Reelblack/Syncopation is a full-service film and video production company dedicated to creating and promoting "good movies 'bout Black Folks."
Based in Philadelphia, it was founded in 1999 by award-winning filmmaker Michael Dennis (a.k.a. Mike D.), a graduate of both NYU Film School and The American Film Institute in Los Angeles.
In addition to writing, producing and directing. Mike curates and hosts an ongoing screening series called REELBLACK PRESENTS, which promotes "discoveries and rediscoveries in African-American film."
A compilation of Michael's award-winning short films, THE REELBLACK MOTION PICTURE MANIFESTO was released in July and is available exclusively from the Reelblack.com Shop.
Click the image above to view Reelblack founder Mike D. discussing his short film The 13TH AMENDMENT with CNN anchor Don Lemon.
Influences
Spike Lee, Robert Townsend, George Clinton, Melvin Van Peebles, Chris Rock, Joe Strummer, Roger Corman, MC Breeze, Pam Grier, David Walker, Black Lily, Ralph Scott, Do-boy's Dozens... And everybody who puts the possibility of dreams ahead of the problems of reality.
Sounds Like
Click the image above to check out a special 1 minute promo for Reelblack's latest production, URSULA RUCKER: POET, which will have its official WORLD PREMIERE premiere at the 2008 URBANWORLD FILM FESTIVAL in NYC, Sept 10-13, 2008.
My name is Mike D. I don't sing. I don't dance. I make movies. I also show and promote them at Philadelphia's only monthly showcase devoted to African-American film. If you've got a movie made by or starring Black Folks, please send it my way. We're currently seeking work for Season 5. Please send a VHS or DVD screening copy (not returnable) along with a bio and synopsis to:
REELBLACK PRESENTS
PO Box 12302
Philadelphia, PA 19119
I REALLY LIKE YOUR PAGE, I WISH I COULD CRITICIZE YOUR WORK THAT YOU DO, LIKE AN ASSISTANT. I WOULD BE INTERESTED IN WATCHING MOST MOVIES THAT YOU COULD THINK OF? THANKS FOR STILL BEING A FRIEND. K.I.T.
Thank you, I'm David, I designed The Red Black, and Green Target. I sold the 1st. print to (Richard Watson) of The African American Museum in Philadelphia PA. location: 701 Arch Street.
Spike Lee, Robert Townsend, George Clinton, Melvin Van Peebles, Chris Rock, Joe Strummer, Roger Corman, MC Breeze, Pam Grier, David Walker, Black Lily, Ralph Scott, Do-boy's Dozens... And everybody who puts the possibility of dreams ahead of the problems of reality.
My name is Mike D. I don't sing. I don't dance. I make movies. I also show and promote them at Philadelphia's only monthly showcase devoted to African-American film. If you've got a movie made by or starring Black Folks, please send it my way. We're currently seeking work for Season 5. Please send a VHS or DVD screening copy (not returnable) along with a bio and synopsis to:
REELBLACK PRESENTS
PO Box 12302
Philadelphia, PA 19119
