Bottom Of the Net Filmworks has a blog that is bringing the independent Black film community together by making itself not just about the film (though there’s plenty of info there, from cast bios to production notes) but also includes news that impacts the community. Visit the blog and discover why their one of our favorite independent studios!

Now this is what I am talking about! I already love Hulu, so the thought of a Hulu-like web site that features nothing but independent black video is exciting. Check out this news from Aymar Jean Christian.
When new technologies emerge a host of new companies tend to sprout up. Tons of independent radio stations catering [...]

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New independent film, Black Dynamite, uses social media so effectively, one would think more money went into the social media marketing campaign than the advertising. I had already seen the Facebook ads way before I noticed any trailer clips on television. The Twitter and Facebook updates built anticipation up until the movie release- not to [...]

In this installment of our Grapes on a Vine Spotlight, we will feature BlackFilm.com and head movie critic, Wilson Morales. Established in 1998, BlackFilm.com is an online resource which links the Black film community while cultivating national and international audiences interested in their work. This site provides a forum for filmmakers, scholars and organizations to [...]

The Urban Mediamakers Film Festival starts this Thursday in Atlanta, GA. Here are some of the FREE film screenings:
Thursday, October 15, 2009 — A Pre-Festival Event
Friday, October 16, 2009 — Writing and Directing Films Workshop … Comcast On Demand Shorts … Opening Night Reception, Script Reading, Screening … After Party
Saturday, October 17, 2009 — Filmmakers [...]

Grapes on a Vine movie was recently featured on BSoul.tv. BSoul.tv is a place to celebrate and enjoy “The Beautiful Side of Soul” – from the people to music to the visual aesthetic to the lifestyle. There you will find the latest and the classic. The domestic and the international.

Follow independent filmmaker, Alfred “Skip” Robbins on a behind-the-scenes feature while making the movie, Grapes on a Vine which was produced in Atlanta, GA.

In this installment of the Grapes on a Vine spotlight. We will check out The Black Box Office. The Black Box Office is a 100% independent and minority-owned media company. It is the fastest-growing multicultural movie site online. The site delivers the world of film, TV, online video, and gaming in a way that everyone [...]

Check out this new scene from the independent film, Grapes on a Vine starring Jazsmin Lewis and GregAlan Williams.

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