Editorial
Spike
Lee on the State of African-American Cinema
Student
Filmmakers
Get a Taste of the
Cannes Film Festival Courtesy of Kodak
A First Time Producer's Worst Case Scenario
Chuck it on the Net
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Fiction is an important area of focus, at a time when we are witnessing an upsurge in the number of black writers, directors, producers and technicians, who have been trained, and are trying to gain a foothold in the film industry.
Whether shorts or features, documentary or fiction, films are getting made, and - with difficulty - getting seen. Foreign audiences are becoming appreciative of black brit filmmaking talents. This issue's festival reports includes the third annual Black Film Festival in Accapulco, where Treva Ettiene's Driving Miss Crazy took a prize and gained him a development deal.
This issue's festival reports includes the third annual Black Film Festival in Accapulco, where Treva Ettiene's Driving Miss Crazy took a prize and gained him a development deal.
At Cannes, the premiere film festival and market, Kodak's prestigious Emerging Filmmakers Showcase included a short film by a future film giant, Christina Ebohon, which has subsequently been bought for German television. Our readers will be aware of bfm's determination to highlight not just young filmmakers breaking through, but also the achievement of filmmakers of many years experience. Thus, we are pleased to focus on BAFTA awardee Alrick Riley in this issue's Director's Cut section.
Although bfm is only a little over a year old, we have set ourselves the task of pushing for the recognition of the filmmaking talent we have here, across generations. Just like we urge our readers to act, bfm believes in getting out there and making things happen.
In the last issue, readers were told of bfm's plans to organise a film festival at the ICA. Well, it's here.From the 16th to the 22nd July, the best of Black Cinema from around the world will be available, including 10 UK premieres. Over 40 features, shorts and documentaries will be showcased. There will also be a seminar on Digital Futures, and a Masterclass with Horace Ove.
So as the saying goes, BE THERE OR BE SQUARE!
Letters of Support for BFM's Film Festival
"Film is a very powerful medium and creative talent should be respected and well financed on a fair and equal basis. Talent must be well honed - and finding out about new technology in the industry is imperative to succeed and remain in the fold. This is why we value and welcome the masterclasses being organised. We are delighted to see the "Godfather" of Black Filmmakers, Horace Ove sharing the tricks of the trade.....have a great time." Sir Herman Ouseley, Chairman CRE
"Our members hold Black Filmmaker in high regard and also hope that we will be in a better position to support your work in the future.We support black filmmakers and the (BFM) film festival at the ICA." Broadcasting Entertainment Cinematograph & Theatre Union
"I am delighted that you have organised this festival, and that your intention is for it to be an annual event, raising the profile of British Black filmmakers in the UK....I wish you success with this festival, and those of future years." Chris Smith, Secretary of State for Culture, Media & Sport
