Reelblack/Syncopation is a full-service film and video production company dedicated to creating and promoting "good movies 'bout Black Folks."
Based in Philadelphia, it was founded in 1999 by award-winning filmmaker Michael Dennis (a.k.a. Mike D.), a graduate of both NYU Film School and The American Film Institute in Los Angeles.
In addition to writing, producing and directing. Mike curates and hosts an ongoing screening series called REELBLACK PRESENTS, which promotes "discoveries and rediscoveries in African-American film."
A compilation of Michael's award-winning short films, THE REELBLACK MOTION PICTURE MANIFESTO was released in July and is available exclusively from the Reelblack.com Shop.
Click the image above to view an exclusive interview with the legendary director Spike Lee at the 2008 Silverdocs Film Festival.
Influences
Spike Lee, Robert Townsend, George Clinton, Melvin Van Peebles, Chris Rock, Joe Strummer, Roger Corman, MC Breeze, Pam Grier, David Walker, Black Lily, Ralph Scott, Do-boy's Dozens... And everybody who puts the possibility of dreams ahead of the problems of reality.
Sounds Like
Click the image above to check out a special 1 minute promo for A GOOD DAY TO BE BLACK AND SEXY, Premiering Thursday July 31 at the Bride Cinemas in Philadelphia.
Click the image above to check out our latest short film, The 13th Amendment.
My name is Mike D. I don't sing. I don't dance. I make movies. I also show and promote them at Philadelphia's only monthly showcase devoted to African-American film. If you've got a movie made by or starring Black Folks, please send it my way. We're currently seeking work for Season 5. Please send a VHS or DVD screening copy (not returnable) along with a bio and synopsis to:
REELBLACK PRESENTS
PO Box 12302
Philadelphia, PA 19119
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Poetry in the Park (in New Jersey) has been blessed with the energy of 2 poets on myspace - Chris Cream and Linda DiFeterici (of Eadon's Place). Soon on Monday, May 12, 2008, Marquita "STORM" Siler (Dreams in Motion). Then in June - Ms. Wise, Poetic_DVine, and Bernard Collins. More information is online - http://arts. camden. lib. nj. us/poetrypark508. htm
Spike Lee, Robert Townsend, George Clinton, Melvin Van Peebles, Chris Rock, Joe Strummer, Roger Corman, MC Breeze, Pam Grier, David Walker, Black Lily, Ralph Scott, Do-boy's Dozens... And everybody who puts the possibility of dreams ahead of the problems of reality.
