Trailer for “Awaken” a short film
Official selection for the 2024 Newark International Film Festival
Awaken
“Awaken” is an official selection for the 2024 Newark International Film Festival.
Three dancers, Evelyn Tejeda, Cecelia Mitchell and Andréa Ward embody the transformative journey from darkness to light, shedding layers of doubt and fear, embodying the transformative verses of a poem written and performed by Damara Woodring, soundscapes by 9 Helix Productions, directed by Nijah Mentor and executive produced by Monifa Kincaid. Through fluid movements and poignant choreography, the dancers navigate the depths of self-discovery; reminding us all that love is the ultimate force that illuminates even the darkest corners of the soul.
This film was supported by a grant from the Newark Artist Accelerator / Project for Empty Space. More details about screenings coming soon. Sign up for our my newsletter to keep up to date.
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Cook Book / Look Book Calendar Project
Cook Book / Look Book is an artist collective celebrating food’s power to emotionally connect and creatively nourish. They explore storytelling around meals through a calendar collaboration, creating places to share sensory memories, and community building through intimacy and printed matter. This project is made possible by support from the Newark Artist Accelerator / Project for Empty Space. More information about the launch and events coming soon. Sign up for my newsletter to keep up to date.
Cookbook Lookbook Calendar + Zine Release
Time: 12 PM - 5 PM
Location: Cookbook Lookbook at 800 Broad St., Studio 213
Pull up a seat at the table! The Cookbook Lookbook Calendar + Zine Release will feature a table set with various pages of a zine-laced calendar open at each seat. Visitors can wander around to view the project, and calendars will be available for sale. A selection of original artworks will also be on display. The atmosphere will be enriched with aromatic herbs, along with freshly brewed tea and coffee to activate the senses. Live readings from the zines will engage the sense of sound, providing an opportunity to connect with art and storytelling in an immersive way. The organizers hope to record their readings being spoken aloud in this public setting.
The Cookbook Lookbook cohort includes: Antoinette Ellis-Williams, Marlene Ellis, Ayana Kareem, Bertha Miller, Krystle Lemonias, Larissa Velez-Jackson, Lisa Van Croft-Ellis, Meg Ellis, Melisa Gerecci, Monifa Kincaid, Mystic Multiples, Natalie Duran, Noemí Solís, Sebastián Gómez de la Torre, Soft Spots Riso, and Yvette Molina.