The Hip-Hop Association on BET
| The Hip-Hop Association on BET |
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| Written by Robert ID2351 |
| Friday, 17 February 2006 08:57 |
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Last week, the Hip-Hop Association produced a panel for the Pan African Film and Arts Festival entitled, “From Music Videos to Hollywood: Transitioning to Feature Filmmaking.” It explored the emergence of a new generation of filmmakers who have been influenced by Hip-Hop culture and are bringing their flavor to Hollywood. Panelists included: F. Gary Gray, Director, Friday, Set it Off, The Italian Job, Be Cool; Tim Story, Director, Barbershop, Taxi, Fantastic Four; Christopher Erskin, Director, Johnson Family Vacation; Jeff Byrd, Director King's Ransom, and Chris Robinson. It was great! "The community of filmmakers inspired by Hip-Hop culture is much larger than many people realize. It is inspiring to see this work gaining increasing recognition with the help of PAFF. These filmmakers have an important voice that resonates globally, enriching the entire filmmaking community," says Rolando Brown, Executive Director of the Hip-Hop Association. Watch them tonight on BET | Channel 42 | NY | 7:40PM EST About The Hip-Hop Association Founded in March 2002, the Hip-Hop Association (H2A) is a 501c3 non-profit community building organization formed in order to facilitate, foster, and preserve the original spirit of Hip-Hop culture. Our mission is to utilize the culture as a tool to encourage critical thinking, social change and unity, while empowering communities through media, education, preservation, and leadership initiatives. Please Visit Their Website: http://www.hiphopassociation.org
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