Spotlight
The process of independent filmmaking, especially in terms of documentary content, is one that has constantly reinvented itself in recent decades. As a result there is yet to be a definitive expression of the true experiences both behind and in front of the camera. However, given the opportunity to expound on their lived experiences many filmmakers find they have a lot to say – stories of long production hours, artful productions unfunded for years, bad edits, great edits and clashing personalities, all in the pursuit of higher art. Here black filmmakers, veteran and emerging, who have provided culturally relevant public media in recent years, recall their joys and pains behind the camera and in those small editing spaces which always seem far removed from reality, but perhaps actually buried deep in its core.
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Channel: Spotlight
An Interview With Weaam Williams 6min 48secs
Weaam Williams discusses her film's themes, production process and creative inspirations.
Leslie Fields-Cruz discusses Open Call
Leslie Fields-Cruz discusses the open call process via web chat.
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The language of media production and distribution is one that has often written its own script. The artist...
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What does it mean to be a man? The Masculinity Project will gather multi-generational voices to explore...
We invite you to take a "geo" journey with us around Washington, D.C., a city that has strong liberation and freedom roots in the development of our great country.
The "Fueling Voices" New Media Institute 2008 project is a collage of shared and user generated information.
Created in partnership with PBS' Frontline series, this site is a collection of relevant video content that can be presented to our new government.
The Virtual Harlem Machinima Project synthesizes the debate and dialogue around politics, race and identity in the United States, spanning from the Harlem Renaissance to this past election, advocating for active citizenship.
A Virtual Letter to the President (VLP)
Tothepresident.com enables everyday Americans to share their views directly with the new president, his administration and millions worldwide.
SpeakOUT-- The Kid Open Letter
SPEAK OUT encourages civic engagement among 6 to 12 year olds by prompting them to submit ideas to address prominent citizens' issues as they most relate to kids' lives.
None on Record: Nick 05mins 24secs
After arriving to New York City, Nick entered into Columbia University on fellowship. Transitioning from female to male in his third year of study.
NMI 2006 ~Black Hole 2 mins
A video-textural exploration of the physics of well-being as it relates to blackness.
NMI 2006 ~ The Other Side 3mins 16secs
Ever wondered what would happen if you kept throwing a tennis ball at a wall?
NMI 2007 ~ Blues People 2mins 07secs
As part of NBPC's 2007 New Media Institute, producers around the nation convened in Jackson Mississippi to document the blues through new media.
Breaking Silences 10mins
A discussion of the alarming rate of domestic violence against women of color on college campuses.
NMI 2007 ~ Remixing The Blues 1min 34secs
As part of NBPC's 2007 New Media Institute, producers around the nation convened in Jackson Mississippi to document the blues through new media.
Made In Lesotho 5mins 36secs
Jennifer Chen runs a socially conscious production factory in Lesotho that ships to global businesses like Footlocker and The Gap.
NMI 2007 ~ Blues People 2mins 47secs
As part of NBPC's 2007 New Media Institute, producers around the nation convened in Jackson Mississippi to document the blues through new media.