It’s a wrap and we have announced the winners of the 20th Urban Mediamakers Festival that ran October 11-24, 2021! Congratulations to all #UMF2021 content creators! https://umff.com/umff-content-creators-2021.html
Here’s Why Cynthia Erivo Should Not Play Harriet Tubman
Here is why Cynthia Erivo, in particular, should not play Harriet Tubman.
— 🇺🇸🌴eBoPeep🌴🇺🇸 (@eBoPeep) September 24, 2018
TL; DR: There’s a troubling pattern of Cynthia repeatedly, deliberately, selectively *choosing* to not give respect to African-American heritage – the heritage of Harriet Tubman.#HarrietDeservesBetter pic.twitter.com/omxuA1Ese7
Thank you for UMFF 2019!
The 18th Urban Mediamakers Film Festival (UMFF) 2019 was a success because of the actors, filmmakers, content creators, writers, movie lovers and volunteers from around the world. Thank you for coming out October 10-16 to support diverse and inclusive storytellers!
Happy holidays and we look forward to seeing you in 2020!
Urban Mediamakers Team
Tyler Perry Unveils New Grand Studio in Atlanta
Tyler Perry came to Atlanta living out of his car. Now he owns the largest studio in the United States. Located in southwest Atlanta – SWATS – Perry has turned an old confederate United States Army Base into a site to see. Atlanta has its own Hollywood owned by Tyler Perry. Congratulations Tyler. We are so proud of you.