DonnaW
Feb 19, 2008 11:48PM

hi there! happy 2008:)

donnie
Dec 10, 2007 04:18PM

I have been away for a while. In fact working on a short piece on Sonia Sanchez. How are you?

donnie

beli
Nov 03, 2007 12:54AM

Foot Fantasy... oh MY! Freak.... ";)

beli
Sep 27, 2007 12:16PM

Hey Phillipe,

Thanks for checking out my trailer for Flower Fokes. That little film has truly changed my life. I'm working on the next project. I watched Cellies again... it's funny and kinda scary and something I wish could happen some time... zap all those fools off the phone!

hoboclown
Sep 15, 2007 08:04PM

Hey Man!
I'm fine! Last Saturday I entered our toy dog in the 3rd Annual Carnivale of the Dogs in Philly..a lotta FUN ! On Sept. 11th I learned that my short will be screening from Sept. 7th thru Sept 30,2007 at the Los Angeles County Fair Showcase, a part of The Los Angeles International Children's Film Festival.
I am very happy about this exposure.In July I played a frantic husband in NJN Public TV's EMS Training Video.Auditioning for more commercial work .I was going to shoot a short 5 or 10 minute video this Fall to accompany the Flash Mc Cool Theme Song (The Cool Song) but haven't had the time or focus .
Also met with Ramesh Anthony last week & he's considering me for a part in his short entitled, Candy. I promised to help him on weekends this Sept. thru Oct.I see you stay connected with the network.Any new projects on your end ? Keep healthy..stay strong & talented !
All the Best,
Hoboclown

JiivaniiMovingart
Aug 31, 2007 07:53PM

Is this Film wicked or what?
Please make sure that, when you use a
Jamaican accent, it is authentic.
If you need to say something in Jamaican
send me the phrase and I will produce a voice clip
for you. Then allow your actors to practice the intonations.

Love di WEERK! (WOORK) WORK

One Love, from Jamaica.
Jiivanii

donnie
May 23, 2007 12:19PM

Hey my brother I am back. Got a screening in Philly next month and the DVD is out. Do you know anyone in sierra leona trying get there in time for election plus tracing my roots there.
donnie
The Late Legendary Singer, Songwriter, Playwright and Poet, Oscar Brown Jr.,
Has his Life Chronicled in a Documentary Film

Music is My Life, Politics My Mistress: The Story of Oscar Brown, Jr.
Winner of 10 Film Festival Awards!!
--More than five years in the making, Brown sees film before his death—

“An often funny, witty documentary…” Bob Longino, AJC
Director donnie l. betts in Person
WWW.MUSICISMYLIFE.INFO
Screening at Clef Club Jazz & Performing Arts
736-38 S. Broad St. Philadelphia, PA. 19146 (Broad & Fitzwater Streets)
Friday June 8th 7PM 2007



















Music is My Life, Politics My Mistress: The Story of Oscar Brown, Jr. by donnie l. betts
Award winning documentary about the high priest of hip: composer, playwright and activist Oscar Brown, Jr.
Oscar was a regular performer at Cape May Jazz Festival
Philadelphia Premier
Director donnie l. betts in Person plus surprises guests













Order Tickets Now!! Tickets $10
215 893 9912 or www.clefclubofjazz.com
1-866-966-1390
**DVD will be available before and after screening!**

paulette
May 18, 2007 12:41PM

Hey, how you doing? I've been meaning to get back on the withoutabox scene and catch up with people. Been very busy, working on my own new film, working on other people's films. A crazy month but a love it. I'll update me page soon with the latest. How are things with you? Hope you're film's going well.

Laters.

P

gigigreene_3
May 04, 2007 10:57AM

I love you trailer. email me at greeneggg333@sbcglobal.com also view www.gigigreen.com and www.onemyvalentine.com

HAVE A BLESSED YEAR.

Gigi

HollyShorts
Mar 05, 2007 10:30AM

Submit to HollyShorts!

For more,

www.hollyshorts.com
www.withoutabox.com/4655

Check us out!

VernonShaw
Feb 22, 2007 09:22PM

Dear blacktrack,

I apologize for the spam message, but I just recently finished a short of mine and was looking for feedback on it. If you have 30 minutes, please feel free to take a look at it:
http://audience.withoutabox.com/films/theblueskysyndrome

Thank you,
Vernon

hoboclown
Feb 02, 2007 06:57AM

Hi Phillipe!
I've been a little sick..better now and back at it .My newest blogs will tell you whaat's up.Actually, I getting ready for a youth jam in Philly, sponsored by
Maelanmagazine.com, Madfilmz and myself on April 7th. In connection with that I'm plan to have a Flash Mc Cool Rap song recorded this month.Good to hear from you! Know you're reppin' as you have tremendous talent and insight on methods to get the job done. Thanks for checkin' on me .My very best to you this New Year !

donnie
Jan 14, 2007 08:40PM

Google News Alert for: "Oscar Brown Jr."

PBS Celebrates Black History Month With a Slate of Special Programming
PR Newswire (press release) - New York,NY,USA
THE STORY OF OSCAR BROWN JR., a new profile of the legendary performer and producer of the landmark musical Opportunity Please Knock, will also air. ...
Check out this site for our PBS airing

blacktrack3
Jan 13, 2007 01:19PM

What's up Donnie, Im glad that your doing something on Oscar Brown JR. I opened for him and hosted his show in Atlanta back in 1999 at the Culture Club. Plus I performed during his interview with Good Morning Atlanta, while Sonja Sonchez and Phyllis Stickney were also on the show, talking about their stage plays for Jomandi Productions. I hosted an open mic Poetry Slam during their series of plays. I still have a poster with Oscar Brown JR. and Sonja Sonchez that they autographed. I told Oscar that i wanted to be like him when i grow up and he said "no my brother, all you have to do is just be yourself".

hoboclown
Dec 28, 2006 05:47AM

Hi Phillipe!
You have a phenomenal auto-biography.I am honored that you've added me to your friends' list! I will definitely keep tabs on your creative endeavors! I like what I have seen so far.
Best wishes!

donnie
Dec 27, 2006 08:53PM

Keep on Keeping on my brother. Watch my trailer at www.musicismylife.info
My film is about the great poet Oscar Brown Jr. We played the Atlanta Film Festival and the National Black arts Festival. Good luck with your festival.

PRESS RELEASE –
UPDATE ON “MUSIC IS MY LIFE, POLITICS MY MISTRESS:
THE STORY OF OSCAR BROWN JR.”

November 26, 2006
Denver, CO
Contact: donnie l. betts

donnie l. betts and his film Music Is My Life Politics My Mistress are highlighted in an article in Documentary Magazine (formerly IDA – International Documentary Association Magazine) for his groundbreaking work on the definitive film on American Icon, poet, playwright, author, composer, and Civil Rights Activist Oscar Brown Jr. The film, which has shown at over 20 film festivals and garnered 10 awards, continues to make strides in the film community. Reviews have called the film “outstanding”, “ground-breaking”, “brilliant”, “witty” and “often funny” to name a few. The article can be founding the November/December 2006 issue of Documentary Magazine under “Docs for Arts’ Sake” under the heading “Oscar and Sam” by Christopher Bosen.

DVD AVAILABLE late February 2007!!!

The DVD for“Music is My Life, Politics My Mistress”will be available in late February 2007. Thanks to all who have made your pre-paid purchase, and thanks for your patience. After spending six years making the film I do have patience. We had hoped that we would have enough orders by now that you would have it (DVD) in your hot little hands, but we need at least another 150 orders to start the duplication process. Plus we are adding new materials so we have had to purchase additional rights which has taken longer and added more cost that we budgeted for. After producing this film I have learned to pay as I go, so we should have all the rights taken care of in December. I hate to disappoint everyone who wanted to have the DVD in time to give as a gift for the holidays but it just won’t be ready. You are no more disappointed than I am but it is a lot more involved than I anticipated because of the music and having to meet PBS deadlines. Please visit the website www.musicismylife.info or call 1-866-966-1390 or dlbetts@nocredits.com to place your order if you have not done so already, and encourage your friends and colleagues to do so as well. Remember $25 for DVD or $50 for DVD/CD plus S/H

PBS AIRING
We are scheduled to air an abbreviated version of the film on PBS stations nationally in February 2007. Please encourage your local stations to carry the film. You can contact your local PBS station by going to www.PBS.org. There are also underwriting opportunities available. Please contact me directly for more information.

FINALLY…

I have just come back from very successful screenings in Calgary, Alberta and Prague, Czech Republic. We are looking forward to screening in Chicago at the Field Museum on the 17th of February and a DVD release party at the Jazz Bakery in Culver City, CA on the 25th of Feb, plus Tucson, AZ., and Nashville, TN., New York and hopefully a city near you!

Thanks to all, for your support.

IndieFilmNation
Nov 22, 2006 03:04AM

Keep up the great work on your project - if you get a chance check out my podcast at http://www.indiefilmnation.com to here the latest independent film news from around the globe!

Mike Smith

Caglevision
Nov 12, 2006 04:42AM

Thanx for asking for me. I've been runniong around for a few months putting some deals together. Everything is fine. Congrats on the Blackman's Film Fest. I meant to submit to that one but it I forgot. Looking forward to hearing more success stories onur great film.

paulette
Oct 31, 2006 03:41PM

Hi there,

My trailers now up and running. Check it out! Congrats for the festival. Hope to screen in the US soon myself.

Good luck. P

girlfriendexperience
Oct 26, 2006 12:37PM

What's shakin!!!? My Buddy Julio checked out Cellies. Luved it!! 5 stars, two thumbs, and all that jazz!!

Seediq
Oct 25, 2006 08:29AM

What's happening - i finally watched Cellies preview, it does look very interesting. I actually love the African man and his attire exactly what i would wear back home and he said " In sa allah." Is he West African(Gambian?) I would love to know cause I am. Hey man, since you have so much experience why don't we get in toutch and you can school me somethings you know. I have scripts, seriously. emailed me if you would. Seediq@hotmail.com.

LonelyPond
Oct 18, 2006 12:09PM

Wow...you've been busy...congrats on the film festivals.

SkipRobbins
Oct 12, 2006 05:50PM

Good luck on the festival circuit!! You may see me at the Urban Mediamakers festival.

wab-audience
Oct 03, 2006 05:07PM

We're in great admiration of your vision!

RichOBrien
Sep 28, 2006 11:03AM

Hey, I saw Enemy of the State. I gave my cell phone number to a Secret Service agent once (a work-related issue in the past) and then I started hearing funny clicks. Changed my cell phone number...and now strange clicks and buzzes are back. And people laughed at George Orwell once upon a time...

paulette
Sep 27, 2006 04:02AM

Hi there, just watch Cellies and really enjoyed it. Are all your films available to watch on-line? Keep me updated. Good luck...P

saskiawb
Sep 26, 2006 03:30PM

no i didn't see enemy of state- where can i find it?

saskiawb
Sep 25, 2006 09:48AM

holy crap i'm totally rethinking my cell phone...

Neo-Cine
Sep 22, 2006 06:27PM

Hi, Thanks for add,
If you would like to promote your films, please visit MovieBlueBook.com -- you can post news, links etc FREE on the ComingSoon page, and feature films can be promoted on the Filmmarket.
=Dean

girlfriendexperience
Sep 22, 2006 12:45PM

Hey Phillipe!!! I just checked out Cellies--Totally Visionary...not to mention....RIGHT ON!!

CarrieHunter
Sep 20, 2006 04:58PM

Good, I've just been kindof busy. How are you?

CacaoFilms
Sep 08, 2006 09:57AM

Hey...thanks for visiting. The 1 Second film is both cool and weird. Most of the film will be the credits listing the names of thousands of producers who have donated. Check out the website when you get a chance.

steve101
Sep 05, 2006 09:15AM

Thanks for visiting

blacktrack3
Aug 28, 2006 06:38PM

Good looking out.

girlfriendexperience
Aug 25, 2006 02:18PM

Thanks for stoppin' by GFE. Cellies sounds really cool.

CuartoCreciente
Aug 24, 2006 12:46AM

Hi! thanks for the visit!

juice
Jul 26, 2006 09:00PM

Script writer looking to sell scripts.

shevalia
Jul 07, 2006 04:16PM

Doing great.

Get back to you soon with schedule update.

b99twalk
Jul 06, 2006 08:27AM

go to www.blackstarecords.com to hear all original soundtrack material and contact the artist. Bangin' stuff!!!!!!!! p.s dont forget to view and add comments. Any artists who can help getting my scripts some exposure please contact me http://audience.withoutabox.com/users/b99twalk

SkipRobbins
Jun 30, 2006 02:48PM

Do you have you next project lined up?

Caglevision
Jun 23, 2006 05:46AM

Thank you for inquiring. Things are going well with us. Our world premiere for Father Dad was this weekend and it was sold out. The audience seemed to love it. We had an after party that featured a fashion show and live performances. It was hot! It's showing in Philly next week along with our other feature The Undercover Man.

VernonShaw
Jun 22, 2006 02:44PM

Been working on getting money as of late. From there I start my summer production. I'm hoping on getting the hitman from my first movie as the starring role in this one. How bout yourself?

falltograce
Jun 20, 2006 07:38AM

Hi! Our film FALL TO GRACE will run for a week in Atlanta opening July 7. Can you give me any tips on where to post to get audience in Atlanta? Our film has an incredible score and characters that appeal to both 20'somethings and 50'somethings. Are there any e-mail newsletters, etc that serve the independent film going community? Thanks in advance for any help!

wbjrfilms
Jun 17, 2006 07:21AM

"Joe Willie's Friend" was at the Independent Black Film Festival in Atlanta.

SkipRobbins
Jun 14, 2006 05:31AM

Congrats on the show. When will it air etc? Let us know all the details.

b99twalk
Jun 11, 2006 09:25PM

yeah, good trailer check out my video at metacafe.com and type in L.A. DIVERSITY IN AMERICA by the way this is tracy walker, jimmie writes my scripts! stay in touch need feedback! black in this business is tough but i love it!!!!

SkipRobbins
May 31, 2006 10:17PM

thanks for adding me to your friends. the filmmaking community in the A is growing which is great because there is plenty of talent here. I tried to view your trailer but it was taking too long and it's late. I'll try again later and then get back to you. I'll have a trailer up in the next week.

blacktrack3
May 31, 2006 07:25PM

Thanks, likewise.

Caglevision
May 31, 2006 07:18PM

Thanks for your comments. I like what film baby is doing and wish you success. Cellphones are very interesting and has changed our lives. Some say for the better but there are some whose lives been changed for the worse. It will be interesting to see ther outcome of your film.

wbjrfilms
May 30, 2006 04:36PM

Hey. So I watched the Cellies trailer today. It looks funny, and it's a very clever topic. You're right cell phones are taking over the world. :)

Caglevision
May 29, 2006 07:36PM

Just saw the trailor. Very interesting. I also like what film baby is doing. How is it working out? Are they worth joining?

Caglevision
May 29, 2006 07:22PM

Come see my trailor. I'd also like to see yours.

VernonShaw
May 28, 2006 03:52PM

Ooh, that didn't work out. Lemme try it again.

Use this code: <a href = "www.yourwebsitehere.com">text for the link here</a>

VernonShaw
May 28, 2006 03:47PM

Hi Blacktrack,

Try uploading your movie onto www.youtube.com. It will give you a link to your movie that you can post and some code along with it for you to place it onto a page also. Also, to post a link use this code (minus the periods): text for the link here

wbjrfilms
May 28, 2006 03:14PM

So I tried to watch the trailer yet again. I even downloaded firefox because I thought Internet Explorer might be having a problem on my machine, but still it froze my computer. I got some sound before it froze, but never got a picture. It might be that I don't have enough space on my system. I'm getting a new machine in a couple of weeks so I might have to try to watch it then. I do have access to another machine. I'll try to see it this week and let you know.

wbjrfilms
May 27, 2006 11:23PM

I'm using broadband. By the by, did you look at my trailer and site? You didn't comment on it. You just asked me to look at yours.

wbjrfilms
May 27, 2006 08:56AM

thanks for adding me to your friends list. I tried to watch your trailer a couple of times, but it froze my computer. I'll try with another browser later.

DonnaW
May 26, 2006 11:53PM

thanks for the add, how do you like filmbaby.com???