Ten years ago, when I was writing the original stage play, in which the series is based; I could only dream of the possibility of this moment. But here we are. Realizing the first stages of our TV show, “Willow: House of Griots.” And I’m so very thankful for the people who’ve joined me on this journey.
Read MoreNEW YORK, NY- The Notice Blog, (aka The Notice Foundation) an award-winning NYC-based production company is presenting a live stage reading of "Willow", an Afrofuturistic time-traveling thriller by Emmy Award Winning Producer, Paul A. Notice II
Willow: House of Griots | Friday, June 2nd
Here Arts Center | 145 6th Ave, New York, NY
Doors open at 8:00pm.
Buy Tickets here
After 10+ years of rewrites, fundraising, and development - “Willow” finally received its first award: Best Shot Film of the 2023 Black Film Summit
Read MoreJoin 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!
Read MoreGOOD 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:
Read MoreAfter 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!
Read MoreAfter 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!
Read MoreWe'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.
Read MoreHere 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.
Read MoreRead this Op Ed from Ashley Samona Baker, who originated the role of Diane in our upcoming film, “Willow.”
Read MoreWhat’s a Dream Analysis?
Why is it one of the rewards for donating to our fundraiser for Willow?
What’s Willow?
I’ll answer all of those questions that I just posed to myself in this video! BEHOLD!
Read MoreSeasons Greetings, Folx!
I just want to take the time out, on behalf the entire “Willow” team and I, to give a BIG Thank You to our first supporters on Donorbox!
Read MoreWe finally went for it! I found a team, built a dream - and we went for it! And we’re still going for it. And I’m still proud - we’re making a movie. And good work takes time.
To our supporters & friends alike: Thank you all for showing so much love and kindness to me and the “Willow” crew. It makes everything so much more worth the work.
But, what I’m really here to talk about are FISCAL SPONSORSHIPS.
Read MoreFYI, Folx: We will still be fundraising past December 23rd for Willow! We're just moving to Donorbox.
Same perks. No 30-day deadlines. Just make your pledges here: www.donorbox.org/willowhorror ..and let's make this film a reality!
Watch the new version of our Trailer!
We’re producing an All-Black horror film, where Black & Brown folx - once fed on by centuries - are now running out of White people to eat. It’s called “Willow.” Find out more here: bit.ly/willowhorror
"Willow" is part of a larger project, sponsored by The Notice Foundation, a 501(c)(3) private foundation that develops and supports narratives from marginalized communities. The "Willow" project focuses on hiring BIPOC folx behind the camera, as well as in front of the camera.
Read MoreJoin us behind the scenes with a six-part series from Writer/Director, Paul Notice (@pinotgrig). We were recently asked onto Making Movies is Hard for a five-minute segment - check out the podcast episode in our #linkinbio - but we had more to say. So we’re sharing our full answers with you here.
Read MoreWhy Does the President have an African Accent "Willow?"
So, why does president Sasha Obama II have an accent in Willow? Find out in this video clip from one of our panel events, “Willow” Featurette Screening + Panel Discussion "After the Revolution: Re-Imagining Black Utopia" Support us at: bit.ly/willowhorror
Read MoreKatrina (@kattyrealness) joined “Willow” earlier this year as producer and production manager. They are a dancer and performing artist based in New York, by way of Georgia.
Read MoreHere's some lessons I learned over the past 10 years as a producer. Enjoy!
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Support my feature film "Willow" RIGHT NOW before it's too late! Go to: bit.ly/willowhorror
So, I’m experimenting with a different way to finance movies through my FIRST feature film, “Willow:”
We’re making every contribution tax deductible - thanks to The Notice Foundation. That’s my 501(c)(3) nonprofit production company that develops and supports narratives from BIPOC/Queer/Marginalized communities.
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