Michael J. Dennis

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Founder @ Philadelphia, PA, US
Philadelphia, PA, US
Michael J. Dennis's Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, United States
Michael J. Dennis's Contact Details
About Michael J. Dennis

My name is Mike D. I make and promote quality African-American film. I write/produce/direct/edit, but I also am an expert on the marketing and distribution of Black Indie Film with over a decade of experience. Frequent guest on radio stations WURD-AM, WDAS-FM and WRNB-FM to discuss trends in African-American Film. If you're looking for someone to make a film for you; moderate a panel; do a presentation on Black Film Now; curate a Black Film event; edit a video; help market your film online or in the Greater Philadelphia Area, then we definitely should connect.

Michael J. Dennis's Current Company Details
Reelblack Renaissance

Reelblack Renaissance

Founder
Philadelphia, PA, US
Michael J. Dennis Work Experience Details
  • Reelblack Renaissance
    Founder
    Reelblack Renaissance
    Philadelphia, Pa, Us
  • Reelblack Productions
    Producer, Director, Editor, Cameraperson
    Reelblack Productions 2002
    Greater Philadelphia Area
    Producer, Director, Editor, Cameraperson. Creates original film and video productions for release in festivals and home video. Freelance camera and Final Cut Pro editing work for outside clients. Projects include several music documentaries and electronic press kits. Winner Emerging Filmmaker Award, NC Black Film Festival; Jury Award Winner, CNN IReport Film Festival. Nominee, Pew Fellowship In The Arts, 2014. Author of several feature film screenplays. Work samples available at www.youtube.com/reelblack
  • Reelblack Tv
    Producer/Director/Co-Host
    Reelblack Tv Oct 2006
    Philadelphia, Pa
    Reelblack TV is committed to capturing the New Black Film Revolution. Through interviews and exclusive performance clips, we focus on artists of color; both legendary and on the rise. A YouTube partner, we have over 10 million views/ 10 thousand subscribers since 2006. Half hour version is broadcast on Philly Community Access Media (PhillyCAM).
  • Reelblack Presents
    Curator And Host
    Reelblack Presents Dec 2003
    Greater Philadelphia Area
    Curates and hosts two monthly showcases for African-American film in Philadelphia area. Independent promoter of independent films released to the Philadelphia market including EXIT STRATEGY and THINGS NEVER SAID. Promotes local film events by other organizations including Scribe Video Center, BlackStar Film Festival and The Painted Bride Art Center via Reelblack.com and mailing list.
  • Philadelphia Independent Film And Video Association
    Board Member
    Philadelphia Independent Film And Video Association Jan 2007
    Greater Philadelphia Area
    Head of Programming Committee
  • Array
    Founding Partner
    Array Nov 2011 - Jan 2018
    Help to market and distribute films in the Philadelphia market through Ava DuVernay's African-American Film Festival Releasing Movement. Films released to date are MIDDLE OF NOWHERE (dir. Ava DuVernay, 2011), KINYARWANDA (dir. Alrick Brown, 2011), RESTLESS CITY (dir. Andrew Dosunmu, 2012), MIDDLE OF NOWHERE (dir. Ava DuVernay, 2012), BETTER MUS COME (dir. Storm Saulter, 2013) and BIG WORDS (dir. Neil Drumming, 2013)
  • Philadelphia Black Film Advisory Committee
    Founding Member
    Philadelphia Black Film Advisory Committee Nov 2012 - Feb 2016
    Philadelphia, Pa
    The Black Film Advisory Committee is an initiative stemming from Councilman David Oh’s committee on Global Opportunities and Creative/Innovative Economy. The Black Film Advisory Committee will create opportunities for Black filmmakers and increase a space for diversity in art in Philadelphia. One of the committees’ main objectives is to make Philadelphia a hub for aspiring filmmakers. The Committee will host workshops, seminars and fundraisers that will benefit both Black filmmakers and other minority filmmakers in Philadelphia.
  • Cbs 3
    Video Editor
    Cbs 3 Jun 1999 - Jan 2002
    Edited news stories and feature packages for broadcast on CBS affiliate News and Sports programs. Used both Non-Linear (Newsbyte) and linear video editing systems.
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  • Video Library
    Used Tape Buyer
    Video Library Feb 1985 - Jan 2002
    Greater Philadelphia Area
    Developed an encyclopedic knowledge of film by locating and acquiring hard-to-find films on videocassette for (25,000 title) rental chain. Developed promotions, advertising copy for in-store and mail order service.
  • The Walt Disney Company
    Production Assistant
    The Walt Disney Company Jun 1997 - Jan 1998
    Greater Philadelphia Area
    Production Assistant. Art Dept. Facilitated Production Designer and Art Directors in day-to-day affairs. Made and distributed blueprints and other information needed to create sets used in the Disney motion picture Beloved. Ran errands and was responsible for driving and maintaining vehicles used by department.
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  • You Bet Your Life
    Public Relations Assistant
    You Bet Your Life Aug 1992 - Apr 1993
    Greater Philadelphia Area
    Public Relations Assistant for short lived game show hosted by Bill Cosby. Helped coordinate press coverage for out-of-town contestant searches. Maintained press materials, files, news clippings and episode library. Answered requests for show information by members of media and general public. Screened mail, arranged interviews and typed correspondence for Director of Press and Public Relations Operations.
  • Black Filmmaker Foundation
    Intern
    Black Filmmaker Foundation 1989 - 1990

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