On My Block Films 2012 Is A Wrap

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November 15th, 2012

To everyone who participated in the inaugural On My Block Film Challenge, those who volunteered their time and skills and to those who just supported the idea along the way, On My Block Films wants to thank you and announce the 2012 Festival a success! We wouldn’t be here without you. On Wednesday, November 14 [...]

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Meet the Judges

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November 4th, 2012

It’s official, the submission deadline for On My Block Films has passed and we now moved into the judging round. We’re incredibly proud to present you with our panel of NYC judges. They were chosen due to their incredible achievements in art, film and community enrichment. The team at OMB would like to thank them [...]

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Submission Deadline Extended

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October 29th, 2012

All of us at OMB hope that you are safe, sound and stocked up for the potential of power loss with Sandy. We understand this is causing some hardships for many neighbors and thus we have chosen to extend the submission deadline from Oct. 31st at Midnight to Saturday, Nov. 3rd at 10PM (Eastern Standard [...]

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OMB Screening Location Change – Now at White Wave Dance Studio – DUMBO Brooklyn

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October 25th, 2012

The location for the OMB Screening on Wednesday, November 14th @ 7PM has moved from Galapagos Art Space to White Wave’s John Ryan Theater on 25 Jay Street (entrance on John St.) in DUMBO Brooklyn. White Wave is located right along the water in DUMBO, Brooklyn. Attendees can take the F Train to the York [...]

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Words from the Filmmaker – Miranda Childs of “Sandwich”

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October 18th, 2012

On My Block Films is fortunate to have a film submission by Miranda Childs. It’s a comedy short, but you might not know it at first glance. I caught up with Miranda at a coffee shop on Sullivan Street in Soho to talk about her recent foray into film making. We sit outside and sip [...]

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OMB on Bronxnet TV

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September 27th, 2012

OMB Director Mary Crosse and Founder Ryan O’Hara Theisen were invited to speak about OMB on Bronxnet TV’s show OPEN this Wednesday of this week. OPEN helps Bronx community organizations share information about issues and services, give exposure to artists working in various media, showcase video art, provide a forum for discussion and debate, and [...]

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Interview with Myrtle Ave neighborhood filmmaker

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September 13th, 2012

Block Resident talks about the creation of “The Girl in Purple”. On My Block’s Joshua Ness caught up with Marie C. Bromberg, the filmmaker who spearheaded the film for Myrtle Avenue between Flatbush Extension and Prince Street, in Brooklyn. Marie’s insights may just inspire you to register to make a film on your block today. [...]

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Advice from Fellow Neighborhood Filmmakers

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September 6th, 2012

Hear words of advice from the neighbors of Union Street (between Henry & Clinton) who made the film “Free Camera”. Learn what was most challenging, most rewarding and maybe even get that little push to go out and make a film on your block as well. Advice from Fellow Neighborhood Filmmakers from On My Block [...]

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Words from the Director 1

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September 5th, 2012

Some words from our Director, Mary Crosse. Meet On My Block Film’s amazing Director, Mary Crosse. She’s lived in NYC for 10 years and has a passion for the city, it’s stories, and the wonderful people that make it up. She’s also knows a thing or two about film as she’s an Executive Producer for [...]

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Behind the Scenes with the Neighborhood Filmmakers of Union Street

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August 22nd, 2012

Go behind the scenes with this video from “Free Camera”. Get a glimpse of the filmmaking process and hear from neighbors turned filmmakers from Carroll Gardens’ Union Street. Listen to how strangers became great friends on a tight knit film crew in the period of 2.5 weeks. Learn what roles people played and find out [...]

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