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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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Terri Lee Chandler
- Apr 7, 2019
- 1 min
Introducing LA-based Website Correspondent Moe Reed!
Moe N. Reed, pictured above center, is a CSU Northridge alum. She earned a degree in Screenwriting and received the A. Polonsky Screenwriting Award. Reed enjoys films and entertainment news and joins the I See You Awards® as a Website Correspondent based in Los Angeles. Reed will be profiling I See You Awards® entrants as well as writing other blog pieces for our website and social media sites. Send pitches to iseeyouawards@gmail.com. We see you! #indiefilm #supportindiefi
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Terri Lee Chandler
- Mar 30, 2019
- 4 min
Shannon DiSalle Making Her Dreams Come True One Film At A Time
Currently, Los Angeles’ population is closing in on four million people, and it’s no surprise that many arrive to fulfill their cinematic dreams. Shannon DiSalle, a director from Clarkston, MI began making films at age 10 and has not slowed down. A recent graduate of John Paul the Great Catholic University in Escondido, CA, DiSalle arrived in Los Angeles to make her small town dreams a reality. As director and writer of "After You,” DiSalle’s goal is to bring awareness of
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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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Terri Lee Chandler
- Mar 19, 2019
- 3 min
Fox Searchlight Pictures to Release Short Films on Social Media Channels
This just in from Fox Searchlight, which we believe just reinforces what we knew all along: Indie Films Rock! LOS ANGELES, CA, March 18, 2019 – Fox Searchlight Pictures’ Chairmen Nancy Utley and Stephen Gilula today announced the launch of “Searchlight Shorts” – a collection of short films now available on Fox Searchlight’s YouTube channel and “Searchlight Shorts” Facebook page. Fox Searchlight plans to release a new short on its YouTube channel once a month and fans are enco
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Terri Lee Chandler
- Nov 25, 2018
- 2 min
Submissions to the 3rd Annual I See You Awards® Are Now Open!
Calling all indie filmmakers! The 3rd Annual I See You Awards® are now open for submissions! We’re looking forward to recognizing and rewarding your accomplishments, so be sure to submit your film into this one-of-a-kind event designed just for you. To open the awards up to as many independent filmmakers as possible, feature films are categorized based on the film's budget. For example, feature films with budgets in the following ranges are eligible to enter:
$100,00
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Terri Lee Chandler
- Sep 5, 2018
- 1 min
Announcing The I See You Awards® Indie Filmmaker Spotlight!
The I See You Awards® wants to help low-budget independent filmmakers gain recognition and exposure! After all, that’s what’s going to help propel your career to the next level! So, we’ve developed something special just for you! Once a month, we are going to be featuring an indie filmmaker as part of our new "Indie Filmmaker Spotlight.” This will be your opportunity to shine a spotlight on yourself and your career. We’d like to know how and why you became an indie filmma
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Terri Lee Chandler
- Jun 8, 2018
- 2 min
Sundance Institute Lands in Detroit!
The Sundance Film Festival often conjures up an image of a destination that sits on top of an insurmountable mountain. A goal that most filmmakers have very little chance of achieving because one has to be well connected and "in-the-know." Unfortunately, for many aspiring directors, producers, screenwriters and actors, they believe Sundance is nothing more than a dream that dwells underneath a layer of dust in an empty box buried in one's imagination. Well, that's not tru
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Terri Lee Chandler
- Jun 4, 2018
- 2 min
A Lesson Unlike Any Other
What do you do when you’re in Oakland, California working on a project and you get inspired? If you’re Director Gemal Woods, you make a film. But this is not just any film. The Last Lesson shines a light on the tenacity and spirit of the East Oakland community. Woods was inspired by the East Oakland Boxing Association, a non-profit gym that is heavily involved in the community and provides tutoring and education on food and nutrition. The East Oakland Boxing Association is th
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Terri Lee Chandler
- Jun 1, 2018
- 2 min
Blood Hero Explores the Effects of PTSD
Director Lorie Mitchell, center, on the set of Blood Hero Blood Hero is a short film written and directed by independent filmmaker Lorie Mitchell. The movie explores the effects of PTSD and the battle of a man rediscovering himself after the Vietnam War in 1973. According to Mitchell, "although not an action film, Blood Hero is creatively filmed in 'Blaxploitation' style to place the audience in the moment of time, from the music, to the clothing, to the home decor, this sho
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Terri Lee Chandler
- May 29, 2018
- 1 min
Dress Rehearsal Shows What Happens When A Struggling Method Actor Takes His Research Too Far
Michael Boston (center) on the set of Dress Rehearsal Dress Rehearsal is the second screenplay credit for the film's director, Michael Boston, who also stars in the movie. His previous writing credit is for 1997's Little Boy Blue. Dress Rehearsal follows Abner (portrayed by Boston) as he struggles to make a living as an actor in Los Angeles. While Boston has numerous acting roles on his resume, Dress Rehearsal marks his directing debut. As a director, Boston says "I can nev
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Terri Lee Chandler
- May 23, 2018
- 2 min
TITLE VII: Exploring the Effects of Same-Race Discrimination
Nicole Franklin TITLE VII takes us into the life of Hillary Kelsey, a powerful and successful black woman, constantly being reminded to stay in her “place”. As the CEO at Sanger International, an IT consulting firm, Hillary surrounds herself with many employees...yet, none of them look like her, and no one understands why. But one day, when her 9:30 a.m job candidate enters the building, not only does he challenge her thinking, but he turns her world upside down. In her narra
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Terri Lee Chandler
- May 21, 2018
- 1 min
Last Words: Shining the Spotlight on Domestic Abuse
When indie filmmaker Anthony (Ant) Green premiered his very first feature film "Last Words" at the Bel Air Luxury Cinema in Detroit in November 2017, he did so in front of a packed house. In fact, after selling out the first theater, Green had to add a second showing in order to accommodate everyone who wanted to attend. "Last Words" is a film that shines the spotlight on domestic abuse. It focuses on Tiffany and the abusive relationship she's involved in. "Last Words" is o
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