"Not by might nor by power..."
"Go courageously as you pursue your dreams!"
The Urban Mediamakers Association, Inc. is a not-for-profit, 501(c)(3) organization that promotes and supports the independent media — animation, film, music, print, television, writing and video. Guided by past wisdom and reflecting the new generation of mediamaking, we are dedicated to thinking out of the traditional box as we pursue our dreams courageously.
The
7th Annual Urban Mediamakers Film Festival (UMFF) 2008
-- "The Movement in Progress through Independent Filmmaking"
takes place October 17-19, 2008 in Atlanta, Georgia. Blending activism
and filmmaking, UMFF 2008 brings a strong Atlanta vibe
that encompasses the city's signature of being culturally diverse. This
three-day festival includes an opening night reception and premiere, all-day
independent film screenings, workshops, panels, networking, awards presentation,
and a Sunday morning breakfast.
UMFF
2008 is a must-attend for independent filmmakers, activists,
community organizations, actors, writers, directors, independent filmmakers,
students, producers, music composers, animators, media professionals,
designers, stylists, and lovers of independent films.
Visit www.umff.com or call 404.460.2793 for festival details and registration.
(L-R Damon Pennington, Ralph Scott, and Julie Rappaport. Photo by Stevie.)
UMFF 2008 Call for Entries
The
7th Annual Urban Mediamakers Film Festival (UMFF) has announced
its call for entiries. "The Movement in Progress through
Independent Filmmaking" is the theme and UMFF 2008 is
seeking conscious and positive film, television and video projects that
entertain, and those that invoke thought and action on issues that affect
us as people -- social, economic, civil/human rights, environment, political,
religion/spirituality, etc.
Submit your project to UMFF 2008 today! All genres accepted -- animations,
shorts, documentaries, features, television shows, music and spoken word
videos, as well as screenplays (short and feature length).
Early Deadline: August 1, 2008
Regular Deadline: September 1, 2008
Late Registration: October 1, 2008
All genres accepted. Visit www.umff.com for festival details and UMFF 2008 submission form. Call 404.460.2793. (UMFF 2007 Attendee. Photo by Stevie.)
AVID Editing Suite Available- Atlanta, Georgia
Available to Independent Filmmakers -- AVID Editing Suite rental. If you have the editing skills, we have the equipment. Bring your external hard drive, and we have your editing suite with PhotoShop and DVD authoring software. Rates and 24 hour access just for independents. Pay-as-you-go with minimum 2-hour blocks. Discount for 8+ hours bookings. Call 404.460.2793 or 404.861.8187 for more information and booking.
Writers
Row — Urban Mediamakers Screenwriting Forum
Are you looking for a forum to have your script read and critiqued by other writers, producers, filmmakers, and actors? Join us for the next Writers Row as we share and grow using the power of the pen!
Submit Your Script to the Writers Row: Copyright/register your script with either the U.S. Copyright Office or the Writers Guild of America (WGA) and send your work, along with your script registration/copyright number, to the Urban Mediamakers for consideration for reading during the Urban Mediamakers Quarterly Screenwriters Forum -- "Writers Row." Mail your script to: Urban Mediamakers, 1353 Riverstone Parkway, PMB 315, Suite 120, Canton, Georgia 30114. Attention: Indie Cinema Night.
Next Urban Mediamakers Screenwriting Forum: June 2008.
Submissions are ongoing. For more information, send an e-mail or call 404.460.2793.
Media
Moguls, Inc. exists to give independent artists and producers
an opportunity to broadcast their video products over the Internet in
High Definition formats.
Their goal is to provide the very best experience in Internet Television. Additionally, MMI works to dazzle and delight their customers with innovative programming, and a viewing and sound quality experience that is second to none. For more information, visit www.mogulsinc.com.
Reach over 65,000 people by advertising your audition, casting call, event, product or services with the Urban Mediamakers. It's fast, affordable, easy and it gets your information out to a diverse group of creatives interested in animation, film, music, print, radio, television and video. As a member of the Urban Mediamakers, you get free monthly postings. Contact us today to find out how -- e-mail.
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Does
media -- film, music, print, radio, television and video -- reflect you,
people around you or the experience as you know it? Traditionally,
worldwide media has shown people of color in a negative perspective. There
are some urban media outlets that do the best they can, but they are great
but few. And racism, don't get me on that -- let's just suffice it to
say that racism is alive and well in these United States. And to be honest,
media is really subliminal brainwashing. What we see and read is what
most take as the truth. But is it the truth?
Yes, I'm sure we all can attest to a brother, sister, cousin, aunt or friend that is addicted to drugs, has AIDS, in jail or is in a totally dysfunctional family. On the other hand, we know family and friends that are doing great selfless work in the community, living productive and prosperous lives, or who have hit rock bottom and came out to testify to others about their walk. We hear the negative and dehumanizing lyrics of some musicians, but we have an abundance of positive, conscious music artists that we know little about. But don't get me wrong -- I'm for freedom of artistic expression and speech, but there has to be a happy medium in what is seen and heard by the masses. It's not about JUST entertaining. We have the creative talent and power to change the landscape of media. We've just got to do it!
The goal of the Urban Mediamakers is to give a voice to positive, conscious media -- a movement that needs sparks of energy everyday! I invite you to be a part of the movement and support us -- a group of conscious, independents pursuing our dreams courageously!
Please join our mailing list. We will send you information on Urban Mediamakers events, meetings, workshops, film festivals, trips, etc., in your city/state.
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Urban
Mediamakers on Myspace
The Urban Mediamakers are all about networking. Through collaboration of talents, mediamakers are able to pool natural resources to get their projects completed. Join us on the Myspace community and begin new relationships with folks with like-minds. It's a wonderful thing to be in the midst of those that understand your creativity.
Add the Urban Mediamakers as your friend at www.myspace.com/umff.
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in control like nothing else!
The most popular selling product -- the Gorilla Pro Edition -- is designed for the professional filmmaker.
Everything is at your fingertips, including a full contact manager, complete scheduling and budgeting, location management, film festivals and more.
All editions of Gorilla have the same features. The only difference is the budget limitation and the number of shoot days allowed per project. Available for PC and MacIntosh users.
The Student version allows a 14-day shooting schedule with a budget of less than $50,000. The Standard version allows a 28-day shooting schedule with a budget of less than $1,000,000. The Professional version allows unlimited shooting days and budget amount.
Urban Mediamakers Price: Starting at $199. Read more.
FrameForge 3D Studio storyboarding software is a revolution in
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Urban Mediamakers Price: Starting at $399. Read more.
Tasha
Smith Actors Workshop - Atlanta
Join the Urban Mediamakers at the Tasha Smith Actors Workshop (TSAW) on March 28-30, 2008 in Atlanta, Georgia. This 3-day workshop provides a no-holds-barred, multi-level instructional training for actors based on the Ivanna Chubbuck studio technique, taught by acclaimed actress and master instructor, Tasha Smith (America's Next Top Model and Tyler Perry's, "Why Did I Get Married?"). Read more.
Become a Sponsor of Urban Mediamakers Events!
Partnering with the Urban Mediamakers as a sponsor will continue and enhance your branding strategy by placing your product and/or services in front of a savvy group of diverse consumers. If you are interested in being a sponsor of Urban Mediamaker's event, please call Renee Moses at 404.460.2793 or e-mail.
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