Caralene Robinson is a polymath. A former marketing executive who’s worked with iconic brands such as VH1, The Coca-Cola Company, and Virgin Mobile, Robinson recently left the C-suite to pursue entrepreneurial filmmaking. An accomplished writer, director, and producer (check out her IMDB page, friends), she now has several award-winning projects in distribution.
Read MoreHave you ever experienced going out to dinner with a few friends (maybe for a birthday) and everything is going well, you’re catching up with an old friend, laughing, munching on your catfish and Mac& cheese, pouring your fourth margarita pitcher, then things get tense when the bill arrives?
All of a sudden half of your friends turn into accountants while others come up with what sounds like a crowdfunding pitch to cover their portion of the bill. In fact, this experience has become so common that it’s the storyline for the short comedy film, “The Bill.”
Read MoreSome of the world's most unique and undiscovered films are shown in New York City because of the Urbanworld Film Festival.
Rich characters, diverse genres, and exclusive show premieres make Urban World a paradise for movie buffs and movie makers, according to festival director Gabrielle Glore. "We are proud that Urbanworld remains THE destination for storytellers and studios to connect with a viewing audience as we continue to take a lead role in inclusion," she told the Daily News.
Read MoreThe 21st Annual Urbanworld Film Festival has announced its 2017 slate, with the likes of Ava DuVernay and Chadwick Boseman making appearances at the festival that aims to represent a broad lens of diversity and expand the definition of urban beyond ethnicity.
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