Coming Soon: The 30% Documentary

Here's a deleted scene from an upcoming documentary we're producing with director Derrica Kearney and Producer Jarred Solomon, called "The 30% Documentary." In this feature-length documentary, we explore the world of children of incarcerated parents - specifically the 30% who manage to avoid contact with the criminal justice system.

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Why don't we cut NYPD's $5.9 billion budget? (From the Archive)

Honestly, I think we know by now that it’ll take a combination of things to move forward from this. I’ve been trying to figure out a proper response to George Floyd’s murder - and the subsequent violence against more Black people - while even more Black people die from COVID-19 - and emotionally, I’m spent.

The most I can put my mind to right now is spotlighting community-based solutions that I learn about through my work. One of these, is something that directly relates to every New Yorker RIGHT NOW.

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The Notice Blog | Episode 2 | Felix & David (From the Archives)

Meet David Whitwell & Felix Del Tredici, a pair of Avant Garde musicians making their way through the New York music scene. What starts out as a simple profile piece for these two, takes us on a journey of Who's Who in the NYC underground's most compelling and prolific musicians.

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Thank You From The Notice Blog!

Five years ago, we revamped The Notice Blog into a fully-fledged nonprofit production company. And the journey has been well worth the many sleepless nights of work. More importantly, your consistent and enthusiastic support throughout this all has helped make all of our work possible. For us, 2022, was a year of expansion into the arts, helmed by our debut of The Anansi Project program.

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Watch the New “Willow” Trailer! Buy Your Tix Today!

Join NY Emmy Award-winning producer and creator of “Willow,” Paul A. Notice II, for a Q & A discussion about their newest iteration of “Willow,” a project that began as a play in 2012. Watch it live and in-person, Saturday, October 22nd, 4pm at the Nuyorican Poets Cafe!

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We just won the MAAF GRANT for WILLOW!

GOOD NEWS!!! Wave Farm just awarded The Notice Foundation (aka The Notice Blog) with a Media Arts Assistance Fund grant. Their support allows us to host THREE in-person screenings for Willow in New York City. And our first event is right around the corner:

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“WILLOW” PREMIERE TICKETS ON SALE TODAY!

After nearly a decade of hustle, rewrites, and reshoots; I am excited to show ya’ll a masterpiece in the making. Come see the premiere of “Willow” at the Nuyorican Poets Cafe, Saturday, October 22nd @ 4pm - 6pm. Click here for tickets!

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What is Sonic Liberation? ft. DJ Reborn

What are your plans for this year's Juneteenth weekend? 651 Arts has plenty, including a DJing Workshop hosted by none other than DJ Reborn. We're proud to support their work with our video editing services, in their upcoming documentary exploring the meaning of Sonic Liberation.

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An Interview w/ Avant-Garde Trombonist David Whitwell

Checkout this 2015 short documentary I produced, examining avant-guarde trombonist David Whitwell's take on Classical Music during the early days of his career.

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Stage Garden Rumba! (ft. Caridad De La Luz, Mazarte Dance Company, and more)

Check out the amazing cinematography and editing The Notice Blog provided for Pregones Theater's Stage Garden Rumba in this clip of Mazarte Dance Company!

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"Willow: State of Emergency" | 2022 Trailer

After years of work, shooting and reshooting, and the essential support of an incredibly talented cast and crew: The New Trailer for “Willow: State of Emergency” is finally HERE!

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BRAND NEW Scenes for "Willow: State of Emergency" coming SOON!

We're finally WRAPPED on filming for the Director's Cut of "Willow: State of Emergency." ⁠

⁠Big thanks to the ultra-talented Ashely Jones (Willow Kerubo Brown) and Suzanne Darrell (Vanessa Masiko Drew) for joining our cast. ⁠

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Behind the Scenes: "Willow: State of Emergency" Short Film

Here are some photos of me testing out pre-vis in preparation for an upcoming "Willow" short film shoot. YES! This has been the culmination of a 10-year journey - one that won't end with the completion of this short film. Instead, this is just the beginning. Click here to learn more. ⁠

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05.11.17 “...Because that’s what I knew.”


And I looked at him and said: "You better tell the truth - because HBO, The New Yorker, Daily Mail, Post, - all of them are full of shit. They’re lying on us. We’re under attack. We got no money. We got no food. We got no power. We just SOUND like we’re powerful."
- Antonio “King Tone” Fernandez, May 11th, 2017

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The Notice Blog Podcast Returns in 2022!

After a 4-year hiatus, I have a lot to say, and A LOT of interviews to reflect on and glean insight. Each week, I'll be uploading a podcast from the archives (unreleased, rare footage, etc.), while producing a FULL BRAND NEW EPISODE each month.

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Here's How I Filmed "MIRRORS" in FOUR DAYS

So, when I was asked to direct & produce the film adaption of MIRRORS, we were faced with a daunting issue: Instead of the usual 28-35 days needed to shoot this film adaption, we only had four.

So, the question became: “How do we shoot this in FOUR days?” Yep, that’s right FOUR DAYS. I got to thinking, scheming, and dreaming, and eventually, here were my solutions…

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