Pan African Film Festival

“Outside Line” to Premier at DC/DOX Film Festival

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023

The film, which was produced by Events DC staff at GATHER by Events DC, will be on the slate for DC/FRAME, a special festival program curated in partnership with HumanitiesDC.

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  • The film, which was produced by Events DC staff at GATHER by Events DC, will be on the slate for DC/FRAME, a special festival program curated in partnership with HumanitiesDC.
  • The film, directed by Jack Gordon and executive produced by Emma Barcklow, was nominated in the Sports Story—Long Form Content category.
  • I hope all enjoy the film!”
    The inaugural DC/DOX festival will be held June 15-18, 2023 in Washington, DC.
  • Since then, the film has screened at notable film festivals across the United States, including the Academy Award-qualifying Pan-African Film Festival, American Documentary & Animation Film Festival and RiverRun International Film Festival.

"Who is Gatsby Randolph?" THE META REALITY HOLLYWOOD STORY OF ALL STORIES

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Wednesday, February 8, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Independent film producer, Kobie Randolph, announces the release of his debut film, "Who is Gatsby Randolph?" a groundbreaking hybrid film between a documentary and a feature film, which captures the real-life journey of a young music producer from Tennessee as he creates an alter-ego and transforms himself into a Hollywood celebrity.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Feb. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Independent film producer, Kobie Randolph, announces the release of his debut film, "Who is Gatsby Randolph?"
  • In addition, the film was executive produced by Kazembe Coleman, the father of Hollywood A-list star Zendaya.
  • The film was written, produced, and edited by first-time filmmaker Kobie Randolph, who also played the lead role of Gatsby Randolph.
  • Don't miss out on this groundbreaking film that offers a unique and authentic look into the world of Hollywood.

World Premier of OUTSIDE LINE, A New Original Documentary Film from GATHER by Events DC

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Thursday, February 9, 2023

Washington DC, Feb. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GATHER by Events DC’s new original documentary film OUTSIDE LINE will make its world premiere at the Pan-African Film Festival in Los Angeles, California on Friday, February 10.

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  • Washington DC, Feb. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GATHER by Events DC’s new original documentary film OUTSIDE LINE will make its world premiere at the Pan-African Film Festival in Los Angeles, California on Friday, February 10.
  • The film will continue to screen at major film festivals across the United States.
  • “Events DC has been a principal sponsor of Washington, DC native Rajah Caruth for the past three years, charting his successful path as a young NASCAR driver.
  • The Pan-African Film Festival is an Academy Award-qualifying film festival in Los Angeles, California dedicated to showcasing a broad array of Black creative work from around the world.

Indeed, Lena Waithe, Hillman Grad, and 271 Films Select 10 Filmmakers for ‘Rising Voices’ Season 3 - BIPOC Filmmakers To Offer Perspective on Future of Work

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Thursday, January 12, 2023

“We are thrilled to continue this special partnership with Indeed to support diverse filmmakers,” said Lena Waithe, Hillman Grad Founder and Rishi Rajani, Hillman Grad CEO.

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  • “We are thrilled to continue this special partnership with Indeed to support diverse filmmakers,” said Lena Waithe, Hillman Grad Founder and Rishi Rajani, Hillman Grad CEO.
  • We look forward to working with these amazing filmmakers and providing them with everything they need to succeed.”
    The Future of Work theme for Rising Voices for Season 3 comes as we are experiencing a watershed moment in jobs and workplace experiences.
  • As part of the Rising Voices initiative, filmmakers also receive mentoring and guidance from veteran filmmakers, including: Lena Waithe, Destin Daniel Cretton, Diego Velasco, Anthony Hemingway, Tiff Johnson and Naima Ramos Chapman.
  • The filmmakers will also be compensated $5,000 for writing their original script and $5,000 for directing.

Critically Acclaimed Documentary, Mr. SOUL! Receives the 2022 Peabody Award

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Tuesday, June 7, 2022

NEW YORK, June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Produced, written and directed by Melissa Haizlip, the celebrated documentary, "Mr. SOUL!" is the proud recipient of the prestigious 2022 Peabody Award. The winning announcement was made by Academy Award-winning actor Morgan Freeman. The award is being presented for the PBS broadcast of "Mr. SOUL!" which premiered on Independent Lens during Black History Month 2021. Recognized by The New York Times as a top Streaming Pick, "Mr. SOUL!" is the winner of the Best First Documentary Feature at the 2020 Critics Choice Documentary Awards, and Outstanding Writing in a Documentary (Television or Motion Picture) at the 52nd NAACP Image Awards. "Mr. SOUL!" was also shortlisted at the 93rd Academy Awards in the category of Best Original Song, for "Show Me Your Soul" by Grammy Award-winning composer Robert Glasper and Grammy Award-winning singer Lalah Hathaway.

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    NEW YORK, June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Produced, written and directed by Melissa Haizlip, the celebrated documentary, "Mr.
  • is the proud recipient of the prestigious 2022 Peabody Award.
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THE TEAM BEHIND THE STOCKER STREET CREATIVE DEVELOPMENT ANNOUNCES SPONSORSHIP OF THE PAN AFRICAN FILM FESTIVAL FOR OPENING NIGHT FESTIVITIES

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Tuesday, February 15, 2022

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Theteam helming the redevelopment of the Stocker Street Creative (SSC) project in Baldwin Hills is excited to announce its platinum sponsorship for the opening night festivities of the 30th annual Pan African Film Festival (PAFF).

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  • LOS ANGELES, Feb. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Theteam helming the redevelopment of the Stocker Street Creative (SSC) project in Baldwin Hills is excited to announce its platinum sponsorship for the opening night festivities of the 30th annual Pan African Film Festival (PAFF).
  • The Pan African Film Festival has been plugged into Black culture to showcase work from Hollywood to Nollywood.
  • She added, "Stocker Street Creative will be an inclusive place where members of the local creative community can develop projects that tell their own stories authentically, and without diffusion."
  • Gearing up for its 30th anniversary, the Pan African Film and Arts Festival (PAFF) is America's largest and most prestigious Black film festival.

Kalia Love Jones Receives Best Original Song Award for "The Power of Hope" Animated Short Film at the 2021 Diversity in Cannes Short Film Showcase

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Thursday, December 16, 2021

SANTA CLARITA, Calif., Dec. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Writer and director Kalia Love Jones, Ben Franklin and CeCe Marie received the Best Original Song Award for "The Power of Hope" animated short film at the virtual 2021 Diversity in Cannes Short Film Showcase.

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  • SANTA CLARITA, Calif., Dec. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Writer and director Kalia Love Jones, Ben Franklin and CeCe Marie received the Best Original Song Award for "The Power of Hope" animated short film at the virtual 2021 Diversity in Cannes Short Film Showcase.
  • The virtual 2021 Diversity in Cannes Short Film Showcase began on Saturday, December 11, 2021 and closed with the award's ceremony on Tuesday, December 14, 2021.
  • The 15-year old Kalia Love Jones also received a nomination for the Best Director Award for "The Power of Hope" animated short film at the virtual 2021 Diversity in Cannes Short Film Showcase.
  • "The Power of Hope" animated short film is written, directed and produced by Kalia Love Jones.

Kalia Love Jones, Director of "The Power of Hope" Animated Short Film Is Nominated For Best Director At The 2021 Diversity In Cannes Short Film Showcase

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Tuesday, December 14, 2021

SANTA CLARITA, Calif., Dec. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Kalia Love Jones, 15-year old director of "The Power of Hope" animated short film is nominated for Best Director and also Ben Franklin, Kalia Love Jones and CeCe Marie are nominated for Best Original Song for "The Power of Hope" animated short film at the virtual 2021 Diversity in Cannes Short Film Showcase.

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  • SANTA CLARITA, Calif., Dec. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Kalia Love Jones, 15-year old director of "The Power of Hope" animated short film is nominated for Best Director and also Ben Franklin, Kalia Love Jones and CeCe Marie are nominated for Best Original Song for "The Power of Hope" animated short film at the virtual 2021 Diversity in Cannes Short Film Showcase.
  • The virtual 2021 Diversity in Cannes Short Film Showcase began on Saturday, December 11, 2021 and closes with the award's ceremony on Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at 6pm PST.
  • For the first time in history, the Diversity in Cannes Short Film Showcase is screening 75 films in ten diversity categories, including 17 films in competition.
  • Tickets are available via Diversity in Cannes' Film Freeway page at: https://filmfreeway.com/DiversityinCannes/tickets
    Diversity in Cannes is an independent filmmaker movement promoting inclusion at the Cannes Film Festival.

1091 Pictures Presents Film Festival Favorite Maya & Her Lover

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Monday, December 6, 2021

NEW YORK, Dec. 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- 1091 Pictures has released the official trailer for Maya & Her Lover.

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  • NEW YORK, Dec. 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- 1091 Pictures has released the official trailer for Maya & Her Lover.
  • The feature was nominated for the Fan Favorite Award following this year's American Black Film Festival.
  • In addition to the ABFF, Maya & Her Lover has been selected and shown at the Pan-African Film Festival, the Martha's Vineyard African American Film Festival and the African Diaspora International Film Festival.
  • The film was most recently screened at the Black Harvest Film Festival at the Siskel Film Center in Chicago.

The Barbancourt Foundation names Haitian actor and philanthropist Jimmy Jean-Louis as its Official Ambassador.

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Wednesday, October 20, 2021

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti, Oct. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Barbancourt Foundation, a non-profit organization spearheaded by the Rhum Barbancourt distillery, has named Haitian actor and philanthropist Jimmy Jean-Louis as its official ambassador. Since the late 1990s, the organization has worked actively to give back to the community through projects related to education, public health, environmental protection, culture, and support to the arts. 

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  • PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti, Oct. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Barbancourt Foundation, a non-profit organization spearheaded by the Rhum Barbancourt distillery, has named Haitian actor and philanthropist Jimmy Jean-Louis as its official ambassador.
  • "Jimmy Jean-Louis is a source of pride for all Haitians, an accomplished artist who showcases our heritage around the world.
  • We are pleased to collaborate with him toward this common goal," said Delphine Gardere, President of the Barbancourt Foundation.
  • The organization is committed to giving back, having recently signed a five-year partnership with HELP (Haitian Education Leadership Program) to fund university scholarships for Haitian students.