tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-110789202011-07-28T17:37:59.687-04:00This 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.comBlogger621100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11078920.post-24026677262785594412009-10-29T20:36:00.012-04:002009-10-29T22:45:57.056-04:00

Full 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-17217445547501038232009-05-10T12:44:00.001-04:002009-05-10T12:45:43.234-04:00

The 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-52124428448008275852009-05-08T12:09:00.001-04:002009-05-08T12:15:01.164-04:00

So 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-77845033475461547832009-05-08T01:11:00.012-04:002009-05-08T10:58:41.542-04:00

The 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-62071347294603765442009-04-23T17:31:00.009-04:002009-04-23T17:42:40.442-04:00

This is the press release for Brother G's Zulu Mech 1:New York, NY - , 2009 – Zulu Mech 1, a breakthrough African scifi adventure series co-produced by Wesley Snipes, will be unveiled on May 30th at BookExpo America. The press conference is scheduled for 12:00 noon in the African American Pavilion, room 1C01-1C02 at the Jacob Javits Center.An innovative combination of animation, music, movie

maslidukannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11078920.post-38466870589131625642009-01-14T14:49:00.000-05:002009-01-14T14:50:00.784-05:00

maslidukannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11078920.post-24779363308662254252009-01-13T18:26:00.001-05:002009-01-13T18:27:37.073-05:00

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

maslidukannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11078920.post-66789729224800432302009-01-12T17:36:00.002-05:002009-01-12T17:36:52.647-05:00

Invisible 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

maslidukannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11078920.post-33373879921458576272008-06-12T18:14:00.001-04:002008-06-12T18:15:44.552-04:00

I am searching for more info on the makers of this clip. Will post soon.

maslidukannoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11078920.post-7514392117488128462008-05-23T01:37:00.003-04:002008-05-23T01:57:01.763-04:00

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.

maslidukannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11078920.post-74162974798183480032008-05-21T15:39:00.010-04:002008-12-10T08:31:57.604-05:00

Every 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

maslidukannoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11078920.post-71350138112433123052008-05-19T20:48:00.027-04:002008-12-10T08:31:58.187-05:00

Steven 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 at

maslidukannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11078920.post-45384891113509129192008-05-14T20:34:00.011-04:002008-05-14T21:00:49.809-04:00

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.

maslidukannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11078920.post-68911993653222803772008-04-23T11:41:00.017-04:002008-12-10T08:31:58.511-05:00

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.

maslidukannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11078920.post-27704075006950630512008-04-11T22:46:00.007-04:002008-04-11T23:26:35.581-04:00

Here 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

maslidukannoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11078920.post-23932730899878786832008-03-19T10:53:00.012-04:002008-05-22T12:02:08.356-04:00

Science 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

maslidukannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11078920.post-79089637865129356382008-02-13T15:18:00.003-05:002008-02-17T20:36:02.233-05:00

ESSENCE'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 (

maslidukannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11078920.post-30219836748627854542008-02-13T14:52:00.003-05:002008-02-13T15:03:44.134-05:00

Clarion 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/apply

maslidukannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11078920.post-33450415720339543822008-01-19T13:43:00.000-05:002008-01-19T13:51:35.573-05:00

Writer, 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.

maslidukannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11078920.post-11588305294202859692008-01-11T11:00:00.000-05:002008-12-10T08:31:58.784-05:00

St. 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

maslidukannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11078920.post-70413571204909548042008-01-11T10:57:00.000-05:002008-01-11T12:03:31.910-05:00

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…

maslidukannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11078920.post-46047941672247537002007-12-09T16:36:00.001-05:002007-12-09T16:36:24.461-05:00

maslidukannoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11078920.post-72999516030661107862007-10-01T15:34:00.000-04:002007-10-01T15:35:13.272-04:00

The 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

maslidukannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11078920.post-4482108010243061892007-09-24T13:16:00.001-04:002007-09-24T13:34:10.875-04:00

We 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@

maslidukannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11078920.post-11421065536381250412007-09-24T10:43:00.000-04:002007-09-24T11:10:46.802-04:00

Been 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.

maslidukannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11078920.post-29705204929490037722007-09-13T12:38:00.000-04:002007-09-13T12:41:18.201-04:00

Date 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.com

maslidukannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11078920.post-19379895353652730462007-09-12T12:27:00.001-04:002007-09-13T12:40:45.409-04:00

Hello Supporters,The Invisible Universe fundraiser scheduled for Friday, 14 September2007 at the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture in Harlemhas been officially postponed until a later date, tba.We apologize for any confusion and will keep you updated.Many thanks to all our supporters and please keep spreading the wordabout the Invisible Universe documentary.http://

maslidukannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11078920.post-36601964544634699082007-08-06T11:48:00.001-04:002007-08-06T11:49:08.894-04:00

Invisible Universe trailer by M. Asli Dukan (4:59 min)

maslidukannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11078920.post-82764673187184361782007-08-06T10:35:00.000-04:002007-08-08T23:13:36.507-04:00

Please join M. Asli Dukan/The Invisible Universe Foundation and POC Doc Film Development, Inc. to support the completion of the new documentary filmInvisible Universe: a history of blackness in speculative fictionFriday, September 14, 20076:30 to 8:30pmSchomburg Center for Research in Black Culture515 Malcolm X Boulevard (Lenox Avenue @ 135th Street)New York, New York 10037Cocktails ● Hors d’

maslidukannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11078920.post-60106349954866920262007-08-02T13:28:00.000-04:002007-08-02T14:01:57.355-04:00

I produced a short film earlier this year about the results of the city of New York being bought out by a major corporation and becoming a police state. Is New York City actually in the early throes of becoming a real police state? What with all the undercover operations, quality of life laws and tougher laws, fines and imprisonments, especially when commerce is at play, I think it is easy to

maslidukannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11078920.post-78729493871049065672007-08-01T02:12:00.000-04:002007-08-01T02:32:04.335-04:00

Small mention about the Invisible Universe documentary.***Race, the final frontierBlack science-fiction writers bring a unique perspective to the genreThe Boston GlobeBy Vanessa E. Jones, Globe Staff | July 31, 2007Earlier this month at Readercon, a convention for fans of fantasy/science fiction at the Burlington Marriott, Marlin May was one of perhaps two blacks in the room. But that didn't

maslidukannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11078920.post-61188241883894487512007-07-27T16:38:00.000-04:002007-07-27T16:53:08.672-04:00

OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASESubject: Press Release - “Picture New York” Formed In Response to Mayor's Plans to Limit CamerasFor Immediate ReleaseContacts: Lisa Guido (917) 573-2282 Julie Talen (through July 31) (212) 226-4651PICTURENEWYORK.ORGemail Picture New YorkArtists Band Together to Fight Restrictions on Street Photography"Picture New York" Formed In Response to Mayor's Plans to Limit

maslidukannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11078920.post-42616447830420015732007-07-26T10:11:00.000-04:002007-07-26T10:13:14.803-04:00

The Invisible Universe Foundation is producing a video podcast and is seeking an on-air host to cover conferences, conventions, book readings/signings and to be the in-studio host of the show!Candidate must be enthusiastic and personable! Female or male. Any age. Any ethnicity. Must live in the New York City area. Having an interest in SF in general would be a plus!If you are interested, please

maslidukannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11078920.post-88205167159873527322007-07-26T09:55:00.000-04:002007-07-26T10:07:44.954-04:00

Thought this article might be of some interest to you all…By LYNN ELBER AP Television WriterProducers: `Cavemen' Not Racial MetaphorBEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) -- The producers of ABC's new "Cavemen" said Wednesday the comedy is much more than the insurance company commercials that inspired it, but isn't designed to be an ambitious allegory about race.Check out the rest of the story at this link

maslidukannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11078920.post-67401826080323743582007-07-20T11:10:00.000-04:002008-12-10T08:31:59.141-05:00

This weekend L. A. Banks will be in my old homestead, Harlem, New York City promoting her new novel in the Vampire Huntress Legend Series, The Cursed. The Cursed is the 9th novel in the series and here begins Armeggedon in the world of Damali, the Neteru. Check her out at the Harlem Book Fair on Saturday, 21 July 2007 (time/place: ???) and at the Hue-man bookstore in Harlem on Sunday, 22 July

maslidukannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11078920.post-30526545588681282432007-07-16T00:11:00.000-04:002007-07-16T00:14:07.125-04:00

(from Clarionwest.org)http://clarionwest.org/website/cat_readings/The 2007 Clarion West Summer Reading SeriesCome hear our 2007 instructors read Tuesday evenings in June and July as part of Clarion West's Annual Summer Reading Series. Admission is now free - so be sure to take advantage of this great chance to hear live presentations of new and forthcoming work from some of speculative fiction's

maslidukannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11078920.post-79996355137678971102007-07-10T16:28:00.000-04:002007-07-10T22:06:09.246-04:00

SCI FI Channel, Reunion Pictures and RHI International are in production on a new incarnation of the Flash Gordon Series, set to air on SCI FI Channel sometime this summer. The new series stars Smallville's Eric Johnson as Flash Gordon, who describes the character not as a superhero but as a "regular guy trying to do the right thing." In an interview with Entertainment Weekly.com, Johnson goes on

maslidukannoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11078920.post-11090232282180394572007-07-06T23:07:00.000-04:002007-07-06T23:10:23.621-04:00

I think this is a fabulous idea!!! (from Banks' July newsletter)L. A. Banks is extending her Vampire Huntress Legends - video contest!THE VAMPIRE HUNTRESS LEGENDS™ Video Contest – It is still not too late !!!!!! Enter to win Today. Deadline Extended to September 20, 2007 !Enter to win Today!Have you ever read one of the VHL books, or one of the gripping scenes in the series and felt like it

maslidukannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11078920.post-67049035146464647542007-07-05T14:16:00.001-04:002007-07-05T14:19:04.035-04:00

Invisible Universe trailer

maslidukannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11078920.post-3172088412490910152007-07-04T20:05:00.000-04:002007-07-06T15:00:44.757-04:00

I Am Legend Poster, 2007 In December of 2007, the latest cinematic version of Richard Matheson's novel, I Am Legend, is due to be released. This time the protagonist, Robert Neville, is played by Will Smith. The director will be Francis Lawrence, director of Constantine. The story follows the struggles of Dr. Robert Neville, apparently the last and the only person uninfected from a virus that

maslidukannoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11078920.post-89725995781422558752007-06-25T12:33:00.000-04:002008-12-10T08:31:59.834-05:00

Sister from Another PlanetThe Gay City News, Vol. 6 Iss. 24 | June 21-27, 2007By: NICK FEITELThroughout American history, it has been a comfort in times of discomfort to turn to fantasy or science fiction. A world much removed from your own where magic, an agent of the impossible, can exist might lend some hope for magic in this world. A sci-fi story might portray a complicated or imperiled

maslidukannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11078920.post-33245552464061560642007-06-18T17:55:00.001-04:002007-06-18T18:04:02.237-04:00

Invisible Universe welcomes Shay Sellars, our new associate producer to the family! Shay is a graduate of The New School of Management and Urban Policy, with a concentration in Arts Fundraising and Development. She is the founder and CEO of Poc Doc Film Development, Inc., a documentary film development company committed to supporting, producing, and distributing ethnographic films and videos that

maslidukannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11078920.post-90509159113845048632007-04-20T17:17:00.000-04:002007-04-20T18:12:39.391-04:00

Hello All, After months of editing, I am finally ready to screen a 60 minute rough cut of Invisible Universe: a history of blackness in speculative fiction at the Langston Hughes African American Film Festival in Seattle, Washington. Here's the info:Tuesday, 24 April 20077:30pm @ the Langston Hughes Performing Arts Center

maslidukannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11078920.post-1161266252581905662006-10-19T09:54:00.000-04:002006-10-19T09:58:01.216-04:00

This is from an associate, Prof. Yumy Odom of The East Coast Black Age of Comics Convention. And btw, Eric is a great artist and a really great guy!GREETINGS! FYIERIC BATTLE ( BATMAN / SPECTRE) IS SCHEDULED TO DO A SIGNING AT FAT JACK'S COMIC CRYPT ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2006 FROM 4P.M. - 6P.M. FAT JACK'S IS LOCATED AT 20TH & SANSOM STS. IN CENTER CITY PHILADELPHIA - 215.963.0788.

maslidukannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11078920.post-1159584110857697092006-09-29T22:34:00.000-04:002006-10-01T10:11:07.286-04:00

So I've got a little side project. Back in the summer, I directed a music video for the musical artist, Tamar-kali. Check it out on my MySpace page: Invisible Universe Check out her website: Tamar-kali the song is entitled, Boot. Really enjoyed working on the project with T, having been a fan of hers since 1996.Ca: Tamar-kali, Tia Horn. Pr/Dir: M. Asli Dukan, DP: Yvie Raij, PD: Mark Gebel, MU:

maslidukannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11078920.post-1157153045136345002006-09-01T19:21:00.000-04:002007-07-06T01:12:28.428-04:00

maslidukannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11078920.post-1156919119025225932006-08-30T01:56:00.000-04:002006-09-24T09:55:53.286-04:00

This past 24 August 2006, I curated the Sci Fi Soul Night for the Imagenation folk. Screened two films, a short entitled "Dread Night Folk" by Erik Knight and a feature entitled "Les Saignantes" (The Bloodettes) by Jean-Pierre Bekolo. Well the first film, was a short that I had seen in graduate school in 1998. It's a tale of an old dying man named Honus, who with the aid of a young boy named

maslidukannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11078920.post-1151095569241887932006-06-23T16:43:00.000-04:002006-06-23T16:46:09.266-04:00

On Saturday, 24 June 2006 I will be a guest on a Black SciFi Panel hosted by Black comic book historian Professor William Foster along with Sheree Renee Thomas of the Dark Matter Anthologies and Maurice Waters of BlackSciFi.com and the East Coast Black Age of Comics.

maslidukannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11078920.post-1141023330720635462006-02-27T01:36:00.001-05:002008-05-22T12:02:38.337-04:00

I just received word today that Octavia Butler died. I have so many emotions about it that it is hard to separate and explain them all right now. I read Octavia's work when I was in high school and she really opened up the doors of possibility in my mind. Her work was challenging (for my teenage brain and emotions) but at the same time she made it possible for me to see myself in a genre that I

maslidukannoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11078920.post-1138725658088991742006-01-31T11:39:00.000-05:002006-01-31T11:40:58.106-05:00

IUF Holds Its First Annual Conference 2006Exploring African American Speculative FictionNew York, NY. ---- (IUF) The Invisible Universe Foundation, an organization that researches and promotes the history of African Americans in speculative fiction literature, cinema and related media will hold its first annual conference during Black history month on February 18, 2006 at The City College of New

maslidukannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11078920.post-1127229523121238272005-09-20T11:00:00.000-04:002005-09-20T14:50:04.743-04:00

Dr. Fabi came all the way from Italy to be interviewed by me. Just kidding, but I was lucky enough to catch her while she was passing through the States to talk to her about her book, Passing and the Rise of the African American novel. In one chapter she talks about pre 20th century African American utopian fiction. She covers authors like Sutton E. Griggs, Frances E. W. Harper and Charles W.

maslidukannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11078920.post-1125340666894994472005-08-27T13:00:00.000-04:002005-08-29T15:09:22.156-04:00

Just came back from Maryland where my crew and I interviewed Dr. Gregory Hampton, the professor from Howard University who put together the first event that I videotaped for the documentary in 2003. A New Frontier: Blacks in Science Fiction brought in Octavia Butler, Steven Barnes, Tananarive Due and Nalo Hopkinson. There were also a number of papers read from different academics during the

maslidukannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11078920.post-1125341123992756902005-08-23T13:00:00.000-04:002005-09-09T22:30:30.216-04:00

Philly seems to be the spot for me and this project. We interviewed L. A. Banks today and I have to say that this woman is not only a prolific writer but a really good person. Her story is amazing, her writing the result of desire, necessity and creativity. She has not only written a number of romance novels but is as of this writing up to her 6th vampire huntress novel with 3 more in the works.

maslidukannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11078920.post-1125345229481618652005-07-01T15:41:00.000-04:002005-09-09T22:32:28.380-04:00

Gaylaxicon 2005 takes place in Boston, Massachusetts this year from 1 - 4 July 2005. It's an annual and national Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender and Friends Science Fiction, Fantasy, Horror and Gaming Convention.I won't be able to go this year because of prior engagements but I'm interested in the invisibility that GLBT people have played in SF and how it is similar to the invisibility of

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Prof. Foster is amazing! He is just another example of these wonderfully intelligent people I have had the honor to meet along the way to making this documentary a reality. He is a comic book historian. I had never heard of such a title previous to my encounter with him at ECBACC 3 last year. Well this past ECBACC 4 he gave a wonderful talk about the history of Blacks in Comics. I have to say he

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Okay this is my second attendance to the East Coast Black Age of Comics Convention. This year was most definitely bigger and better than the previous event. This two day event takes place every year at Temple University in Philly and showcases the growing world of Blacks in comics. Last year I documented the event. This year I had the opportunity to participate on a panel and have a table where I

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So after a few of my artist friends suddenly appeared on this local tv interview program in New York City entitled the New Yorkers, hosted by Jim Chladek, I found myself on the show too… I was convinced that not only would it make for a good segment for my press kit, but also it would be a hilarious experience. I don't know about the press kit part yet but it most definitely was truly funny. So

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Just found a bootleg dvd of the 1959 film, "The World, the Flesh and the Devil" directed by Ranald MacDougall and starring Harry Belafonte. This is a "last man on earth" genre film and it seems this film was "inspired" by a story by M.P. Shiel called "The Purple Cloud." M.P. Shiel is interesting because he was the son of an Irish Methodist minister and formerly enslaved "Mulatta" from the

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Chloe, early black speculative film, starring Molly Day, a Race film about a "Black Voodoo Mistress."It's been 2 years since officially began the Invisible Universe documentary... and so far, I've read alot of books, watched alot of films, and have met and interviewed alot of people.

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Philly is a really interesting place. It kind of reminds me of where I grew up in Newark, New Jersey. Its a place with a large African American population and this is no statistic I've looked up. I can see it. Its a mix of struggle and progress like my homecity. Black folk who are caught up in the mess of poverty and racism and Black folk who are very progressive. Its like one time I was there

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How in the hell did we do it?! This was a really big deal. I and my Director of Photography (or videography), Yvie Raij came to the northwest corner of the continental United States with a bunch of heavy equipment to document a 4 day monumental event. So these wonderful folk of color mostly at the CD Forum in Washington State got some money to put this festival together. They called it Black to

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This is just the beginning. I've undertaken to do a really big project. How about that for my first documentary? So the idea is that I want to document, reveal and share the history of black representations in speculative fiction throughout its history. What is speculative fiction? Well its just an easier and shorter way to say, science fiction, horror and fantasy. For me its really just having

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