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Producer Declan Ryan (left), and teen filmmakers Daylin Bolding and Joshua Studyviant at St. Louis Cemetery #1. Photo courtesy of Scrub Brush Productions
March Brings Success And
New Challenges For Scrub Brush
The CINE YOUTH FESTIVAL may
never be the same. Scrub Brush teen filmmaker, Daylin Bolding, recently submitted
his short documentary to the prestigious film festival, with the hope of educating others about the day-to-day challenges facing New Orleans
youth. Winners of the Cine Youth Festival will receive a 3 day workshop in filmmaking, and a special screening at the Chicago International Film Fest. Join us in congratulating Daylin on completing
his film, and taking steps to share it with a national
audience. See you in Chicago Daylin!
The
Scrub Brush Team just wrapped up a series of interviews with
community advocates working in high crime neighborhoods. We interviewed Tillman Hardy from
CEASE FIRE NEW ORLEANS, Dana Kaplan from the JUVENILE JUSTICE PROJECT OF LOUISIANA, Ed
Buckner from THE PORCH, and August J. Collins from the YOUTH EMPOWERMENT PROJECT. They all had different
perspectives and compelling stories about violent crime in New
Orleans, but a common theme always emerged during our interviews - the need to support and positively engage troubled youth, as opposed to focusing on incarceration,
and other punitive responses. We agree, it's time for a change. |
Shooting in "Murder Row"
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"Rolling Joe" - Photo by Jarrid
Clinkinbeard.
This month, we visited an area commonly known as
"Murder Row," in the LEONIDAS NEIGHBORHOOD to speak with "Rolling Joe," a member of the PIGEON TOWN STEPPERS, about crime, and the importance of building up impoverished communities through partnerships with neighborhood groups.
Joe's
interview was
dramatically cut short by a shooting, just blocks away from the church we used as a backdrop for our interview.
It was a disturbing and somber moment that highlighted the urgent need for us to work together and make our city a healthy and safe place for everyone.
If you are involved with a grassroots effort to address violent
crime in New Orleans, or you're interested in conducting an interview
about our efforts for broadcast or publication, please contact Alex
Willson, at
crescent.city.film@gmail.com. You may also connect with us on Facebook and MySpace.
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Thanks for the Creative Support!
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Scrub Brush wants to give a special "shout out" to Anthony Sanders, the Director of The Poster Cause Project, and the artist DALEK for initiating a creative fundraiser for the "Murder through the Eyes of a Child" documentary.
 The Poster Cause Project will hold a party and artist
signing with Dalek on April 3rd in Charlotte, North Carolina. DALEK
has generously agreed to donate 100% of the profits from the sale of
his (Untitled II) print, to our documentary project.
Can't go to the Signing Party?
Dalek's amazing print is available online at The Poster Cause Project website. Don't wait to purchase your print! The last Dalek print that was sold online by the Poster Cause Project, sold out in just a few hours. For more details, please follow The Poster Cause Project on Facebook and Twitter.
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In Focus: |
New Orleans Teen Discovers
New Passion For Filmmaking
"Daylin Bolding" - Photo courtesy of Scrub Brush Productions.
DAYLIN BOLDING is a seventeen year old junior in high school, from
Mid-City, New Orleans. Daylin aspires to attend college after high
school, and hopes someday to produce music. His passion for music
includes Hip Hop performance, and playing the drums. Naturally observant and
analytical, he is sometimes mistaken for being overly shy. Daylin is very intelligent, and always seems to have an abundant supply of insightful opinions
or reflections to share.
Daylin has an instinctive understanding of camera work and photography, and
knowing when to roll the camera to capture the moment. He has been
interested in filmmaking from a young age, and jumped at the chance to take
part in the Murder through the Eyes of a Child documentary.
Daylin's film making skills have been growing leaps and bounds since he
entered the program. He has shown a penchant for time lapse photography,
interspersed with "Aronofsky-esque" Hip Hop editing sequences, and hand held
camera work. Stay tuned... We're predicting a bright future for this young filmmaker. Look Here, For more information about Daylin and other Scrub Brush teen filmmakers. |
| March Wish List: |
WE CAN DO IT
With Your In-Kind Support!
- CRAFT SERVICES - That means meals for our hungry film crew!
- NEW & USED FILM EQUIPMENT
- PRINTER INK and other office supplies
Remember the future of indie filmmaking depends on YOU! For more information about sponsorship opportunities, in-kind donations and other critical production needs, please contact Alex Willson at crescent.city.film@gmail.com.
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 This newsletter is made possible
through the generous support of the
CHARITABLE FILM NETWORK
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"MARCH IN FOCUS"
In this issue, meet DAYLIN BOLDING, a talented young musician, who is discovering a new passion in filmmaking. |
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Who We Are:
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Scrub Brush Productions is a New Orleans based film
company dedicated to producing intelligent, relevant media with a
social conscience. We are experienced film professionals, who work
quickly and efficiently, without wasteful budgets to keep the
artistic integrity, and profit revenues high. For more information about our services call 504.231.1364 or visit our website. OUR TEAM:
JOHN RICHIE
JONATHAN JAHNKE
DECLAN RYAN
ALEX WILLSON
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