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New York, NY – [JUNE 6, 2023] – The People’s Film Festival (TPFF) presented by The People’s Media Music & Arts Foundation wrapped up a successful 12th season, June 4, 2023 at the AMC Magic Johnson Theater & Maysles Cinema in Harlem, NY, with the theme of “50 Years of Hip Hop” in the spotlight. The 4-day festival presented a diverse range of films, panel discussions and workshops centering around the hip hop culture—bringing together film enthusiasts, music industry professionals, techs, creatives and the Harlem community. This year TPFF featured over 70 films from 11 countries—24 of which were made in New York, 11 were directed by women and 20 World Premieres. The festival opened with the Advanced Screening of “I’m A Virgo”, a upcoming Amazon Prime TV Series directed by Boots Riley starring Jharrel Jerome, Walton Goggins, Mike Epps and Olivia Washington.
TPFF ANNOUNCES ITS LINEUP FOR 2023
The 12th Annual People’s Film Festival (TPFF) is excited to announce this year’s theme—”AND YOU DON’T STOP!” –in honor of the 50th Year Anniversary of Hip Hop. The festival is set to take place from June 1 – 4, 2023 at the AMC Magic Johnson Theater and Maysles Cinema in Harlem, New York in which The People’s Film Festival will host a series of events, many of which center around the hip hop culture. This year The People’s Film Festival will screen 74 films—24 of which are made in New York, 11 are directed by women and 20 World Premieres.
IM A VIRGO TO OPEN THE PEOPLES FILM FESTIVAL
“I’M A VIRGO” an upcoming Amazon Prime TV Series directed by Boots Riley starring Jharrel Jerome, Walton Goggins, Mike Epps and Olivia Washington, will open the 12th Annual People’s Film Festival, along with 4 additional independent films, Thursday June 1, 2023 in Harlem, NY, at the AMC Magic Johnson Theater. “I Am Virgo” is a coming-of-age tale about a 13-foot-tall young black man named Cootie who grew up hidden from the world due to his humongous size.
The 12th Annual People’s Film Festival (TPFF) is excited to announce this year’s theme—”AND YOU DON’T STOP!” –in honor of the 50th Year Anniversary of Hip Hop. The festival kicks off Opening Night @ The AMC Magic Johnson Theater with the “AND YOU DON’T STOP” Hip Hop Awards presentation on June 1, 2023, honoring Hip Hop legends whose contributions have helped lay the foundation of the hip hop culture and an entire new genre of music for generations of musicians, artists, and performers over the years. The awardees include: DJ Kool Herc, the father of Hip Hop; Cindy Campbell –1st Lady of Hip Hop, promoter, EMCEE Coke La Rock the Original MC; Grandmixer DXT – the first Turntablist, DJ RED Alert; DJ Dollar Bill; MC Sha Rock – 1st Female MC; GrandMaster Melly Mel – Furious 5; Scorpio aka Mr. Ness – Furious 5; GrandMaster Caz– Cold Crush Brothers ; Reggie Reg – Crash Crew; Fab Five Freddy, Artist and director; Al B – Disco Four; Easy AD – Cold Crush Brothers; Hell Razah – Sunz of Man; Breakdancers Cholly Rock, Crazy Legs, and Pee Wee Dance; Graffiti Writers Sen1 and Skeme; the legendary Beatboxer – Doug E. Fresh, Bobbito Garcia, Author, filmmaker & NAB Hall of Fame inductee; Marion “Tiny” Frampton – Casanova Crew; Lucky Bling- Manager, and Maria Davis of Mad Wednesdays. TPFF will also present the Hon. Mayor Eric Adams of New York City with the “Spirit of The People” Award, whose life and career have been a true embodiment of the “And You Don’t Stop” mentality that is such an integral part of hip-hop culture.
TPFF ANNOUNCES ITS CLOSING NIGHT FILM 2023The People’s Film Festival announced today that “THERE GOES THE NEIGHBORHOOD” a film written and directed by IAN PHILLIPS , will be the Closing Night film for the 12th Annual People’s Film Festival, June 1, 2023 in Harlem NY at the Maysles Cinema, in Harlem NY.
Closing night will also be followed by a panel on gentrification “Whose Streets?” with the Peoples Awards immediately after.
TPFF – AND YOU DONT STOP 90 Sec CHALLENGEIn celebration of Hip Hop’s 50th Year Anniversary, The People’s Film Festival (TPFF) introduced a new category—micro|short|reel, for the “And You Don’t Stop” 90 Second Challenge. Filmmakers, Producers, Artists, Musicians, and Creators of all levels are invited to submit their micro|short|reel to compete in our “And You Don’t Stop” 90 Second Challenge for a chance to win up to $500 in cash awards & prizes.
Harlem Shows Up at the 11th Annual People’s Film Festival 2022
New York, NY – JUNE 6, 2022] – The People’s Film Festival presented by The People’s Media Music & Arts Foundation wrapped up a fantastic 11th season at the AMC Magic Johnson Theater & Maysles Cinema in Harlem, NY. The 4-day festival held June 2- June 5, 2022 featured 55 independent films from 10 different countries—22 of which were films directed by women, 14 were New York City based film directors – 4 of which were from Harlem.
TPFF ANNOUNCES ITS LINEUP FOR 2022
Resilience!
The People’s Film Festival Announces Its 2022 Lineup
The 11th Annual People’s Film Festival TO OPEN WITH “IMPACT- DICK GREGORY” written & directed by Jordan Stone.
[New York, NY – May 2, 2022]
The People’s Film Festival (TPFF), celebrates its 11th year with over 55 independent films, music videos, and PSA’s that defied the COVID-19 pandemic, national protest and political strife. The festival kicks off June 2 – June 5, 2022 at the AMC Magic Theater and Maysles Cinema in Harlem, NY.
TPFF ANNOUNCES ITS OPENING NIGHT FILM 2022
IMPACT – DICK GREGORY
to Open The 11th Annual People’s Film Festival
[New York, NY – May 1, 2022] –The People’s Film Festival (TPFF) presented by The People’s Media, Music & Arts Foundation, announced today that “Impact – Dick Gregory” a documentary directed by Jordan Stone of Italy, will open the 11th Annual People’s Film Festival, along with 10 additional independent short films, Thursday June 2, 2022 in Harlem, NY, at the AMC Magic Johnson Theater.TPFF ANNOUNCES ITS CLOSING NIGHT FILM 2022
THE 11th ANNUAL PEOPLE’S FILM FESTIVAL TO CLOSE WITH “SURVIVAL” directed by Damon Jamal
[New York, NY – May 2, 2022] –The People’s Film Festival (TPFF) presented by The People’s Media, Music & Arts Foundation, announced today that “SURVIVAL” a film written and directed by Damon Jamal, will close the 11th Annual People’s Film Festival, Sunday June 5, 2022 @ 2pm in Harlem, New York at the AMC Magic Johnson Theater.THE BLACK SPADES MOVIE RECIEVES A STANDING OVATION
“THE BLACK SPADES” Documentary Receives a Standing Ovation at the 10th Annual People’s Film Festival – Music Edition
[New York, NY – May 31, 2021] – The Black Spades documentary received a standing ovation following its screening at the 10th Annual People’s Film Festival – Music Edition, Sunday May 30, 2021 at the AMC Magic Johnson Theater in Harlem, NY.