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The Film & Discussion Series

Each February, the annual and historic Film & Discussion Series is produced throughout the Mid-Atlantic. The Series brings together historic and notable figures, groups, films, documentaries, filmmakers, actors, actresses, authors, elected officials and vendors.

Why The Series?

The February 2004 Series, the first of many, took place in Washington, DC. The reality was that the DC metropolitan area did not have a historic film festival that reacquainted many with the experiences and contributions of persons and organizations that have made history and those that have been trendsetters in the motion picture industry. The overarching theme for 2004 was to bring together notable filmmakers, Academy Award recipients, historians, celebrities, actors, American heroes, vendors and groups face-to-face with the public.

2005: The Second Annual Series

The 2005 Film and Discussion Series will expand throughout other parts of the mid-Atlantic. Be a part of this historic event as a speaker or through sponsorship opportunities, volunteering and film contributions. Film submissions are due December 26, 2004. Pass the word to all relevant sources, persons and organizations!!!

2005 Submissions/Contact Instructions

Artists, Directors and Filmmakers: Please submit press packets with your submissions, alternatively, a 1-page bio including a detailed biographical description of your submission, vitae, and a self-addressed and stamped return package. Film and video entries must be on (standard) 1/2' VHS video (NTSC) and DVD (if DVD avialable). Short films and Documentaries are encouraged. Send all submissions to the Project Coordinator at the address below.

Vendors: Please email us with the subject 'VENDOR'.

Sponsors: Please email us for sponsorship materials with the subject 'SPONSOR'.

Speakers: Please email us with the subject 'Speaker', a bio and other relevant information.

Press: Please email us for media and media sponsors materials with the subject 'PRESS'.

Volunteers: Please email us with the subject 'VOLUNTEER'.

All submissions are due December 26th.

The Buzz

Many media outlets contributed to the success of the 2004 Film & Discussion Series. Your support is again needed for 2005. In 2004, several newspapers continued to have articles throughout the month of February, including those highlighted below. Many television and radio stations also served as media outlets and media sponsors for 2004. This includes several television appearances and radio show interviews. We thank all supporters and sponsors, including those to the right. Relive some of the Buzz by checking out the following links:

Films and Discussions

Just imagine witnessing and meeting Tuskegee Airmen, Negro Legue Baseball Players, Buffalo Soldiers, National and International Celebrities, Wine-Makers, Genealogists, Artists, Filmmakers and others that you may have read about but never was brought together to meet you, face-to-face. Now imagine all of these individuals and groups being excited, ready and willing to share their experiences, contributions and wisdom with attendees that are both local and that have travelled several states to meet them. This is the discussion portion of the Series.

Now step back and envision being taken deep into the world of the arts, history and socio-personal reflection as well as traditional and modern film-making, acting and graphics notoriety. This is the film portion of the series.

The Series gathered a healthy mixture of 15 Independent and historic films, documentaries, slide presentations and shorts as well as a special series of meet and greets for the public. Many notable and historic individuals and groups contributed and came face-to-face with the public that have never come together before for one event.

Attendees included the following attendees: Two-Time Academy Award winner and two-time Prime Time Emmy winner Russell Williams, II, Association of African-American Vintners, Tuskegee Airmen, Buffalo Soldiers, Maya Angelou, Negro League Baseball players, filmmakers Michael and Christine Swanson, Slave Descendants Freedom Society, African-American Civil War Museum, Professor Steven Torriano Berry and filmmaker Ryan Richmond. Several other surprise guests, filmmakers, actors, actresses, novelists, artists, crafts experts and others were in attendence. Therefore, please review the information throughout this page to see what happened during this historic affair.

Click on the various links throughout this page to view more information on the 2004 National Black History Month Film & Discussion Series.