Shoot Films, Not People Productions

Good day to you. I want to thank everyone who has donated money to my new project, Maya: The Illusion. It is still not too late to become a 'mini producer' of this amazing film. The importance of this film being silent is to show that the subject of HIV/AIDS is still silent in our community. This will be a ground breaking film... Also, with the help of the community this film will be made. My name is Mya B., Director/Producer of the Award Winning Documentary, 'Silence: In Search of Black Female Sexualtiy in America'. I am doing it AGAIN... Diving in and making another powerful film. This time it is a narrative film piece, shot on Panasonic DVX100 and 8mm. "Mya Baker is a young filmmaker born and raised in Chi-town. She currently resides in Brooklyn, NY where she came to be around people of like mind in the independent film industry. Graduating from Columbia College of Chicago in 1995 with a concentration in film studies gave her the writing and production skills needed to pursue her passion as an independent filmmaker. From working as a PA on several independent films and interning, she decided to venture into her own project. After two years of groundbreaking interviews and obtaining historical information, she has just finished her documentary entitled, 'Silence: In Search of Black Female Sexuality in America.' This documentary has already received a Telly Award for 2004 and has been making noise at various film festivals." 'Maya: The Illusion', is a short narrative piece that won runner up in the American Gem Screenwriting Competion. Synopsis: In this semi-silent, black and white film, a young woman in college has her sights on a man that holds a secret lifestyle that is revealed after she has a night of passionate unprotected sex with him. Through animated battle scenes we see how the HIV Virus attacks her body from within. Blended with jazz music and specs of RED colors to symbolize caution, we see how a pretty face can have rotten insides. There were some problems with sending the money via paypal. I apologize for that. You can send your $13.00 donation through the link below or by mail. 'Mini Producer' certificates will be sent out sometime in October. "When spider webs unite, it can tie up a lion...' New ways to donate by Mya B. If you had some problems sending payments through paypal, you can donate directly by visiting my site at www.shootfilmsnotpeople.com.

Promotion Let's make history... I want people to know that through determination, all things are possible. As a community, we can accomplish many things. We must unite. I know some of us think that we are so established, that we don't have to network anymore, but that is not true. We must reclaim our community by taking back the arts. Let's work to help one another reach our goals. Do we really need Hollywood telling us, 'Drama doesn't work for Black folks'? Do we have to continue selling our culture to others or do minstrel type films in order to get recognition. For just a few dollars, you can become a part of the filmmaking experience by being a 'mini producer'. It takes a village to make a film also, so let's make it happen. Thank you in advance. Our Price: $ 13.00 donation

Mya B. Shoot Films, Not People Productions

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Sistagraphy Fun-Raiser, July 22, 4-7pm @ The Urban Tea Party, Atlanta, Georgia.

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