Global Film Perspective

A Black Dynamite moment in history

Michael Jai White stars in the upcoming “Black Dynamite”.  Who knew he would be such an instrumental figure in history? Sphere: Related Content

A GOOD DAY TO BE BLACK AND SEXY – DECEMBER 5!

Here’s our latest Project: Opening Weekend movie, for New York and LA! A new film from director Dennis Dortch and Magnolia Pictures. NOW PLAYING IN NEW YORK CITY. OPENS FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5, at THE BRIDGE CINEMAS, LOS ANGELES. One of the most talked-about films of Sundance 2008, AFI Fest, and the Gotham Independent Film Awards! Weekend Showtimes: Friday,...

Cat On A Hot Tin Roof in London

Chiwetel Ejiofor and Thandie Newton will play the roles of Brick and Maggie the Cat, respectively, in the London production of ‘Cat on a Hot Tin Roof’, directed by Debbie Allen. James Earl Jones and Phylicia Rashad will reprise their roles as Big Daddy and Big Mama. Sphere: Related...

Mos Def and Erykah Badu in new film – Bobby Zero

Erykah Badu and Mos Def have signed on to star in “Bobby Zero.” Def will play the romantic lead in the film about a down-on-his-luck social satirist who gives up his artistic aspirations to work at an advertising agency. “Zero” will be produced by Effie T. Brown’s Los Angeles-based production company Duly Noted, Inc.,  which  is also producing the...

The GLOBAL FILM INITIATIVE FEATURE FILM PRODUCTION GRANTS

In its continuing effort to promote original filmmaking by individuals from around the world, The Global Film Initiative is pleased to announce the Winter 2009 cycle of its feature–film Production Grants program. Applications will be accepted from October 15, 2008 to January 15, 2009, and decisions will be announced in March 2009. Global Film Initiative...