Tag Archives: Filmmakers

A GREEN Vehicle

Posted on October 5, 2009 by The Progressive Southside

This is definitely an alternative way to plant a garden!   You may have read about this “green” truck in the New York Times or the Daily News.  I spotted the dark grey Dodge pickup truck only once this summer, where it appeared their crop was just planted and in the early stages of growth.  I [...]

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Calling All Filmmakers! Annual Bread Stuy Backyard Film Fest

Posted on July 15, 2009 by The Progressive Southside

The Bread Stuy Backyard Film Fest kicked off last Wednesday and they’re looking for filmmakers who are interested in submitting their shorts as a prelude to the feature film.  This is a great way for Bed-Stuy’s own to get some exposure.  The flim fest happens every Wednesday.  For time, venue and more details, please contact [...]

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Check Out Scene: Brooklyn

Posted on May 1, 2009 by The Changeling

[ May 4, 2009; 7:00 pm; May 5, 2009; 7:00 pm; May 6, 2009; 7:00 pm; ]

Scene: Brooklyn celebrates the borough’s thriving film community, and features a seminar for filmmakers, a panel discussion, and screenings. Nineteen films bring fantastical animations, thought provoking short films, and eye opening documentaries about local issues to the screen. This event takes place at Galapagos Art Space, 16 Main Street in DUMBO.

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Filmmaker Malcolm D. Lee Visits the Bed-Stuy YMCA Today!

Posted on March 5, 2009 by The Changeling

[ March 5, 2009; 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. ]
Accomplished African-American film director and screenwriter of hit films such as Soul Men, Roll Bounce, Undercover Brother and Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins visits the Bedford-Stuyvesant YMCA to inspire local youth to purse career in filmmaking and to discuss hot topics in filmmaking with members of the local community. The discussion will be focused on African-Americans [...]

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