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Home My WebLink AboutCRA-R-09-0040 Back up• • • Film Life's 13th Annual BLA K V�'� ESTIVAL 2009 ABFF COMMUNITY SHOWCASE Scope of Services The American Black Film Festival's ("ABFF") Community Showcase is presented in partnership with the City of Miami Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA). The goal of the Showcase, which is scheduled to take place from Thursday, June 25 through Sunday, June 28, 2009, is to promote the Overtown, Park West and Omni redevelopment areas as areas conducive to the film and production industry. In addition, the Showcase seeks to educate youths in the Overtown community on the career opportunities and diverse disciplines in the film and production industry. Provider will implement a multi -phase marketing program which will include the following: 1. Coordination of CRA/ABFF programmed events scheduled to take place in the SEOPW and Omni Redevelopment Areas from Thursday, June 25-Sunday, June 28, 2009 2. Coordinating the invitations and registration, transportation and accommodations for the invited ABFF celebrities and VIP guests for the June 25, 2009 CRA's ABFF Press Conference & Invitation Only Reception to be held at the Ice Palace. 3. Updating the ABFF website (www.abff.com) and ABFF packages to accommodate the CRA/ABFF scheduled activities 4. Preparation of a 10 page playbill with CRA marketing "Shop, Dine, Explore" campaign and CRA/ABFF program schedule 5. Coordination and implementation of a Youth Filmmaker Workshop to be held on Friday, June 27, 2009 at the Lyric Theater. 6. Coordination and implementation of a private screening of the film Pastor Brown to be held on Sunday, June 28, 2009 at the Lyric Theater. 7. Coordination of discount package for residents of the Overtown, Park West and Omni Redevelopment Areas to the ABFF workshops and Moves taking place in the City of Miami Beach. 8. Assist with public and community relations by drafting and distributing press releases on the CRA/ABFF scheduled activities to ABFF credentialed press as well as local Miami print and broadcast outlets 9. Coordination of a daily trolley service to run between the Ritz Carlton Hotel, key ABFF venues and points of interest within the City of Miami beginning Friday, June 25-Sunday, June 28, 2009 10. Coordinate travel for ABFF participants from the Colony Theatre to ABFF closing night event held in the City of Miami. 11. Provide the CRA with a information booth in the festival registration office to distribute information on the City of Miami and its Dine, Shop, Explore campaign • Thursday, June 25 5:00 pm- 7:00 pm Ice Palace Friday, June 26 8:00 am — 7:00 pm PROGRAM AGENDA CRA's ABFF VIP Press Reception ABFF/CRA Express Trolley: Complementary roundtrip transportation between the key ABFF venues and points of interest within the City of Miami 10:00 am —12 noon Youth Filmmaker Workshop: Exploring Careers in the Film industry Lyric Theater Sponsored by the University of Miami and the CRA Saturday, June 27 8:00 am — 7:00 pm 6:00pm—1:00am Karu & Y ABFF/CRA Express Trolley: Complementary roundtrip transportation between key ABFF venues and points of interest within the City of Miami CRA's ABFF Closing Reception • 9:00 pm- 2:00 am Closing Night Shuttle: Complementary roundtrip transportation between the closing night film and closing night party. Sponsored by the CRA • Sunday, June 28 8:00 am — 2:00 pm ABFF/CRA Express Trolley: Complementary roundtrip transportation between key ABFF venues and points of interest within the City of Miami 5:00 pm — 7:00 pm "ABFF Special Screening" Pastor Brown" Courtesy of Rock Lyric Theater Capital Films Directed by Rockmond Dunbar and starring Salli Richardson, Nicole Ari Parker, Keith David and Michael Beach. Screening sponsored by CRA and the Miami New Times. • • • Film Lifers 13th Annual BLA K ,FIL G FESTI AL CRA Welcome/Press Reception Sponsored by CRA and hosted by Commissioner Michelle Spence -Jones This invitation only reception will take place on Thursday, June 25, 2009 at the Ice Palace. The purpose of the Welcome/Press Reception is to welcome ABFF Festival participants to Miami, introduce them to the City and launch the new marketing initiative: Shop, Dine, Explore. Invited VIP's such as ABFF Founder Jeff Friday, Jury President Sanaa Lathan, actor/director Robert Townsend, producer Will Packer, director John Singleton, writer/producer Gregory Allen Howard, actors Anthony Anderson, Rockmond Dunbar, Lamman Rucker, Eriq Lassalle and Megan Good will meet and greet dignitaries from the City of Miami and view a selection of Haitian Art from the Purvis Young Collection. For additional information contact: Ghana O. Wilson Director of Communications and Special Events Film Life Inc. 646-375-2144 ext 5 • • • Film Life's lath Annual BLACK ,,F FESTIVAL ABFF YOUTH FILMMAKER PANEL Sponsored by the University of Miami, The Film Life Foundation & the Community Redevelopment Agency The American Black Film Festival (ABFF) Youth Filmmaker PANEL: Careers in Film is an educational program designed to introduce youth interested in exploring the art and business of filmmaking to the various careers in film. The event will take place at the Lyric Theatre on Friday, June 26, 2009 10:00 am -12:00 noon. Participants will have the opportunity to hear first hand from three panelists in a variety of disciplines in film: actor, producer, director, editor, music supervisor, casting director, make-up artist or costume designer. The three panelists will discuss the ins and outs of the film business: how they got started, who inspired them and how to move forward in the film industry. After the presentations, panelists will participate in a Q&A session with the audience. The discussion will be moderated member of the University of Miami Film School. This program has been set-up to encourage young filmmakers to think critically about the role of the motion -picture industry in the world and to provide them with information and career exploration. INVITED PARTICIPANTS INCLUDE: Megan Good- Stomp The Yard, Roll Bounce Lamann Rucker- Meet The Browns, Why Did T Get Married For additional information contact: Ghana O. Wilson Director of Communications and Special Events Film Life Inc. 646-375-2144 ext 5 • • • Film Life's f3th Annual ALA K �-JFILM fir FESTIVAL ASFF Special Screening: Pastor Brown Sponsored by CRA and Miami Times This special advance screening of the independent film Pastor Brown, directed by Rockmond Dunbar and starring: Nicole Ari Parker, Salli Richardson, Keith David and Michael Beach will take place on Sunday, June 28, 2009 at the Lyric Theatre. This faith based film whose message is hope, redemption and faith will be screened for a select group of ministers, community leaders and residents from the City of Miami.. The films producer, director and a cast member will be on hand to mix with the audience prior to the screenings as well as participate in a brief Q&A at the films conclusion. For additional information contact: Ghana O. Wilson Director of Communications and Special Events Film Life Inc. 646-375-2144 ext 5