African American Women in Cinema (AAWIC) Film Festival November 17-19, 2011

Calling all my Tri-City Folks!! You definitely will want to check out the 14th Annual African American Women in Cinema Film Festival that will be taking place November 17-19, 2011 in New York City!!

For the past decade, the AAWIC organization has served as a continuous support for the vibrant work of women filmmakers.  We are dedicated to providing a platform and showcase for aligning experienced and novice filmmakers, directors, producers, screenwriters and actors.  Our mission is to expand, explore and create business opportunities for minority women filmmakers throughout the entertainment industry.  It is the goal of AAWIC to give artistic women a path to fulfilling their dreams through showcasing their talents, exposure to peers’ interaction, and mentoring by established professionals.

Festival Program

November 17, 2011
Opening Night, Red Carpet VIP Reception and Special Film Screening
6:30pm-10:00pm

Hosted by: Liz Black, Radio Personality on WBLS, 107.5FM and WLIB, 1190AM, Nominee for STELLA AWARDS RADIO PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR!

 

 

                                                                                                     

Opening Night Screening of the film, "LIFE, LOVE, SOUL"
Starring:
Jamie Hector, Chad L. Coleman, Tamara Fay,

 Terri J. Vaughn, Tami Roman, Mia Michele, Allen J. West, Valerie Simpson, Jian Pierre Rice &  Introducing Robbie Tate-Brickle

 

Produced by: Dedra Tate

Location: The Academy of the Motion Picture Arts & Sciences Theater
at the International Lighthouse
111 E. 59th Street, New York, NY 10022
Ticket Price: $35.00
To attend click here: http://aawicffopennight.eventbrite.com

November 18, 2011

Film Screening Program 1
11:00am-4:00pm
Hosted by: Actress, Sharon Hope

To attend this event click link below:
http://14thaawicfffilmprogram1.eventbrite.com 

Film Screening Program 2
4:30pm-10:00pm
Hosted by: Ameliaismoore

               

To attend this event click here: http://14thaawicffscreeningpr2.eventbrite.com

November 18, 2011
Screening Of Our Youth Program
6:30pm-9:00pm
Antigua & Barbuda Progressive Society
12 W. 122 St., Harlem New York

Hosted by: Ralph Scott, Founder-Social Cinema

This unique and exciting program will feature films made by young filmmakers! These films deal with issues and topics facing our next generation today!

The event is complimentary and will offer refreshments, but you must r.s.v.p November 16th to aawicfest@gmail.com

Sponsored by: DCTV, Antigua & Barbuda Tourism, ENY, Social Cinema

November 19, 2011
Keynote Panels
Showbiz Cafe
19 W. 21st Street
New York City
1:00pm-4:00pm

Hosted by: Side2Side, 
The Queen of Clean Comedy

1:00pm "Diversity within the Unions and Guilds"
Sponsored by: New York Women In Film & Television

2:30pm "Software Tools" The right tools get the job done with less stress.
Learn how budgeting, production and script software ease production and save money.

Sponsored by: Showbiz Cafe
Cost: $10.00, this includes a cup of coffee or tea and danish
Seating is Limited to attend click the link below:
http://14thaawickeynote.eventbrite.com

Closing Night Celebration
Hosted by: Roxanne Shante
6:30pm-10:00pm

 

To attend this event click here: http://14thaawicffclosing.eventbrite.com
Seating is limited!!

*14th AAWIC FF VIP All Access Passes are available.  Holders of these special passes can attend all events.  There are a limited amount of passes available to purchase click here: http://14thaawicvipallaccess.eventbrite.com
Cost: $105.00

*Special Student Discount on the VIP Festival All Access Pass total cost is $90.00 but must show valid I.D. available on the Festival location sites.

*Special AAWIC Membership and participating Organizations discount on VIP All Access Pass total cost is $90.00 click here http://14thaawicvipallaccess.eventbrite.com (must have discount code to receive discount). 


**For more information you can email at info@aawic.org, Facebook/African American Women in Cinema, or Twitter/ AAWIC .