Get dreamy with romance, dancing and a library in TAP WITH ME – a whimsical silent dance film starring Maurice Chestnut and Ryan Douglas, introducing the Foreman brothers, with musical contributions by Carlos Ferreira and Boris Ivanov – who also composed the film’s original score. Filmed on location at The Newark Public Library. Directed by Yuri Alves. Directed by Yuri...
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Exclusive making of film trailer for GRIND, the powerful, award-winning short film, featuring refugee-turned-reformed felon Robert Wilmote, directed by Yuri Alves. | GRIND Behind the Scenes Stream GRIND in 4K here! GRIND is a format-bending short film featuring Robert Wilmote, a Liberian refugee forced to flee the most drastic and terrible circumstances imaginable. Having narrowly...
GET IT RIGHT by Jesslyn Blue | One Take Poetry In the intimacy of her own home, poet and actor Jesslyn Blue yearns for connection beyond artifice in this enveloping spoken word short film about visibility and broken love. Directed by Yuri Alves. Written and performed by Jesslyn Blue Directed by Yuri Alves Producers: Igor Alves, Yuri Alves Composer: Boris Ivanov Cinematographer: Yuri Alves...
Artist at Work | BRUNO MIGUEL Get inside the mind of Bruno Miguel – as he reveals his inspirations in the everyday and how “affective memory” is at the heart of his works. Bruno Miguel is a renown Brazilian mixed media artist, painter and professor, who has extended his career path to the U.S. via stops in Newark and New Jersey. His work was featured at the Solo(s) Project House...
Two out-of-town lovers experience the ultimate date in the Ironbound – a charismatic, fun and culturally rich neighborhood in Newark, NJ. Just 15 minutes from Manhattan, you are invited to discover your own love story in Ironbound. Sponsored by The Ironbound Business Improvement District MEET ME IN | Original series Explore and fall in love with these neighborhoods one street, store...
SHAKUR STEVENSON reveals his deep seated motivation and drive to succeed on behalf of his family and underdog community. The two-time Youth World Boxing Champion and Newark-native has been boxing since the age of five under the mentorship of his grandfather Wali Moses. Shakur brought home the Silver Medal at the Rio 2016 Summer Olympics in the bantamweight division, and has since turned...
The Velvet Trio get ready for their DreamPlay Sessions interview. Watch this jaw-dropping, good looking, Newark-based band, The Velvet Trio perform “Waiting”, featuring Janetza Maria Miranda (Vocals), Randy Hayes Harris (Lead Guitar) and Daniel James Flynn (Bass Guitar). Janetza and the guys put on an unforgettable show at the inaugural (DreamPlay Sessions aka Rooftop Sessions)...
Watch this jaw-dropping, good looking, Newark-based band, The Velvet Trio perform Dancing on Acid, featuring Janetza Maria Miranda (Vocals), Randy Hayes Harris (Lead Guitar) and Daniel James Flynn (Bass Guitar). Janetza and the guys put on an unforgettable show at the inaugural DreamPlay Sessions aka Rooftop Sessions – displaying incredible versatility and skill across genres. If you were...
DreamPlay Rooftop Sessions | DARIA JONES performs Get to Know You Get to know Daria Jones, the Newark-area R&B and Soul singer-songwriter who blessed the secret show attendees with a powerful and heartfelt midsummer night performance. Daria was joined by Emanuel Washington (Keyboard) as they performed Get to Know You. Stay tuned to DreamPlay TV’s BRAVISSIMA channel for two original...
A sneak peek at the bond that unites veterans – one built on sacrifice, friendship, and community – as well as the unique mental health and reintegration challenges facing service men and women from New Jersey and from all over the nation. United by Valor was filmed at the NYC Veterans Day Parade. Special thanks to Maran Shaker and crew. You can follow Maran on twitter. VETERANS IN...