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One Ticket. Three Events. UMFF 2010 Opening Night Red Carpet, Premieres and Live PerformancesFriday, October 15, 2010 from 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM (ET)Duluth, GA |
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One Ticket - Three Events!
Celebrating nine years, the Urban Mediamakers Film Festival 2010 Opening Night will highlight the diverse programming the festival brings each year. Filmmakers will be present for Q&A. Includes live music and spoken word: Taranji Alvarado and Friends, Toni Redd, and more.
Red Carpet - 6:00 p.m.
Film Premieres and Q&A - 6:30 - 8:45 p.m.
- El Bandido y El Gato (The Cat and the Criminal) animated by Enoch David (CA)
An abandoned stray cat discovers a Mexican desert prison and, more importantly, one of its toughest inmates. Through the cat's persistent efforts, the hardened criminal eventually learns how to love and be loved. (Animation) (Rated G)
- 12 Steps to Recovery directed by Tony Clomax (South Orange, NJ)
The newly dumped actor and jingle-writer Parrish receives help from his friends Blue and Dani when they set him up on 12-Blind Dates with a variety of eclectic women. (Web/TV Series) (Rated R)
- Lastrain directed by Tony Lopez (Madrid, Spain)
He arrives in a discotheque confused and without so much conviction. Suddenly, he sees Irene. He realizes that while he observes her he experiences unique and indescribable feelings. The young guy will predict a succession of events which will gradually become true, intriguing each time more Irene. (Short Film - Spanish with English subtitles) (PG)
- Shaft or Sidney Poitier directed by Jonathan Gayles (Atlanta, GA)
This documentary critically examines the earliest representations (1965-1977) of Black masculinity in comic books and the troubling influence of race on these representations. Thinking critically about the manner in which Black men were first portrayed in hero serials provides insight into broader societal conceptions of the Black man as character, archetype and symbol. Through interviews with prominent artists, scholars and cultural critics along with images from the comic books themselves, it becomes clear that the Black superheroes that did eventually emerge are generally constrained by stereotypical understandings of Black people and Black men in particular. From the humorous, to the offensive, to the tragic, early Black superheroes never strayed too far from common stereotypes about Black men. (Documentary) (G)
Live Concert - 9:00 - 11:00 p.m.
The Urban Mediamakers are proud to present international songstress Toni Redd with a star-studded band - Sean Michael Ray - Bass and Music Director, Bamm Davis - Keyboard, John Eley - Guitar, Quinton Robinson- Drums, and Baby Doll - Vocals.
What are people saying about Toni Redd?
"When Toni Redd performs it is always a musical treat." -- Atlanta Journal & Constitution
Singer and guitarist Taranji Alvarado will open up for Toni Redd! This is going to be a wonderful treat for all that attend!
Location: Red Clay Theatre
When & Where
Red Clay Theatre
3116 Main Street
Duluth,
GA 30096
Friday, October 15, 2010 from 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM (ET)
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Urban Mediamakers Association
The mission of the Urban Mediamakers Association is to promote and support a strong diverse independent media arts community in metro-Atlanta emphasizing the work of African, Asian and Latin descent creatives. Our goal is to be a main player in the continuous movement to attain diversity in media by providing individuals with assistance with development, production, post-production, financing and distribution of independent media -- animation, film, music, print, television and video.
A 501(c)(3), tax exempt, not-for-profit, charitable organization, the Urban Mediamakers Association brings talented and aspiring creative individuals together. Guided by past wisdom and reflecting the new generation of mediamaking, we are dedicated to thinking out of the traditional box. We depend on powers beyond ourselves to provide opportunities and open doors in all facets of our lives.
Through our Young Urban Mediamakers (YUMs) program, we are partnering media professionals with youth ages 12-19 to encourage, inspire and educate them in all areas of media.
For more information on the Urban Mediamakers Film Festival (UMFF), visit www.umff.com.
Visit the Urban Mediamakers Association's website at www.urbanmediamakers.com.