NEW YORK -
July 9, 2013 -
PRLog -- CBS Diversity and MVAAFF (The Run & Shoot Filmworks Martha's Vineyard African-American Film Festival) announced today the films selected to screen in the festival’
s new category of films known as “The A-List,”
a selection of five short films from this summer’
s festival. The invitation only screening will take place at CBS headquarters on July 11, 2013 and enables those in attendance to enjoy a “sneak peek” of five of MVAAFF’
s best short films. The 11
th annual (MVAAFF) takes place August 6 – August 10, 2013 and is held on Martha’
s Vineyard, MA.
“The A-List”
2013 will showcase films covering the topics of dementia, family dynamics, love and heritage. “
As we continue to expand into our second decade, one of our many objectives is to provide more face-to-face opportunities for deserving filmmakers and producers, this is just the beginning of our expansion. We are excited about this new endeavor with CBS and look forward to building and growing”
said Floyd A.B. Rance III, co-founder of the film festival.
“We are pleased to partner with MVAAFF on this screening of short films created by promising filmmakers, as a part of our on-going diversity initiatives,” said Josie Thomas, Senior Vice President & Chief Diversity Officer, CBS Corporation.
“The A-list”
category is a tribute to short films as well as the directors and writers who create them. These films are the best short films to be screened during the festival. For more information on the film festival and “The A-List,”
log onto
www.mvaaff.com. "A-List" 2013 films to be screened on July 11, 2013 are the following:
A Different Tree /(Director: Steven Caple Jr, Screenwriter:
Victoria Rose) - When Pearl Washington receives a family tree assignment at school, she must face the pain of having grown up without a father, her resentment towards her mother, Jada, and her jealousy of best friend, Mia. She sets out on a journey to meet her dad - but the road takes her somewhere unexpected.
Barbasol /(Director: Ralph Scott, Screenwriter:
Kiara Jones) - A father and son movie that touches on Dementia.
Breaking Night / (Director and Screenwriter:
Yolonda Ross) - A young girl, going nowhere fast, flees her small town with her boyfriend. By circumstance;
in the middle of the night, in the middle of nowhere, she meets a couple like none she's ever seen before. That chance meeting changes her outlook. As night gives way to morning, she abandons the young 'fast girl' she was, emerging as a young woman with purpose, into the light.
Faux Pas / (Director: Raphael Nash, Screenwriter:
Aaron Coats) - Three years ago, Cedric and Tiffany promised to break up with their respective mates and give love a chance. One of them ended up breaking that promise. Having minimal contact since, they are forced to deal with the inevitable when a mutual friend invites them both to his party - on purpose.
Sweet Honey Chile' / (Director: Talibah Newman, Screenwriters:
Amanda Brennan and Talibah Newman) - A young boy, Honey, explores identity and grief with his mystical neighbor, while in the midst of the struggle to help his mother lay his grandfather to rest.
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About Run & Shoot Filmworks
The mission of the festival’
s production company is to provide a positive environment where filmmakers can share their thoughts, visions and aspirations. In addition, the company has produced commercials for clients such as Foot Action, Spaulding, Reebok, Nike and NBC Sports.
About Martha’s Vineyard African American Film FestivalMVAAFF is a five day film festival that showcases the works of independent and established African-American filmmakers. Established in 2002, the MVAAFF is one of the fastest growing film festivals.
www.mvaaff.com.
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