JOIN ROXFILM FOR A SPECIAL FREE HOLIDAY SCREENING OF JINGLE JANGLE!

Come by early at 4PM for food, treats, and fun!

Check out our pre-recorded Q&A with the filmmakers David E. Talbert and Lyn Sisson-Talbert here!

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JINGLE JANGLE
Directed by David E. Talbert. (USA 2020, 02:02:00)

From the mind of writer/director David E. Talbert, Jingle Jangle tells the story of Jeronicus Jangle (Forest Whitaker), a beloved toy maker who loses hope after a series of unfortunate events, including his trusted apprentice stealing his prized book of inventions. A few days before Christmas, Jeronicus’s estranged daughter Jessica (Anika Noni Rose) sends her own daughter and budding inventor Journey (Madalen Mills) to spend time with her grandfather. Over the course of a few days and misadventures, Journey fights past Jeronicus’s tough exterior and gets him to believe in magic—and himself—once again. Trailer.

Sunday, December 8, 2024 | 4:00 - 8:00pm | Hibernian Hall (184 Dudley St., Roxbury, MA 02119)

A Winter NubianLand is finally here! Join us for an evening celebrating the vibrant artists and merchants of the Roxbury Cultural District. Enjoy the sweet sounds of Roxbury’s own Fred Woodard Collective, motivating Hip Hop and Spoken Word by Teen Empowerment, inspiring vocals of Karim Johnson, live art making with Alexis Smith, and many more! Arts and craft vendors will be available for your holiday shopping as you enjoy delectable bites from featured restaurants in the Roxbury Cultural District.

Immerse yourself in the rich culture, music, and flavors of the Roxbury Cultural District. From shopping, dancing + discussion to mouth-watering cuisine, this event promises to be an unforgettable experience. Take a free guided tour of the district led by Live Like a Local Tours and learn about the historic significance of the region. Space for the tour is limited, reserve your seat at info@roxburyculturaldistrict.com

This all-ages event is free and open to the public! Get your tickets now!

Saturday, December 7, 2024 | 1:00 - 8:00pm | Black Market: Nubian Square (2136 Washington St, Boston, MA 02119)

The Kreative Konvergence focuses on uniting diverse voices in the creative and film industry, providing a platform for ideas and connections to flourish. It aims to generate collaborative energy, fostering change and growth in a harmonious manner during uncertain times. Come out to experience the possibilities in the wake of change in our country and our industry.

Stay and celebrate with us afterward at the SSBC holiday gathering to wrap up the year.

Schedule:

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM — State of the Union Address

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM — What we want to offer to DO ABOUT IT!

5:30 PM - 8:00 PM — Holiday Party

Nov 06, 2024 - 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM EST

This event will be held in person.

Where: Hibernian Hall, 184 Dudley Street, Roxbury, MA 02119

Vocal warmups, tongue twisters, physical warmups, emotional preparation, getting out of your head and into the scene, improvisation, and more! This workshop is for every actor who may be bored with their preparation and those just entering the world of how to prepare for auditions, callbacks, and filming.

All are welcome to this special New England SAG-AFTRA Conservatory, in collaboration with the Roxbury International Film Festival, and presented by Secret Society of Black Creatives Actors Forum members, and SAG-AFTRA members David J. Curtis, Liz Eng, Naheem Garcia and Andrea Lyman. 

This Actor Prep Workshop is open to all SAG-AFTRA members and the general public! 

Click here for information on public transit, driving directions, and where to park at Hibernian Hall

RSVP: Reservations are required.

from Roxbury Cultural District:

Welcome to the Roxbury Cultural District Convening!

Join us on Thu Oct 03 2024 at 5:30pm at Hibernian Hall for a night of celebration and community building.

This event will bring together artists, activists, and community members to discuss the rich cultural heritage of Roxbury. Come share your ideas, connect with like-minded individuals, and help shape the future of our vibrant neighborhood.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to be part of something special!

• Keynote Speaker: Michael Bobbitt, Executive Director of Mass Cultural Council

• Cultural Pulse Survey Review: Presentation of survey data and insights

• Stakeholder Presentations: Hear from various stakeholders about their contributions and plans

• Resource Share: Stakeholder vendor tables providing information and resources

• Community Engagement: Opportunities for community members to connect and collaborate

• Interactive Discussions: Open forums to discuss future initiatives and strengthen our commitment to the community

Our website:
https://roxburyculturaldistrict.com

Check out Lisa Simmons and Nerissa Williams-Scott on the “The State of Black Storytelling in Film and Television” panel happening at 11:45am!

Black Media: Pioneers Then and Now is a day-long symposium created to highlight Black media professionals and their innovative and important work in the journalism, PR, marketing, advertising, and film industries. Our symposium speakers have broken barriers in their fields, amplified Black voices and stories, and navigated the challenges that still exist for Black storytellers and communications professionals. Their experiences and perspectives will be shared on panels ranging in topics from the future of antiracist journalism to cultivating diverse talent in the media industry. Attendees will network with other media professionals, gain insight into their own careers and ambitions, and celebrate the important work–past, present, and future–of Black media.

Location: Coolidge Corner Theatre. Movie House 5.

“Join us for the BlackBox Film Festival, hosted in conjunction with the Black Media Symposium, to view exemplary short films from Black student filmmakers across the North East.

Films will be judged by a talented and accomplished group of professional filmmakers and the top films from our submission will be screened!

Come watch the winning shorts on September 23 to celebrate the art of film and the talented Black creators who are breaking into the industry!

Refreshments will be served at the reception after the screening.”

Join us after Sing Sing for our Closing Night Party at LUCIE

ABOUT THE SCRIPT

It’s a surprise, but we promise it’ll be worth waiting for!

ACTORS READING

Dina Jean

Heather Gibson

Keith Mascoll

Odis Spencer

Sonya Joyner

Daily Script Reads happen online on Zoom from 12-1PM, every day from Monday, June 24th to Friday, June 28th. Click here for information about the writers, actors, and the 2024 Daily Script Reads

Join us after the evening’s screenings for a filmmaker hangout at LUCIE (120 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02116)!

ABOUT THE SCRIPT

LENA AND LEONARD

Lena and Leonard meet the night before he leaves for basic training during World War II. Lena moves on with her life and a new relationship with Mad Williams, yet Leonard never leaves her mind or her heart. Leonard and Lena marry when he returns home but life isn’t easy and the city of Boston becomes its own powder keg of rules and regulations. This black couple accepted the challenge of war but can they survive a riot and each other?

TWO SCENES

Date Night at Wally's

Lena and Leonard have a rare date night when Fingers, Leonard's friend from his military days, comes to town to play a gig at Wally's. Now favored sons in Europe, Fingers and his band are embraced by his adopted home once the war is over. The Morgan household is in chaos with Lena's cousin Mabel in charge of the children as the Lena and Leonard head out.

The Front Porch is the Boxing Ring

Leonard hopes to start his own construction business; he thinks he will have a better chance if he moves his growing family to his sister's home in Virginia. However, sometimes wherever you go you follow.

ACTORS READING

Lois P. Roach

Andrea Lyman

Chrystee Pharris

David J. Curtis

Kadahj Bennett

Naheem Garcia

Daily Script Reads happen online on Zoom from 12-1PM, every day from Monday, June 24th to Friday, June 28th. Click here for information about the writers, actors, and the 2024 Daily Script Reads

ABOUT THE SCRIPT

THE MEAN PHOTOGRAPHER

ACTORS READING

Chris Everett

Christopher James

Maria Wilkins

Sharon Squires

Daily Script Reads happen online on Zoom from 12-1PM, every day from Monday, June 24th to Friday, June 28th. Click here for information about the writers, actors, and the 2024 Daily Script Reads

Join us after the evening’s screenings for a filmmaker hangout at Suya Joint!

ABOUT THE SCRIPT

THE DUFFEL

A young man tries to survive a final confrontation with his former employer following a series of misadventures occurring after he legally obtained a prized duffel bag.

Trigger Warning: Gun Violence, Death

ACTORS READING

Anjie Parker

Ashley Aldorondo

Brenda Ray

Darline Ann Harris

Dashaun Bartley

Gilda James

Jacqueline Parker

Michael Nurse

Rahman Oladigbolu

Daily Script Reads happen online on Zoom from 12-1PM, every day from Monday, June 24th to Friday, June 28th. Click here for information about the writers, actors, and the 2024 Daily Script Reads

Join us after the evening’s screenings for a filmmaker hangout at District 7 Tavern!

ABOUT THE SCRIPT

MINUTES OF ARC

A young contractor with daring aspirations struggles to scaffold his independence throughout a mystical and reformative journey of madness.

ACTORS READING

Arthur Williams

Janine Robinson

Joshua Olumide

Justin Davis

Meagan Dilworth

Parmie Polk

Stephen Spencer

Daily Script Reads happen online on Zoom from 12-1PM, every day from Monday, June 24th to Friday, June 28th. Click here for information about the writers, actors, and the 2024 Daily Script Reads

Join us after the evening’s screenings for a filmmaker hangout at The Mission Bar and Grill!

Join us after the evening’s screenings for a filmmaker hangout at Two Saints Tavern!

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author Isabel Wilkerson discusses her book Caste: The Origin of Our Discontents and the power of storytelling when speaking truth to power with President and CEO of The Boston Foundation, Dr. M. Lee Pelton and Artistic and Executive Director of Roxbury Film Festival, Lisa Simmons.