Still Eye Rise Films Awarded its First Grant Certificate
My company, Still Eye Rise Films, recently produced the film, The Difference. It was our first time working with a government grant to produce a film. So, it was definitely an eye-opening experience. We previewed the film on September 16 and this is the certificate that I was presented with for our work on teen [...]
Check It Out: My New Film Exposes Teen Suicide
I’m excited to share with you my latest film, The Difference which is a film that deals with teen suicide. I spoke with Teens in Washington, DC about their personal experiences with suicide. DC High School students are attempting suicide at a rate that is TWICE the US National Average. So, its a pretty big [...]
They Call Me Dae Dinner & A Movie= Big Fun & Feedback
I had so much fun at the They Call Me Dae Dinner & A Movie hosted by Big Ced. We had music by Dee Jay MusicRocka and we were celebrating two birthdays at the same time. So, the crowd was definitely in a celebratory mood. Big Shout Out to L. Martin Pratt and Stephanie Green–both [...]
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Hatred & Hopelessness: My new article in Heart & Soul Magazine
I jump at opportunities to discuss the girl fight epidemic. So it was my pleasure to write an article about my experience since I began to really study and engage teen girls on the subject of girl fights. I hope you will read and enjoy the article. It appears that both hatred and hopelessness is [...]
Hut, 2, 3, 4 – My Feature is Up on Dangerous Lee.Biz
The online love continues… Dangerous Lee just posted an interview article on me, They Call Me Dae and my work on girl fights entitled, “Hut, 2, 3, 4 What the hell are we fighting for?” Thanks Dangerous. As I’ve been saying for the past several weeks, it takes a village to start a movement. Dangerous, [...]
NYC : June 9th – Dinner & A Movie for They Call Me Dae
We received such overwhelming feedback at our first screening event in NYC in April that we decided to have another private screening in NYC. This time our event is being hosted by Big Ced, Founder of the Industry Co-Sign! Big Ced is well known in NYC so we’re looking forward to him hosting us at [...]
Tags: african american, bully, female director, film, independent, teen, They Call Me Dae
GimmeMo features Can She Be Saved? film
GimmeMo–the site from actress Monique Coleman of the High School Musical movies–featured our film Can She Be Saved? We appreciate the love from media outlets all over who have been spotlighting Can She Be Saved? and They Call Me Dae… It’s just the beginning for us as an independent film company, so we’re excited over [...]
Bella Honey Soul Spotlights They Call Me Dae
I want to thank the fam at Bella Honey Soul for sharing my work, bio info and the trailer to They Call Me Dae on their site. They are our media sponsor for our June 9 NYC They Call Me Dae, Dinner & A Movie screening… It takes a village to spread the word. Bella [...]
Hip Hop Moguls Spotlights They Call Me Dae
I want to thank the fam at Hip Hop Moguls for sharing my work, bio info and the trailer to They Call Me Dae on their site… It takes a village to spread the word… You are now a part of our village. We are gearing up for our June 9 NYC event!!! Here’s our [...]
Tags: african american film director, short film, teen bully, They Call Me Dae
Teen Star Mag Spotlights They Call Me Dae
I want to thank the fam at Teen Star Mag, “The Urban Teen Network,” for sharing the trailer to They Call Me Dae on their site… It takes a village to spread the word… You are now a part of our village. Here’s our link: http://www.truestaris.com/profiles/blogs/movie-trailer-they-call-me Follow Teen Star Mag on Twitter: @truestaris Peace & [...]
Tags: african american female director, bully, independent, teen, teen star mag, They Call Me Dae
Huge Success: NYC Screening & Party for They Call Me Dae
For everyone who attended the NYC Private Screening for They Call Me Dae, I appreciate your support. Here are a few flicks from the event. Our posters, banner and postcards were so official. Thanks to Julian Alexander for hooking it up!!! We screened the film to different groups of people and each group asked us [...]
Tags: black female director, Independent Film, NYC screening, party, screening, They Call Me Dae
7 Reasons To Attend This Week’s NYC Showcase for They Call Me Dae
This Thursday, April 21, I’ll be in NYC with the cast of my film, They Call Me Dae. We’re celebrating the kick-off fundraising to the Still Eye Rise Films feature film, Retaliation. They Call Me Dae is actually the prequel to Retaliation based on my book of the same name… I know time is precious [...]
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