| Griot Soul Films "Evolutionary Stories Told By the Folks Who Live Them" Our Mission: Griot Soul Films is a not-for-profit film company dedicated to producing complex literary and historical images of African descendants and providing community members tools to do the same. Griot - Pronounced Gree-Oh means in the most simplest terms Storyteller. The Griot holds the stories of the village and maintains the African storytelling tradition. Griot Soul Films partners with Progressive Research and Action for Training, our fiscal sponsor. Check them out at Progressive Research and Training for Action |
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| Support Griot Soul Films in Producing the First Black Lesbian Romantic Comedy Feature Film! Knowing the power of inter-dependence, we are connecting with people everywhere and gathering support for our production of "She Wasn't Last Night" Our online community for the film is hopping, so JOIN US... SHE WASN'T LAST NIGHT ONLINE COMMUNITY |
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| Volunteer With Griot Soul Films from ANYWHERE in the World! Griot Soul Films has Volunteers all across the country and around the world. Internationally we have support in: The UK -- The UK's Source for Black Same Gender Loving News New Zealand, Canada, and in several US cities! YOU CAN SUPPORT OUR WORK IN MANY WAYS: * MAKE A DONATION *WRITE SUPPORT LETTER *JOIN OUR ONLINE SPACE *HOST A FUND PARTY * ASK FRIENDS TO DONATE * POST OUR MATERIALS Check out Our Upcoming Projects Feature Length Scripts White Privilege – Billy Holt’s hyper-sensitive behavior and obsessive need to study random topics disgusts his aggressive father and worries his passive mothers, causing deep divisions in the affluent Holt household. When Billy goes to the local urban high school on a tutoring assignment and befriends Randal, an African American whiz kid, he uncovers racism that sends his sensitivity into overdrive and leads him to take an unthinkable stand. Reborn – Two sisters grow up in a highly restrictive Black church that pushes each of them to explore other avenues to spiritual growth. Their mother is too engrossed in the church to recognize the pain it causes her daughters. The sisters don’t know it, but they share a horrific secret that will catapult them both into new understandings of love, faith, and family. King Low - A group of elite Black liberationists send an urban town into a tailspin when they kidnap two Black teenagers. The kidnappings come just after the surprise conviction of three cops for permanently maiming a 14-year-old, and people believe the police department responsible for the missing children. The liberationists, parents, and one “good” cope collide while the young people begin to discover themselves and their heritage. Short Film Script Bad Blood – A hardworking 20-something Black man is comfortable dating two women, who know nothing about each other. His world is rocked when his first love calls to reveal a problem that will challenge him to examine his choices and expose his family history. |
| Griot Soul Films Supporters and Partners Progressive Research and Training For Action - Oakland PRTA ONLINE Bret Harte Elementary School - San Francisco Terry Howcott Terry Howcott's Black Reunification Site - - Detroit Nia Collective - Oakland Nia Collective Online - Check Out Their Yearly Gathering Otis Richardson - Chicago Lavender Pop's Beautiful Greeting Cards for the Same Gender Loving Community Andrew Prince - United Kindom UK Black Out - Your Source for SGL Community Building in the UK Angela Odem - California Femme Noir - Essential News and Information Database Xena - The Netherlands For Sistas In and Around Europe |
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In the spirit of sisterhood, writer/director Faith Trimmel, responsible for the first Black Same Gender Loving Woman's Thriller, BLACK AURA ON AN ANGEL, supports Griot Soul Films. Faith, a wonderful artists/actress, added her voice as a partner with Griot Soul Filmsin August. Since then, Faith has startedher own talk show in Southern Californiaon which GSF Director Darice Jones andPromotions Director Jianda will be guests in early December. |
Generosity abounds as phenomenal Writer/Director/Composer Belinda Sullivan links arms with Griot Soul Films to donate time, energy, and skill as Sound Engineer for our recent trailer. Belinda is the Creator and Director of the unique film FLOWER FOKES (see photo below), which screened earlier this year at the Oakland International Black LGBT Film Festival. She also works doing voice-over work. Check Out Beli's Website View a Clip from Flower Fokes |
| Oakland Activist & Media Master Joe Hawkins Supports Griot Soul Films Look for information about the Black LGBT Community in Oakland and you will inevitably run into the work of the magnetic Joe Hawkins. His projects to enhance the quality of life in Oakland for the Black Same Gender Loving BT community are legendary. When Joe encountered the mission and vision of Griot Soul Films he became an immediate supporter. Joe launched into action making space for Griot Soul Films at the 6th International Oakland Black LGBT Film Festival and introducing the non-profit to a slew of new supporters. Check out Joe's Incredible work at: Cuppa Joe Blog News From The Heart of Cali's Black LGBT World |
| Griot Soul Films Staff Received Generous Scholarships to Attend NIA'S 20th Year Anniversary Celebration/Gathering For 20 years the NIA Collective, a group of Black lesbians who provide a place of acceptance and growth for lesbian women of African descent. Every year, women from all over gather together and benefit from each other's wisdom. Last year in Monterey, Nia Celebrated her 20th year Anniversary with workshops, a banquet, and keynote speaker Alice Walker. Learn More About NIA |
| Griot Soul Films Executive & Promotions Directors to Appear on Susan Kay Gilbert's Inappropriate Show This Winter Inappropriate Show Host, Susan Kay Gilbert invited GSF Director Darice Jones to appear and discuss the mission and vision of Griot Soul Films and our building work in the community. Darice invited Promotions Director, Actress, and Singer Jianda to join her to expound upon the artists collective Griot Soul Films is working to build in Oakland. The two will be taped in late November and the show will air in December. Check Out Susan's Website |
| Other Griot Soul Films Friends |
| Ami Zins at the Oakland Film Office is a great supporter of the arts in Oakland, putting on the successful outdoor & sunset cinema series in Oakland. Ami has been very helpful to Griot Soul Films in our work to build a sustainable arts resource in Oakland. |
| QWOCMAP - QUEER WOMEN OF COLOR MEDIA ARTS PROJECT |
| West meets East (again) as Griot Soul Films and QBC support each others work. Check out their website and consider submitting to this year's film festival. Deadline in December! Visit QBC website |
| Bush Magazine is an essential source for the Bay Area's Black Community! Read it Yourself! |
