https://theurbanfilmreview.com Film, Television, Events, And More! Fri, 08 Apr 2022 21:17:46 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.0 https://theurbanfilmreview.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/UFR-Logo-150x150.png https://theurbanfilmreview.com 32 32 https://theurbanfilmreview.com/2022/04/08/caa-signs-yellowjackets-writer-chantelle-wells/ Fri, 08 Apr 2022 21:17:46 +0000 https://theurbanfilmreview.com/2022/04/08/caa-signs-yellowjackets-writer-chantelle-wells/ EXCLUSIVE:CAAhas signed writer Chantelle Wells (Yellowjackets, Marvel’s Echo) for representation in all areas. Wells is a writer and producer, currently on Marvel’s upcoming limited series Echofor Disney+. Most recently, Wells worked on staff for Showtime’s critically acclaimed, hit freshman drama Yellowjackets, for which she was nominated for two Writers Guild Awards. While earning her Master’s […]]]> https://theurbanfilmreview.com/2022/03/25/sxsw-review-ava-duvernay-roberto-patinos-dmz-is-thrilling-terrifying-a-trojan-horse-for-america-2022/ Fri, 25 Mar 2022 18:03:06 +0000 https://theurbanfilmreview.com/2022/03/25/sxsw-review-ava-duvernay-roberto-patinos-dmz-is-thrilling-terrifying-a-trojan-horse-for-america-2022/ They say the devil is in the details, and that is certainly true for the dystopia dazzle that is Ava DuVernayand Roberto Patino’s DMZ. Having just had its world premiere at SXSWtoday and set to debut on HBO Maxon March 17, the Rosario Dawson, Hoon Lee and Benjamin Bratt-led adaptation of Brian Wood and Riccardo […]]]> https://theurbanfilmreview.com/2022/03/21/emmy-nominated-writer-mitchell-marchand-talks-2pac-stories-writing-for-oprah-30th-anniversary-of-juice/ Mon, 21 Mar 2022 23:03:50 +0000 https://theurbanfilmreview.com/2022/03/21/emmy-nominated-writer-mitchell-marchand-talks-2pac-stories-writing-for-oprah-30th-anniversary-of-juice/ Our guest Mitchell Marchand is here sharing amazing stories about hanging out with 2pac, working on set with Spike Lee during ‘Do the Right Thing,’ writing for Oprah, and enjoying the pleasure of experiencing Hollywood success with his best friends/high school classmates Marlon Wayans and Omar Epps. Mitch is an Emmy nominated writer, actor and […]]]> https://theurbanfilmreview.com/2022/03/18/amazon-prime-video-signs-bbc-diversity-boss-miranda-wayland/ Fri, 18 Mar 2022 14:17:26 +0000 https://theurbanfilmreview.com/2022/03/18/amazon-prime-video-signs-bbc-diversity-boss-miranda-wayland/ Amazon Prime Video has hired BBC Head of Creative Diversity Miranda Wayland to oversee the streamer’s diversity strategy in Europe. Wayland becomes Head of Europe DEI for Amazon Studios and Prime Video. Reporting to Amazon Studios Head of DEI Latasha Gillespie, she will deliver programs across Europe designed to increase diversity, equity and inclusion. Amazon […]]]> https://theurbanfilmreview.com/2022/03/17/topic-statement-films-unveil-10-selected-projects-from-female-african-creators/ Thu, 17 Mar 2022 16:04:18 +0000 https://theurbanfilmreview.com/2022/03/17/topic-statement-films-unveil-10-selected-projects-from-female-african-creators/ EXCLUSIVE: Films and episodic projects from Kenya, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, South Africa and Uganda have been unveiled in the final selection of North American streamer Topicand Statement Films’ program to support, develop and finance projects from female African filmmakers. The features and episodic projects span a range of genres including thriller, sci-fi, suspense, mystery and […]]]> https://theurbanfilmreview.com/2021/10/09/the-pviff-award-show-is-back-and-better-than-ever/ Sat, 09 Oct 2021 17:22:29 +0000 https://theurbanfilmreview.com/2021/10/09/the-pviff-award-show-is-back-and-better-than-ever/ The PVIFF Award Show Is Back And Better Than Ever! Credit @pviff | You don’t want to miss this year’s ceremony hosted by @kissradioshowlive. Artists such as @harrylennix @cedrictheentertainer @realrobhardy @leomarshallcreative @jon.chaffin and more are being honored for their groundbreaking work in entertainment. Purchase your tickets today for this virtual ceremony: www.pviffatl.com. #FanRoomLive #pviff2021]]> https://theurbanfilmreview.com/2021/09/18/outstanding-triple-threat-dominating-the-big-screen-creators/ Sat, 18 Sep 2021 23:10:19 +0000 https://theurbanfilmreview.com/2021/09/18/outstanding-triple-threat-dominating-the-big-screen-creators/ Shared From @staymacro • • • • Stop scrolling now. We love to see a full circle moment. Sorcerority, a graphic novel by Mikhail Sebastian and George Watson, is about a Black girl who attends a university of magic. We are finally seeing Black Girl Magic come to the big screen. ✨]]> https://theurbanfilmreview.com/2021/08/11/%f0%9f%93%bd%ef%b8%8f-calling-on-content-creators-to-submit-abff/ Wed, 11 Aug 2021 20:28:18 +0000 https://theurbanfilmreview.com/2021/08/11/%f0%9f%93%bd%ef%b8%8f-calling-on-content-creators-to-submit-abff/ 📽️ Calling On Content Creators To Submit ! #ABFF Shared From @americanblackfilmfestival • • • • If you have an idea for a Feature Film or Television Series and are looking for an opportunity to develop and/or produce your project. We are now accepting YOUR ideas!!!]]>