCentral Episode 9 – Distribution Podcast with Maverick Entertainment ChiefThis is a very good discussion on distribution from the founder of the distribution company Maverick Entertainment. <a href="http://www.maverickent.cc/">http://www.maverickent.cc</a> Yes I know many of the movies aren't always the best, but Mavericks gives indies a chance especially black, latino etc. filmmakers. It's also good to understand the distribution world.<br /><br /><a href="http://filmmakingcentral.com/fmc2/2009/07/16/podcasts/filmmakingcentral-episode-9-distribution-podcast-with-maverick-entertainment-chief/">FilmmakingCentral Episode 9 – Distribution Podcast with Maverick Entertainment Chief</a>Welcomehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06873814449216446881noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4818253235609177271.post-91513733069889118942009-10-30T13:01:00.000-07:002009-10-30T19:14:32.097-07:00I'm a Warrior Queen La La La La<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/LSXwhQ4VYtU&hl=en&fs=1&"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/LSXwhQ4VYtU&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br />Okay yes I have issues.lol This is what we should be doing. Seriously I remember the creator of mayhem aka Grafikdon at <a href="http://www.naijarules.com/">http://www.naijarules.com</a> check it out. It's so cool that someone is working on creating animated movies and series by Africans for Africans. We cannot say that it can't be done.<br /><br />Check out <a href="http://www.mayhemproductions.org/">http://www.mayhemproductions.org/</a><br />a past movie Chika: The Rite of Perdition<br /><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Chika-The-Rite-of-Perdition/dp/B000BTM0NA">http://www.amazon.com/Chika-The-Rite-of-Perdition/dp/B000BTM0NA</a>Welcomehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06873814449216446881noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4818253235609177271.post-55919767507004247522009-10-13T22:05:00.001-07:002009-10-13T22:17:03.519-07:00How Exposure Can Change Perceptions of DesirabilityShahrukh Khan<br /><a href="http://www.oceleb.com/img/shahrukh-khan/shahrukh-khan-1.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 284px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 376px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://www.oceleb.com/img/shahrukh-khan/shahrukh-khan-1.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div><br /><br />Kajol<br /><a href="http://www.apunkachoice.com/upload/actors/actgal1918.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 341px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 500px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://www.apunkachoice.com/upload/actors/actgal1918.jpg" /></a><br /><br />Shahrukh and Kajol starring in<br /><a href="http://img.bazarek.pl/39572/6090/206927/20359561964843a3cc513c3.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 500px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 500px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://img.bazarek.pl/39572/6090/206927/20359561964843a3cc513c3.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Have you ever seen a movie from another country and it ruined you on Hollywood films or a Hollywood film in particular. Take for instance the thief of baghdad. I loved that movie as a child even a teen and even in my early 20's around 19/20 ish. That is until I watched my very first Bollywood musical(s) and other Indian cinema as wel as movies from Turkey, Macedonia and countless movies from around the world and all of that flew out the window. Now I can't even look at it. Now I know Bagdhad is in another country now Iran, but anyway you get my point. I just find it hard to believe that the people in the movie represent Indians or Arabians. It's like when you watch a movie that is about martial arts pre Bruce Lee in America and then watch Hong Kong cinema and you are like yeah the hell right.lol<br /><br />As I mentioned above about Bollywood turning me off of Thief of Baghdad this goes for seeing someone romantically, but instead of turning you off it turns you on (get your mind out the gutta yau'll.lol) What I mean is that when you see a woman or a man in a romantic role (that is good or that the person has chemistry, stage presence to pull you in which I do feel most Hollywood stars are lacking these days) you see that person as desirable.<br /><br />Case in point My first actual Bollywood film was an SRK movie that played on TCM that I stayed up from 12:ooam to 4:am to watch which was Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge. Great movie one of my favorites by the way. Anyway in the beginning I didn't see him as hot, but it was just something about him that made me kind of fall fall for him. Not to mention it was just a cute movie and ooh a fight scene at the end where he fights for his girl Kajol (whom I love). But that is when I realized especially with Kajol is that I saw Indians in a different light (we don't really see most on American movies and TV especially then 01/02 etc. and the ones who did were usually sterotypical roles.) It wasn't until I saw a film made by Indians for Indians that it really hit me. What really made me fall in love with SRK was Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham another one of my favorites. That movie really did it for me and I was hooked on Bollywood. They have a standard of beauty that can parallel Hollywood (sad to say especially some of these new films, plus there are other Indian cinema that are un Bollywood, Kollywood etc. like regional cinemal, but in a way too it also made me appreciate the beauty of Indians whatever shade. Seriously that the dark skinned warrior in the war scene of Ashoka with the long hair and the symbol on his head was hot as hell!!!!!!<br /><br />I went Bollywood crazy and loved <a href="http://www.bollywhat.com/">http://www.bollywhat.com/</a> (premier on bollywood for those not in the know) and <a href="http://www.planetbollywood.com/">http://www.planetbollywood.com/</a> before I'd ever seen one, but had heard about them. I discovered that my local library had many Bollywood movies like Anand. I had seen Amitabh Bachan in K3G and thought wow what a good looking older man and he's like 60. I wanted to watch more movies, because I knew he was a big star and had many films under his belt. Anyways watched Anand and that was it I was in love with Amitabh Bachan.lol<br /><br />The reason I also think this made the impression it did is because Bollywood films can show some romance in movies you wouldn't believe (now some can be cheesy, but you feel more than you do with some Hollywood movies)Hollywood romcoms or romantic movies at times get remade (illegally sometimes), but to me it's sad when a film industry with a 3rd of the budget of a big Hollywood movie can remake a film from Hollywood and make it better, and more romantic than most of the films that are made here today. Seriously think about it. the old studio system to about the 60's 70's and maybe even 80's when you had romance or any kind of drama you felt the people now it's just like okay. You might not know what you're missing, but you know you're missing it. Then you watch a Bollywood remake of the same movie and it's like oh yeah the romance and the drama.lol<br /><br />Another example I am going to use is Nollywood. Nollywood has actresses (huge stars) such as Genevieve Nnaji, Stephanie Okereke (made her own movie where she was the love interest of a WM, because she can being that it was her movie)Regina Askia and many others who are big I mean huge stars in Nigeria and many parts of Africa. Many of these stars are known outside of Africa and are seen as beautiful and desirable because of the parts they play. The movies are not always the best movies or have the best roles for women, but watching them makes you really appreciate the stars and actresses who haven't reached star level yet especially the finominal ones this goes for actors as well. This also goes for Gollywood too.<br /><br /><a href="http://sangraneth.blogspot.com/2007/10/why-arent-there-more-black-cheerleaders.html">http://sangraneth.blogspot.com/2007/10/why-arent-there-more-black-cheerleaders.html</a> had a discussion on how there is a lack of black cheerleaders. This can also go for pageants, movie roles etc. were black women are seen as desirable. There were many ideas from income to black women just not being interested. There was a comment that really sang out to me by Sangraneth<br /><br />"By not even attempting to increase black female representation in "feminine" or attractive, desirable roles such as cheerleading, black women are giving up the chance to REPRESENT themselves as attractive and desirable.<br /><br />Simply put, if bw aren't even willing to portray themselves as feminine and attractive, how can they complain if the media and society does not see them as feminine and attractive?"<br /><br />And that's my point of the post. Images where men/women are seen as desirable can change someones perspective. I have a hard time watching a movie like the Thief of Bagdad, because I want to see the people that would have really been in the story. Not some American Hollywood ideal of beauty. I also think that these films made Americans and others see actresses like Kajol, Ash and many other actresses and actors as desirable. We need to start making movies, tv shows whatever were we are seen as desirable. We are always upset that we are seen as undesirable or not shown in a positive light, but like Sangraneth said if we don't do the work that we need to do to change people's perspectives then how can we complain? </div><br /><br /><div></div>Welcomehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06873814449216446881noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4818253235609177271.post-88722343072185303002009-09-21T11:48:00.000-07:002009-09-21T12:02:28.020-07:00More Goodies for YaReally good vids on Low Budget Filmmaking<br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/tAKebZR3LoU&hl=en&fs=1&"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/tAKebZR3LoU&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br /><object width="560" height="340"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/cpNw2NXTNzw&hl=en&fs=1&"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/cpNw2NXTNzw&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="560" height="340"></embed></object><br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/AHOS8vd2Rfw&hl=en&fs=1&"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/AHOS8vd2Rfw&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br />I've just discovered some pretty cool free web-based or browser based screenwriting software.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.scripped.com/">http://www.scripped.com/</a><br /><a href="http://www.zhura.com/">http://www.zhura.com/</a><br /><a href="https://adobeshuhpoonu.adobe.com/">https://adobeshuhpoonu.adobe.com/</a> <br /><a href="http://www.plotbot.com/">http://www.plotbot.com/</a><br /><a href="http://www.fivesprockets.com/">http://www.fivesprockets.com/</a><br /><a href="http://www.scriptbuddy.com/">http://www.scriptbuddy.com/</a> (Actually I've known of this one for years, but now you have to pay for it in order to get better features. You can only have one script at a time with limited features)<br /><br />The others I joined all last night. I am still learning the programs. I used Scripped to write a short for my Production II class. Anyways so far this program has proved to be pretty good. Next I'm working on ideas to try on the others.<br /><br />Now I'm looking for web based free budgeting and scheduling software. Don't know if there are any available.<br /><br />Sorry everyone for not posting as much, I have school and production 2 class. I hope to post more.Welcomehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06873814449216446881noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4818253235609177271.post-89024336362578758932009-09-15T10:22:00.000-07:002009-09-15T10:30:09.979-07:00Lack of Black Women Representation<a href="http://www.obaahemaa.net/Channels/gallery/pics/beautyQueens/Dayan.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 396px; height: 975px;" src="http://www.obaahemaa.net/Channels/gallery/pics/beautyQueens/Dayan.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2618/3677076413_fe75904d90.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 360px" alt="" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2618/3677076413_fe75904d90.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://l.yimg.com/img.omg.yahoo.com/omg/us/img/71/b5/1863_6788327424.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 223px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 317px" alt="" src="http://l.yimg.com/img.omg.yahoo.com/omg/us/img/71/b5/1863_6788327424.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/images/gabrielle-union-bad.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 239px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px" alt="" src="http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/images/gabrielle-union-bad.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />It's sad that black actresses have such a hard time in movie industries all over. We really need to create an industry that black actresses can look to. This goes for the lack of representation of black women models as well. You know what's even more sad? There are so many beautiful black women are actresses and models and yet rarely get any type of exposure or at least not adequate. Viola Davis went to Juilliard. Julliard for goodness sakes!!!!! You know she had to be great in order to get in. Hollywood has this way of tricking us into thinking changes are being made when it's just the same old same old. Hollywood will waste the talents of the actresses by giving them parts here and there. This is what I think happened to actresses like Angela Bassett, Vivica A. Fox and countless black actresses who have unfortunately graced the screen of Hollyweird. That is really why I have mixed feelings about black actresses joining guilds like SAG /AFTRA (which don't like to tell them, hell most actors at that) that you may make more, but get less jobs where as non union get more jobs(this goes for equity (theatre) as well), but can make less. Plus what It would cost to cast huge stars or actors period with SAG. I think that's why there were actors/actresses that didn't want to join SAG when AFTRA became a part of SAG. Many new they had a hard time even with AFTRA is was really going to be hard with SAG.<br /><br />I understand why you need the unions, but many actors and actresses I know didn't renew with AFTRA before SAG because they saw no point in paying dues when they barely got work. I think they are like any other business. They will exploit black people. A black actor or actress gets a part and then they show look that person is doing well so people keep renewing, but much of the same keeps happening. Nothing or almost nothing. Not to mention SAG has that limited agreement. You get SAG actors scale, but you can only show it in a limited number of days/places etc. I don't know I just know that I don't want to be a part of some of these unions and Since AFTRA.<br /><br />This also goes to the discussion on the lack of black women models as well.joined SAG that pretty much sucks. I think frankly we would have to start a union separate of SAG/AFTRA. Frankly I would rather just start the way Nollywood started without any of the BS, plus we could discover new talent, but we would need representation at the same time.Welcomehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06873814449216446881noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4818253235609177271.post-13272263095415884242009-09-09T03:47:00.001-07:002009-09-09T03:51:43.254-07:00Don't Complain Compete<a href="http://shorock.com/arts/micheaux/places/star.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 337px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 258px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://shorock.com/arts/micheaux/places/star.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.pictureshowman.com/images/Books/Micheaux.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 206px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://www.pictureshowman.com/images/Books/Micheaux.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.micheauxfoundation.com/ceomessage/arcmessage1.html">http://www.micheauxfoundation.com/ceomessage/arcmessage1.html</a> <br /><a href="http://www.micheauxfoundation.com/ceomessage.html">http://www.micheauxfoundation.com/ceomessage.html</a><br /><br />This is a non-profit I've known of for a while. I remember reading that message on the OSB board. I was so estatic to someone finally said what I had been thinking. We need to stop waiting on Hollywood and just do it ourselves.<br /><br />For those who don't know who Oscar Micheaux was <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oscar_Micheaux">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oscar_Micheaux</a> her was the Spike Lee of the black film industry that black people ran up into the 1950's maybe 40's.Welcomehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06873814449216446881noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4818253235609177271.post-73809408401550086032009-08-23T21:51:00.000-07:002009-08-28T09:17:33.690-07:00Film Funding<a href="http://www.ehow.com/how_2110501_raise-money-independent-film.html">http://www.ehow.com/how_2110501_raise-money-independent-film.html</a><br /><a href="http://www.microfilmmaker.com/tipstrick/Issue17/FundRai1.html">http://www.microfilmmaker.com/tipstrick/Issue17/FundRai1.html</a><br /><a href="http://www.ehow.com/video_4395526_what-budget-first-time-film.html">http://www.ehow.com/video_4395526_what-budget-first-time-film.html</a><br /><a href="http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,804696,00.html">http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,804696,00.html</a><br /><a href="http://www.sistersincinema.com/info/faq_fundraising.html">http://www.sistersincinema.com/info/faq_fundraising.html</a><br /><a href="http://www.newenglandfilm.com/news/archives/98july/funding.htm">http://www.newenglandfilm.com/news/archives/98july/funding.htm</a><br /><a href="http://www.newenglandfilm.com/magazine/2009/06/slayers">http://www.newenglandfilm.com/magazine/2009/06/slayers</a><br /><a href="http://www.newenglandfilm.com/magazine/archives/2009/01/fundraising">http://www.newenglandfilm.com/magazine/archives/2009/01/fundraising</a><br /><br />The Art of Film Funding: Alternative Financing Concepts by Carole Lee Dean<br />Shaking The Money Tree, 2nd Edition: How to Get Grants and Donations for Film and Video by Morrie Warshawski<br />Filmmakers and Financing, Fifth Edition: Business Plans for Independents by Louise Levison<br /><br /><br /><br />Here's some info about film funding. Hopes this helps. I will try to post more.Welcomehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06873814449216446881noreply@blogger.com0