Third World Newsreel (TWN)

?? Congratulations to TWN Workshop Graduate Vi Tuong Bui for the Ogden Museum exhibit in New Orleans. ?? Vi's film "Th?i Th? ?u (Childhood)" will be part of the Hoa Tay (Flower Hands) exhibit from March 15-September 21. This exhibition centers emerging and established Vietnamese-American artists working throughout the American South. ??? March 15-September 21, 2025 ?? Ogden Museum of Southern Art, 925 Camp Street, New Orleans, LA, 70130 More info: https://buff.ly/qstKvKb

?? While many filmmakers like to hope that their usage of images and music could fall under the concept of "Fair Use," what is the reality of the situation? What is "Fair Use" and "Right of Publicity"? Hear from entertainment attorney Fernando Ramirez on the basics of these ideas, and hopefully, stay out of trouble in making your film. Join us online! Your RSVP for this free workshop will get you a Zoom invite to this online seminar, presented by Third World Newsreel and the Documentary Forum at CCNY. ????March 12, 2025, 6:30 - 8 PM ??? https://buff.ly/3CbP1ws Questions to [email protected] #filmmaker #workshop #free #freethingstodo #fairuse #rightofpublicity

?? We are thrilled to announce that "A Dream Is What You Wake Up From" will air on Turner Classic Movies on March 6 at 11 PM. This is part of TCM's celebration of seven Black independent filmmakers including Carolyn Y. Johnson (TWN), Zeinabu irene Davis, and Bridgett M. Davis (TWN Workshop Graduate). Read more about the series here: https://buff.ly/rYWWd0Y ?? “'A Dream Is What You Wake Up From' delicately balances a mix of narrative and documentary techniques to showcase how gendered violence keeps Black women behind in their pursuit for the American dream.”? Maya Cade, Black Film Archive #blackcinema #independentcinema #indiefilm #tcm #twnproduction #mayacade

Meet our new #intern: Anne Lily (Annie) Kump ?? Annie is a junior at Hunter College, pursuing a degree in Psychology with a focus on animal behavior. She is also minoring in journalism and working towards a certificate in Arts Management and Leadership. Annie will be supporting TWN by managing social media content and handling administrative tasks. #newintern #twn Visit her LinkedIn profile here: https://buff.ly/8aTNftp

?? "You have to have a certain sense of defiance in you so you don’t self-destruct. They can’t stop the creative thing in you." -Camille Billops An entire issue of "Feminist Media Histories" is dedicated to the groundbreaking films and archival work of Camille Billops and James Hatch! "A Certain Defiance: The Filmic Art, Archives, and Activism of Camille Billops and James V. Hatch" As the sole distributor of their films, TWN is proud to see their legacy explored through new scholarship and reflections. This issue revisits their radical approach to storytelling, archiving, and Black cultural memory, reaffirming their lasting influence on cinema and beyond. ?? Available now from @university-of-california-press: https://buff.ly/41wOK4k

?? AI is embedded in almost everything you use - but how can you use it for the different aspects of your film production? Join us as filmmaker Laila Harrison gives an overall view of AI programs that serve production, cautionary notes, and then demos one AI program.? How can you take a still image and turn it into something dynamic? We’ll explore RunwayML, a powerful AI tool that lets you transform a photograph into a moving visual. Whether you’re looking to add subtle motion or create something completely new, we’ll walk through the process step by step. No advanced editing skills needed—just curiosity and creativity! Your RSVP will get you a Zoom link to join us on this learning session. ????Wednesday, March 5th at 6:30 PM ET. RSVP: https://buff.ly/41ee6lV Presented by Third World Newsreel and the Documentary Forum at CCNY. #AI #filmmaker #workshop #free #freethingstodo

?? Watch “Another Brother”,? a documentary film by Tami Gold on our Vimeo channel now?? ?? The documentary tells the story of Vietnam veteran Clarence Fitch. Clarence Fitch was a man of and for his times, an African American who witnessed and took part in the social movements of this country from the turmoil of the sixties through the present decade. Telling a story fraught with both heroism and tragedy, the film situates Vietnam vet Clarence Fitch's life within the context of a remarkable range of issues--racism, the Black civil rights movement, the Vietnam War and its aftermath, the scourge of drugs, and finally the AIDS crisis. ANOTHER BROTHER both honors Clarence Fitch and digs deeply into the roots of his struggles. ??? Stream now on Vimeo: https://buff.ly/419rFTL Hear what others have to say about “Another Brother”: ??? “’Another Brother’ is a compelling, must see documentary of the Vietnam War period, Black life, and a social commentary that depicts the richness of a hero who never stopped fighting for his country community and people." - Job Mashariki, Black Veterans for Social Justice ??? "Excellent … an engrossing and intelligent documentary … Gold manages to capture the man's many facets without oversimplifying any of them." - Matt Zoller Seitz, The Star-Ledger ??? "An invaluable classroom tool for educators to explore the devasting impact of war through the story of one veteran. Crossing several disciplines, it engages, informs and gives students and educators a drive to take action." - Matt Myer, NYC Alternative HS, Adult and Continuing Ed Schools and Programs ??? "I salute those who made ANOTHER BROTHER. It's an important documentary about a difficult time in our nation's history and should be seen by the widest possible audience." - Gil Nobel, "Like It Is", ABC-NY

??? THIS MONTH two TWN titles celebrating African spiritualities are coming to Washington, DC! A stunning new 2K digitization of Al Santana's VOICES OF THE GODS (1985), and Manthia Diawara's rare portrait of Nduep healing ceremonies, AI: AFRICAN INTELLIGENCE, will be screening at Suns Cinema on February 20 & 27 respectively. Both films portray new and old encounters between African cultures, religions, and spiritualities and confront the legacies of colonialism and imperialism. ??? February 27, 2025, Opens at 7 PM ??? $15 tickets available online https://buff.ly/4hLCnXQ ?? No one under 21 permitted without a parent.

?? Congratulations to Michelle Parkerson on UCLA’s Retrospective of her film work! Michelle Parkerson will be in attendance for a Q&A with co-director/producer Ada Gay Griffin ("A Litany For Survival"), and associate producer Felecia Howell ("Odds and Ends"). ??? February 22, 2025 @ 7:30 pm ?? Billy Wilder Theater, Hammer Museum, 10899 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90024. ??? Admission is free. A Litany For Survival: The Life and Work of Audre Lorde U.S., 1995 | 90 minutes | 16mm, color "Ada Gay Griffin and Michelle Parkerson delivered a tender, in-depth documentary of the life of the influential Black lesbian poet, mother, teacher and activist Audre Lorde. It took nine years to complete the film, and Lorde passed away three years before its official release. From Lorde’s childhood roots in Harlem to her battle with breast cancer, experimental feminist filmmaker Holly Fisher (Who Killed Vincent Chin?) edits the film, creating “a sonic and visual litany,” writes Lorde biographer Alexis Pauline Gumbs, that includes vérité and archival footage as well as excerpts of Lorde reading from her memoir Zami. The result is a vibrant and tender observational document of the life of a complex figure and her unique body of work." —Beandrea July For more information, visit https://lnkd.in/ebUFdYCW. #michelleparkerson #ucla

??? A Sound Life – Talking with Women Sound Mixers for Film TWN and The Documentary Forum invite you to a FREE in-person event featuring working women sound mixers Rachel Villegas and Aisha Hallgren, hosted by JT Takagi. Curious about sound? Wondering what gear to get and what’s typical to have on set? Join us for a conversation with experienced sound mixers as they share their expertise, showcase their gear, and answer your questions about sound recording in film and media. ??? Wednesday, February 19, 2025, 6-8 PM EST ?? Shepard Hall, Room 391 (3rd floor) at The City College of New York, 259 Convent Avenue at 140th Street. Bring your ID to enter the building. ?? Accessible route: #6 to 125th St, then M101 to 140th St. Other routes: #1 to 137th St, ABCD to 145th St. Street parking available after 6 PM. ? The building is mobility device accessible with a ramp and elevator to the 3rd floor. ?? Light refreshments will be provided! RSVP https://buff.ly/4b2AGTb A presentation of Third World Newsreel and the Documentary Forum at CCNY. #filmsound #soundmixing #womeninfilm #filmmaking #documentary #freeevent #nycfilm #citycollege #thingstodoinnyc #filmmakers #aishahallgren #rachelvillegas #jttakagi