tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-110789202024-03-07T19:46:13.442-05:00invisible universe: a history of blackness in speculative fictionThis doc explores the relationship between the Black body and popular fantasy, horror and science fiction literature and film and the alternative perspectives produced by creators of color. It features interviews with major writers, scholars, artists and filmmakers and explores comics, television, film and literature by deconstructing stereotyped images of Black people in the genres. It ultimately reveals how Black creators have been consciously creating their own universe. - M. Asli DukanInvisible Universehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09514995518586619568noreply@blogger.comBlogger61125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11078920.post-24026677262785594412009-10-29T20:36:00.012-04:002013-04-24T10:00:43.186-04:00Full Spectrum's The FrightenersFull Spectrum Live is a monthly forum where cutting-edge creators discuss the ideas and experiences behind their work; and where audiences quiz the panelists—and each other—about their place in the world.
This months panel was entitled The Frighteners and was a discussion with five creators who traffic in nightmares. It took place at Powerhouse Arena in DUMBO Brooklyn on New York on 29 October Invisible Universehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09514995518586619568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11078920.post-17217445547501038232009-05-10T12:44:00.001-04:002009-05-10T12:45:43.234-04:00The Princess and the Frog trailerThe full trailer for Disney's "The Princess and the Frog". This trailer aired during "Wizards of Waverly Place" on disney channel on May 9, 2009. Invisible Universehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09514995518586619568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11078920.post-52124428448008275852009-05-08T12:09:00.001-04:002009-05-08T12:15:01.164-04:00Whoopi Goldberg's StreamSo somehow in the midst of my very busy life, I missed the original debut of this Web program. It's called Stream, and stars Whoopi Godlberg, as a troubled 50 something year old woman who can remember the future and it's a problem it seems.Here's the trailer:I'm going to look into this project a little more and will get back with what I find.Invisible Universehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09514995518586619568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11078920.post-77845033475461547832009-05-08T01:11:00.012-04:002009-05-08T10:58:41.542-04:00ECBACC 2009The organizers have been making this convention happen since 2002. It isinformative, educational and entertaining. There are workshops for children and adults too!This years special guests include Kevin Grevioux, L.A. Banks and Jamal Igle.Don't miss it!Invisible Universehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09514995518586619568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11078920.post-38466870589131625642009-01-14T14:49:00.000-05:002009-01-14T14:50:00.784-05:00Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11078920.post-24779363308662254252009-01-13T18:26:00.001-05:002009-01-13T18:27:37.073-05:00INVISIBLE UNIVERSE DOC PRODUCER SEEKS EDITOR (DEFERRED PAY-NYC PREFERRED)Invisible Universe: a history of blackness in speculative fiction explores the relationship between the Black body and popular fantasy, horror and science fiction literature and film and the alternative perspectives produced by creators of color. This documentary features interviews with major writers, scholars, artists and filmmakers and explores comics, television, film and literature by Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11078920.post-66789729224800432302009-01-12T17:36:00.002-05:002009-01-12T17:36:52.647-05:00Invisible Universe documentary seeks editorInvisible Universe documentary producer seeks feature length editor.Invisible Universe: a history of blackness in speculative fiction explores the relationship between the Black body and popular fantasy, horror and science fiction literature and film and the alternative perspectives produced by creators of color. This documentary features interviews with major writers, scholars, artists and Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11078920.post-33373879921458576272008-06-12T18:14:00.001-04:002008-06-12T18:15:44.552-04:00Video clip excerpt adaptation from Octavia Butler's Dawn.I am searching for more info on the makers of this clip. Will post soon.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11078920.post-7514392117488128462008-05-23T01:37:00.003-04:002008-05-23T01:57:01.763-04:00Nichelle Nichols tribute video Here is a tribute video I cut honoring Nichelle Nichols for her work as Lt. (Cmdr.) Uhura in the world of Star Trek for the East Coast Black Age of Comics Convention (ECBACC) in 2008.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11078920.post-74162974798183480032008-05-21T15:39:00.010-04:002008-12-10T08:31:57.604-05:00ECBACC 2008 honors television legendEvery year, the East Coast Black Age of Comics Convention (ECBACC - pronounced "EKBOK") is held at the main campus at Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This year, in their 7th annual event, the organizers, artists and fans got a chance to meet, celebrate and honor a television legend, Nichelle Nichols.Ms. Nichols played the groundbreaking role of Lt. Uhura, on the Star Trek Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11078920.post-71350138112433123052008-05-19T20:48:00.027-04:002008-12-10T08:31:58.187-05:00S. Torriano Berry interviewSteven Torriano Berry is an American film producer, writer and director. He directed Noh Matta Wat!, the first Belizean dramatic television series, which first aired on November 28 2005.A native of Kansas City, Kansas, Berry was raised in Des Moines, Iowa. After receiving his Bachelor's degree at Arizona State University, he entered the Master's program at UCLA's prestigious film school. While atUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11078920.post-45384891113509129192008-05-14T20:34:00.011-04:002008-05-14T21:00:49.809-04:00Lt. Uhura takes over the Enterprise!!!In honor of Nichelle Nichols upcoming appearance at ECBACC 2008 this weekend in Philadelphia, I wanted to share with you an episode from Star Trek: The Animated Series. It's called "The Lorelei Signal." In it the male members of the crew are mentally and physically taken hostage by a species of potentially immortal women who need the life force of the men to survive. To rescue the crew, Lt. Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11078920.post-68911993653222803772008-04-23T11:41:00.017-04:002008-12-10T08:31:58.511-05:00Nichelle Nichols at the East Coast Black Age of Comics Convention (ECBACC)Star Trek and Heroes star Nichelle Nichols is this year's Guest of Honor and Pioneer Award recipient at the 7th Annual East Coast Black Age of Comics Convention in Philadelphia.Come hear her speak Saturday, May 17, 2008, at 3:00 p.m on Temple University's Main Campus, Anderson Hall, 11th and Berks Streets. Please join us as Nichelle Nichols makes a rare appearance in Philadelphia at ECBACC. Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11078920.post-27704075006950630512008-04-11T22:46:00.007-04:002008-04-11T23:26:35.581-04:00M. Asli Dukan interview with U PeopleHere is an interview I had recently with cinematographer Olive Demetrius, one half of the filmmakers creating the U People documentary project, (the other half of the team is artist extraordinaire, Hanifah Walidah who was out of town on tour.) We talk a little about the Invisible Universe project but also about my work with the two of them, specifically on the music videos "Make A Move" and "Do Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11078920.post-23932730899878786832008-03-19T10:53:00.012-04:002008-05-22T12:02:08.356-04:00Arthur C. Clarke 1917-2008Science fiction writer and visionary Sir Arthur C. Clarke has passed away. He wrote numerous novels, short stories and non-fiction work but is probably best known for his novel, 2001: A Space Odyssey which was simultaneously developed into a motion picture directed by Stanley Kubrick in 1968. Many of the themes that Clarke wrote of included human evolution, aliens, communication technologies and Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11078920.post-79089637865129356382008-02-13T15:18:00.003-05:002008-02-17T20:36:02.233-05:00L. A. Banks wins Essence Storyteller AwardESSENCE's Literary Awards WinnersBy Demetria LucasHundreds of authors, publishing industry notables and celebrities gathered to honor the best in African-American literature at the first-annual ESSENCE Literary Awards at New York City’s Parker Meridien hotel last night. Bestselling authors Terry McMillan and Rev. T.D. Jakes, model Alek Wek, director Melvin Van Peebles and actors Lynn Whitfield (Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11078920.post-30219836748627854542008-02-13T14:52:00.003-05:002008-02-13T15:03:44.134-05:00Clarion West Writers WorkshopClarion West Writers Workshop is a six week workshop that focuses on SF writing. This years instructors include Paul Park, Mary Rosenblum, Cory Doctorow, Connie Willis, Sheree Renee Thomas and Chuck Palahniuk. Workshop runs from 22 June to 1 August 2008 and the deadline for applications is 1 March 2008.http://clarionwest.org/http://clarionwest.org/workshop/applyUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11078920.post-33450415720339543822008-01-19T13:43:00.000-05:002008-01-19T13:51:35.573-05:00Nalo Hopkinson upcoming appearencesWriter, Nalo Hopkinson will be appearing for some readings in the coming months:1. At the Toronto Reference Library on 20 February 2008.2. Opening night at the The Halifax International Writers Festival in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada from 1 - 5 April 2008.3. During the Saskatchewan Festival of Words, sometime between 17 - 20 July 2008. Please check Nalo's website for updates on dates and times.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11078920.post-11588305294202859692008-01-11T11:00:00.000-05:002008-12-10T08:31:58.784-05:00St. Clair Bourne: 1943 - 2007St. Clair BourneDocumentary writer, producer and director, St. Clair Bourne recently died due to a pulmonary embolism after surgery for a non-malignant brain tumor. First, I want to express my deepest condolences to his family. He is survived by his sister, Judy Bourne.It seems that he touched many lives in the filmmaking world, including my own, as I learned when I joined the BDC (Black Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11078920.post-70413571204909548042008-01-11T10:57:00.000-05:002008-01-11T12:03:31.910-05:00Break Over…So I haven't been blogging for a while. Been a little busy doing other projects and work but the good news is, is that in the interim, I have been nominated for a grant to finish IU. Can't give any details yet, but will have some more info around April or May. Stay tuned…Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11078920.post-46047941672247537002007-12-09T16:36:00.001-05:002007-12-09T16:36:24.461-05:00Invisible Universe trailer 2008Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11078920.post-72999516030661107862007-10-01T15:34:00.000-04:002007-10-01T15:35:13.272-04:00Delany's 40th Anniversary of The Star PitThe New York Review of Science Fiction Readings and the South Street Seaport Museum present Samuel R. Delany The 40th Anniversary Celebration of The Star Pit Tuesday, Oct 2nd -- Doors open 6:30 PM Free Admission -- $5 donation if possible South Street Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11078920.post-4482108010243061892007-09-24T13:16:00.001-04:002007-09-24T13:34:10.875-04:00Invisible Universe doc seeks experienced researcherWe are seeking an experienced archive researcher to help complete the upcoming documentary about the history of representations of African Americans in the genres of fantasy, horror and science fiction literature and film.Please forward resume and reel, if possible. References and affiliations also a plus.Pay is negotiable.For more info, please contact us.Contact: M. Asli DukanE-mail: info@Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11078920.post-11421065536381250412007-09-24T10:43:00.000-04:002007-09-24T11:10:46.802-04:00Zoe Saldana cast as Lt. Uhura in new Star Trek filmBeen away for all doing the film networking thang, but in my absence it has been announced that Zoe Saldana will be playing Lt. Uhura in J. J. Abrams' new Star Trek movie.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11078920.post-29705204929490037722007-09-13T12:38:00.000-04:002007-09-13T12:41:18.201-04:00CHANGE OF DATE!!! Invisible Universe DocumentaryDate Changed from: Friday, September 14, 2007Date Changed to: Saturday, November 17, 2007Time and Location: TBAFor further inquires please contact: Shay Sellars @POC Doc Film Development, Inc. phone: 917.776.5022e-mail: pocdocinstitute@yahoo.comUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0