Imagine 2 Black witches working together to seemingly escape, then defeat a danger that we cannot see. In a way, that’s the life of Black folx working for liberation - a lot of people can’t see the magic, nor the danger it saves them from.
Starring Ricarrdo Valentine & Regine Bellinger
Directed by Paul Notice
Director of Photography Elliot Guilbe
Music by David Whitwell
01.22.21 The Bridgerton Beat
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Here’s some test footage for an upcoming project. I figured it’d need a decent tune to accompany it. And two hours later, this came out. 🖤
Over the years, I’ve made countless little short songs for myself, friends, loved ones, clients - even dates.
Some have words.
Some don’t.
Many are in a cappella.
They aren’t the most polished.
But they’re original.
And they’re me.
Read MoreImagine a product that people consume more of as the price rises - and vice versa. Imagine something that violates the basic law of demand in microeconomics. That’s a Giffen good. […] We became starkly aware that both Orlando and I were once - and in some respects still - considered a Giffen good. The performance transformed into a defiant act in the face of statues of YT men long dead, who once sold us on the steps of Wall Street.
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 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 MoreWatch 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 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.
Read MoreIn a world, that literally runs on the blood of Black and Brown bodies, a new day has finally come.. at a price. A vivid retelling of Audrey Lorde’s adage: “the Master’s tools shall never dismantle the master’s house” - ‘Willow’ explores a less innocuous understanding of American society, through exploitation, relationships and capitalism.
For more, click here.
I am so overwhelmingly proud to have directed & produced Mykal Kilgore’s “Pass Me That (Vaporizer)” Please watch, like, and share!
Read MoreI'm feeling so much gratitude for the work I'm doing right now.
On Tuesday, I got the opportunity to co-direct & shoot with my producer/co-director buddy Pierre Jean Gonzalez on an immensely powerful piece that tackles gender & sexuality in Bomba.
Read MoreHere’s a film that I’m REALLY proud of: “Release.” I co-directed, edited and DP’d (director of photography) on it. And I was smart enough to ask for help from Katrina Reid (1st AD/ Production Manager), Dominik Czaczyk (Gaffer/2nd Camera) & Sultan Ali (Grip/2nd AC). After nearly two months of pre-production, we managed to turn two days of shooting into a masterpiece.
Read MoreTake a look at this crowdfunding video we cut for a new client, EcoMundo Cleaning. They needed to raise $75,000 to holdover during New York’s self-quarantine, and I was happy to help!
Read MoreThe selected poem “Georgia Mud” is from 𝘛𝘦𝘦𝘯𝘺𝘵𝘰𝘸𝘯: a collaborative work by writers/performers #LaurieCarlos , Jessica Hagedorn, Robbie McCauley collectively known as "Thought Music"
Read MoreAn experimental dance film
A meditation on shadows and light
An interplay of repetition and flipped perspectives
A call and response between black creatives
Directed by: Paul Notice & Katrina Reid
Choreography & Performance by: Katrina Reid
Shot & Edited by: Paul Notice
Produced by: The Notice Blog
Here’s an action short film that combines music and fight choreography. I directed & edited it some years back in 2017. Enjoy!
Read MoreHere's an old commercial I edited for Fresco News, while I was their Executive Producer in 2017. Enjoy!
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I love life. HUGE thanks to everyone wishing me a happy 33rd. Hoping you're all staying safe out there.
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