Exclusive: During their inaugural Gotham TV Awards ceremony in New York City, The Gotham Film & Media Institute, the group behind the annual film-centric Gotham Awards, named 10 Series Creators to Watch, as a means of recognizing rising series writers and creators with innovative vision and bold, risk-taking new series in development.
Those highlighted included Stephanie Adams-Santos, Abbesi Akhamie, Mithra B. Alavi, Aisha Amin, Elaine Hsieh Chou, Aizzah Fatima, Bat-Sheva Guez, Dallas Rico, Thea Rodgers and Craig T. Williams.
As honorees of The Gotham, the creators will have the opportunity to attend The Gotham Week Project Market, taking place September 30 through October 4 in New York City, where they will have access to the film and media industry as well as opportunities for representation. Selections were made possible thanks to The Gotham’s Expanding Communities partners, including Black Film Space, Brown Girls Doc Mafia, Film Shop, Islamic Scholarship Fund, mamafilm, Nalip, Sundance Institute,...
Those highlighted included Stephanie Adams-Santos, Abbesi Akhamie, Mithra B. Alavi, Aisha Amin, Elaine Hsieh Chou, Aizzah Fatima, Bat-Sheva Guez, Dallas Rico, Thea Rodgers and Craig T. Williams.
As honorees of The Gotham, the creators will have the opportunity to attend The Gotham Week Project Market, taking place September 30 through October 4 in New York City, where they will have access to the film and media industry as well as opportunities for representation. Selections were made possible thanks to The Gotham’s Expanding Communities partners, including Black Film Space, Brown Girls Doc Mafia, Film Shop, Islamic Scholarship Fund, mamafilm, Nalip, Sundance Institute,...
- 6/5/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Warner Bros. Discovery cutbacks likely led to Craig of the Creek's cancellation, with episodes slashed in season 5. The show's diverse representation, LGBTQ+ characters, and inclusive storytelling earned accolades and fan admiration. Despite the end of the series, Craig of the Creek lives on through a movie prequel and spinoff show, keeping its spirit alive.
The animated series debuted on Cartoon Network in February 2018, offering a refreshing take on childhood adventures, but the loved-by-adults kid series Craig of the Creek could be over. The series follows Craig Williams and his friends, Kelsey and J.P., as they explore the wilds of a local creek in a fictional suburb of Baltimore. This setting becomes a canvas for their imaginations, where tree forts and bike ramps reign supreme. As a hub of creativity and freedom, the creek symbolizes the essence of childhood exploration and the unbreakable bonds of friendship.
The show stands out...
The animated series debuted on Cartoon Network in February 2018, offering a refreshing take on childhood adventures, but the loved-by-adults kid series Craig of the Creek could be over. The series follows Craig Williams and his friends, Kelsey and J.P., as they explore the wilds of a local creek in a fictional suburb of Baltimore. This setting becomes a canvas for their imaginations, where tree forts and bike ramps reign supreme. As a hub of creativity and freedom, the creek symbolizes the essence of childhood exploration and the unbreakable bonds of friendship.
The show stands out...
- 3/16/2024
- by Stephen Barker
- ScreenRant
Exclusive: WarnerMedia has finalized the participants joining its inaugural Access Writers Program, an initiative to support writers from underrepresented communities in the U.S. (entry-level) and Canada (mid-level).
Both seven-month-long programs kicked off in July and are in full swing, offering participants access to deep industry knowledge and invaluable exposure to company executives, creators, and established industry professionals, as well as a workshop on how to turn a script into a viable draft.
“We’re very happy to be able to continue to support underrepresented voices both in the U.S. and Canada through our WarnerMedia Access brand,” said Karen Horne, Senior Vice President, Equity and Inclusion, WarnerMedia. “It gives us the opportunity to work with emerging voices and further the growth of those who are mid-career level.”
One of the writers of 21 selected domestically is Gabriel Vallejo, a Mexican American screenwriter who is using his experience growing up amidst...
Both seven-month-long programs kicked off in July and are in full swing, offering participants access to deep industry knowledge and invaluable exposure to company executives, creators, and established industry professionals, as well as a workshop on how to turn a script into a viable draft.
“We’re very happy to be able to continue to support underrepresented voices both in the U.S. and Canada through our WarnerMedia Access brand,” said Karen Horne, Senior Vice President, Equity and Inclusion, WarnerMedia. “It gives us the opportunity to work with emerging voices and further the growth of those who are mid-career level.”
One of the writers of 21 selected domestically is Gabriel Vallejo, a Mexican American screenwriter who is using his experience growing up amidst...
- 7/15/2021
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
Wavelength Productions and The Black TV & Film Collective (Btfc) has revealed their jury selection of six fellows for the inaugural year for The Black Producers Fellowship.
The fellowship, which kicked off in October 2020, awards a $25K production grant to each of the six emerging producers so that they can develop, produce and deliver short narrative films inspired by the Black experience of education in America. In addition to the grant, each participant will receive in-kind support and career mentorship as they pursue their projects with programming and operational support provided by Cinereach.
“We are honored to work with the Black TV & Film Collective to bring to the forefront important narratives highlighting the Black experience in American schools. I was deeply moved by both the compelling personal stories submitted for the grant, and the quality of talent associated with them,” said Wavelength’s Founder, CEO, and Executive Producer Jenifer Westphal.
The fellowship, which kicked off in October 2020, awards a $25K production grant to each of the six emerging producers so that they can develop, produce and deliver short narrative films inspired by the Black experience of education in America. In addition to the grant, each participant will receive in-kind support and career mentorship as they pursue their projects with programming and operational support provided by Cinereach.
“We are honored to work with the Black TV & Film Collective to bring to the forefront important narratives highlighting the Black experience in American schools. I was deeply moved by both the compelling personal stories submitted for the grant, and the quality of talent associated with them,” said Wavelength’s Founder, CEO, and Executive Producer Jenifer Westphal.
- 2/18/2021
- by Dino-Ray Ramos
- Deadline Film + TV
To commemorate Juneteenth, the anniversary of the official end of slavery in the United States in 1865, more than 1,000 Black artists across multiple disciplines have joined forces to form the Black Artists for Freedom collective. This group of authors, actors, musicians, filmmakers, painters, poets, and more range from Academy Award, Grammy, Tony and Pulitzer Prize winners, to other new and veteran voices.
The names among the coalition include Barry Jenkins, Ava DuVernay, Lena Waithe, Dee Rees, Questlove, John Legend, Trevor Noah, Roxane Gay, Sterling K. Brown, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Gabrielle Union, Thandie Newton, Jelani Cobb, Niecy Nash, Craig T. Williams, Tessa Thompson, Thandie Newton, Debbie Allen, Lupita Nyong’o, David Oyelowo, and Cynthia Erivo.
“As Black artists and thinkers, we are energized by the current protest movement led by Black activists. They are working in the spirit of the Black Radical Tradition to reclaim our freedoms,” a statement from the group read, titled “Our Juneteenth.
The names among the coalition include Barry Jenkins, Ava DuVernay, Lena Waithe, Dee Rees, Questlove, John Legend, Trevor Noah, Roxane Gay, Sterling K. Brown, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Gabrielle Union, Thandie Newton, Jelani Cobb, Niecy Nash, Craig T. Williams, Tessa Thompson, Thandie Newton, Debbie Allen, Lupita Nyong’o, David Oyelowo, and Cynthia Erivo.
“As Black artists and thinkers, we are energized by the current protest movement led by Black activists. They are working in the spirit of the Black Radical Tradition to reclaim our freedoms,” a statement from the group read, titled “Our Juneteenth.
- 6/20/2020
- by Ryan Lattanzio
- Indiewire
To commemorate Juneteenth, the anniversary of the official end of slavery in the United States in 1865, more than 1,000 Black artists across multiple disciplines have joined forces to form the Black Artists for Freedom collective. This group of authors, actors, musicians, filmmakers, painters, poets, and more range from Academy Award, Grammy, Tony and Pulitzer Prize winners, to other new and veteran voices.
The names among the coalition include Barry Jenkins, Ava DuVernay, Lena Waithe, Dee Rees, Questlove, John Legend, Trevor Noah, Roxane Gay, Sterling K. Brown, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Gabrielle Union, Thandie Newton, Jelani Cobb, Niecy Nash, Craig T. Williams, Tessa Thompson, Thandie Newton, Debbie Allen, Lupita Nyong’o, David Oyelowo, and Cynthia Erivo.
“As Black artists and thinkers, we are energized by the current protest movement led by Black activists. They are working in the spirit of the Black Radical Tradition to reclaim our freedoms,” a statement from the group read, titled “Our Juneteenth.
The names among the coalition include Barry Jenkins, Ava DuVernay, Lena Waithe, Dee Rees, Questlove, John Legend, Trevor Noah, Roxane Gay, Sterling K. Brown, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Gabrielle Union, Thandie Newton, Jelani Cobb, Niecy Nash, Craig T. Williams, Tessa Thompson, Thandie Newton, Debbie Allen, Lupita Nyong’o, David Oyelowo, and Cynthia Erivo.
“As Black artists and thinkers, we are energized by the current protest movement led by Black activists. They are working in the spirit of the Black Radical Tradition to reclaim our freedoms,” a statement from the group read, titled “Our Juneteenth.
- 6/20/2020
- by Ryan Lattanzio
- Thompson on Hollywood
Hollywoodnews.com: Join us at the 15th Annual Hollywood Film Festival. The festival will be screening the premiere of the short film ‘Rise Sunshine’ at ArcLight Cinemas Hollywood.
‘Rise Sunshine’ will premiere on Sunday, October 23rd at 2:00 p.m.
About ‘Rise Sunshine’: A young woman whose youth has been taken away from her confesses for the first time why she’s turned to prostitution for a living.
To purchase tickets go here.
To read more about this film and others at the 15th Annual Hollywood Film Festival go here.
Cast and Crew of ‘Rise Sunshine’:
Director: Rosalyn Coleman Williams
Producers: Inez Scott, Craig T. Williams
Writers: Inez Scott, Craig T. Williams
Cast: Inez Scott, Rob Morgan
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‘Rise Sunshine’ will premiere on Sunday, October 23rd at 2:00 p.m.
About ‘Rise Sunshine’: A young woman whose youth has been taken away from her confesses for the first time why she’s turned to prostitution for a living.
To purchase tickets go here.
To read more about this film and others at the 15th Annual Hollywood Film Festival go here.
Cast and Crew of ‘Rise Sunshine’:
Director: Rosalyn Coleman Williams
Producers: Inez Scott, Craig T. Williams
Writers: Inez Scott, Craig T. Williams
Cast: Inez Scott, Rob Morgan
Hollywood News on Twitter for up-to-date news information.
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- 10/18/2011
- by Molly Sullivan
- Hollywoodnews.com
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