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The Arizona Black Film Showcase, (AZBFS) is an annual film showcase that is dedicated to supporting, celebrating and promoting the dynamic works of Black filmmakers locally and nationally.
The Arizona Black Film Showcase, (AZBFS) is an annual film showcase that is dedicated to supporting, celebrating and promoting the dynamic works of Black filmmakers locally and nationally.
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- 2001
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2008 Arizona Black Film Showcase Vol. 2Created about 2 months ago
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- 2010 Arizona Black Flim Showca...
MADCAP Theaters
Friday, March 26 at 9:00am
Arizona Black Film Festival Did You Know?: Morris Chestnut, best known for his roles in 1991's "Boyz N the Hood," and 1999's "The Best Man," was born on New Year's Day 1969. Chestnut is celebrating his 41st birthday today. Visit www.azblackfilm.com for info on the 2010 Showcase.
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Arizona Black Film Festival Happy New Year! What movie currently playing in theaters that you have not seen yet, but would like to?
Arizona Black Film Festival AZBFS is wishing you a blessed new year. Let’s make 2010 the best year yet for black films by supporting our black filmmakers. See you at the movies!
Arizona Black Film Festival Your Black Film Fact (BFF) Today: Esther Rolle won an Emmy playing a maid in “Summer of My German Soldier”. She is best remembered for her role as the strong-willed mother on the '70s sitcom “Good Times”. Her film credits include “Driving Miss Daisy”, “Rosewood” and “How to Make an American Quilt”. She was 78 years old... when she died in 1998. Visit www.azblackfilm.com for info on the 2010 Showcase.
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Arizona Black Film Festival As we say goodbye to 2009, what was the most memorable movie for you and why?
Arizona Black Film Festival We are accepting animation films. If you haven’t already submitted your film and would like to, please do so at www.azblackfilm.com. December 31st is the next deadline. Filmmakers share your thoughts: Would you like to see an AZBFS Animated Film category?
Arizona Black Film Festival Did You Know?: Cicely Tyson was inducted into the Black Filmmakers Hall of Fame in 1977. She started off modeling when she was discovered by the editor of "Ebony" magazine, which catapulted her career into acting roles. She was later recognized with an Academy Award nomination for her role in “Sounder” (1972). You don’...t see Cicely appear steadily onscreen, because she will only portray strong, positive images of black women in film. Visit www.azblackfilm.com for info on the 2010 Showcase.
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Arizona Black Film Festival Your Black Film Fact (BFF) Today: Lynn Whitfield, who won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in “The Josephine Baker Story”(1991); and whose film work includes performances in “A Thin Line Between Love and Hate” (1996), “Eve's Bayou” (1997), “Madea's Family Reunion” (2006) and can be seen in the upcoming film “...Mama, I Want to Sing” (2010). Lynn Whitfield was a 2008 AZBFS Featured Guest. Visit www.azblackfilm.com for info on the 2010 Showcase.
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Arizona Black Film Festival AZBFS Volunteer Opportunity: The Arizona Black Film Showcase is looking for volunteers to help promote the event at the Black Expo on January 9, 2010. For all those interested, please contact us at info@azblackfilm.com.
Arizona Black Film Festival Mark your calendars and plan to attend the 2010 AZBFS. The dates and activities include: March 26th - Youth Film Boot Camp, Workshops, and Films; March 27th - Films, Vendor Fair, Closing Night Ceremony at the Aloft; March 28th - Best of Films. For more info visit www.azblackfilm.com.
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Arizona Black Film Festival Did You Know?: On this day, 28th of December, in 1954, Actor Denzel Washington was born in Mount Vernon, NY. Washington has starred in such films as "Malcolm X", "A Soldier's Story", and “American Gangster”. He won two Academy Awards: Best Actor in a Supporting Role for “Glory” (2001), and Best Actor in a Leading Role... for “Training Day” (2001). Visit www.azblackfilm.com for info on the 2010 Showcase.
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Arizona Black Film Festival is wishing you a safe and joyous holiday! In the words of Maya Angelou, “I've learned that you shouldn't go through life with a catcher's mitt on both hands; you need to be able to throw something back.” Among the gift giving you do this season; remember that true giving is when you give of yourself. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
Arizona Black Film Festival Did You Know: John Singleton, the first African American director to be nominated for an Academy Award, was nominated for best director and best screenplay for his first film “Boyz N the Hood” in 1991. Check out www.azblackfilm.com for more info about our 2010 Showcase.
Arizona Black Film Festival So far we have a total of 32 films submitted for consideration for our 2010 Showcase. If you haven’t already submitted your film, please do so at www.azblackfilm.com. Next deadline for film submissions is December 31.
Arizona Black Film Festival AZBFS is becoming well-known among international filmmakers. We have received film submissions from Switzerland, Nigeria, Germany, and Australia. Stay connected and visit www.azblackfilm.com for up-to-date info about our 2010 Showcase happening March 26th – 28th.
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