2015 will mark inauguration of the 1st annual Global Revolution Film festival. The idea for the festival came about after founder and coordinator Jamal Blair had spent much of 2014 Promoting and screening his sci-fi feature “Forgotten Kingdom” at various festivals. During this time came in contact with other “fantasy” filmmakers, and through their discussions; he realized how very often Sci-fi and Fantasy films we’re not accepted into mainstream festivals.
Jamal decided to create a festival that would help give Sci-Fi and Fantasy filmmakers the recognition they deserved. The festival is slated to run Aug. 27-30:
https://filmfreeway.com/festival/RevolutionFilmFestival
http://tutmis.wix.com/revolutionfest
Matthew Toffolo interviews Jamal Blair:
Matthew: What is the goal of your film festival?
Jamal: Originally I wanted to make a festival that promoted the sci-fi and fantasy films of women and Afro and Latino filmmakers.
Matthew: How has the festival changed since its inception until your upcoming 2015 festival?
Jamal: Right…
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