Full Spectrum's The Frighteners

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 2009.



The panelists were painter - Gloria Adams, writer - Clay McLeod Chapman, playwright - Desi Moreno-Penson, filmmaker - Jane Rose and television writer - Terence Taylor. The panel was moderated by Black Rock Coalition president, LaRonda Davis.

Each creator took turns introducing themselves and their work, as well as answering moderator and audience questions about the origins of fear and the changing definition of fear in art and how their work navigates the space between formulaic creations and over the top aggressive expressions as well as being original creations of their own experiences and imaginations.

The founders of Full Spectrum are Brian Tate and Danny Simmons.

The Princess and the Frog trailer

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.

Whoopi Goldberg's Stream

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.

ECBACC 2009

The organizers have been making this convention happen since 2002. It is
informative, 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 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 deconstructing stereotyped images of Black people in the genres. The Invisible Universe documentary ultimately reveals how Black creators have been consciously creating their own universe.

The producer currently has an SD DV based 60 minute cut of the film but would like to re-edit that version and extend it into a 90 minute version. Ninety-five percent of the primary footage (interviews, b-roll, video clips, artwork, etc. has been acquired) and the first draft of the narration has been written. Ultimately we are aiming for distribution on public television, cable, DVD and on the Internet. We have been contacted by several distributors already in regards to our documentary.

The producer is seeking a creative and competent Final Cut Studio based editor who has their own equipment (however, we will supply hard drives for the project) and is able to communicate and preview chapter cuts via an Internet based work flow. The editor must have experience with editing documentary subject matter. Feature length work is preferred.

There is currently no budget for immediate payment, but the producer is seeking additional funds to complete the documentary and will contract for compensation with chosen editor.

The producer is looking to complete the new 90 minute cut by the beginning of April.

Please contact producer, M. Asli Dukan for more information at invisibleuniversedoc AT gmail DOT com.

Also please visit our websites at:

http://www.invisibleuniversedoc.com
http://www.myspace.com/invisibleuniverse
http://www.youtube.com/invisibleuniverse
Facebook group - Invisible Universe documentary

Invisible Universe documentary seeks editor

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 filmmakers and explores comics, television, film and literature by deconstructing stereotyped images of Black people in the genres. The Invisible Universe documentary ultimately reveals how Black creators have been consciously creating their own universe.

Must be final cut studio proficient
Must have experience with editing documentary subject matter.

For more info:

contact M. Asli Dukan, invisibleuniversedoc AT gmail DOT com