Mid Atlantic Black Film Festival

Save the Date!!!
Mid Atlantic Black Film Festival
Norfolk, Va
September 16 - 19, 2009

The 3rd Annual MID ATLANTIC BLACK FILM FESTIVAL (MABFF), emphasizing the
richness of the African American experience through cinema in Norfolk,
Virginia.

MABFF presents black and multi-cultural independent films, including
powerful narratives, compelling historical and contemporary documentaries,
innovative student films, colorful animated, and groundbreaking short
films.

The Mid Atlantic Black Film Festival (MABFF) announced today the program
of master classes and symposiums at this year's Festival. This year the
Festival Master Class and Symposium Program include 4 master classes and 5
symposiums filled with international, national and local African American
film, television, music and entertainment industry experts. The 2009 MABFF
will offer these power- and information-packed sessions sure September 16-
19 at the Historic Attucks Theatre (Norfolk, Va.), Norfolk State
University (Norfolk, Va.), and Hampton University (Hampton, Va.).

2009 Mid Atlantic Black Film Festival Symposium Schedule

Thursday, September 17th
11:30-1:00p.m. Master Class: How to Become an Animator and Mythology in
Animation with Mike Davis of www.blokhedz.tv and the Mad Twinz
Hampton University

1:00-2:00 p.m. Kodak Presents: Film No Compromise
Learn about the new stocks from Kodak and see how you can originate your
project on Motion Picture Film.
Presenter: Janet Tiller, Account Manager for Entertainment Imaging,
Eastman Kodak Company
Hampton University

2:00-4:00 p.m. Symposium: How to Break Into the Business of Making Music
for Movies and Television
Moderator: Eleanor Earl, President of E. L. Earl Entertainment, Assistant
Professor of English and Cinema Studies, Hampton University and
Songwriter/Composer
Panelists:
Louis "Buster" Brown (Get on the Bus, Fighting Temptations)
Elvin Ross (Madea's Family Reunion, Diary of a Mad Black Woman)
Stu Gardner (The Cosby Show, A Different World, Living Single)
David "Pic" Conley - Producer/Performer, Group Surface
Hampton University

5:00-7:00 p.m. Symposium: Soul Sisters and Filmmaking in
Africa
Panelists:
Professor Solomon Isekeije - Assistant Professor of Fine Arts, Hampton
University
Rahman Oladigbolu - Director, Soul Sisters
Eric Sheppard - President and CEO, Diversity Restoration Solutions
Norfolk State University Archives

4:00-7:00 p.m. Master Class: Creating Shows for the Internet: The 10 Most
Important Things You Need to Know
Moderator:
Michael Ajakwe, Jr. - Emmy Award-winning TV Producer, 20-year Hollywood
Veteran
Attucks Theatre

Thursday, September 17th Continued
6:00-8:00 p.m. Symposium: Filmmaking with a Purpose: Socially Conscious
Films in the 21st Century
Moderator: Ralph Scott (BETJ The Best Shorts and Lens of Talent)
Panelists:
Monty Ross (Malcom X, She's Gotta Have It, Do the Right Thing)
Leila Steinberg (VH-1's Thug Angel)
Andrew Jones, Director Kings of the Evening
Attucks Theatre

Friday, September 18th
4:00-7:00 p.m. Master Class: TV Writing 101: Everything You Need To Know
About Writing For Sitcoms and Dramas
Moderator: Michael Ajakwe, Jr.
Attucks Theatre

5:00-7:00 p.m. Act Like You Know: Short films about acting and the
entertainment industry
Question & Answer Moderator: Barbara Hamm Lee, Chief Bureau Executive,
WHRO
Hampton University

Saturday, September 19
11:30-12:30 p.m. Kidz Film Series Master Class: Making Movies at Home
Moderator:
Stephanie Allain (Hustle and Flow, Black Snake Moan, Biker Boyz, Something
New)
Attucks Theatre

1:00-3:00 p.m. Symposium: The African American Influence in Film
Moderator: Ralph Scott (BETJ The Best Shorts and Lens on Talent)
Panelists:
Monty Ross - Former Vice President of Production, Spike Lee's 40 Acres and
a Mule Filmworks (Malcolm X, She's Gotta Have It, Do The Right Thing)
Randy Walker, Esq. - Entertainment Lawyer and Assistant Professor of
English, Hampton University
Phil Branch - Assistant Professor of English and Cinema Studies. Hampton
Virginia
Linara Washington-Actress, Kings of the Evening
Attucks Theatre

3:00-5:00 p.m. Symposium: Careers in Film and Television
Moderator: Dr. Karen Turner-Ward - Chair, Department of Fine and
Performing Arts, Hampton University
Panelists:
Van Whitfield - WGA Writer for Film and Television/Published Author
Vanessa Hill - Writer/Director, Director of Graduate Studies Miami
International University of Art and Design
Lance Gibson - Filmmaker/Editor
Andrew Jones, Director, Kings of the Evening
Attucks Theatre

"The MABFF is proud to offer these interactive sessions to everyone from
those looking to get into the industry, to experienced professionals
looking to expand their knowledge base. We are excited to continue to
shine a light on the African American contribution to the industry with
this year's program," said Eleanor Earl, MABFF Festival Director.

MISSION AND OBJECTIVE
A program of the non-profit Crispus Attucks Cultural Center, MABFF's
mission is to provide a cultural alternative to the commercial film
experience; to support independent film and artists; and to promote the
art of filmmaking itself with a focus on the development of creativity and
ideas.

For more information -

MABFF / Mid Atlantic Black Film Festival
P.O. Box 1272• Norfolk, Virginia • 23501
T. 757.622.4763 F. 757.622.4764

www.mabff.org