If you're going to be in Philadelhpia this week, here are some powerful independently produced films screening for free on a first come, first serve basis this week as a part of the Philadelphia Film Festival.

MOTHER OF GEORGE -FRI / Oct 25, 2013 / 7pm
Andrew Dosunmu will be in attendance!

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This has already been posted all around the online circles I frequent, but it's so lovely to watch -- why not post it once more? African American filmmaker Ava DuVernay directed this stylish short film for the fashion design house Miu Miu: "The Door"

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I'm not a couture fashion person, but the clothing designs and fabric look beautiful.  Beyond that, ( Read more... )

Well, this got me excited. 
Shadow & Act is an excellent film
blog, and it's also one of my favorite blogs about any topic because
it's such a good information source.

Exclusive: Ernest Dickerson Shopping Adaptation Of Octavia Butler's 'Clay's Ark' (Script Is Done)
Read the full post here.

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Do you know an emerging filmmaker with a strong interest in progressive politics, social justice, and documentary film? Please share the news of this fellowship opportunity. Deadline: April 15, 2011. ( Read more... )