–The Cultural Exchange: “Besieged” on 2/25/13, part of “Travel Tales: Stories of Migration”

The Hyattsville Branch is excited to offer monthly screenings of independent films in partnership with the local film collaborative, The Creative Edge Studio of Prince George’s. The evening will conclude with a facilitated discussion with local filmmaker, Andrew Millington.  Refreshments and door prizes are included.   THE CULTURAL EXCHANGE  INDEPENDENT FILM SERIES TRAVEL TALES: StoriesContinueContinue reading “–The Cultural Exchange: “Besieged” on 2/25/13, part of “Travel Tales: Stories of Migration””

The Cultural Exchange: 1/28/13 “Travel Tales: Stories of Migration”

The Hyattsville Branch is excited to offer monthly screenings of independent films in partnership with the local film collaborative, The Creative Edge Studio of Prince George’s. The evening will conclude with a facilitated discussion with local filmmaker, Andrew Millington. Refreshments and door prizes are included.     Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request.ContinueContinue reading “The Cultural Exchange: 1/28/13 “Travel Tales: Stories of Migration””

Fall 2012 Hyattsville Branch Independent Film Series –The Cultural Exchange

The Prince George’s County Memorial Library System Hyattsville Branch is excited to offer monthly Screenings of independent films from our audio-visual collection. In partnership with the locally-based Global Film and Humanity Project, our goal is to bring alternative film experiences to the residents of Prince George’s County. The evenings will conclude with a facilitated discussion with local filmmaker, AndrewContinueContinue reading “Fall 2012 Hyattsville Branch Independent Film Series –The Cultural Exchange”

“A Struggle for Dignity” Film & Lecture Series with PGAAMCC

Through film & lectures, learn the legacy of slavery and emancipation both in Prince George’s County and other locations of the African Diaspora. This series is inspired by the “A Struggle for Dignity: An Artistic Exploration of Slavery and Emancipation by Curtis G. Woody”. The exhibit is currently on display at the Prince George’s African American MuseumContinueContinue reading ““A Struggle for Dignity” Film & Lecture Series with PGAAMCC”

DMV International Film Festival 2012

A celebration of Arthouse Films in the Gateway Arts District – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE    Presented by the Hyattsville Community Development Corporation and the Prince George’s Arts & Humanities Council   June 15, 16, 17 2012   Venue: Brentwood Arts Exchange @ Gateway Arts Center 3901 Rhode Island Avenue, Brentwood, MD 20722   Contact: The CreativeContinueContinue reading “DMV International Film Festival 2012”

–The Cultural Exchange: Spring 2012

The Prince George’s County Memorial Library System Hyattsville Branch is excited to offer monthly screenings of independent films from our audio-visual collection. In partnership with the locally-based Global Film and Humanity Project, Prince George’s County Arts and Humanities Council, Hyattsville Community Development Corporation and the Friends of the Hyattsville Library, our goal is to bring alternative film experiences to theContinueContinue reading “–The Cultural Exchange: Spring 2012”

–The Cultural Exchange: Winter 2012

The Prince George’s County Memorial Library System Hyattsville Branch is excited to offer monthly screenings of independent films from our audio-visual collection. In partnership with the locally-based Global Film and Humanities Project, Prince George’s County Arts and Humanities Council and the Friends of the Hyattsville Library, our goal is to bring alternative film experiences to theContinueContinue reading “–The Cultural Exchange: Winter 2012”

–The Cultural Exchange: Fall 2011

Monday, Oct. 10, 7 pm Exit Through the Gift Shop Documentary, Comedy (87 min.) Nominated for Best Documentary Feature at the 83rd Academy Awards, this film debuted at the 2010 Sundance Film Festival and is directed by celebrity street artist Banksy. Quirky and authentic, the movie tells the story of a French immigrant in Los Angeles andContinueContinue reading “–The Cultural Exchange: Fall 2011”

The Real to Reel Student Filmmaker Program

The Story of the Real to Reel Student Filmmaker The Real-to-Reel Student Filmmaker Program was created as an educational initiative of the following community-based organizations: Prince George’s Arts and Humanity Council (PGAHC) and the Global Film and Humanity Project (the community-based alliance that brought us TEZA). The Creative Edge and Hyattsville CDC actively seek fundingContinueContinue reading “The Real to Reel Student Filmmaker Program”

Public screening of TEZA at Regal Royale

This community screening also included a student education component which allowed 25 local high school studentsto see the film and to attend a Director’s Master Class /Luncheon with Haile Gerima. This event was also notable because it launched “Real to Reel Student Filmmaker Workshop” for 10 local students (Fall 2010). A collaboration of The CreativeContinueContinue reading “Public screening of TEZA at Regal Royale”