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    Gil Robertson, a Cultural Icon for African American Film, to Help Judge 3rd Annual I See You Awards®
    Terri Lee Chandler
    • Jan 8, 2019
    • 4 min

    Gil Robertson, a Cultural Icon for African American Film, to Help Judge 3rd Annual I See You Awards®

    Gil Robertson is a man of meaning with a mission. As President of the African American Film Critics Association, Robertson is motivated ...
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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 ge...
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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 ...
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    Indie Filmmaker Scores Big With "Revenge of the Mask"
    Terri Lee Chandler
    • Nov 30, 2018
    • 2 min

    Indie Filmmaker Scores Big With "Revenge of the Mask"

    A Detroit-based filmmaker is releasing a very highly-anticipated short film Friday night. "Revenge of the Mask" marks the relaunch of th...
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    Submissions to the 3rd Annual I See You Awards® Are Now Open!
    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 ...
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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 wen...
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    Shining the Spotlight on Jesse McAnally
    Terri Lee Chandler
    • Oct 14, 2018
    • 4 min

    Shining the Spotlight on Jesse McAnally

    It All Starts With 3 Note Cards There are two things you will learn after having a conversation with Jesse McAnally about film. One is th...
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    "Love, Gilda" Is A Love Story To - and About - It's Star: Gilda Radner
    Terri Lee Chandler
    • Sep 21, 2018
    • 3 min

    "Love, Gilda" Is A Love Story To - and About - It's Star: Gilda Radner

    A new movie opening today is shining a spotlight on Detroit-born comedian Gilda Radner, who rose to fame on Saturday Night Live. And, th...
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    See Yourself in Pictures!
    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...
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    Movie Review: White Boy Rick
    Terri Lee Chandler
    • Sep 15, 2018
    • 2 min

    Movie Review: White Boy Rick

    If it weren't true, most people would probably find the story of White Boy Rick unbelievable. After all, who would believe that a 14-yea...
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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 wit...
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    Announcing The I See You Awards® Indie Filmmaker Spotlight!
    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 h...
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    2018 I See You Awards®  Winners!
    Terri Lee Chandler
    • Aug 27, 2018
    • 2 min

    2018 I See You Awards® Winners!

    SHORT FILM CATEGORY Best Actor in a Supporting Role: Gaspard Pasquet, Tell Him Best Editing: Dr. Steven Swancoat, The Singer Best Actress...
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    I See You Awards® Industry Seminar Gets Rave Reviews!
    Terri Lee Chandler
    • Aug 25, 2018
    • 1 min

    I See You Awards® Industry Seminar Gets Rave Reviews!

    Our industry seminar on Friday, August 24th, was small but powerful! We extend our sincere gratitude to award-winning indie filmmaker Phi...
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    Welcoming Actor Dennis Marin to the Blue Carpet!
    Terri Lee Chandler
    • Aug 23, 2018
    • 1 min

    Welcoming Actor Dennis Marin to the Blue Carpet!

    Our latest celebrity presenter is well-known Detroit-based actor Dennis Marin! Marin has a long list of credits to his name, and we are a...
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    Breaking Up is Easy?
    Terri Lee Chandler
    • Aug 13, 2018
    • 2 min

    Breaking Up is Easy?

    At least according to "One Bedroom" it is. But, moving out is hard. "After five years of ups and downs, an African American 30-something...
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    "Detroit Under STRESS" to Screen at the I See You Awards®
    Terri Lee Chandler
    • Aug 13, 2018
    • 1 min

    "Detroit Under STRESS" to Screen at the I See You Awards®

    "Detroit Under STRESS is a film to further the discussion about police, communities, and crime. There is no easy answer, and all solution...
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    Nephrateri Brings STAR Power to the 2nd Annual I See You Awards®
    Terri Lee Chandler
    • Aug 11, 2018
    • 2 min

    Nephrateri Brings STAR Power to the 2nd Annual I See You Awards®

    You may not be familiar with the name Nephrateri just yet, but trust us, that’s all about to change. This 25-year-old is a star on the r...
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    Welcome to the Blue Carpet Janellyn Woo A.KA. “J Woo”!
    Terri Lee Chandler
    • Aug 3, 2018
    • 2 min

    Welcome to the Blue Carpet Janellyn Woo A.KA. “J Woo”!

    The saying goes, “don’t tell me the sky’s the limit, when there are footprints on the moon”. It can take a person a long time to find the...
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    "Blindspotting" Returns to the Roots of Rap
    Terri Lee Chandler
    • Jul 27, 2018
    • 2 min

    "Blindspotting" Returns to the Roots of Rap

    Daveed Diggs as “Collin” and Rafael Casal as “Miles” in BLINDSPOTTING. Photo by: Ariel Nava. Every now and then a film emerges that linge...
    25 views0 comments
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