Images of Africa (film series)

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2024 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$154,000
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Film Society of Minneapolis St. Paul
Status
In Progress
Start Date
May 2024
End Date
May 2025
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Anoka
Carver
Chisago
Dakota
Hennepin
Isanti
Ramsey
Scott
Sherburne
Washington
Wright
Anoka
Carver
Chisago
Dakota
Hennepin
Isanti
Ramsey
Scott
Sherburne
Washington
Wright
Project Overview

This project is for a new film initiative, "Images of Africa,", that will regularly feature films from African regions, particularly those with the most significant representation in Minnesota. Images of Africa will put a spotlight on the African experience, storytelling, and contributions of a range of artists, most especially filmmakers, from African communities. This series will be showcased at The Main Cinema in Minneapolis, MSP Film's home venue, as well as other Twin Cities locations, including the Capri Theater in North Minneapolis.

Legal Citation / Subdivision
M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8
2024 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$154,000
Number of full time equivalents funded
0
Recipient Board Members
Paola Nu?ez Obetz (Chair), Jim Gerlich (Treasurer), Robert Silberman (Secretary), Melodie Bahan, Dianne Brennan, Fransis Ecclesiaste, Jacob Frey, Lili Hall, Zach McMillan, Abdi Mohamed, Kelly Palmer, Christopher Schout, Susan Smoluchowski, Roma Calatayud Stocks, Marcello Valdes
Project Manager
First Name
Susan
Last Name
Smolouchowski
Administered By
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Location

987 Ivy Avenue East
St. Paul, MN 55106

Phone
651-774-0205
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