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Mar 11
2 min

Independent Filmmaker preparing to bring his highly-anticipated Christmas Movie to the big screen!

Director Sam Logan Khaleghi, left, on the set of "Cupid's Christmas" Sam Logan Khaleghi is a well-known Emmy-nominated producer, a director and an actor. His latest project "Cupid's Christmas," is about efforts by the director of the Holly, Michigan Historical Society to save the community's train depot. The movie stars singer/actress Marla Moore and Joe Kurak as her love interest, Luke Murphy. Khaleghi talked with I See You Awards Founder® Terri Lee Chandler about his start

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Indie Film "The Intruder" Rocks the Weekend Box Office!

Terri Lee Chandler

May 6, 2019
1 min

Indie Film "The Intruder" Rocks the Weekend Box Office!

As we like to say here at the I See You Awards, #IndieFilmsRock! And "The Intruder," from independent filmmaker Deon Taylor and his Hidden Empire Film Group, definitely rocked over the weekend! According to Box Office Mojo, The Intruder, starring Meagan Good, Michael Ealy and Dennis Quaid, brought in $2 million more than expected. Read more here. You may remember that I See You Awards Website Correspondent Cliniquka McCall profiled Taylor following his nomination in March f

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Deon Taylor: "We Are Told 'No' So Much We Are Forced To Do It Ourselves”

Terri Lee Chandler

Mar 25, 2019
7 min

Deon Taylor: "We Are Told 'No' So Much We Are Forced To Do It Ourselves”

After seeing the film Traffik, you can understand why it’s nominated as an Outstanding Independent Motion Picture by the NAACP Image Awards. But to get a better understanding of this monumental moment, just have a conversation with Traffik's writer and director, independent filmmaker Deon Taylor, and you will not only understand why he was destined for greatness, but you will also see why persistence, believing in yourself, and never giving up are powerful qualities in the li

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2nd Annual Awards: A Look Back; A Look Ahead

Terri Lee Chandler

Mar 14, 2019
1 min

2nd Annual Awards: A Look Back; A Look Ahead

I See You Awards® Founder Terri Lee Chandler joins Awards Host/Correspondent Phil Elam for a look back at the 2nd Annual Awards ceremony, and a look at what's ahead for 2019 and beyond. Listen in to their exciting conversation! Filmmakers interested in submitting their projects for consideration into the 3rd Annual I See You Awards are invited to submit and also get more info on FilmFreeway: The 3rd Annual Awards will be held August 22-25, 2019 at the beautiful Emagine Thea

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Anthony Johnson: Don't Be Scared Because I'm a Film Critic

Terri Lee Chandler

Feb 27, 2019
5 min

Anthony Johnson: Don't Be Scared Because I'm a Film Critic

Most of us can relate to going to the movies with our families when we were children. Some might call it a tradition. Every Friday, Saturday, or Sunday we would pack the family up and head out to see the movie that everyone would be talking about that following Monday. However, when Anthony Johnson was a child, going to the movies almost every weekend with his family turned out to be more than just a pastime. He was developing a passion that would lead him to offer a distinct

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Planning for 3rd Annual Screenings and Awards Shifting Into High Gear

Terri Lee Chandler

Dec 28, 2018
1 min

Planning for 3rd Annual Screenings and Awards Shifting Into High Gear

While Hollywood blockbusters have mega marketing budgets to work with, indie filmmakers aren't so fortunate, and many struggle just to get their projects made. So, the I See You Awards® were created to help recognize and reward low-budget independent filmmakers. Since indie filmmakers are essentially small business owners, our founder, Terri Lee Chandler, decided to get some expert marketing advice from a small business guru: Mark S. Lee (no relation to Terri), president and

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AAFCA Film Critics to Help Judge 3rd Annual I See You® Awards!

Terri Lee Chandler

Dec 19, 2018
1 min

AAFCA Film Critics to Help Judge 3rd Annual I See You® Awards!

The I See You Awards® is proud to announce that several members of the African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) will be serving as judges for the 3rd Annual I See You Awards®. The AAFCA is the premiere body of Black film critics in the world, actively reviewing film and television. The group’s members are a geographically diverse cross-section of journalists, covering all genres of the cinematic arts, while representing multiple mediums – including print, TV, radio

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From Extra to Director: Shining a Spotlight on Indie Filmmaker Alexander Cooper

Terri Lee Chandler

Nov 24, 2018
4 min

From Extra to Director: Shining a Spotlight on Indie Filmmaker Alexander Cooper

Filmmaker Alexander Cooper, center, on the set of "Parallel". Alexander Cooper was always interested in film, particularly acting. He went to school in Stamford, U.K., and while he took some drama classes, he did not study filmmaking. Instead he took another route, and worked in the field of law for the nine years that followed. While working in law, he still had a desire to act, so he took on roles in various films. He played Jack Specter in The Sky Has Fallen and he was an

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Terri Lee Chandler

Sep 15, 2018
1 min

See Yourself in Pictures!

We love taking pictures and we took plenty of them at our 2nd annual awards ceremony! Here’s a look at some of the pictures taken at the Emagine Theater in Royal Oak, Michigan during our black tie, blue carpet awards ceremony on Sunday, August 26th: Photo courtesy of Amy Saunders Powers Photo courtesy of Amy Saunders Powers Photo courtesy of Amy Saunders Powers Photo courtesy of Amy Saunders Powers Wouldn’t you like to see yourself on the blue carpet next year? Of course, y

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Announcing Our New Affiliate Partnerships!

Terri Lee Chandler

Sep 6, 2018
1 min

Announcing Our New Affiliate Partnerships!

The I See You Awards® is proud to announce that we have just secured two new affiliate partnerships! We now have affiliate agreements with Amazon.com and with Atom Tickets! If you love movies like we do, you can purchase your tickets in advance so you won't have to wait in line when you get to the theater. Get your tickets in advance, avoid the line, stock up on the popcorn and then proceed right to the auditorium! "Peppermint" starring Jennifer Garner is new in theaters thi

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