Texas Black Film Festival Accepting Submissions

The submission deadline for TBFF has been extended to January 15. You can submit shorts/TV pilots, features, documentaries and animation films.

TBFF will host three full days of entertaining and insightful films, workshops, and events. Programmed for family entertainment and inspired by the African-American experience, this festival will provide filmmakers an opportunity to reach audiences with films seldom recognized through major theatrical release.

The Fifth Annual Texas Black Film Festival will be held from February 23 - 26, 2011 at the Studio Movie Grill in Dallas.

CTAAF 2010 Community Accomplishments

2010 is coming to a close and we would like to take this time to reflect on the good amongst the community for theater, film and TV this past year. With your help, we would like to compile a list of all your accomplishments. This list includes completed items that have been viewed by the public. This is your time to brag and simply let the world know you've been active over the past year.

Here are some of the accomplishments of 2010 based on the entries on our Facebook page:



"Kings of the Evening":

• Filmed in Bartlett, Texas, Released on DVD
• 2011 Black Reel Awards Nominee -  Outstanding Indie Feature Film

Ya'ke Smith:

• "Katrina's Son" - Director - 2010 Austin Film Festival Winner Jury Prize Narrative Short
• "Katrina's Son" - Director - 2011 Black Reel Awards Nominee - Outstanding Indie Short Film

Herman Whitney III:

• "Katrina's Son" - Actor

Gina McCauley:

• "Namaste" - short film - Director
• The Root 100 List of Young Achievers and Pace Setters

Kelley Phillips-Glover:

• "U Better Sing" - web series

Timeca Seretti:

• "Drama" - short film - Austin Film Festival official selection

Will Martin:

• "East of the Highway" - short film, Director

Henry Smith III:

• "East of the Highway" - actor

Armsteady Nguvu:

• Fox Living Room Wars
• "Steady Shooting" - short film

Angela Burns:

• Casting assistant - Beth Sepko

T.K. Henderson:

• Started CTAAF
• "Triad" - actor 

Jay Curtis:

• PBS National Commercial
• "Another Days Journey" - Producer
• "Dark Rise New World Order" - Producer

Rakeda Lashae:

• "The Fix" - Director

Mariah Robinson:

• "Can't Take It With You" - Stage play - Actor

I know I've missed plenty of accomplishments. Help me by documenting names, info, and links in the comment section or you can send the info to me at (quincy dot minor at gmail).