What if your neighborhood sports team got to play against the best teams in the world? What if it were televised worldwide? What if that sport was football – the “original one” – and you were not only matched against the giants of the sport, but you also hosted them in your own backyard?! Well, if you live in Ironbound, an immigrant enclave in Newark, NJ –...
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BLUE FLOOZY by MIA X | One Take Poetry Renowned spoken word poet Mia X, unfurls a powerhouse performance in this cinematic rendition of her original poem “Blue Floozy.” Directed by award-winning filmmaker Yuri Alves, with an inspired original score by Boris Ivanov. Presented in 4K. Available with English and Portuguese subtitles. Directed by Yuri Alves Poem Written & Performed by...
Wyclef Jean has earned many achievements in his life: a 20-foot mural featuring his face in Newark’s West Ward is now one of them. The 3-time GRAMMY-winning rapper, musician, actor and producer told the local crowd that it is not just his face there – but theirs too. The mural is titled “Key to Life” was created by international artist Camille Coté (aka FABS), and is...
Original live music, poetry and more DreamPlay Sessions features phenomenal musicians and poets performing original work live at secret shows in captivating urban spaces! Premiering in Newark, NJ, the cinematic concert series includes exclusive live performances, interviews and more with top area musicians, poets and entertainers. Watch all DreamPlay Sessions performances here. If you are...
Long frustrated Portuguese soccer fans finally had reason to cheer during the EuroCup soccer championship in France. This time Portugal featured the world’s best player, Cristiano Ronaldo, as they battled to win their first international title. And yet, a new hero emerged… This is the story of Portugal’s improbable 2-week soccer journey to glory, through the anticipation and joy...
An original Christmas story inspired by young dreamers everywhere!??☃️ This holiday season one frustrated and train-obsessed boy woke up to an unforgettable adventure. Featuring Lucas Sanchez-Arellano, Gabrielle Camargo, The Polar Express Train Ride, Santa Claus and elves… Special thanks: The Polar Express Train Ride, Whippany, NJ (Morristown & Erie Railway) NY Society of Model...
ART IS HOME by KAYLA MULDROW | ONE TAKE POETRY Kayla Muldrow delivers a disarmingly captivating performance of her original poem, ART IS HOME. The poem inspired her classmates’ contribution to the Cherry Blossoms in Winter public art project. Filmed and recorded at Arts High School (in Kayla’s own class with local teaching legend Bob Richardson) in Newark, NJ. One Take Poetry ...
Two players compete hard at a movie theater arcade in New Jersey. When the stakes get raised, expectations get flipped. It’s not just a game. Featuring Phil Mazo and Kelvin Nova. Created by Phil Mazo Produced by: Phil Mazo, Yuri AlvesCinematography: Yuri Alves, Mike GomesEditing and Sound design by Phil Mazo Executive Producer: Igor Alves Enjoy more Phil Mazo comedy here...
When is the last time you saw teenagers and grandmas create epic art together? It happened at Cherry Blossoms in Winter. Fran Bartowski, an English professor at Rutgers University-Newark’s Center for Migration and the Global City, had a vision to bring a public art project to Newark similar to project in New York’s Central Park. She thought: “Cherry Blossoms in Winter” at...
An arts mural 100 years in the making Sponsored, in part, by Newark Downtown District Eighteen world-class artists transformed this 100-year-old wall by creating the PORTRAITS Mural. And now Newark, New Jersey is home to the longest mural on the East Coast – 1.39 miles to be exact! The PORTRAITS Mural is part of GATEWAYS TO NEWARK, a public art and landscape initiative, which aims to...