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The Urban Mediamakers Association, Inc. is a not-for-profit, 501(c)(3) organization that promotes and supports the independent media — animation, film, music, print, television, writing and video. Guided by past wisdom and reflecting the new generation of mediamaking, we are dedicated to thinking out of the traditional box as we pursue our dreams courageously.

 

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The 8th Annual Urban Mediamakers Film Festival (UMFF) 2009 -- "Changing the World, One Story at a Time" takes place October 16-18, 2009 at the Marriott Hotel in Norcross, Georgia. UMFF 2009 brings a creative atmosphere that encompasses metro-Atlanta's signature of being culturally diverse. This three-day festival includes an opening night reception and premiere, all-day FREE independent film screenings on Saturday, workshops, panels, networking, awards presentation, "Water Runs Deep" concert and a Sunday "Breakfast and a Movie."

UMFF 2009 is a must-attend for filmmakers, students,, actors, writers, music composers, animators, designers, and lovers of independent films.

Visit www.umff.com or call 404.460.2793 for festival details and registration.

(L-R Damon Pennington, Ralph Scott, and Julie Rappaport. Photo by Stevie.)

 

UMFF 2009 Call for Entries

The 8th Annual Urban Mediamakers Film Festival (UMFF) has announced its call for entiries. "Changing the World, One Story at a Time" is the theme for 2009. We're seeking film, television and video projects that entertain and showcase the work of African, Asian and Latin Americans.

Submit your project to UMFF 2009 today! All genres accepted -- animations, shorts, documentaries, features, television shows, music and spoken word videos, as well as screenplays (short and feature length).

Early Registration Deadline: July 1, 2009
Regular Deadline: August 30, 2009
Late Registration: September 16, 2009

All genres accepted. Visit www.umff.com for festival details and UMFF 2009 submission form. Call 404.460.2793.

 

AVID Editing Suite Available- Atlanta, Georgia

Available to Independent Filmmakers -- AVID Media Composer Editing Suite rental. If you have the editing skills, we have the equipment. Bring your external hard drive, and we have your editing suite with PhotoShop and DVD authoring software. Rates and 24 hour access just for independents. Pay-as-you-go with minimum 4-hour blocks. Discount for 8+ hours bookings. Call 404.460.2793 or 404.861.8187 for more information and booking.

 

Writers Row — Urban Mediamakers Screenwriting Forum

Are you looking for a forum to have your script read and critiqued by other writers, producers, filmmakers, and actors? Join us for the next Writers Row as we share and grow using the power of the pen!

Submit Your Script to the Writers Row: Copyright/register your script with either the U.S. Copyright Office or the Writers Guild of America (WGA) and send your work, along with your script registration/copyright number, to the Urban Mediamakers for consideration for reading during the Urban Mediamakers Quarterly Screenwriters Forum -- "Writers Row." Mail your script to: Urban Mediamakers, P.O. Box 922654, Norcross, Georgia 30010. Attention: C.R. Reynolds.

Next Urban Mediamakers Screenwriting Forum: "Coffee, Tea and a Script" - June, 2009.

The next FREE writers meetup is in June 2009. Join the mailing list to get more information.

Submissions are on-going. For more information, send an e-mail or call 404.460.2793.

 

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Become a Sponsor of Urban Mediamakers Events!

Partnering with the Urban Mediamakers as a sponsor will continue and enhance your branding strategy by placing your product and/or services in front of a savvy group of diverse consumers. If you are interested in being a sponsor of Urban Mediamaker's event, please call Renee Moses at 404.460.2793 or e-mail.