Red Carpet Movie Screening, International Day at the UN, Award Recipients including Actresses Tamara Tunie, Phyllis Yvonne Stickney, and the late Josephine Baker

African American Women in Cinema 11th Annual International Film Festival

2008-11-13 06:21:39 - November 12-15, 2008 in New York City

The African American Women In Cinema (AAWIC) in partnership with Save Africa Concerts Foundation presents their 11th Annual International Film Festival with a four day line-up of Celebrities and Events in New York City, November 12-15, 2008.

Award Recipients include Tamara Tunie, Actress (Devil's Advocate/ Law & Order: SVU), Phyllis Yvonne Stickney, Actress (Die Hard: With a Vengeance, What's Love Got To Do With It) and the late Josephine Baker (The first African American female to star in a major motion picture and to become a world-famous entertainer. She is also respected for her contributions to the US Civil Rights Movement. Josephine Bakers son Jéan Claude will accept the award in her honor.

AAWIC Film Festival Four Day Events
WED, NOV 12, 2008 Opening Night Kick-Off Reception
Location: Banco Popular, 231 West 125 St, Harlem, NYC
Hosted by Malikha Mallette, On-Air Personality, New York Power 105.1 FM
6:00pm - 8:00pm - Reception This will be a brief program, which will consist of a welcome and introduction of sponsors, festival program overview and photo ops with the step & repeat banner.
Malikha Mallette, a native of Queens, NY, is host of The Malikha Mallette Movement, airing 2pm-6pm Mon-Fri on Power 105.1 in NYC. She brings a long list of credentials with her, including work as a radio personality in Washington D.C., Baltimore and Atlanta as well as television hosting duties on DirecTV, BET.com and ABC News Now.

THURS, NOV 13, 2008
Red Carpet Screening
Hosted by: Meshelle, Acclaimed Comedian/Actress
Meshelle currently appears on TV-ONE's Groundbreaking five part special (November 9-14) THE BLACKLIST: 100 Power Moves Hosted by Arsenio Hall.
Film: "I'm Through with White Girls"
Location: Magic Johnson Theater, 2309 Frederick Douglass Blvd, Harlem, NYC
7:30pm -11:00pm - Program
7:30pm - Red Carpet
8:00pm - Screening
Phyllis Johnson, Executive Producer
Directed by, Jennifer Sharp
Written by: Courtney Lilly (Arrested Development, Everybody Hates Chris, My Boys)
A feature length romantic comedy which addresses race, class and cultural identity in America. The movie has garnered 11 awards at film festival circuits, including 7 Audience Awards in countries such as Norway, France, the Bahamas, and the US. The movie notably won the BLOCKBUSTER US Best Feature Award at American Black Film Festival in 2007.'
Special question and answer segment with film representatives

FRI, NOV 14, 2008
International Day
Location: UNITED NATIONS / Conference Room C, First Ave at 46th Street, NYC
10:00am - Media Press Conference
3:00pm - Special Screening: Fiche D'Identite
Directed by: Domina Martin, Starring: Olivia Senghor
Docu-drama about 7 friends from Africa and Paris struggling with immigration issues as they make it in New York City's entertainment scene.
4:00pm - World Wide Premiere -- Deeper than Sex, Produced by Patience Ozokwo and Directed by Theodore Anyanji. This film deals with one of many health issues that plague Africans today.
5:30pm Question and Answer segment with Film Representatives
*Must R.S.V.P. to attend at: tafia@tlapr.com
*Festival All Access Pass holder's names will be on the RSVP list. Must have valid I.D. for entrance.

SAT, NOV 15, 2008
Closing Award Ceremony Hosted by; Special Guest
Location: Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, 515 Malcolm X Boulevard, Harlem, NYC 7:00pm -11:00pm - Program 7:00pm - VIP Reception 8:00pm - Program Begins 9:30pm - Screening, World Wide Première Screening of an African Film on Health Issues Facing Africa
Honoring the Legacy Recognition Award Honoree: Josephine Baker Accepting the Award will be Jéan Claude, son of Josephine Baker 11th Annual African American Women In Cinema International Film Festival/Save Africa Concerts Foundation Pioneer Award Recipients are as follows: Tamara Tunie, Actress (Devil's Advocate/ Law & Order: SVU) Phyllis Yvonne Stickney, Actress (Die Hard: With a Vengeance, What's Love Got To Do With It) Patience Ozokwo (Mama G), Actress (Nollywood-Superstar Actress) Ini Edo, Actress (Nollywood-Superstar Actress)

EVENT SPONSORS
ZIPCAR, Money Gram, 1010 WINS, Time Warner Cable, Pingo.com, United African Congress, Rock Me TV, Women Make Movies, Third World Newsreel, New York Women In Film & Television, and Props for the Day.

AFRICAN AMERICAN WOMEN IN CINEMA
African American Women In Cinema a non-profit organization's mission is to expand, explore and create business opportunities for minority women filmmakers throughout the entertainment industry. It is the goal of AAWIC to give artistic women a path to fulfilling their dreams through showcasing their talents, exposure to peers' interaction, and mentoring by established professionals.

SAVE AFRICA FOUNDATION
The Save Africa Concerts Foundation (SACAIDS) is an international organization that raises awareness, provides education, and facilitates linkages to all community organizations that serve the needs of those affected and those at risk of infection of HIV/AIDS. The organization was founded in 2000 as a community response to utilize entertainment as a tool to educate about HIV/AIDS and other health related issues, focusing on both prevention and care.

Media/Celebrity Requests to Tafia L. Allah-Pringle, TLAPR Agency at tafia@tlapr.com. Ticket/Info contact Terra Renee, Executive Producer at terra@aawic.org or visit the website at www.aawic.org, for a complete list of events and workshops. Seats are limited!!