Fort Greene (Brooklyn, NYC) based ActNow Foundation, the non-profit arts organization that programs the annual film festival New Voices in Black Cinema (produced in conjunction with BAMcinématek) is hosting a free informational session for local emerging filmmakers on how they can successfully get their work into ActNow's film festival and others. New Voices in Black Cinema - The 411 Sessions will consist of advice on navigating the often-frustrating film festival submissions process from festival director Curtis Caesar John and successful independent filmmakers including Nvbc alumni Dui Jarrod (Lesson Before Love) and Nicole Franklin (Little Brother documentary series), who have...
- 8/28/2013
- by Tambay A. Obenson
- ShadowAndAct
Here's a clip from the third chapter of the Little Brother documentary series, filmed in Florida soon after Trayvon Martin's fatal shooting. Little Brother is a documentary film series that features revelatory conversations with "little brothers" (young black boys) in all their complexity - something not often afforded them. The series comes from filmmakers Nicole Franklin and Jasmin Tiggett, and is currently available (chapters 1 through 3) at Third World Newsreel, www.twn.org. For more about the Little Brother film series, visit www.LittleBrotherFilm.com. Watch these "little brothers" share their reactions to Trayvon Martin's shooting last year, from...
- 7/16/2013
- by Tambay A. Obenson
- ShadowAndAct
The 2013 installment of the Women of African Descent Film Festival is right around the corner - a one-day film festival that takes place Today, Saturday, May 4th, right here in Brooklyn, NY, at Long Island University, in the Spike Lee Screening Room (on Flatbush and Dekalb Avenues). Included in the eclectic lineup are Little Brother: A Do Right Man by S&A writer Jasmin Tiggett and producer Nicole Franklin (this is the 3rd chapter in their Little Brother series); also Faren Humes' intriguing Nazi Germany-set Our Rhineland, Shirley Bruno's coming-of-age Haitian family tale The Things I See, Barbara Rick's documentary on...
- 5/4/2013
- by Tambay A. Obenson
- ShadowAndAct
There have been a few previous posts here on S&A about my film series Little Brother, but I wanted to make a personal appeal for the next leg of our journey, as we look to produce our third film in the 10-year series. Little Brother is a long-term documentary project centered on the emotional lives of black boys. A few years ago, filmmaker Nicole Franklin and I set out to start a series that would cast young black males in a different light from the violent or delinquent images we often see in media. Each year, we go to a new city to talk with African American boys between the ages of 9 and 13, discussing questions they rarely get asked – how they feel, what they care...
- 5/23/2012
- by Jasmin
- ShadowAndAct
Former Home and Away star Tessa James has reportedly flown to Los Angeles in a bid to launch her Hollywood career. The actress, who is best known for playing Nicole Franklin in the soap, only married National Rugby League player Nate Myles in December. However, she is now said to have left Australia for three months to audition during the annual TV pilot season in La. A friend of Myles told The Daily Telegraph: "Tessa is away for three months and it's fair to say Nate is doing it a bit tough." James is believed to be heading back to their Gold Coast home in late April. Shortly before their Christmas wedding, James and Myles were plagued with (more)...
- 2/8/2012
- by By Rebecca Davies
- Digital Spy
Home and Away star Tessa James is still with Nrl player Nate Myles, according to reports. The Australian actress, who used to play Nicole Franklin in the soap, was believed to have called off their engagement and scheduled December wedding after deciding to embark on a Hollywood acting career, but Myles's spokesperson insisted that the rumours are false. He told The Daily Telegraph: "They're still getting married and everything is on track as far as I know." The couple are now reportedly having a private wedding on December 23 in her hometown of Melbourne. Myles, however, was spotted at a Gold Coast pool party at Jupiters Casino without James at the weekend. Instead, he posed for photographs with his new Titans teammate Scott Prince and sports star Stephanie Gilmore. Also in attendance were singer Rob Mills, Dancing (more)...
- 12/6/2011
- by By Rebecca Davies
- Digital Spy
Tessa James has split from Nate Myles, according to reports. The Australian actress, who is best known for her role as Nicole Franklin in Home and Away, announced her engagement to rugby star Myles in March this year but has now apparently cancelled the wedding scheduled for December. A friend of James told The Daily Telegraph that the star has now decided to embark on a Hollywood acting career. Myles was recently fined and sacked by the Sydney Roosters after he and teammates Todd Carney and Frank-Paul Nu'uausala broke the rules of a team alcohol ban earlier this month. The club released a statement saying: "Following discussions with Nate Myles and his manager in relation to the recently issued breach notice, it has been determined that Nate (more)...
- 8/29/2011
- by By Rebecca Davies
- Digital Spy
Home and Away star Emily Symons has revealed that sparks will fly between her character Marilyn Chambers and Nicole Franklin as their current baby storyline continues. Following Nicole's decision to give away her child George to Marilyn soon after giving birth, the teenager struggles to switch off her mothering instinct and pays a visit to see him. However, speaking to TV Week, Symons explained that the situation becomes volatile when Marilyn catches Nicole (Tessa James) breastfeeding a crying George during a moment alone - leaving her to fear that Nicole is getting too close to the newborn. The actress commented: "This is a dream come true for Marilyn, but of course, being a new mother has so many challenges. She already has some reservations about Nicole spending time with George, and when (more)...
- 5/4/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Tessa James has revealed details of Nicole Franklin's upcoming labour in Home and Away. The teenage character, who has agreed to give up her unborn child to Marilyn Chambers and Sid Walker, reportedly starts giving birth while walking on the beach with friend Angelo Rosetti. James told TV Week that Nicole finds it "hard not to bond" with the baby once it is born, but adds: "This is Marilyn's baby and Nicole is so young and wants very much to give Marilyn and Sid this gift." She also revealed that romance could be on the cards for Nicole and Angelo, saying: "I think it's clear to (more)...
- 4/20/2011
- by By Rebecca Davies
- Digital Spy
From the project’s website…
Little Brother is a series of 15-minute documentary films dedicated to giving Black boys a unique voice. Beginning in 2010, filmmakers Nicole Franklin and Jasmin Tiggett take an annual look at Black boys as young as nine years old for a one-on-one conversation demystifying what society tends to rob them of: Love.
Little Brother: Things Fall Apart is the first installment in the series. Set in Camden, New Jersey, well-known as one of the nation’s most dangerous cities, the film takes a look at boys growing up amongst extreme violence, poverty and crime, and explores their feelings on love and relationships set against impossible odds.
Follow the series’ progress via its Facebook page Here. Watch the preview below:...
Little Brother is a series of 15-minute documentary films dedicated to giving Black boys a unique voice. Beginning in 2010, filmmakers Nicole Franklin and Jasmin Tiggett take an annual look at Black boys as young as nine years old for a one-on-one conversation demystifying what society tends to rob them of: Love.
Little Brother: Things Fall Apart is the first installment in the series. Set in Camden, New Jersey, well-known as one of the nation’s most dangerous cities, the film takes a look at boys growing up amongst extreme violence, poverty and crime, and explores their feelings on love and relationships set against impossible odds.
Follow the series’ progress via its Facebook page Here. Watch the preview below:...
- 4/11/2011
- by Tambay
- ShadowAndAct
Home and Away character Nicole Franklin will reportedly hand her baby over to Marilyn Chambers just days after giving birth. The teenager discovered that she was pregnant with the child of Penn Graham (Christian Clark), who has since been killed. Nicole will hand the baby over following Marilyn's ongoing support throughout her pregnancy. However, newborn baby George will struggle with being apart from his biological mother, (more)...
- 4/3/2011
- by By Colin Daniels
- Digital Spy
Tessa James has revealed that she was "excited" when she heard the details of her upcoming storyline in Home and Away. James's character Nicole Franklin has recently discovered that she is pregnant with the baby of Penn Graham (Christian Clark), after the death of her manipulative former boyfriend. However, despite now being enthusiastic about the twist, the actress, who has shot her final scenes in Summer Bay, admitted that she was not thrilled at first. James told Inside Soap: "The one thing I said upon joining the (more)...
- 3/22/2011
- by By Naomi Rainey
- Digital Spy
Tessa James has revealed that her new fiancé Nate Myles is 'the one'. The 19-year-old Australian actress, who recently quit her role as Nicole Franklin in Home and Away, said that she has a great relationship with sports star Myles because they have the same "aspirations". James told New Idea magazine: "I think anyone who is married will tell you that when you know, you know. My mum always said to me that you should always be with someone who loves you more than they love themselves. And I think that's true with Nate. "We're both (more)...
- 3/22/2011
- by By Rebecca Davies
- Digital Spy
Home and Away star Tessa James has confirmed that she has left the soap after three years in the role of Nicole Franklin. The actress has already filmed her final scenes for the Summer Bay drama and now plans to pursue other career opportunities by auditioning for parts in Los Angeles. Speaking of her departure, James told New Idea: "I was at Home and Away for three-and-a-half-years, so it's good to be finished and get to be who I am, and do what I've wanted to do for so long." James recently (more)...
- 3/14/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Tessa James has promised that fans can expect a realistic portrayal of teen pregnancy in her new Home and Away storyline. The actress's character Nicole Franklin is currently expecting a baby following her short-lived relationship with twisted Penn Graham (Christian Clark), who has since been murdered in a surprise plot twist. Later this week, viewers in the UK will see Nicole share her unexpected news with Marilyn Chambers (Emily Symons). Fans in Australia have already seen the pair discuss the matter. In an interview with Sunrise, James was asked whether it was important to "respect" the issue (more)...
- 1/31/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Home and Away star Tessa James has revealed that she embraces the man-hungry ways of her character Nicole Franklin. The 18-year-old actress confirmed that she feels fortunate to have filmed so many romantic scenes during her stint on the show, which has seen Nicole linked to Aden Jefferies (Todd Lasance), Liam Murphy (Axle Whitehead) and Sid Walker (Robert Mammone) among others. Discussing Nicole's behaviour in an interview with The Daily Telegraph, James explained: "I think she's the best character. I get to have so much fun being a princess and a prima donna. She doesn't mind pushing the boundaries. She's very high maintenance, which is fun to play." She continued: (more)...
- 1/22/2010
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
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