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The Black experience: Online programs educate, entertain — Local News Matters

Whether your skin is black, white or another shade, Black lives do matter — not just in police confrontations, but in Bay Area entertainment. Everyone, in fact, can gain insights and pleasure from theater, comedy, films, concert/interview performances or book discussions. Just a handful of highlights should prove that, though Juneteenth is long gone and […]… Continue reading The Black experience: Online programs educate, entertain — Local News Matters

Dolemite Is My Name (2019) (mini-review++) — sharkwrighter

(If you’re curious, my review process. It’s also pasted at the end of this post. I don’t believe in Rotten Tomatoes. I just believe in me.) (***all-purpose SPOILER ALERT*** there may be some in this review) acting 9 directing 8 effects 9 editing 8 writing 8 SW SCORE: 42 4.5 out of 5 🐙 ++ […]… Continue reading Dolemite Is My Name (2019) (mini-review++) — sharkwrighter

Director Biography – Sarah Wray , Ben Wilson (GUARDIANS OF THE GRASSLANDS)

Sarah Wray and Ben Wilson have a deep passion for sharing powerful stories. Sarah, a farm girl turned social media strategist, and Ben, an aerospace engineer turned freelance filmmaker, started working together in 2009 building an online community called FarmOn.com. Since then, the team have launched their own independent media company, honing their skills and… Continue reading Director Biography – Sarah Wray , Ben Wilson (GUARDIANS OF THE GRASSLANDS)

Director Biography – ANDREA TRIVERO (THE MAN OF THE TREES)

Born in Pettinengo (Biella) Italy, in 1969. After a degree in Engineering and the master in modern low budget technology for Developing Country he moves to Africa to work and live. In the same times he works on some documentary projects during his stay in Burkina Faso and in Democratic Republic of Congo. Today he… Continue reading Director Biography – ANDREA TRIVERO (THE MAN OF THE TREES)

Director Biography – Russell Walton, Jared Featherstone (PEAKS AND VALLEYS: THE SEARCH FOR RYAN SHTUKA)

Russell Walton and Jared Featherstone have been friends since 1st grade. They are experienced media production professionals committed to storytelling. For the last 8 years, Russell has been delivering comprehensive audio post-production services to major international clients, focusing on audience connection through dramatic audio and visuals. Jared is a video journalist whose diverse career began… Continue reading Director Biography – Russell Walton, Jared Featherstone (PEAKS AND VALLEYS: THE SEARCH FOR RYAN SHTUKA)

Short Film: PEAKS AND VALLEYS: THE SEARCH FOR RYAN SHTUKA, 20min. , Canada, Documentary

20-year-old Ryan Shtuka vanished from a BC alpine resort town in February 2018. This is the story of the the mystery surrounding his disappearance and the people who relentlessly search for him. Project Links  Facebook  Instagram News & Reviews “Bizarre disappearance of Alta. man highlighted in new documentary” CTV Edmonton https://edmonton.ctvnews.ca/bizarre-disappearance-of-alta-man-highlighted-in-new-documentary-1.4513632?fbclid=IwAR1Q_84ZyHvT8aU7rDObUUMPHyi4SQ4uwep8i4ef3QSHT6Rn9j5cIkbMIr8 “Documentary looks into missing… Continue reading Short Film: PEAKS AND VALLEYS: THE SEARCH FOR RYAN SHTUKA, 20min. , Canada, Documentary

Director Biography – Cate Celso (KING OF THE ROAD)

Cate Celso, is an independent film maker living in San Francisco, California. After working severals years in film production she is now directing and producing her own projects. King of the Road is her first documentary and third short film. Director Statement Several years ago when I was working in film production, our studio hired… Continue reading Director Biography – Cate Celso (KING OF THE ROAD)

Director Biography – Rendah Haj (HAYAT)

Rendah Haj is an African-Australian filmmaker and director based in Melbourne. She has extensive history working in radio broadcast and curating social impact and youth mindful projects nationally. As a recent RMIT film graduate, her work now specifically focuses on documentaries that intimately and ethically explore social issues and human rights, with an emphasis on… Continue reading Director Biography – Rendah Haj (HAYAT)