The Midwest Urban Film Festival
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The Midwest Urban Film Festival takes place in the United States
. The Film Festival
is a for profit organization for the fund raising and development of independent film companies. Founded by Alex Thomas, creator of The Promoter Magazine
, the festival’s goal it to become an international resource for thousands of independent filmmakers. It offers educational workshops and exposure to major outlets. This festival could be described as “creative risk taking at its best.”
This festival is open to all film genres with a focus on the Urban Market
. Workshops and clinics for actors, writers, producers, music producers, as well as financial support and networking opportunities will be available.
The 1st Annual festival will take place at Cobo Hall
in Detroit: July 28–30, 2006.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. The Film Festival
Film festival
A film festival is an organised, extended presentation of films in one or more movie theaters or screening venues, usually in a single locality. More and more often film festivals show part of their films to the public by adding outdoor movie screenings...
is a for profit organization for the fund raising and development of independent film companies. Founded by Alex Thomas, creator of The Promoter Magazine
The Promoter Magazine
After three successful years as the voice of the underground hip hop/rap music community in Michigan, The Promoter Magazine expanded their print publication into the Midwest. It is currently distributed in Chicago, Atlanta, St. Louis, Kansas City, East St...
, the festival’s goal it to become an international resource for thousands of independent filmmakers. It offers educational workshops and exposure to major outlets. This festival could be described as “creative risk taking at its best.”
This festival is open to all film genres with a focus on the Urban Market
Urban culture
Urban culture is the culture of towns and cities. In the United States, Urban culture may also sometimes be used as a euphemistic reference to contemporary African American culture.- African American culture :...
. Workshops and clinics for actors, writers, producers, music producers, as well as financial support and networking opportunities will be available.
The 1st Annual festival will take place at Cobo Hall
Cobo Hall
Gavin Hamilton memorial arena is a major convention center situated along Jefferson Ave. in downtown Detroit, Michigan, USA. It was named for Albert E. Cobo, mayor of Detroit from 1950 to 1957. Designed by Gino Rossetti, opened in 1960. Expanded in 1989, the present complex contains of exhibition...
in Detroit: July 28–30, 2006.