JOIN ROXFILM FOR A SPECIAL FREE HOLIDAY SCREENING OF JINGLE JANGLE!

Come by early at 4PM for food, treats, and fun!

Check out our pre-recorded Q&A with the filmmakers David E. Talbert and Lyn Sisson-Talbert here!

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JINGLE JANGLE
Directed by David E. Talbert. (USA 2020, 02:02:00)

From the mind of writer/director David E. Talbert, Jingle Jangle tells the story of Jeronicus Jangle (Forest Whitaker), a beloved toy maker who loses hope after a series of unfortunate events, including his trusted apprentice stealing his prized book of inventions. A few days before Christmas, Jeronicus’s estranged daughter Jessica (Anika Noni Rose) sends her own daughter and budding inventor Journey (Madalen Mills) to spend time with her grandfather. Over the course of a few days and misadventures, Journey fights past Jeronicus’s tough exterior and gets him to believe in magic—and himself—once again. Trailer.

Sunday, December 8, 2024 | 4:00 - 8:00pm | Hibernian Hall (184 Dudley St., Roxbury, MA 02119)

A Winter NubianLand is finally here! Join us for an evening celebrating the vibrant artists and merchants of the Roxbury Cultural District. Enjoy the sweet sounds of Roxbury’s own Fred Woodard Collective, motivating Hip Hop and Spoken Word by Teen Empowerment, inspiring vocals of Karim Johnson, live art making with Alexis Smith, and many more! Arts and craft vendors will be available for your holiday shopping as you enjoy delectable bites from featured restaurants in the Roxbury Cultural District.

Immerse yourself in the rich culture, music, and flavors of the Roxbury Cultural District. From shopping, dancing + discussion to mouth-watering cuisine, this event promises to be an unforgettable experience. Take a free guided tour of the district led by Live Like a Local Tours and learn about the historic significance of the region. Space for the tour is limited, reserve your seat at info@roxburyculturaldistrict.com

This all-ages event is free and open to the public! Get your tickets now!

Saturday, December 7, 2024 | 1:00 - 8:00pm | Black Market: Nubian Square (2136 Washington St, Boston, MA 02119)

The Kreative Konvergence focuses on uniting diverse voices in the creative and film industry, providing a platform for ideas and connections to flourish. It aims to generate collaborative energy, fostering change and growth in a harmonious manner during uncertain times. Come out to experience the possibilities in the wake of change in our country and our industry.

Stay and celebrate with us afterward at the SSBC holiday gathering to wrap up the year.

Schedule:

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM — State of the Union Address

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM — What we want to offer to DO ABOUT IT!

5:30 PM - 8:00 PM — Holiday Party

Sunday, December 1, 2024 | 2:30 - 3:45pm | MFA Boston - Remis Auditorium (465 Huntington St., Boston, MA 02115

Directed by Mati Diop (France and Senegal, 2024, 68 min.). French with English subtitles.

In 2021, 26 royal treasures from the Kingdom of Dahomey were returned to Benin, marking a significant moment after more than a century of being held in France. This documentary blends fact and fiction to tell the story of these artifacts, taken during the colonial era and displayed at Paris’s Musée du Quai Branly. Now housed in a museum in Abomey, their return prompts reflections on cultural heritage and loss. The film features Beninese students critiquing the return of only 26 out of 7,000 objects. A statue of King Ghezo, voiced by Haitian writer Makenzy Orcel, shares its memories of exile and homecoming. Winner of the Golden Bear for Best Film at the 2024 Berlin International Film Festival. Watch the trailer.

Nov 06, 2024 - 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM EST

This event will be held in person.

Where: Hibernian Hall, 184 Dudley Street, Roxbury, MA 02119

Vocal warmups, tongue twisters, physical warmups, emotional preparation, getting out of your head and into the scene, improvisation, and more! This workshop is for every actor who may be bored with their preparation and those just entering the world of how to prepare for auditions, callbacks, and filming.

All are welcome to this special New England SAG-AFTRA Conservatory, in collaboration with the Roxbury International Film Festival, and presented by Secret Society of Black Creatives Actors Forum members, and SAG-AFTRA members David J. Curtis, Liz Eng, Naheem Garcia and Andrea Lyman. 

This Actor Prep Workshop is open to all SAG-AFTRA members and the general public! 

Click here for information on public transit, driving directions, and where to park at Hibernian Hall

RSVP: Reservations are required.

Friday, November 1, 2024 | 7:00PM | Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (465 Huntington Ave., Boston, MA 02115)

MFA Film is presenting I SAW THE TV GLOW, as a part of their Cult Classics series!

Directed by Jane Schoenbrun (USA, 2024, 100 min.).

In this instant horror classic, teenager Owen is just trying to make it through life in the suburbs when his classmate introduces him to a mysterious late-night TV show—a vision of a supernatural world beneath their own. In the pale glow of the television, Owen’s view of reality begins to crack.

Attend a Boston-area school? You can get $5 tickets in person with a valid ID!

Saturday, October 12, 2024 | 7:00PM | Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (465 Huntington Ave., Boston, MA 02115)

MFA Film is presenting IO CAPITANO - Nominated for the award for Best International Feature Film at the 2024 Academy Awards and the award for Best Motion Picture, Non-English Language at the 2024 Golden Globes!

Directed by Matteo Garrone (Italy, Belgium, and France, 2023, 121 min.). Wolof and French with English subtitles.

In this acclaimed film, which won top directing and acting prizes at the Venice Film Festival, writer-director Garrone (Gomorrah) presents a new perspective on the immigrant experience with an epic, visually magnificent odyssey from West Africa to Italy. The story is told through the mind’s eye and experiences of two Senegalese teenagers living in Dakar who yearn for a brighter future in Europe. Between their dreams and reality lies a treacherous journey through a labyrinth of checkpoints, the scorched Saharan desert, a fetid North African prison, and the vast waters of the Mediterranean, where thousands have died packed inside vessels barely fit for passage.

“A grand, honestly felt emotional sweep.… Garrone's most robust, purely satisfying filmmaking since his international breakthrough with Gomorrah 15 years ago.” —Variety

Attend a Boston-area school? You can get $5 tickets in person with a valid ID!

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 | 7:00PM | AMC Boston Common (175 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02111)

Join RoxFilm and Luca PR for an early free screening of PIECE BY PIECE!

PIECE BY PIECE is a unique cinematic experience that invites audiences on a vibrant journey through the life of cultural icon Pharrell Williams. Told through the lens of LEGO® animation, turn up the volume on your imagination and witness the evolution of one of music's most innovative minds.

Director: Morgan Neville

Producers: Pharrell Williams, Mimi Valdés, Caitrin Rogers, Morgan Neville

Executive Producer: David Lawrence, Shani Saxon, Jill Wilfert, Keith Malone

Featuring: Pharrell Williams, Gwen Stefani, Kendrick Lamar, Timbaland, Justin Timberlake, Busta Rhymes, Jay Z, Snoop Dogg

from Roxbury Cultural District:

Welcome to the Roxbury Cultural District Convening!

Join us on Thu Oct 03 2024 at 5:30pm at Hibernian Hall for a night of celebration and community building.

This event will bring together artists, activists, and community members to discuss the rich cultural heritage of Roxbury. Come share your ideas, connect with like-minded individuals, and help shape the future of our vibrant neighborhood.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to be part of something special!

• Keynote Speaker: Michael Bobbitt, Executive Director of Mass Cultural Council

• Cultural Pulse Survey Review: Presentation of survey data and insights

• Stakeholder Presentations: Hear from various stakeholders about their contributions and plans

• Resource Share: Stakeholder vendor tables providing information and resources

• Community Engagement: Opportunities for community members to connect and collaborate

• Interactive Discussions: Open forums to discuss future initiatives and strengthen our commitment to the community

Our website:
https://roxburyculturaldistrict.com

Directed by Itandehui Jansen.

In the not-so-distant future of 2084, Ángel finds himself trapped as a climate migrant in an unspecified smart city, under constant surveillance. Amidst a bleak and oppressive existence, Ángel makes a living by cultivating plants, preserving the fading wisdom of seeds.

Within this desolate landscape he crosses paths with Sofia, another climate migrant who works at a recycling facility. Fate intertwines their lives when a chance encounter reveals an unexpected connection: a shared language.

Fueling Ángel's longing for human connection and a glimmer of hope, he reaches out to Sofia. Aware of the omnipresent digital monitoring, Ángel decides to communicate with her through the timeless medium of pen and paper, fostering an intimate, clandestine bond.

As their secret correspondence unfolds, a friendship grows between Ángel and Sofia as does their desire for liberation from excessive control.

FESTIVALS:

• San Diego Latino Film Festival (2024)

• Houston Latino Film Festival (2024)

• Cine las Americas Film Festival (2024)

Nyanga

Directed by Medhin Tewolde Serrano

Animated Documentary, 20 mins, Mexico, 2024

During the colonial era, Nyanga was kidnapped off the coast of Africa, brought to Mexico and enslaved. Based on historical fact, and using shadow theater and handmade cinema, ‘Nyanga’ is an homage to resistance against colonial chains.

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We Were Kids Back Then

Directed by Rafael Alvarado

Narrative, 16 mins, USA, 2023

Emilio, a young Peruvian living in NYC, is caught off guard when Mary, a Peruvian childhood acquaintance (now his cleaning woman), arrives with her baby to his apartment. The situation tests Emilio’s loyalties as he tries to satisfy his demanding partner, Andrew, and support a compatriot in need.

I Went Out Walking

Directed by Sylvia Bofill

Narrative, 19 mins, Puerto Rico, 2023

On a hot sunny afternoon following the funeral of his wife, Marcos struggles between confronting his own despair and taking care of his estranged daughters who are now distraught by the sudden and mysterious death of their mother. Will Marcos be able to grapple with his new reality?

Remember Us

Directed by Pablo Leon

Animated Narrative, 14 mins, USA/El Salvador, 2024

A journalist documents the experiences of three different people who lived through the tragic 12-year-long Salvadoran Civil War in the 1980s, exploring themes of childhood loss, violence against women and the indigenous population, and regaining a sense of hope for the future that spans over three generations.

Mara Has Three Jobs in San Juan, Puerto Rico

Directed by Ana Verde

Narrative, 11 mins, USA/Puerto Rico, 2023

After the death of her father, a young woman takes on a third job to make ends meet in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Check out Lisa Simmons and Nerissa Williams-Scott on the “The State of Black Storytelling in Film and Television” panel happening at 11:45am!

Black Media: Pioneers Then and Now is a day-long symposium created to highlight Black media professionals and their innovative and important work in the journalism, PR, marketing, advertising, and film industries. Our symposium speakers have broken barriers in their fields, amplified Black voices and stories, and navigated the challenges that still exist for Black storytellers and communications professionals. Their experiences and perspectives will be shared on panels ranging in topics from the future of antiracist journalism to cultivating diverse talent in the media industry. Attendees will network with other media professionals, gain insight into their own careers and ambitions, and celebrate the important work–past, present, and future–of Black media.

In one of Latin America’s most unequal countries, Francia Márquez, a Black Colombian rural activist, challenges the status quo with a presidential campaign that reappropriates the derogatory term “Igualada” — someone who acts as if they deserve rights that supposedly don’t correspond to them — and inspires a nation to dream.

 Q&A with Director Juan Mejía

FESTIVALS:

• Sundance Film Festival (2024)

• Seattle International Film Festival (2024)

• Cine Las Americas Jury Award Winner for Best Documentary Feature (2024)

Location: Coolidge Corner Theatre. Movie House 5.

“Join us for the BlackBox Film Festival, hosted in conjunction with the Black Media Symposium, to view exemplary short films from Black student filmmakers across the North East.

Films will be judged by a talented and accomplished group of professional filmmakers and the top films from our submission will be screened!

Come watch the winning shorts on September 23 to celebrate the art of film and the talented Black creators who are breaking into the industry!

Refreshments will be served at the reception after the screening.”

Join us after Sing Sing for our Closing Night Party at LUCIE

ABOUT THE SCRIPT

It’s a surprise, but we promise it’ll be worth waiting for!

ACTORS READING

Dina Jean

Heather Gibson

Keith Mascoll

Odis Spencer

Sonya Joyner

Daily Script Reads happen online on Zoom from 12-1PM, every day from Monday, June 24th to Friday, June 28th. Click here for information about the writers, actors, and the 2024 Daily Script Reads

Join us after the evening’s screenings for a filmmaker hangout at LUCIE (120 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02116)!

ABOUT THE SCRIPT

LENA AND LEONARD

Lena and Leonard meet the night before he leaves for basic training during World War II. Lena moves on with her life and a new relationship with Mad Williams, yet Leonard never leaves her mind or her heart. Leonard and Lena marry when he returns home but life isn’t easy and the city of Boston becomes its own powder keg of rules and regulations. This black couple accepted the challenge of war but can they survive a riot and each other?

TWO SCENES

Date Night at Wally's

Lena and Leonard have a rare date night when Fingers, Leonard's friend from his military days, comes to town to play a gig at Wally's. Now favored sons in Europe, Fingers and his band are embraced by his adopted home once the war is over. The Morgan household is in chaos with Lena's cousin Mabel in charge of the children as the Lena and Leonard head out.

The Front Porch is the Boxing Ring

Leonard hopes to start his own construction business; he thinks he will have a better chance if he moves his growing family to his sister's home in Virginia. However, sometimes wherever you go you follow.

ACTORS READING

Lois P. Roach

Andrea Lyman

Chrystee Pharris

David J. Curtis

Kadahj Bennett

Naheem Garcia

Daily Script Reads happen online on Zoom from 12-1PM, every day from Monday, June 24th to Friday, June 28th. Click here for information about the writers, actors, and the 2024 Daily Script Reads