'MLK JR. BLVD' was accepted in the Morehouse College Human Rights Film Festival (MCHRFF). The festival will be September 23-25 in Atlanta, GA with some screenings being virtual. The MCHRFF hosts screenings of documentaries and short films submitted for judging that provoke discussions about immigration, race, gender identity, politics, health care, law enforcement, along with many other human rights and social justice topics. In addition to seeing new films, festival attendees can also attend workshops conducted by masters in screenwriting, editing, directing, and producing.
Find out more information about the MCHRFF at https://morehousehumanrightsfilmfestival.com/ To watch 'MLK JR. BLVD' go here: https://watch.eventive.org/morehousefilmfestival/play/611c3d91446e4d0030f7b20a 'MLK JR. BLVD' was accepted into the Beyond the Cary Film Festival. The festival will be October 7-10 in Cary, NC. BEYOND returns this fall featuring 35 independently produced short films presented with workshops for all experience levels, including a screenwriting masterclass. Produced by the Cary Theater, BEYOND received a record number of entries, inviting 37 unique films for festival competition. Each will screen in-theater over three days with workshops and filmmaker Q&As, and a table read of the screenwriting competition winner. Find out more information about Beyond the Cary here: https://thecarytheater.com/beyond-the-film-festival/ This film was directed by Kareem McMichael and written by Chad Penchion. 'MLK JR. BLVD' has been accepted into the Beyond the Cary Film Festival.
BEYOND returns this fall featuring 35 independently produced short films presented with workshops for all experience levels, including a screenwriting masterclass. Produced by the Cary Theater, BEYOND received a record number of entries, inviting 37 unique films for festival competition. Each will screen in-theater over three days with workshops and filmmaker Q&As, and a table read of the screenwriting competition winner. Highlights of previous years include the screening of Batman Forever plus Q&A with the film’s writers Janet Scott and Lee Batchler. More than 250 people came to our family friendly festival kickoff screening outdoors at Cary’s Downtown Park. The festival also included screenings of important documentaries such as Cancer Rebellion with filmmaker Hernan Baragan. Each year, the festival has included a screenwriting masterclass from writers behind Hollywood films like Pompeii, Drumline, A Rage In Harlem, Encino Man, and much more. We’ve had the pleasure of hosting Hollywood blockbuster screenwriter Janet Scott Batchler, Emmy Award-winning writer-producer Joy Goodwin, television, film and theatre writer Ron Thompson, and actor-writer Shawn Schepps. BEYOND is a welcoming small-town North Carolina film festival that’s known for our hospitality and convenient walkability. Filmmakers from far and wide have come to screen their short films and dazzled our enthusiastic audiences. 9/10/2021 On the 20th Anniversary of 9/11, The Savannah Kennel Club host fundraiser for Service Dog Organizations that helps VeteransRead NowSeptember is National Service Dog Month, and the Savannah Kennel Club is hosting a fundraiser event to support various organizations that work to improve the lives of veterans.
The fundraiser Cocktails & Canines will be on Sept. 11 from 4p.m. to 8p.m at Ghost Coast Distillery. This dog and family friendly event will give away commemorative glasses, and have live Music by VooDoo Soup, Krazian food trucks, raffles and more. “The Savannah Kennel Club gives back to the community on a regular basis and we do something every month. With September being National Service Dog Month, it just seemed like a natural fit to celebrate our service dogs and raise awareness of the service dog organizations here in Savannah and surrounding areas,” said Donna Merkle, Community Outreach, Savannah Kennel Club. The Savannah Kennel Club was established in 1935 and their purpose is to improve the human canine bond, promote responsible dog ownership, preserve pure bred dogs, and bring the Savannah canine community together. September 11 marks the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on America that changed the nation and the Savannah Kennel Club chose to have this event on that day to celebrate and raise funds for organizations that train service dogs for veterans. “September 11 is significant and important to me. I can remember it like yesterday. So, it is important to recognize these organizations who help veterans and first responders who play an important role in our country,” said Merkle. Altamaha Canine Consulting, LLC., a service dog training business, is sponsoring the event and they have been working to help owners and their pets live happier and healthier live together since the year 2000. The team there designs a curriculum that is realistic to allow the canines to reach their maximum potential. “We’re a team of 3 that train service dogs for various non-profits. This event is a give back to local organizations who have supported us, and we just want to shed light on these organizations and say thank you,” said Jacob Weaver the owner and lead trainer at Altamaha Canine Consulting, LLC. All the proceeds raised that day are going to the non-profit organizations Companions for Heroes, Project Canine Services, and SD Gunner Fund. “All three of the organizations are local to the area, and we always try to support local. I think all of them kind of play a different part in the service dog industry arena and in helping veterans,” said Merkle. Companions for Heroes mission is to raise public awareness of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and challenges confronting our country’s heroes and rally support for shelter animal adoption by connecting heroes and companions. Project Canine Services work to provide assistance for Veterans and active or retired law enforcement personnel by offering services and goods to further the well being of their K9 companions in times of unexpected hardships. SD Gunner Fund mission is to assist veterans, children living with disabilities, and first responders while inspiring disability awareness through public education and advocacy. “There is a huge need for service dogs right now. Our biggest joy has been training the dogs to make the person life easier and help them feel they reached a level of normalcy. If we can help them feel that way that is a great accomplishment,” said Weaver. “I think it's a special time, and I think that was the other reason why that the painting that the person did in St. Simon is also so beautiful and so pointed because it shows the American flag with the Lab service dog and the words that are on the painting, ‘it will be a long journey, I will walk it with you’. Those word have significance,” said Merkle. You can RSVP for this event and find out more information on where how to donate at https://www.savannahkennelclub.org/. |
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