“I think once you have films in certain festivals you begin to have name recognition, and there are possibilities.” ThinkingFilmCertainNamesPossibilityRecognitionFestivals Author:Haile Gerima
“When my film went to the Venice Film Festival and won the best script writing, the jury [prize], it didn't go to my head. I know how many black filmmakers that I am operating with whose name will never be mentioned. But I'm part of them in that silent existence.” KnowsWritingFilmNamesBlackExistenceKnow HowSilentScriptsFilmmakerPrizeFestivalsJuryVeniceFilm Festivals Author:Haile Gerima
“I think once you have films in certain festivals you begin to have name recognition, and there are possibilities. Especially for independent filmmakers, it's always good to try the international market because it doesn't have the same kind of baggage.” ThinkingTryingKindFilmCertainNamesPossibilityIndependentInternationalRecognitionFilmmakerFestivalsBaggage Author:Haile Gerima
