Focus: Filmmakers of Color United In Spirit

04/24/2012

In case you thought the FOCUS had gone into hibernation this semester…

Filmmakers Of Color United in Spirit would like to invite you to attend the graduation event for the young artists of ‘Project: FOCUS’!

Come celebrate the accomplishments of the inagural class of the young artists of Project: FOCUS by commemorating their graduation from the six-week film bootcamp and the completion of two short films, written, directed, and shot by the students under the advisory of Columbia University M.F.A film mentors. Event is open to all.

When: Sunday April 29th, 1-3pm

Where: Dodge Hall on the Columbia Campus, Rm. 511



What is Project: FOCUS?

Project: FOCUS is a film bootcamp for New York City high school students who are interested in filmmaking. It offered six young artists an opportunity to learn about the craft of storytelling at one of the top institutions in the world. They were instructed and mentored by students in Columbia’s MFA film program and required to make films which will premiere at this event.

01/11/2012

THE ARTIVIST FILM FESTIVAL HONORS SONIA SANCHEZ

8PM: WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25, 2012
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY - MILLER THEATRE
2960 Broadway at 116th St. NY, NY. 10027

LIMITED FREE TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE - RESERVE YOUR TICKETS NOW! http://ARTIVIST-NYC2.eventbrite.com

Join us for an exciting evening of inspirational films, panel discussions, and the Honoring of Artist-Activist “Artivist” Sonia Sanchez. Tonight's film program includes the Award Winnings Shorts: “Bid’Em In” Directed by Neal Sopata, and “Umoja Directed by Elizabeth Tadic; followed by a special screening of “SONIA SANCHEZ: SHAKE LOOSE MEMORIES”, a musical and poetic journey through the life, art and activism of Sonia Sanchez, Directed by Jamal Joseph.

Hosted by PETROBRAS - A Partner in our Community 8TH ANNUAL ARTIVIST FILM TOUR “Raising Awareness for Humanity, Animals, and the Environment through Informative and Inspiring Films” ----------------------------------------------------------------- 8PM: WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25, 2012 COLUMBIA UN...

12/27/2011

Hey Comrades!
Project: FOCUS has been growing strong and steady the last few weeks and we're excited to share some legit developments with you all...

Just to reiterate for those of you who might've been too swamped to look out for this cool new program in the past, here's the info:

Project: FOCUS provides a select group of high school students the opportunity to learn filmmaking through hands-on experience and personalized instruction from Columbia MFA film students. High school students will develop skills that focus on the technical and storytelling fundamentals of filmmaking as a way of stimulating a deeper interest in film as a mode of expression. By the end of the seven week program (held Sunday afternoons from 1pm-5pm, between February 26th - April 22nd) the students will be versed in the basics of screenwriting, story structure, directing, producing, lighting, on-set safety and best of all, the students' participation in the program will yield a short film of their own!

Films completed in the program will premiere at a graduation event held on the Columbia campus. It will be open to the public giving parents, classmates, and the community an opportunity to enjoy the work.

We are NOW OPEN to receiving applications for mentors and instructors in the program!

Applications for all roles are due in by FEB 3rd.

Additionally, please read the flier and application attachments for more info. All jobs will be fully compartmentalized to ensure a smooth workload. If you have any further questions, please direct your inquiries to [email protected].

We hope to get some enthusiastic and kickass mentors to commit to working with the kids!!

Best,
Solange, Ajani & Victor
FOCUS Fellows

11/19/2011

If you are...
a) A Member OR Former Member of FOCUS
b) a Columbia Film Student
c) a Columbia Student interested in helping FOCUS with its outreach program... Project FOCUS
d) a RESEARCH ARTS Student in the Columbia MFA film program
e) a good citizen of NY and would like to contribute to outreach through ART.
f) are just someone who would like to be notified & stay up to date with FOCUS events (and outreach)

Please send us an email at [email protected]

We NEED your help!!!!!

10/26/2011

"GUN HILL ROAD"
Free Screening followed by
Q&A with filmmaker Rashaad Ernesto Green!
10/31/11
Rm 511 of Dodge Hall @ 6pm

COME OUT! We need your support!

09/08/2011

FOCUS: General Assembly meeting Friday September 16th @ 1pm in Dodge Hall rm. 508

08/20/2011

Who do ya'll know alumni or otherwise that aren't aware of FOCUS? Let's get the word out!

Stay tuned for the news of the date and time of the first meeting of the year! OF COURSE, ALL ARE WELCOME (including Alumni & research arts students)

08/18/2011

http://columbiafocus.org/site/news/sneak-preview-screening-the-black-power-mixtape-1967-1975/

Filmmakers of Color United in Spirit is a multicultural organization dedicated to increasing the visibility of filmmakers and film scholars of color within Columbia University and the surrounding community