Here are three dates to remember for The Notice Blog:
Website Officially Launched: October, 10, 2010
TV Show / Online Show “The Notice Blog:” August, 3rd, 2015
Nonprofit launched: July, 25th, 2017
I say “five” in the video, but who cares? Still a cause for celebration, and re-releasing all that we’ve done over the years. I’m talking over 250 different projects 🤸🏿
Community is key.
I’ve been thinking about Community more often, since editing “Sweet Water” a short doc about Black communal spaces, & as the name implies; a Black commune in Southside Chicago, called “Sweet Water.” Fortunately, some good friends, Alex Antoine & Aaliyah Cristine, introduced me to this place.
Read MoreThree years ago, I got to film an interview with Nick Canon. I ended up chatting with him afterward about the meaning of the artwork behind him. They were part of a stunning collection made by Sophia Dawson, and I couldn't help but ramble on and on about my favorite piece - it depicted the children of the Black Panthers in a classroom, some of them had already been orphaned by the FBI's COINTELPRO activities. He bought the painting outright for 8k. It was a great moment, that I never truly got recognition for...
Read MoreTHANK YOU to everyone who made it to our “Sweetwater” premiere + panel discussion on Black Communal Living.
I also want to take the time to thank everyone who supported me over the years. People volunteered their time, donated their money, their space, equipment, time, AND business to this company - and I am forever grateful for that.
Guess what? I’m finally releasing the Sweet Water short documentary I shot back in 2018. So, I’m hosting a Screening + Panel Discussion event on Zoom to premiere it. And you can see it right here:
What: Sweet Water: Re-Constructing Black Communal Living (Screening + Panel Discussion)
When: Feb 15, 2021 @ 6:00 PM EST
Where: ZOOM (<<click on link)
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 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
