
12/21/2020
HAPPY HOLIDAYS 🙏
A multi-faceted, independently owned production company, Jaffa Films produces documentaries, features, true life/celeb-reality television projects.
Jaffa Films, LLC A multi-faceted, independently owned production company formed in 2001. Jaffa Films' mission is to create and produce compelling television series and films of intriguing content, passionately told to inspire. We push storytelling and visual artistry to new heights. Jaffa Films is engaged in a range of entertainment platforms providing a strong direction for television and film projects for the 21st century. From must see docu-reality series, sports, scripted comedy series; to fiction/non-fiction features; Jaffa Films has compiled a savvy and diverse pipeline. Our projects target a broad public audience for primetime television, digital web content, international theatrical releases, including branded entertainment and video on demand. Innovative and edgy series and films reflect a new spirit and energy within the entertainment landscape.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS 🙏
RIP- Tommy 'Deebo' Lister.
Mr. Lister, you brought us unforgettable and fun-filled moments on television and film. Rest now. https://www.tmz.com/2020/12/10/tommy-tiny-lister-dead-dies-friday-movies-deebo/
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"Friday" star Tommy "Tiny" Lister had died at age 62.
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Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, new technologies are being developed to meet the needs of producers having to navigate stringent safety protocols for filming.
The origin story of Netflix now told in the new docuseries, Netflix vs. the World, which is ironically available on Amazon Prime.
HBO production crews will use a meat market in Malden as the backdrop for a project on the life of cooking personality Julia Child.
See this list..but what's your 'top five' favorite gangster film?
https://topsheet.io/blog/best-gangster-movies-of-all-time
Chadwick Boseman's legacy continues to grow..a true selfless hero. Rest in Strength.
https://screencrush.com/sienna-miller-chadwick-boseman-story/?fbclid=IwAR2oC5KWLvUWQc4gAxLy_vNLEPAwQZozHB7nakher8pnVVBIhivUwo3XcD4
Boseman reportedly gave Miller part of his salary so she got paid fairly.
https://variety.com/2020/tv/news/representation-matters-study-nrg-black-americans-media-1234772025/
Two in three Black Americans don’t feel they see their stories represented on-screen, according to a new study from National Research Group (NRG). The study, entitled “#RepresentationMa…
The landmark Ken Burns documentary, which began airing 30 years ago this week, hasn’t aged well. But it continues to shape American perceptions about the Confederacy and slavery.
Breonna Taylor's murder has historical parallels; most notably the murders of Emmett Till and Alberta Odell Jones. Watch Murder in Black and White. A four-part TV One documentary series that follows the trail of the FBI’s initial investigation and meet with relatives of the victims, civil rights activists and elected officials in an attempt to uncover the facts behind unsolved Civil Rights murders from the late 1950’s & early 1960’s. A horrific chapter in our country’s troubled history of racial conflict. https://www.spectrumondemand.com/tv/tv-one/266481/murder-in-black-white
#stillsayhername #BreonnaTaylor #SayTheirNames #murderinblackandwhite #EmmettTill #albertaodelljones #Kentucky #mississippi #nojusticepeace #unsolvedcase #civilrights #civilrightsmovement #blacklivesmatter #tvone #docuseries #jaffafilm
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'Train to Busan' is quite the ride [pardon the pun] Lol.
Good zombie movie with twists and turns..action-packed. Looking forward to the other titles on this list. 👍🏿🎬
https://www.looper.com/198485/the-best-zombie-movies-you-can-watch-on-netflix-right-now/
What is it about zombie movies that fascinates us so much? If you're curious about checking out some new ones that you probably haven't seen before, you'll find no shortage on Netflix. Ready to face the undead?
The GoT franchise takes its next steps.
Chadwick Boseman
Gone too soon...this truly hurts.
#blackpanther #cinemalegend #jackierobinson #thurgoodmarshall #jamesbrown #versatileactor🎭 #kingtchalla #theavengers #2020trulysucks #actingbrilliance #wakandaforever✊🏾
Veteran industry executive and producer Alana Mayo has joined MGM as the President of the newly relaunched Orion Pictures. The division will concentrate exclusively on underrepresented voices and a…
https://www.theguardian.com/media/2020/aug/24/uk-broadcasters-netflix-outbids-for-new-shows
Streaming services such as Netflix take advantage of production shutdown
CBS courtroom drama "All Rise" has a Black female lead in Simone Missick, multiple Black and Hispanic characters, and Black and Hispanic writers, but
can't wait..
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQHUJxh4nGM
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Awesome.... 👏🏿🎬
https://deadline.com/2020/08/captain-marvel-sequel-nia-dacosta-director-1202992213/
EXCLUSIVE: In what is sure to be one of the bigger directing jobs to be taken off the table in recent months, we are hearing that Nia DaCosta, who directed the anticipated reboot of Candyman, has b…
https://deadline.com/2020/07/cbs-diversity-plans-25-script-budget-40-writers-target-1202984315/
CBS is aggressively stepping up its efforts to be more inclusive to diverse television creators and writers, setting a slew of targets for the 2021/22 season. The broadcaster is committing 25% of i…
Amazon just made its latest move in the ongoing chess game with Netflix for top black producers. How important is it for these streaming giants to tap into shows with a strong black identity as a way to increase subscribers?
'The Old Guard'...incredible action film.
Bravo Gina Prince-Bythewood 👏🏿
https://www.indiewire.com/2020/07/the-old-guard-gina-prince-bythewood-silver-black-1234572903/
The director tells IndieWire how the lessons learned on one superhero project helped set her up for her biggest success yet.
Interesting concept..https://www.insider.com/paris-cinema-on-water-floating-movie-theater-boats-2020-7?fbclid=IwAR2GBdH1E0BkL6N1NddYjgmqjmWmJpoW7K8tjxhR1pxHQK_JRv4xH7aiIYs
Paris is turning the shores of the Seine into makeshift beaches this summer, and for one night people can watch a movie from an electric boat.
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https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/05/business/media/netflix-hollywood-black-culture.html
The company didn’t set out to build a big library of Black programming, but now it’s the envy of its rivals.
https://www.sltrib.com/artsliving/2020/06/29/sundance-film-festivals/
There’s a lot we don’t know about the 2021 Sundance Film Festival because of the coronavirus pandemic, the festival’s new director says, but there are two things she knows for sure: A lot of the festival will...
The King and his longtime business partner Maverick Carter have formed a new company with an unapologetic agenda.
https://www.nme.com/film-interviews/spike-lee-interview-da-5-bloods-2690267
In the midst of historic anti-racism riots, Spike Lee has released yet another timely epic. We ask him how he always sees what's coming
https://www.revolt.tv/news/2020/6/19/21297064/jamie-foxx-mike-tyson
The Oscar Award-winning actor also revealed his intense new workout regimen on Instagram Live.
Happy Juneteenth! Only 155 years ago and we’re still fighting for freedom and equality today. It’s a great day to put allyship to work. Support Black businesses, sign petitions, keep marching, or check out a local Juneteenth celebration ❤️
At a moment when Hollywood is listening more than ever to suggestions on how to make this industry more inclusive, a group of indie producers of color have written an open letter with some worthwhi…
The Times TV team recommends the five TV shows we're watching this week — and you should be too.
EXCLUSIVE: A&E has canceled its flagship series and one of the highest-rated shows on basic cable. A week after Live P.D. was pulled in the wake of George Floyd’s death, the reality serie…
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The independent filmmakers lament...it’s a hard knock life for us. Lol. #moviepitch #sundance2020 #filmmaking #hardknocklife #performanceart #cinemadreams
Morning glory for Sundance Film Festival 2020 ~ Here comes the sun! #parkcity #sunrise #sundance2020 #films #jaffafilms #gettingready #letsmovie #herecomesthesun #cinemalove
The murder of Reverend George Lee, an early civil rights activist, in Belzoni, Mississippi, remains an FBI cold case some forty years later. In this four-part documentary series, we follow the trail of the FBI’s initial investigation and meet with relatives of the victims, civil rights activists and elected officials in an attempt to uncover the facts behind unsolved Civil Rights murders from the late 1950’s & early 1960’s. A horrific chapter in our country’s troubled history of racial conflict. Director/Series Producer: Barnard Jaffier. * 2009 Emmy consideration * 2009 Silver Telly Award Winner * 2009 National Association of Black Journalists Salute to Excellence Award Nominee Watch full episodes of the acclaimed original documentary series, Murder in Black and White, here: http://www.jaffafilm.com/murder-in-black-and-white/ #murderinblackandwhite #tvone #blackhistory #civilrights #unsolved #civilrightsmovement #awardwinning #docuseries
IN PRODUCTION- REDISCOVERING KATE CAREW Rediscovering Kate Carew is a classically American tale of an individual’s rise to fame out of humble beginnings, this time by a woman. America’s first prominent female journalist and caricaturist (1897-1920) who drew and interviewed the famous, the notorious, and the pioneering celebrities from the turn of the last century. A body of work that was lost for almost a century, until now. www.katecarew.com A Jaffa Films Production Producer/Director: Barnard Jaffier
Murder in Black & White: Full Episode MURDER IN BLACK & WHITE: In this four part cable documentary series, we follow the trail of the FBI’s initial investigation and meet with relatives of the victims, civil rights activists and elected officials in an attempt to uncover the facts behind unsolved civil rights murders from the late 1950's & early 1960's. A horrific chapter in our country’s troubled history of racial conflict. Director/Series Producer: Barnard Jaffier.. Associate Producer: Cindy Birch Executive Producer: Keith Beauchamp Supervising Producer: Robyn Greene Arrington (TV One) Date(s) 2009/2010 RT: 44:10 Mins Won a Silver Telly award on the network's four-part series, "Murder in Black and White." The series was also nominated for a National Association of Black Journalists Excellence Award and hailed as an Emmy contender in the LA Times.
Congratulations to our partners, Aria Gems, Inc. This unique start-up company is doing amazing things...stay tuned. A wonderful post by CNN Money/Global International. Video created: Jaffa Films/Jaffa Media Works. http://money.cnn.com/2016/08/29/smallbusiness/afghanistan-emeralds-panjshir-aria/index.html Like @ https://www.facebook.com/AriaGemsInc/ Follow @ https://twitter.com/AriaGemsInc
Posting this documentary we did for BET/News-Viacom some years back. A cable documentary, Heart of the City- Katrina. Winner of the NYNABJ (New York Association of Black Journalists) award in Public Affairs Category.
Animation segment from JAFFA FILMS, LLC 'Rediscovering Kate Carew' documentary.... Animator/Illustrator: Franklyn Espinoza www.katecarew.com
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