For Immediate Release
Media Inquires:
MemphisBlackWriters@Yahoo.com or 901-680-2018
Southern Black Writers & Artists Film Festival Seek Urban-based Films, Plays, & TV Submissions!
Thursday, April 28 – Sunday, May 1, 2011
Malco Four Theater & Memphis Hilton Hotel (East)
Memphis, TN The Southern Black Writers & Artists Film Festival will be held at the Hilton Hotel (East) and Malco Four Theater in Memphis, Tennessee, from Thursday, April 28, - Sunday, May 1, 2011, from 9:00am to 8:00pm daily. Authors, Writers, Filmmakers, Poets, Actors, and Artists from all over the country will attend.
The festival is seeking films, plays, and TV pilots by filmmakers and writers of color or content. This year the festival will feature Tyler Perry’s new film, ‘Madea’s Big Happy Family.’ A special screening will take place following the VIP Breakfast (Hilton Hotel -East)at the Malco Paradiso Theater.
The Southern Black Writers & Artists has always provided opportunity for new and upcoming filmmakers of color to showcase their talent since its inception in 1995. Festival Director, Lawrence Wayne states. “We feel that we give our filmmakers and writers a unique opportunity to meet and showcase their talent to industry professionals as well as network with artists from across the country and the world. Although we have many different filmmakers in attendance they seem to get in a lot of networking during this four-day conference and festival.”
Submissions can be made online at https://www.angelfire.com/tn/blackwritersconf/ click on Southern Black Writers & Artists link. Fee per film submission is only $25. (Several Short films with Run Time of 30 minutes or less for no extra charge). VIP All-Access registration cost is $99.00. Deadline APRIL 1, 2011. **WALK-UPS WILL BE ACCEPTED ON DAY OF THE EVENT. PLEASE RSVP @ 901680-2018** The host hotel, Memphis Hilton Hotel (East) is located at 939 Ridge Lake Blvd, Memphis, TN 38120. For more information about the Southern Black Writers & Artists, please call (901) 680-2018 or e-mail MemphisBlackWriters@Yahoo.com
For registration and accommodation details, visit https://www.angelfire.com/tn/blackwritersconf/ and click on Southern Black Writers & Artists link.
Many other writers and filmmakers will participate.
Please register early because of limited seating. For information contact: Angela @ (901) 680-2018; or MemphisBlackWriters@Yahoo.com
Sponsorship, signage and other marketing opportunities are available. Name sponsor opportunities are still available. Sponsors, Vendors, Filmmakers or Authors: Vendors and authors wishing to participate in this year’s festival, please contact us @ memphisblackwriters@yahoo.com or 901-680-2018.
Prices range from $5 to $99. VIP tickets are $99 and include tickets to the Breakfast With the Authors (Memphis Hilton-East), RSVP seating, and all workshops.
For Vendor or Sponsorship opportunities, please Email: Lawrence Wayne @ MemphisBlackWriters@Yahoo.com.
To register online:
https://www.angelfire.com/tn/blackwritersconf
Conference sponsors include: Comcast, The Memphis Conventions & Tourism Bureau, Ashaun LLC, and Events Promotions, LLC.
For more information call Lawrence Wayne or Angela at 901-680-2018
For Press Credentials: email the following information:
E-mail: MemphisBlackWriters@Yahoo.com or MAIL:
Mailing Address:
1. Cover letter of assignment on company letterhead
2. Name(s) of attendees
3. Date(s) you plan to attend
4. Sample article(s) (*Max. 2 pgs)
5. Type of Coverage: (Newsprint, TV, Radio, other)
Mailing Address:
Attn: Lawrence Wayne, MBWC
C/o: Ashaun, LLC/
5100 Poplar Ave, Ste. 726 -Plaza Level* Memphis, TN 38137
901-680-2018 off
FYI:
Press/Media: Members of the press should contact us at memphisblackwriters@yahoo.com or 901-680-2018. Please forward us your media credentials (media source, circulation/viewership, affiliation, title, and complete contact information) and state your request(s) as exact as possible (interview, article, pictures, attendance).
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