In remembrance of our beloved friend and mentor Pearl Bowser, we will offer a special dedication and screening of Midnight Ramble and chat about her impact on our professional and personal lives. Film historian, curator, author and archivist, Pearl's love for preserving the history of independent Black filmmaking and uncovering Oscar Micheaux's legacy is unparalleled. Pearl's Archives […]
Reunion Directors/Writers: Timothy S Naylor, Zainab Jah Producers: Djaka Souaré, Timothy S Naylor, Zainab Jah Narrative, 15 min. Isata, a West African immigrant living in the Bronx, while watching a morning talk show recognizes the guest, bestselling author, Mamadou Kargbo. He triggers in her deep memories of surviving a civil war. She wonders, was he […]
Blueberry Writer: Stephanie Glover Directed by: Stephanie Glover Producer: Stephanie Glover Animation, Short; 5 min. A determined, practical boy has a change of heart when his favorite food comes to life. Passenger Seat Writer: Neha Gautam, Angbeen Saleem Directed by: Neha Gauam Producer: Saleem Gondal Narrative Short, 18:13 min. A young Pakistani girl from Queens, […]
