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= The Blackhouse Foundation<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=http://www.theblackhouse.org/|title=The Blackhouse Foundation|last=|first=|date=December 2, 2016|website=About Us - The Blackhouse Foundation|publisher=The Blackhouse Foundation|access-date=January 1, 2016}}</ref> = |
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= The Blackhouse Foundation = |
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'''The Blackhouse Foundation (2006-present)''' is a non-profit organization that creates new opportunities for the Black community in the film world. This foundation attends film festivals across the world every year to encourage the creation of independent films based on people of African background. |
'''The Blackhouse Foundation (2006-present)''' is a non-profit organization that creates new opportunities for the Black community in the film world. This foundation attends film festivals across the world every year to encourage the creation of independent films based on people of African background. |
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== History<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://industryrules.com/2016/04/05/the-blackhouse-foundation-inc/|title=The Blackhouse Foundation|last=Adminstrator|first=|date=April 5, 2016|website=Industry Rules Magazine|publisher=|access-date=November 1, 2016}}</ref> == |
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== History == |
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The Blackhouse Foundation was created in 2006 when Brickson Diamond had attended two [[Sundance Film Festival]]<nowiki/>s. There were very few black audience members, and even fewer films created by the black community. During Diamond's second visit, he met with Ryan Tarpley in an area designated for LGBTQ attendees, The Queer Lounge. It was then Diamond, Tarpley, and producer (Carol Ann Shine) thought of the idea for Blackhouse. Carol Ann Shine recommended that Diamond created an area for the black community at the Sundance Film Festival, similar to the are created for LGBTQ attendees. This was when Blackhouse was born. |
The Blackhouse Foundation was created in 2006 when Brickson Diamond had attended two [[Sundance Film Festival]]<nowiki/>s. There were very few black audience members, and even fewer films created by the black community. During Diamond's second visit, he met with Ryan Tarpley in an area designated for LGBTQ attendees, The Queer Lounge. It was then Diamond, Tarpley, and producer (Carol Ann Shine) thought of the idea for Blackhouse. Carol Ann Shine recommended that Diamond created an area for the black community at the Sundance Film Festival, similar to the are created for LGBTQ attendees. This was when Blackhouse was born. |
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== What does Blackhouse do? == |
== What does Blackhouse do?<ref name=":0" /> == |
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As a foundation, they have held 110 events, and 300-panel discussions. They have also built 15,419 relationships with producers, filmmakers, etc. |
As a foundation, they have held 110 events, and 300-panel discussions. They have also built 15,419 relationships with producers, filmmakers, etc. |
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== Board of Directors<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=http://www.theblackhouse.org/team/|title=Employees|last=|first=|date=|website=The Blackhouse Foundation|publisher=|access-date=December 12, 2016}}</ref> == |
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== Board of Directors == |
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=== <u>Chairman</u> === |
=== <u>Chairman</u> === |
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'''Brickson Diamond''' graduated from [[Brown University]] and [[Harvard Business School]]. He is also the Cheif Operating Officer at the Executive Leadership Council (ELC). He has more than seventeen years of experience with investment management. Diamond is a trustee of [[Brown University]], [[Middlesex School]], and The Tides Foundation. |
'''Brickson Diamond''' graduated from [[Brown University]] and [[Harvard Business School]]. He is also the Cheif Operating Officer at the Executive Leadership Council (ELC). He has more than seventeen years of experience with investment management. Diamond is a trustee of [[Brown University]], [[Middlesex School]], and The Tides Foundation.<ref name=":1" /><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.elcinfo.com/information/who-we-are/elc-staff/brickson-diamond-biography|title=Brickson Diamond|last=|first=|date=|website=The Executive Leadership Council|publisher=|access-date=December 12, 2016}}</ref> |
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=== <u>Board Members</u> === |
=== <u>Board Members</u> === |
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'''Carol Ann Shine''' is a film producer. A few of her productions include ''Truth. Be. Told., Poses, Recover, Dirty Lies, The Comedy Underground Series, The Boy, and Blackbird.'' She has produced/co-produced 46 credits, written 1 credit, and was the production manager for 2 credits. She was also a cinematographer for one credit, and a second unit director or assistant director for one credit as well. |
'''Carol Ann Shine''' is a film producer. A few of her productions include ''Truth. Be. Told., Poses, Recover, Dirty Lies, The Comedy Underground Series, The Boy, and Blackbird.'' She has produced/co-produced 46 credits, written 1 credit, and was the production manager for 2 credits. She was also a cinematographer for one credit, and a second unit director or assistant director for one credit as well.<ref name=":1" /><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0793893/|title=Carol Ann Shine|last=|first=|date=|website=IMDb|publisher=|access-date=December 12, 2016}}</ref> |
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'''Ryan Tarpley''' graduated from [[Lawrence University]] and [[Ohio State University]]. He is an Executive in the Foundation and Chief Diversity Officer and [[Creative Artists Agency]] (CAA). He is an entertainment executive based out of [[New York, NY]]. He is on the Board of Directors of [[Phoenix House]] of California, [[The Trevor Project]], and KIPP Schools of LA. |
'''Ryan Tarpley''' graduated from [[Lawrence University]] and [[Ohio State University]]. He is an Executive in the Foundation and Chief Diversity Officer and [[Creative Artists Agency]] (CAA). He is an entertainment executive based out of [[New York, NY]]. He is on the Board of Directors of [[Phoenix House]] of California, [[The Trevor Project]], and KIPP Schools of LA.<ref name=":1" /><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://goodpitch.org/users/ryan-tarpley|title=Ryan Tarpley|last=|first=|date=|website=Good Pitch|publisher=britdoc|access-date=December 12, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-tarpley-89395089|title=Ryan Tarpley|last=|first=|date=|website=LinkedIn|publisher=|access-date=December 12, 2016}}</ref> |
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'''Gina M. Mcallister''' is a managing partner at Fortitude Financial Management based in [[Los Angeles, CA]]. She graduated from [[Michigan State University]] as well as [[Howard University]]. She is also treasurer of the Board of Directors for two corporations: The Imagine Initiative, Inc. and the Success 4 U Foundation, Inc. |
'''Gina M. Mcallister''' is a managing partner at Fortitude Financial Management based in [[Los Angeles, CA]]. She graduated from [[Michigan State University]] as well as [[Howard University]]. She is also treasurer of the Board of Directors for two corporations: The Imagine Initiative, Inc. and the Success 4 U Foundation, Inc.<ref name=":1" /> |
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'''Dolly Turner''' is the Managing Director of the Turner Group. She graduated from [[New York University]] and [[Harvard University]]. She is a marketing and creative executive in the TV, Film, and Music world. |
'''Dolly Turner''' is the Managing Director of the Turner Group. She graduated from [[New York University]] and [[Harvard University]]. She is a marketing and creative executive in the TV, Film, and Music world.<ref name=":1" /><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.linkedin.com/in/dollyturner|title=Dolly Turner|last=|first=|date=|website=LinkedIn|publisher=|access-date=December 12, 2016}}</ref> |
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'''Demille Halliburton''' is the VP at Robertson Taylor CA. He graduated from [[Manhattanville College]]. He is involved in Usher's New Look Foundation, as well as the steering committee of the 21st Century Foundation. |
'''Demille Halliburton''' is the VP at Robertson Taylor CA. He graduated from [[Manhattanville College]]. He is involved in Usher's New Look Foundation, as well as the steering committee of the 21st Century Foundation.<ref name=":1" /> |
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'''Pauline Fischer''' is the VP of digital content acquisition for Netflix. She has contributed to [[Paramount Pictures]] projects as well. She is a graduate of [[Harvard University]] and [[UCLA]]. |
'''Pauline Fischer''' is the VP of digital content acquisition for Netflix. She has contributed to [[Paramount Pictures]] projects as well. She is a graduate of [[Harvard University]] and [[UCLA]].<ref name=":1" /> |
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'''Gordon Bobb''' is a partner at Del Shaw Moonves Tanaka Finkelstein & Lezcano. He had been associates at [[Kaye Scholer LLP]] and [[Willkie Farr & Gallagher]] LLP. He graduated from [[Georgetown University]] and received his law degree from [[Columbia University School of Law]]. |
'''Gordon Bobb''' is a partner at Del Shaw Moonves Tanaka Finkelstein & Lezcano. He had been associates at [[Kaye Scholer LLP]] and [[Willkie Farr & Gallagher]] LLP. He graduated from [[Georgetown University]] and received his law degree from [[Columbia University School of Law]].<ref name=":1" /> |
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'''Datari Turner''' is an actor, writer, and producer. He has produced over 50 hours of programming for [[We TV (U.S. TV channel)]], [[TV One (U.S. TV network)]], [[Oxygen (TV channel)]], [[Starz]], and [[BET]]. Some of the many films he is known for are''Video Girl, [[It's a Disaster]], [[Lap Dance (film)]], and [[Kid Cannabis]]''. He is a writer for ''Love Thy Sister''. He has worked with [[Jay Z]] and Bruce Webber. |
'''Datari Turner''' is an actor, writer, and producer. He has produced over 50 hours of programming for [[We TV (U.S. TV channel)]], [[TV One (U.S. TV network)]], [[Oxygen (TV channel)]], [[Starz]], and [[BET]]. Some of the many films he is known for are''Video Girl, [[It's a Disaster]], [[Lap Dance (film)]], and [[Kid Cannabis]]''. He is a writer for ''Love Thy Sister''. He has worked with [[Jay Z]] and Bruce Webber.<ref name=":1" /><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1484310/|title=Datari Turner|last=|first=|date=|website=IMDb|publisher=|access-date=December 12, 2016}}</ref> |
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'''Elizabeth Polk i'''s VP and Business and Legal Affairs at [[IM Global]]. She graduated from [[Howard University]] and [[Loyola Law School]]. She is a member of California Bar and is on the Legal Committee of the [[Independent Film & Television Alliance]]. |
'''Elizabeth Polk i'''s VP and Business and Legal Affairs at [[IM Global]]. She graduated from [[Howard University]] and [[Loyola Law School]]. She is a member of California Bar and is on the Legal Committee of the [[Independent Film & Television Alliance]].<ref name=":1" /> |
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Revision as of 18:01, 14 December 2016
The Blackhouse Foundation[1]
The Blackhouse Foundation (2006-present) is a non-profit organization that creates new opportunities for the Black community in the film world. This foundation attends film festivals across the world every year to encourage the creation of independent films based on people of African background.
History[2]
The Blackhouse Foundation was created in 2006 when Brickson Diamond had attended two Sundance Film Festivals. There were very few black audience members, and even fewer films created by the black community. During Diamond's second visit, he met with Ryan Tarpley in an area designated for LGBTQ attendees, The Queer Lounge. It was then Diamond, Tarpley, and producer (Carol Ann Shine) thought of the idea for Blackhouse. Carol Ann Shine recommended that Diamond created an area for the black community at the Sundance Film Festival, similar to the are created for LGBTQ attendees. This was when Blackhouse was born.
What does Blackhouse do?[1]
As a foundation, they have held 110 events, and 300-panel discussions. They have also built 15,419 relationships with producers, filmmakers, etc.
Board of Directors[3]
Chairman
Brickson Diamond graduated from Brown University and Harvard Business School. He is also the Cheif Operating Officer at the Executive Leadership Council (ELC). He has more than seventeen years of experience with investment management. Diamond is a trustee of Brown University, Middlesex School, and The Tides Foundation.[3][4]
Board Members
Carol Ann Shine is a film producer. A few of her productions include Truth. Be. Told., Poses, Recover, Dirty Lies, The Comedy Underground Series, The Boy, and Blackbird. She has produced/co-produced 46 credits, written 1 credit, and was the production manager for 2 credits. She was also a cinematographer for one credit, and a second unit director or assistant director for one credit as well.[3][5]
Ryan Tarpley graduated from Lawrence University and Ohio State University. He is an Executive in the Foundation and Chief Diversity Officer and Creative Artists Agency (CAA). He is an entertainment executive based out of New York, NY. He is on the Board of Directors of Phoenix House of California, The Trevor Project, and KIPP Schools of LA.[3][6][7]
Gina M. Mcallister is a managing partner at Fortitude Financial Management based in Los Angeles, CA. She graduated from Michigan State University as well as Howard University. She is also treasurer of the Board of Directors for two corporations: The Imagine Initiative, Inc. and the Success 4 U Foundation, Inc.[3]
Dolly Turner is the Managing Director of the Turner Group. She graduated from New York University and Harvard University. She is a marketing and creative executive in the TV, Film, and Music world.[3][8]
Demille Halliburton is the VP at Robertson Taylor CA. He graduated from Manhattanville College. He is involved in Usher's New Look Foundation, as well as the steering committee of the 21st Century Foundation.[3]
Pauline Fischer is the VP of digital content acquisition for Netflix. She has contributed to Paramount Pictures projects as well. She is a graduate of Harvard University and UCLA.[3]
Gordon Bobb is a partner at Del Shaw Moonves Tanaka Finkelstein & Lezcano. He had been associates at Kaye Scholer LLP and Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP. He graduated from Georgetown University and received his law degree from Columbia University School of Law.[3]
Datari Turner is an actor, writer, and producer. He has produced over 50 hours of programming for We TV (U.S. TV channel), TV One (U.S. TV network), Oxygen (TV channel), Starz, and BET. Some of the many films he is known for areVideo Girl, It's a Disaster, Lap Dance (film), and Kid Cannabis. He is a writer for Love Thy Sister. He has worked with Jay Z and Bruce Webber.[3][9]
Elizabeth Polk is VP and Business and Legal Affairs at IM Global. She graduated from Howard University and Loyola Law School. She is a member of California Bar and is on the Legal Committee of the Independent Film & Television Alliance.[3]
- ^ a b "The Blackhouse Foundation". About Us - The Blackhouse Foundation. The Blackhouse Foundation. December 2, 2016. Retrieved January 1, 2016.
- ^ Adminstrator (April 5, 2016). "The Blackhouse Foundation". Industry Rules Magazine. Retrieved November 1, 2016.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k "Employees". The Blackhouse Foundation. Retrieved December 12, 2016.
- ^ "Brickson Diamond". The Executive Leadership Council. Retrieved December 12, 2016.
- ^ "Carol Ann Shine". IMDb. Retrieved December 12, 2016.
- ^ "Ryan Tarpley". Good Pitch. britdoc. Retrieved December 12, 2016.
- ^ "Ryan Tarpley". LinkedIn. Retrieved December 12, 2016.
- ^ "Dolly Turner". LinkedIn. Retrieved December 12, 2016.
- ^ "Datari Turner". IMDb. Retrieved December 12, 2016.