Author Archives: MotionLive

RHYMEFEST’S “IN MY FATHER’S HOUSE” PREMIERS AT TRIBECA

Posted on April 21, 2015 by MotionLive

Everyone has secrets. Maybe two, or even three. How many more so a family, a people or a community? From the opening moments of the feature documentary “In My Father’s House,” – which premiers at the Tribeca Film Festival – … Continue reading →

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BLACK & WHITE – PICTURES LEAD TO WORDS

Posted on April 19, 2015 by MotionLive

“Looked in the paper today -saw black faces in black veils – holding up black and white pictures of a black man / killed by white cops with black guns / in the black of night as he stood in … Continue reading →

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TORONTO + NYC at AFRICAN VOICES “THE ARTIVIST RISES” EXHIBIT

Posted on April 19, 2015 by MotionLive

 From ‪Toronto to ‪NYC‬, the images differ but are still the same. ‪TOronto’s Jalani Morgan’s ‪#‎photography‬ featured. ‪#‎blacklivesmatter‬ ‪#‎torontostreets‬. ‪‎America‬, do ‪#‎blacklivesmatter‬?? ‪#‎blackboy‬ ‪#‎blackart‬ ‪#‎painting‬ ‪#‎visualart‬ ‪#‎powerful‬ This ‪art‬ piece by ‪Malik Seneferu‬ blew me away. Remember ‪Lil Bobby Hutton. ‪#‎blackpanthers‬ ‪#‎oakland‬ … Continue reading →

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MARY J BLIGE PREMIERS AT TRIBECA FESTIVAL

Posted on April 18, 2015 by MotionLive

“Now you’re looking at a Leader. Now you’re looking at a Queen!” – Mary J. Blige Even in midst of the highest celebrity, the true Artist must take time to be with Self, and hear the changing tide of the … Continue reading →

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Tribeca Talks “Coming of Age” #TFF2015

Posted on April 18, 2015 by MotionLive

Live at Union Square Tribeca Film Festival‘s Tribeca Talks Script to Screen explores coming of age stories in film in “Act Your Age.” Filmmakers Felix Thompson and Ido Mezrahy speak on childhood, youth, teen hood, and the phenomenon of growing … Continue reading →

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#TFF2015 PREVIEW – SOUTH AFRICA’S NECKTIE YOUTH

Posted on April 17, 2015 by MotionLive

Toronto to Tribeca to JOBURG > in the Regal Cinema above the low west of New York City, I found 23 year old filmmaker Sibs Shongwe-LaMer’s  NECKTIE YOUTH. Every frame is like a portrait in this b&w narrative collage – funny, … Continue reading →

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#TFF2015 in NYC

Posted on April 17, 2015 by MotionLive

At the @Tribeca #HQ. #Films #Music #Art #Technology #WomenFilmmakers #GlobalStories and more … #tff2015 #motionliveeye Keep listening… https://tribecafilm.com/stories/tribeca-film-festival-2015-women-filmmakers-soundcloud-mix Sounds to go with the visuals. Mixed by www.LOqenz.com! Tweet

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TORONTO to TriBeCa FILM FEST 2015

Posted on April 15, 2015 by MotionLive

A DJ and a Screenwriter take to the Tribeca Film Festival to embark on a multi-sensory perspective remixing the worlds of word and sound. Inspired by the over 30 international women filmmakers – and 11 female directors from New York … Continue reading →

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ORALTORIO MixTape at Factory Wired

Posted on April 15, 2015 by MotionLive

A reading of Oraltorio: A Theatrical Mixtape Written and Performed by Motion Mixed by DJ L’Oqenz Directed by Mumbi Tindyebwa Spring is here, which means rain, wind, and grey skies. Until suddenly it doesn’t. Spring is a season of change, … Continue reading →

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ROAD TO E – MOTION PENS NEW SHORT AT CFC

Posted on April 3, 2015 by MotionLive

Watch an excerpt from ROAD TO E, a short film that follows the journey of three lost souls over one unexpected night. Written by Motion Directed by Fernando Arrioja Starring Kevin Jake Walker, Jordan Todosey and Noah Scott Ryan Produced … Continue reading →

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