Greetings Filmmakers / Community!
Thank goodness it is Friday! Better than any Friday, it’s Friday the 13th!
Today, is also Day 2 of The 22nd Oakland International Film Festival.
Today’s activities kick off at 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. at RBA Creative at 3718 MacArthur Blvd– We will have a more in-depth virtual conversation with filmmakers from last night’s screening, including Evan Jackson Leong, Cecil Brown, The Kingmakers, Sam “Gebar” Gebremiche, All are invited – the virtual link is: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIlf-msqDwpGNWnXyrTpscKWFixnPXy7bLC
At Northeastern University (formerly called Mills College) tonight’s first set of films kick-off at 6:00 p.m. The short film: THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS RUN TIME: 10:44 will screen first.
THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS – ‘Twas the night before Christmas, and Maria and Jose had a lot of Christmas presents to pack. But their race against time didn’t stop when they were done. Will the Christmas bring joy to their family?
Directed by Alexey Samsonov
Tatiana Veremeenko
The feature film FREEDOM HAIR will screen after:
FREEDOM HAIR RUN TIME: 01:37:07
FREEDOM HAIR is based on the inspiring, true story of Melony Armstrong, a mother who works at a shelter for battered women decides to start a natural hair braiding business to achieve financial independence for herself and others. To do so she must overcome unexpected obstacles imposed by a powerful cartel and the state of Mississippi.
The next set of films fit perfect for a Friday the 13th!
The short film: ECLIPSE : THE ATTRITION RT: 20:00 MIN
ECLIPSE : THE ATTRITION A paranormal bounty hunter goes after a renegade demon while trying to find the answers to his father’s demise.
Directed by Desciple
After ECLIPSE: THE ATTRITION, we will screen the feature film: WEREWOLF SERENADE
RT: 01:20:00
WEREWOLF SERENADE When burnt-out college professor Peter MacTire accidentally becomes a werewolf, he and his concert cellist wife Julia embrace the change to thwart an evil occultist plot, save the college, and their marriage.
Directed by Daedalus Howell
After tonight’s screenings at Northeastern University join the after- party at Zanzi- featuring DJ Henroc and others!
