VISIONS BLU INSTITUTE
"COLLABORATING WITH CONTENT CREATORS,
BUILDING COMMUNITY"
FILMS
"IMMINENT CHECKMATE"
Check out the trailer for
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Our award-winning silent film, “Imminent Checkmate ~ Amidst Disruption, Find Camaraderie,” is a 2024 Silver Telly Award winner that spotlights Black males of various ages, celebrating themes of unity and resilience.
We’re excited to share the behind-the-scenes (BTS) compilation of this acclaimed short film, captured and edited by Jewel B., a former participant in our youth programs and a recent Columbia College graduate. “Imminent Checkmate” was written, directed, and produced by Karon Hamlet, with contributions from an exceptional team: Producer Monoleto Wilborn, Cinematographer Patrick Charles, and Editor Joshua Zarbaugh. 
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"THE NELL"
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Bronze Telly Award winner short film "The Nell" is a light hearted coming of age film, based in the 80's about competitive high school aged athletes and the bonds they form on the block. Click on our PRESS page to read the Screen Magazine article about our win!
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"TELL SOMEONE"
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Trauma to Triumph “Tell Someone” is a powerful short film that explores the lingering impact of childhood trauma in adulthood. Through vivid memory flashes, a woman confronts her past and recognizes the need to change the course of her life. The film inspires trauma survivors to find their voice and choose a path of healing and growth. |
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EVENTS
"SHORT FILM SCREENING 2024"
Visions Blu Institute partnered with CECA of Kennedy King College to present a sold out private screening of our latest short film "Imminent Checkmate".
Hope you join the FUN next year.
INAUGURAL 2002 VISIONS BLU FILM SYMPOSIUM VIDEO CLIP
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Check out a clip from the inaugural Visions Blu Film Symposium with Director George Tillman, Producer Robert Teitel and actor Larenz Tate. This event included panels, networking and sponsors such as Volvo Cars of North America and American Airlines.
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