Welcome to the IFNY Monologue Slam!!!!!!! 

At The Top Entertainment Group,in associat ion with The Kumble Theater

Independent Fi lm New York,Bridge Intel l igence Group and

The Malik Yoba National Theater Companypresents

Program designed by www.chr iskaziro l le .com

Special Thank You to: Malik Yoba, Tracey Moore, Samad Davis, Carl Ford, Dr. John Shévin Foster, Black Nexxus, Chris Kazi Rolle, LIU, At The Top Entertainment Group,  Kumble Theater for Performing Arts, Independent Film New York, Bridge Intelligence Group, our sponsors and to all of the actors and contestants, past and present.The IFNY would also l ike to congratulate the current IFNY Monologue Slam Champion Ms. Dorcas Evelene Davis and wish you continued success! 

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Independent Film New York (IFNY) is the brainchild of Brooklyn filmmaker, Attika J. Torrence. The IFNY began in March of 2005 as a monthly film screening series which was appropriately titled the IFNY Screening Ser ies. This began as an out let for filmmakers to showcase their work as well as a venue for film professionals and film enthusiasts to meet each other, network

and form alliances that will eventually parlay into resourceful working relationships thus strengthening the independent filmmaking community.  The tremendous growth of the IFNY came when its founder, Attika J. Torrence decided to expand the scope of the film screening series, thus producing and hosting film premiers, seminars, workshops, book signings, launch parties, staged readings and launching a few new properties such as IFNYTV hosted by Diana Blain, www.ifilmnet.tv and the launch of the IFNY Monologue Slam in November 2009.   IFNY is unique because it is a community that was created “for filmmakers by filmmakers”. We find the voids in our filmmaking / art community and we don’t just talk about them, we fi l l them! Which ultimately provides more opportunities for us and our filmmaking / art community as a whole?  In our goal to unify the independent film / art community (locally and abroad), we need assistance from sponsors, investors, advertisers and donors who realize the power and ability of the blossoming independent film community. We seek partners who have the vision and foresight to get involved with this independent film movement in its embryonic stage in order to help us reach our full potential,  as we continue to fill the voids and provide venues and outlets for the movers and shakers of the present and the future. 

For more info visit: www.ifilmnet.tv

INDEPENDENT FILMS NEW YORK EVENT SPONSORS

  American Candy 

Host: Malik Yoba 

Introduction of judges Introduction of contestants 

Round 1 - The Monologue Judgeʼs critique 

Round 2 - Change The Emotion Judgeʼs critique 

INTERMISSION 

Round 3 – Dialogue / Scene With Another Actor Judgeʼs critique 

Round 4 – The Famous Monologue Judgeʼs critique 

Tally Scores 

Best Short Film of 2009 Award Presentation(IFNY Co-Founder – Donavan Lamber)

 New Monologue Slam Champion Award Presentation

(IFNY Founder – Attika J. Torrence)

Closing Remarks  

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THE HOST PROGRAMMALIK YOBA is a film, stage and television veteran of almost 20 years who  is best known for his roles in Tyler Perry's  "Why Did I Get Married",  Paramount's"Girlfriends",  Fox Television's "New York Undercover" and the Disney Classic "Cool Runnings".  He is the creator, writer, director, of BET.com's  "ShopTalk: What's On The Hearts Of Men"  Mr. Yoba  is also an activist, educator,

inspirational speaker,entrepreneur and author. Before becoming an internationally known celebrity, this Bronx, NY native was an educator in New York City Public Schools working with several high-profile youth leadership organizations here and abroad and by 23 years old was the vice president of The City Kids Foundation. In 2003, Mr.  Yoba established The Malik Yoba National Theatre Company (The MYNT Company), which creates, acquires, produces and distributes content for the urban theatre market. His stage musicals include "What's on The Hearts of Men" and "Acoustic Chocolate." The MYNT Company is also a proud sponsor of the Hip Hop Theatre Festival(HHTF.org). Yoba's book, "Please Return My Phone Call: Preventing the Demise of Personal and Professional Relationships"  is a handbook for business and interpersonal relationships. In 2009  he joined forces with Chris "Kazi" Rolle in the Together Apart Live Convo relationship seminars.  Yoba will also star in the upcoming Tyler Perry's  "Why Did I Get Married Too"  hitting theaters April 2nd 2010 and will have the NY premiere of his solo  show "Harlem To Hollywood"   at the New York Hip Hop Theatre Festival October 2010. 

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Tara Bennekemper

ARTISTS

Shana Solomon

Cedrick Terrell

Kate Mickere

Elijah Manning

JUDGESDr. John Shévin Foster, Artistic Director for New York City Repertory Theatre/NYC Rep, works in both academic and Professional theater arenas. He is an August Wilson scholar with a B.A. in Dramatic Arts and a B.S. in Education from Shaw University, a M.A. and Ph.D. in Theater Education and Directing from NYU and Classical Theatre certification from the University of Leeds in London 

Carl Ford is founder and chairman of Black Nexxus Inc., a production company and acting studio. As a co-founder of the acting studio Mr. Ford has had the pleasure of working with such luminaries as Brandy Norwood, Q-Tip, Pharrell, Ice-T, Tatum O’Neal and Shariff Adare. When C a r l F o rd i s n ’ t s h a r i n g h i s re a l - w o r l d experience with his Black Nexxus students, he is continuing his work as an accomplished director, producer, writer and editor.

Samad Davis is a, Newark, New Jersey native. Samad’s true directorial debut- Durdy Game has garnered cult classic status by many. He has also produced several films like The Minds of Men, and the One Nation Many Voices Award Winner for Best Drama Glimpse. Samad recently directed his first Hollywood studio feature film, Three Can Play That Game, starring Vivica A. Fox (Sony/Screen Gems) and produced MOOZ-Lum starring Danny Glover, Nia Long and Roger G. Smith.  

Tracey Moore, known within the entertainment industry as one of the stronger forces behind acting hopefuls through her role as celebrated acting coach and director. Tracey spread her p o s i t i v e u p b e a t e n e r g y t h r o u g h t h e entertainment industry and now her clientele includes Busta Rhymes, Eve, Ludacris, Missy Elliott, Common, Musiq Soulchild, Nina Sky and many more.