BLACK MAN FILM FESTIVAL SEEKS FILMS

There is still time to submit films for the Black Man Film Festival in Atlanta. The annual Black Man Film Festival is set for Nov. 4-5, 2005, in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. Deadline to submit films is Saturday, Sept. 03, 2005. The Festival seeks films that explore “the life and journey, trials and triumphs, culture and style, vices and vision of the Black man,” said Festival director Yemi Toure. VHS and DVD formats are eligible. There is no entry fee. Mailing address is Yemi Toure, POBox 4689, Atlanta GA 30302. For more info: blackmanfilmfestival@hotmail.com, phone 404-432-2194, website: http://www.afrikan.net/hype.

REEL SISTERS OF THE DIASPORA FILM FESTIVAL & LECTURE SERIES CALL FOR ENTRIES

Reel Sisters of the Diaspora Film Festival & Lecture Series is seeking films directed or produced by women of color. On March 10 to 12, 2006, Reel Sisters will present “Jump at de Sun: Exploring Zora Neale Hurston’s Reel Life,” a celebration of Zora’s work as an inspiration for women filmmakers. Filmmakers are encouraged to submit films on all subjects including works on family, love, relationships, spirituality and the church, self-determination and identity, and the affects of post-slavery on our communities. Filmmakers will have their original works viewed at a public screening at the Reel Sisters festival in March 2006. For further information or an application call (718) 488 1052 or (212) 865-2982. Applications are available at http://www.reelsisters.org.

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