FOCUS - Filmmakers of Color United in Spirit

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-86057857309362291522009-10-15T13:28:37.617-07:00FOCUS - Filmmakers of Color United in SpiritFilmmakers of Color United in Spirit is a multicultural organization dedicated to increasing the visibility of filmmakers and film scholars of color within Columbia University and the surrounding community through outreach initiatives, recognition of diversity in education and networking with alumni and the film industry at large.RPC Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07867715216689660517noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8605785730936229152.post-40025878830750332022009-10-15T13:26:00.000-07:002009-10-15T13:28:37.625-07:00Carla Kuhn & FOCUS Present Lee Daniels' Precious

* Note: This screening is only open to current Columbia University Film StudentsThe Carla Kuhn Seriesand Filmmakers of Color United in Spiritare thrilled to announcePRECIOUSFriday October 16th at 3:45pmDodge Hall, Room 511 Lifetime Screening RoomFollowed by Q + A with screenwriter Geoff Fletcher + director Lee Daniels!Moderated by Jamal Joseph. FOCUS Reception immediately to follow.We hope you

RPC Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07867715216689660517noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8605785730936229152.post-75955080089018459712009-09-24T15:06:00.000-07:002009-09-24T15:07:09.058-07:00FOCUS Meeting this Friday

FOCUS meeting this Friday.2 - 3 P.M. room 512Filmmakers of Color United in Spirit invites you to our first general meeting, this Friday at 2 P.M.Filmmakers of Color United in Spirit is a multicultural organization dedicated to increasing the visibility of filmmakers and film scholars of color within Columbia University, networking with alumni and the film industry at large.We are really excited

RPC Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07867715216689660517noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8605785730936229152.post-15980215039302593632009-05-16T16:54:00.000-07:002009-05-16T17:07:47.952-07:00FOCUS Year-End Wrapup Celebration

Monday, May 18 at 1pm FOCUS will host its first annual "Picnic, Potluck, & Field Day" in Morningside Park. The event will embrace the true spirit of a potluck so everyone is encouraged to bring their own dish.Monday May 18, 2009 - 1:00 pmMORNINGSIDE PARKPicnic Area(near pond next to basketball court / south end of park, 110th side)My Fine Fellow Filmmakers ---Your FOCUS fellows are working to

RPC Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07867715216689660517noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8605785730936229152.post-33740440559304877402009-03-26T09:23:00.000-07:002009-03-26T09:37:04.032-07:00Three Columbia Alumns Among 10 New Voices in Black Cinema

Khary Jones, Randall Dottin, and Moon Molson were among those honored with the distinction of "Ten Exciting New Voices in Black Cinema" in Indie Wire's Shorts Monthly section.The filmmakers featured are as follows:Randall Dottin - Dottin's 30-minute short, "Lifted," is a captivating story of an aging dancer/single mother and the encounter in a subway station that changes her life. A graduate of

RPC Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07867715216689660517noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8605785730936229152.post-58684047476301656682009-02-25T21:50:00.000-08:002009-02-26T08:46:17.973-08:00Susan Batson Directing Actors Workshop - Saturday, March 7

(Note: This event is only open to Columbia School of the Arts Students) FOCUS is thrilled to announce that Susan Batson-Artistic Director of the Black Nexxus Studio, author and acting coach to actors such as Juliette Binoche, Nicole Kidman, Chris Rock and Tom Cruise will be holding a directing actors workshop on Saturday, March 7th at 11:00 am in Room 501 along with the founder of Black Nexxus

RPC Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07867715216689660517noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8605785730936229152.post-56567107893431665002009-02-24T23:00:00.000-08:002009-02-25T06:18:39.004-08:00FOCUS February Celebration - Postponed

The FOCUS February Celebration scheduled for Thursday has been postponed. Please continue to check back to find out when it will be rescheduled.Thank you for your support!

RPC Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07867715216689660517noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8605785730936229152.post-29929084272668277922009-02-21T14:47:00.000-08:002009-02-21T16:51:06.466-08:00Dinner & a Movie with Jamal Joseph - March 6

On Friday March 6 at 6pm in Dodge Hall Room 413, FOCUS will host dinner and a movie with film chair Jamal Joesph. The film, Ali: An American Hero was written by Joseph. Screening followed by dinner and discussion.Synopsis: Muhammad Ali made the brutal sport of boxing much more colorful, interesting and, ultimately, satisfying. Director Leon Ichaso brings together Ali's strengths and weaknesses

RPC Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07867715216689660517noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8605785730936229152.post-17143226881964785682009-02-17T05:34:00.000-08:002009-02-17T05:46:28.137-08:00Screening of Giancarlo Esposito's Gospel Hill - This Friday!

The Carla Kuhn Speaker Series will present a screening of the film Gospel Hill (directed by and featuring) Giancarlo Esposito. The screening will be followed by a Q&A with the director. This screening is open to Columbia University School of the Arts students. (Trailer and more after the jump)Trailer:Official Site: http://gospelhillfilm.com/

RPC Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07867715216689660517noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8605785730936229152.post-70242831600148919322009-02-16T06:01:00.001-08:002009-02-17T05:50:28.183-08:00Trouble with Romance Screening Friday February 27th

FOCUS will sponsor the screening of another up and coming independent film, Trouble with Romance on Friday February 27th at 6pm in the Lifetime Screening Room (Dodge Hall, Room 511). The film was written and directed by Gene Rhee.Watch the trailer here:Please come out and support this film!

RPC Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07867715216689660517noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8605785730936229152.post-5949527445629145962009-02-02T11:13:00.000-08:002009-02-03T08:12:39.951-08:00FOCUS General Meeting Feb. 13

There will be a FOCUS general body meeting on Friday February 13th at 2pm in Dodge Hall, Room 512.We will discuss upcoming events including the February Celebration, The Education Committee's "Dinner & a Movie" events, and MOSAIC's trip to Columbia.If there are additional events you'd like to discuss or have any questions, please come to the meeting.

RPC Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07867715216689660517noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8605785730936229152.post-87029151296517569472009-01-30T05:50:00.000-08:002009-01-30T06:05:19.980-08:00Medicine for Melancholy - In Theaters Today!

If you're in the city or in a city that's playing it, go check out Barry Jenkins' Medicine for Melancholy. He screened it last night at Columbia and it was delightful. It's a fresh film from a very talented young director.Barry was joined by the film's star Wyatt Cenac who had a very humorous take on the film's development. Film Chair Jamal Joseph facilitated the Q&A.Thank you so much to Mary

RPC Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07867715216689660517noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8605785730936229152.post-29847977507250249742009-01-27T07:07:00.000-08:002009-01-27T08:21:43.387-08:00Faded Glory: Oscar Micheaux and the Pre-War Black Independent Cinema-Conference Schedule

The complete schedule for the conference can be found here.Attending the workshops is free and open to the public. The screenings are $7.00. HOWEVER, FOCUS members will be included on a special guest list. Please RSVP for the screenings by emailing info@columbiafocus.orgThe full list of screenings (beyond the conference) can be found here.

RPC Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07867715216689660517noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8605785730936229152.post-87237317117076255072009-01-27T07:03:00.000-08:002009-01-27T07:10:32.204-08:00FOCUS Lunch with Oscar Micheaux Panelists

The FOCUS Fellows are pleased to announce that the members of FOCUS have been invited to attend a luncheon with the scholars of the Oscar Micheaux conference being held at Columbia's campus on February 6th. (The second day of the conference is held at Lincoln Center on February 7th.)The luncheon will take place at Amsterdam Cafe at 1207 Amsterdam Ave. (btwn 119th and 120th) at NOON. All are

RPC Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07867715216689660517noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8605785730936229152.post-150524066218535222009-01-26T18:48:00.000-08:002009-01-27T07:02:39.589-08:00Columbia Black and Latino Grad Mixer

On January 30th, 2009, the Columbia Black and Latino Graduate Coalition will hold a Campus-Wide mixer from 7pm to 10pm at TALAY Restaurant Lounge, 701 West 135thStreet at 12th Ave New York, NY The Black and Latino Graduate Coalition is an organization focused on joining students from the graduate programs at Columbia University to foster cross-disciplinary partnerships and cultivate an

RPC Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07867715216689660517noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8605785730936229152.post-20369763313242366062009-01-26T17:50:00.000-08:002009-01-27T08:14:34.628-08:00Medicine for Melancholy

The Carla Kuhn Speaker Series Presents:Medicine for MelancholyThursday January 29th, 20097:00pm in Dodge Hall - Lifetime Screening Room (Room 511)Q&A to follow with filmmaker Barry Jenkins, moderated by Film Chair, Jamal JosephMore about the film here: medicineformelancholy.com

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