Empowerment and Educating the State of the Black Union
Radio and television host Tavis Smiley ushered in a folksy feel to the 8th Annual State of the Black Union. Shoot Em Up Film Media has been working to provide TV-One Networks with a strong set of programs for air this August 12,19, and 26 at 6pm. State of The Black Union 2007(SOBU) will be a three part broadcast television special, which will highlight the 3 day series of events that took place in February.
"Tavis has created this great event for empowerment and educating people of all communities of color," said Executive Producer Anthony Jamison. We want to make sure that the programs we are involved in shape and uplift the direction of black America. SOBU 07 underlies the work as panelists including Professors Cornel West and Eddie Glaude from Princeton, Chuck D, Sonia Sanchez, Julia Hare and others tell us how to see ourselves in a better position. Executive Producers for the Smiley Group were Denise Pines, and Tavis Smiley. We worked with: Line Producer Stev Stephens, Symposium Producer Tommy Caprio, and Live Show Director Brian McIntyre. Anthony Jamison was the Executive Producer for Shoot Em Up Film Media. The show was Produced and Directed by Chepell Chase. Editors were Doug Forbes, Margo Hyde and Saleem Aziz. An Associate Producer was Sowande Tichawonna. The Post Production Coordinator was Jennifer Cates and the Researcher was Steven Turner.
The Pursuit of Equal Empowerment
"In Conversation with Jesse Jackson."
TV One Networks LLC.www.tv-one.tv will soon be airing another episode of their signature series: "In Conversation with Jesse Jackson, Your City, Your Voice." The program features several of America's mayors and other notable guests and is certain to promote debate. Guests included: Marc Morial, former Mayor of New Orleans, Mayor Corey Booker of Newark, and President of Shell Oil John Hofmeister.
The "Voter's Choice" segment included notable guests: Congressmen John Conyers D - Michigan and newly elected chair of the ways and means committee, 19 term elected Harlem Congressman Charlie Rangel, and the Rev. Al Sharpton. CN8 Anchorman and Television Host Art Fennell moderated the programs that were both hosted by Rev Jackson. Executive Producer was Payne Brown. Phillip Ghee directed the shows and Produced by LaMar Williams. Doug Forbes and Margo Hyde edited the two programs, which were produced by Winsonic Media Group post produced at Shoot Em Up Film Media Inc. on the Avid Media Composer System in the all-digital suite. Post Producers were Chepell Chase and Anthony Jamison. "Voter's Choice" aired on TV One Networks. Check your local listings for more date and time information for "Your City, Your Voice."
Editing Lifted
Producer Kevin Taylor returned to the edit room with a brand new season of the show "Lifted" for BET J. "Lifted" in its 2nd season is a gospel, and motivational music video show. Editorial was done by Liette Pedraza, and Assistant Editor, Saleem Aziz. The show is hosted by Tonex and airs every morning from 8am-9am on BET J. Kevin is a veteran producer, and he is a blast to work with. Coming up this fall Kevin's TM3 Taylor Made Music Moments will be producing another show called ROLE MODEL. Go to www.BETJ.com or www.kevinetaylor.com
Get ready for Daniel Beaty in Emergence-SEE
Knock Knock... Who's There? We Are
Shoot Em Up Film Media Producer Anthony Jamison is currently developing Emergence-SEE that will feature 2007 OBIE award-winning actor, singer, and writer Daniel Beaty. Daniel has performed on Showtime at the Apollo, on Def Poetry Jam, and numerous venues nation-wide. The stage play Emergence-SEE opened to rave reviews at the Public Theatre in New York City. Daniel has been touring and globetrotting to spread the brilliance of his 40 character performance.
Nick Charles senior editor of AOL black voices has already committed to Internet promotions through the Time Warner AOL web portal Black Voices which is home to over 3 million African-American web surfers. The producers have started talks with Director, Charles Randolph Wright. He has just completed the much anticipated film adaptation of the hit stage play "Mama I Want to Sing." "Daniel is brilliant and I would love to work with him," said Wright who is starting post production on the film. The film stars R&B sensation Ciara, Billy Zane and Hill Harper. Daniel is currently performing in Edinburgh at the International Theatre Arts Festival. For more info go to his website www.danielbeaty.com
Featured Filmmaker, Seyi
Shoot Em Up Film Media Inc. is proud to support filmmakers on the rise. "If I Die Tonight," directed by Seyi, (pronounced Shea) is a dedicated story teller who has embraced a passion for exploring the unpleasant subject of police brutality. The film has screened in several festivals, and the production team is currently seeking a distributor to get it to a larger audience. The response to the film has been tremendous. It won the 2006 Best Documentary Film award, at the American Black Film Festival in Miami.
In Seyi's words, "This film is important to police and community relations, just as the film 'An Inconvenient Truth' was to the story of global warming." A film that was highly publicized by the involvement of former Vice President Al Gore. Seyi's film is a catalyst for change and dialogue. The film details and outlines several highly publicized police brutality cases and creates a unique story that captures both sides of the brutality equation. Shot in a 3 year time frame, the filmmakers went back to the edit room after the recent Sean Bell, 50 shot case. In that case an unarmed group of men celebrating a bachelor party at a local strip club in Queens, New York were fired upon by NYPD undercover detectives. Bell died the day before his wedding to the shock and outrage of the community. Seyi says "These are stories that are constantly happening in our many communities across the board" We at Shoot Em Up Film Media hope the best for Seyi a filmmaker on the rise.