August 11, 2008 in News by admin

3rd Annual Atlanta Hip Hop Film Festival

Atlanta HipHop Film Festival: August 24-26, 2007

Creative Circle Entertainment is proud to present our 3rd Annual Atlanta HipHop Film Festival. This is a three-day festival consisting of an Opening Gala, Panel Discussions, Workshops, Special Events, Film Screenings; showcasing filmmakers from around the globe and a star studded Awards Ceremony. The festival will focus on hiphop genre films and hiphop artists that have made a successful transition into the world of acting.

For more info visit www.atlhiphopfilmfest.com

August 11, 2008 in News by admin

Hollywood is Coming to Detroit for Arise Detroit Neighborhoods Day

Vanguard CDC and Righteous Entertainment Roll Out the Red Carpet Detroit Style for Arise Detroit Neighborhoods Day!

Movie Screening and Clothing Drive will support youth in homeless shelters 

DETROIT (July 23, 2008)- Hollywood is coming to Detroit!

Righteous Entertainment is partnering with The Vanguard CDC to host a clothing drive in celebration of the launch of its DVD “Blaze: The Truth Through Hip Hop.”

On Saturday August 2nd from 5pm-9pm, Righteous Entertainment will be accepting new and gently used clothing at the Vanguard Community Development Corporation at 2785 E. Grand Blvd. The donations would be collected in lieu of an entrance fee to the movie screening and reception with Ralph Scott an executive from BET-J and the founders of Righteous Entertainment. “We felt the Vanguard CDC would be the perfect partner to reach the youth and inspire them to create positive and uplifting films similar to “Blaze,” said Nicki Lynch of Righteous Entertainment. “This also gives us the opportunity to support youth in homeless shelters. Donations will help a lot of youth and families during this tough economy, especially those returning to school in the fall,” continues Lynch.

Fresh from the Hip Hop film circuit, “Blaze” has been lauded by representatives from BET and MTV for presenting a look at a genre of Hip Hop that is oft-overlooked, but gaining momentum. The documentary presents a behind-the-scenes look at Hip Hop artists who leave sex, drugs and violence out of their music. Instead, they lay positive and truthful lyrics atop the style of music that youth today love to hear.

As an added bonus to the screening, light refreshments will be served, along with live entertainment. Available for sale at the event will be the “Blaze” DVD, CDs from positive Hip Hop artists and t-shirts.

About Righteous Entertainment
Based in Sarasota, Florida Righteous Entertainment is comprised of a team of independent screenwriters and feature filmmakers dedicated to producing innovative, exciting and original works for the world market. Headed by Creative & Managing Director Maurice Lynch, Righteous Entertainment aims to produce a high standard of short and feature-length films that are family oriented and pure entertainment for all. For more information on Righteous Entertainment, please visit www.RighteousEnt.com.

About the Vanguard CDC
Putting vision to action, Vanguard attempts to improve the total quality of life in the Detroit, and surrounding communities by embracing technology as a resource, creating high quality educational opportunities, offering continued residential and commercial development, dedication to positive youth development, raising social consciousness and instilling an entrepreneurial spirit in youth. Partnered with the Creation Station, they are launching a computer generated imaging design program for youth in October 2008 to teach youth to become creators of media and not just consumers.

August 11, 2008 in News by admin

5th Annual H20 HIP HOP Odyssey International Film Festival

H2O International Film Festival: May 31, 2007 – June 15 , 2007
Odyssey Awards: June 16, 2007

As the largest Hip-Hop film festival in the world, the H2O [Hip-Hop Odyssey] International Film Festival provides a platform for filmmakers to showcase and define the variety of images that depict Hip-Hop culture and its communities.

This year’s theme “THE WORLD IS YOURS?” highlights the Hip-Hop community of the early/mid 90′s; a time when youth in the community began demanding money, power, and respect.

DATES & VENUES

Festival Dates: May 31, 2007 – June 15, 2007
Venue: The ImaginAsian Theatre | 239 East 59th Street New York, NY 10031

Odyssey Awards: June 16, 2007
Venue: BB Kings | 237 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036

For more info visit www.h2oiff.org

August 11, 2008 in News by admin

Righteous Entertainment is filming at The Spot Teen Center!

Video Taping Session geared to help youth with RE- Talent Contest submissions.

Are you a talented Hip-Hop, Rock, R&B or Spoken Word Lyricist? Are you interested in performing your lyrics in front of thousands? Righteous Entertainment wants to help you submit your contest entry! The Palace of Auburn Hill’s Faith & Fun Fest is featuring the Righteous Entertainment Talent Contest! This contest is searching for Hip Hop, Rock, R&B, and Spoke Word lyricists. The lyrics must be positive/uplifting and can contain no promotional references to sex, drugs, alcohol, violence or profanity!

Come to Vanguard CDC on Thursday, July 31, 2008 from 5 pm – 8 pm to video-tape your auditions for the contest. You must be between the ages of 13- 24 and a current resident of the state of Michigan. All youth are required to bring a completed and signed parental consent form in order to be video taped. Parents are also welcome to attend and cheer on their youth. This opportunity is being hosted at The Spot located inside of Vanguard CDC at 2785 E. Grand Blvd. Detroit, MI 48212.