The Urban Action Showcaseis a 3 day Independent Action Showcase and Film Festival premiering minority filmmakers specifically in the Action Film Genre. Action is the genre of choice of fans and Studios alike when it comes to Summer Blockbusters not to mention 9 out of the top 10 highest grossing films to date all have Action at its core! The Danger, Thrill, and Excitement of the Action genre keeps us all at the edge of our seats from the small screen to the big screen and it would seem that the Action genre has it all accept for one very important factor, Diversity. Without equal opportunity and diversity any positive message can be misconstrued. By focusing on the thrill and excitement of the Action genre and recognizing the need for integration the Urban Action Showcase sets itself apart from other film festivals as the only one of its kind!
With the initiative of social responsibility and ethnic diversity, the Urban Action Showcase advocates minority actors, filmmakers, producers, and industry professionals of the Action film genre through workshops, panel discussion, screenings and events. Through strong networks and sponsorship support the Urban Action Showcase endeavors to encourage major studios to both include and pioneer more ethnically diverse casts and projects in the Action genre for example the Fast and Furious franchise. The Urban Action Showcase will continue to grow meeting and exceeding expectations with the help of our partnering sponsors and Indie Action fans across the nation. The Urban Action Showcase Indie Action Film Festival welcomes film and television Animation and Live Action Shorts and Feature narratives in all aspects of the Action genre.
The Urban Action Showcase is Executive Produced by Action Scene Combat Productions a full service production company pioneering ethnically diverse works in the Action film genre founded in 2000 by Demetrius Angelo the creator of the Urban Action Showcase.
These days people go and watch movies that have high quality visual effects and enjoy seeing large explosions, incredible creatures that look as of they could really exist, mind blowing action sequences, 3D images, and a variety of different effects that technology is allowing filmmakers and studios -who have the budget- to do.
However, with all the advances there is always the same complaint from movie goers and critics saying that what they are seeing on screen is not realistic. They a...
Writer-director Jason Rosette's 2nd feature, the multicultural road drama 'Lost in New Mexico', signs with digital sales partner Indie Rights for iTunes and other outlets. The '21st century cloning road movie', about a grieving single mother who seeks a maverick animal geneticist to replicate her deceased daughter, is described as 'a unique and interesting take on the fluidity of technology versus the recurring commonality of the human condition.' (Moving Arts Journal) LOST IN NEW MEXICO:...
In the world of entertainment today, mainly speaking of film, it's a tough place to find originality. Hollywood films are losing that touch of creativity. It may not seem so when it comes to applying the technological advances in the art. When it comes to story, plot, characters, it seems as if we've heard it all before.
So what do we turn to? Mainstream Hollywood is losing its touch, it's time to look into independent film festivals where we could find the filmmakers of today, living ...
The effects of the global economy meltdown have sent a lot of developed countries scrambling to stay afloat. Everything they are experiencing now is nothing new to the third world where poverty, unemployment, poor education, disease, corruption, and crime have remained rampant. Suddenly, developed nations relate more to stories frequently associated with third world countries.
This did not go unnoticed by talented filmmakers who continuously raise the bar and maintain a keen s...
FILMMAKERS SUBMIT YOUR WORKScreen your film/video at NewFilmmakers in New York and in Los Angeles and have your work seen byaudiences and critics. The NewFilmmakers Series began in 1998 at AnthologyFilm Archives in New York and over the past twelve years has screened over 600 features and 2000 short films.In 2000 we brought the Havana Film Festival to New York, where it now is in itsninth year, and in 2002 started NewFilmmakers LA.Many well known Shorts &...
Director: Barry Shay.
Ramon Sanchez grows up in a poor section of LA. Due to circumstances regarding his mother and family (including his mother's abusive live-in boyfriend) Ramon decides to join a local gang to make extra money to help his mother out. When things go bad Ramon winds up in prison for five years. When he finally gets out he meets a social worker who discovers in Ramon a unique talent and ability. This is the impetus to keep Ramon from going back to the gang life and changes his life for the better. And inadvertently the social worker is helped by Ramon to calm his memories from the past.
With a record attendance of 19,400, 185 films from around the world shown and special guest like Jaime Camil and Benjanim Bratt, the 2010 San Diego Latino Film Festival was one of the best to date.
Designed by local artist Lizet Benrey, the Premio Corazon is awarded to the festivals best films. The 17th annual San Diego Latino Film Festival, in conjunction with the Media Arts Center San Diego, is proud to announce this years Premio Corazon Award winners:
**Cine Latino Best Narr...
The Spirit Quest Film Festival has opened their call for entries for their 2010 season and is currently seeking inspirational, thought provoking and intriguing films and screenplays from around the world.
Created and maintained by film festival veterans with deep ties within the industry, Spirit Quest hopes to provide submitting filmmakers and screenwriters with the exposure and attention they deserve for all of their hard work.
We're looking for anything that will move us, make us la...
UMFF 2009 is seeking film, television and video projects that entertain and showcase independent works of excellence produced by or featuring African Americans, Asians, Indians, and Latinos. Over $10,000 in cash and prizes for winning filmmakers and writers.
Submit your project to UMFF 2009 today! All genres accepted for competition -- animations, shorts, documentaries, features, television shows, music videos, as well as screenplays (short and feature length).
Early Registration D...
The Miami Latin Gay Film Festival is now accepting entries for its Annual event taking place in South Beach, Miami, Florida April 16-19, 2009.The First Annual Miami Latin Gay Film Festival has been announced to make its premiere engagement April 16-19, 2009 in Miami Beach. Festival organizer and Executive Director Jim Dobson unveiled a sneak peak at the four day event to take place in South Beach. The Miami Latin Gay Film Festival will open on Thursday, April 16 with a Gala Premiere presentati...
Love, alcapurrias, and Don Francisco. Just a typical Saturday night in The Bronx.
Maria and Jose, a thirty-something Nuyorican couple, lead a normal and quiet existence. Well, as quiet and normal as The Bronx will allow. One particular Saturday night, Maria feels the urge to shake things up. She wants to dance! Jose, though, would rather stick to his usual routine: sit on the couch, eat cuchifritos (fried stuff), and watch his favorite television show “Sabado Gigante” hosted by Don Francisco.
