Posts tagged the notice blog
The Reel Works 2023 Alumni Holiday Party

Closing out the 2023 Holidays, ReelWorks hosted a gathering of Alumni from each of their training courses over the years. What’s remarkable was the amount of participants from BIPOC, Queer, Femme communities. While the TV and Film industry only consists of 28.8% of BIPOC professionals, 26%  women - more than 80% of the alumni participants were from these communities. 

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The Disciple | ft. Rev. Andy D. Williams

An exploration of redemption, community, and the deconstruction of American law enforcement’s obsession with gangs, “The Disciple” follows former Gangster Disciple, Rev. Andy D. Williams’ fight against gang database policing in Aurora, IL, and beyond.

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You're invited! Come to Our 1st Afrofuturist Vampire Dance Party!

🌌 Afrofuturist Vampire Dance Party! 🌌

Date: Saturday, November 4th, 2023
Time: 7:00 PM - Midnight
Location: The Woods | 1826 Palmetto St., Queens, NY 11385

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Vanity Fair K.D. Lang Photoshoot Tribute w/ Queer Sex Therapy

Checkout the photoshoot and editing we did for #QueerSexTherapy inspired by Vanity Fair's cover featuring K.D. Lang. ⁠

The Notice Blog (aka The Notice Foundation) produces and supports media from BIPOC, Queer, Immigrant, and Formerly-Incarcerated communities and narratives. ⁠

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Why don't we cut NYPD's $5.9 billion budget? (From the Archive)

Honestly, I think we know by now that it’ll take a combination of things to move forward from this. I’ve been trying to figure out a proper response to George Floyd’s murder - and the subsequent violence against more Black people - while even more Black people die from COVID-19 - and emotionally, I’m spent.

The most I can put my mind to right now is spotlighting community-based solutions that I learn about through my work. One of these, is something that directly relates to every New Yorker RIGHT NOW.

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We just won the MAAF GRANT for WILLOW!

GOOD NEWS!!! Wave Farm just awarded The Notice Foundation (aka The Notice Blog) with a Media Arts Assistance Fund grant. Their support allows us to host THREE in-person screenings for Willow in New York City. And our first event is right around the corner:

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“WILLOW” PREMIERE TICKETS ON SALE TODAY!

After nearly a decade of hustle, rewrites, and reshoots; I am excited to show ya’ll a masterpiece in the making. Come see the premiere of “Willow” at the Nuyorican Poets Cafe, Saturday, October 22nd @ 4pm - 6pm. Click here for tickets!

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Stage Garden Rumba! (ft. Caridad De La Luz, Mazarte Dance Company, and more)

Check out the amazing cinematography and editing The Notice Blog provided for Pregones Theater's Stage Garden Rumba in this clip of Mazarte Dance Company!

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The Notice Blog Podcast Returns in 2022!

After a 4-year hiatus, I have a lot to say, and A LOT of interviews to reflect on and glean insight. Each week, I'll be uploading a podcast from the archives (unreleased, rare footage, etc.), while producing a FULL BRAND NEW EPISODE each month.

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From the Archives: 06.19.19 "Sweet Water: The Return of Black Communal Living"

Community is key.⁣

I’ve been thinking about Community more often, since editing “Sweet Water” a short doc about Black communal spaces, & as the name implies; a Black commune in Southside Chicago, called “Sweet Water.” Fortunately, some good friends, Alex Antoine & Aaliyah Cristine, introduced me to this place.

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Watch Our Latest Episode TONIGHT @6pm EST!!

Guess what? I’m finally releasing the Sweet Water short documentary I shot back in 2018. So, I’m hosting a Screening + Panel Discussion event on Zoom to premiere it. And you can see it right here:

What: Sweet Water: Re-Constructing Black Communal Living (Screening + Panel Discussion)
When: Feb 15, 2021 @ 6:00 PM EST
Where: ZOOM (<<click on link)

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01.22.21 The Bridgerton Beat

01.22.21 The Bridgerton Beat

🤸🏿‍♀️@kattyrealness
🎥 @thenoticeblog
🎶 @paul.notice

Here’s some test footage for an upcoming project. I figured it’d need a decent tune to accompany it. And two hours later, this came out. 🖤

Over the years, I’ve made countless little short songs for myself, friends, loved ones, clients - even dates.
Some have words.
Some don’t.
Many are in a cappella.
They aren’t the most polished.
But they’re original.

And they’re me.

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Meet the Producers: Katrina Reid

Katrina (@kattyrealness) joined “Willow” earlier this year as producer and production manager. They are a dancer and performing artist based in New York, by way of Georgia.

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Willow: An Afrofuturist Anti-Capitalist Womanist Horror Flick

In a world, that literally runs on the blood of Black and Brown bodies, a new day has finally come.. at a price. A vivid retelling of Audrey Lorde’s adage: “the Master’s tools shall never dismantle the master’s house” - ‘Willow’ explores a less innocuous understanding of American society, through exploitation, relationships and capitalism.
For more, click here.

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Behind the Scenes of "Release" short film

Here is behind the scenes look into our process.

5.31.20
“RELEASE”
An experimental short film. Coming soon.

Directed by Pierre Jean Gonzales
Paul A. Notice II

Director of PhotographyPaul A. Notice II

Starring

Cedric Leiba as Himself
Pierre Jean Gonzalez as Thug #3
Sol Crespo as La Bruja

1st AD Katrina A. Reid

1st ACSultan Ali @sultan_thaprince

GafferDominik Czaczyk @czaczy

GripSultan Ali

Production ManagerKatrina A. Reid.

2nd CameraDominik Czaczyk

Executive Producer Pierre Jean Gonzalez

Limited virtual screening. Details coming soon.

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BOMBA!

I'm feeling so much gratitude for the work I'm doing right now.

On Tuesday, I got the opportunity to co-direct & shoot with my producer/co-director buddy Pierre Jean Gonzalez on an immensely powerful piece that tackles gender & sexuality in Bomba.

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Why don't we cut NYPD's $5.9 billion budget?

Honestly, I think we know by now that it’ll take a combination of things to move forward from this. I’ve been trying to figure out a proper response to George Floyd’s murder - and the subsequent violence against more Black people - while even more Black people die from COVID-19 - and emotionally, I’m spent.

The most I can put my mind to right now is spotlighting community-based solutions that I learn about through my work. One of these, is something that directly relates to every New Yorker RIGHT NOW.

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03.24.20 Rooftop Dancing In New York City's Quarantine

I love life. HUGE thanks to everyone wishing me a happy 33rd. Hoping you're all staying safe out there.

- Paul N.

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