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LA PUNK NOIR’S 2011 BLACK VALHALLAH POSTER CONTEST
LA PUNK NOIR’S 2011 BLACK VALHALLAH POSTER CONTEST
BLACK VALHALLAH is a national music tour featuring alternative Black musicians and bands. The poster theme should represent alternative Black music in the genres of rock n’ roll and punk rock music, a
Will Smith and Jaden Smith to co-star in M. Night Shyamalan sci-fi film
Will Smith and son Jaden Smith will co-star in an untitled sci-fi adventure movie to be directed by M. Night Shyamalan ("The Sixth Sense," "Unbreakable") for Sony Pictures.
The script was co-written by Shyamalan and Gary Whitta ("The Book of Eli"). I
Read more…What helps you with story-plotting?
I've always had difficulty with plotting stories. I can conceive of settings and characters easily, but innovative and complex plots don't come naturally to me. I would therefore appreciate some advice with regards to plotting. Can you please tell me
Read more…National November Writing Month
So, just entered National November Writing Month a.k.a. NaNoWriMo a bit early, but hey, gotta plan the novel 7-8 months in advance, right?So, we writers of BSFS should enter the contest. Write a 50k or more novel in 30 days. I believe that the challe
Read more…Women in FIlm- Applying the Bechdel Test to Sci Fi Movies
old article, but very worthy and always timely topic:
John Scalzi - Does Your Favorite Sci-fi Movie Do Right by Its Female Characters?
Cinema Verite' and Basic 3D Filmmaking....
Hey,
When I'm not writing fantasy / adventure stories and screenplays, there's my other writing gig which deals with film and videomaking. Many of you at the Society are preparing to make the jump from writing to making films. If you're needing some e
Read more…My Soul Sci Fi Interview
Artist of the Week
Jarvis Sheffield AKA the Administrator
Founder of Black Science Fiction Society
and Publisher of Genesis an Anthology of
Black Sci-Fi
There has always been groups of Afro-Americans interested in all
things Afro Science Fiction di
2020 AD (Ten minute video)
Hi guys,
Just wanted to share the new opening to 2020 AD. I updated because the original first fifteen minutes was confusing. Please feel free to share your honest opinions, your feedback is greatly appreciated. It's going on the DVD, which will be
Read more…Call For Submission: Future Lovecraft Anthology
Here's an open call for an anthology:
http://www.innsmouthfreepress.com/?p=11090
In the post, the press says it wants to be surprised, and mentioned post-apocalyptic Africa as a possible setting.
Innsmouth Free Press » Blog Archive » Submissions: Future Read more…
ARTISTS CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS - Genesis Science Fiction Magazine AKA Black Science Fiction Society Magazine
ARTISTS CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS - Genesis Science Fiction Magazine AKA Black Science Fiction Society Magazine
Entries should be submitted in electronic format. We are looking for graphics that present well in both print and electronic media.
-Designer
Japan begins air drop on stricken reactor
Japan beg
ins air drop on stricken reactor
ZAO, Japan – Japanese military helicopters dumped loads of seawater onto a stricken nuclear reactor Thursday, trying to avoid full meltdowns as plant ope
Read more…Mocha Memiors Press is Calling for Submissions
Mocha Memoirs Press, LLC is calling for submissions of novels, novellas and short stories.
We’re currently looking for titles in the following genres: horror, science fiction, fantasy, and romance. We’re most excited about seeing stories in the subgen
Read more…Artists & Graphics Designers
Artists & Graphics Designers
This group is for the visual artists to congregate, collaborate, and discuss their craft.
http://www.blacksciencefictionsociety.com/group/artistsgraphicsdesigners?xg_source=msg_invite_group
Read more…The Challenge Of Incorporating Black History Into Major Science Fiction
[1] The Dred Scott Decision
[2] The American Civil War / Reconstruction
[3] Slavery / Emancipation
[4] The African American Civil Rights Movement
These historical events serve, among others, as foundation cornerstones of the history of black people
BATTLE LA ON FILM AND TV WTF?
I saw battle LA on friday 1st show. its not as bad as some critics say but its not that great either but its a over all get out the house on a friday type of film. LETS FACE IT if you remember the B movie days from the 70's and 80's B movies are stil
Read more…Looking for someone to design a logo for "Lightweightz" and "R-Squared Comicz"
Hello everyone,
I pray all is well. I'm looking for someone to design a logo for the comic I am working on, "Lightweightz," and for my company, "R-Squared Comicz." Here's a brief description about each:
Lightweightz: is a comic set in California abou
5 Questions With Total Recall Writer Vince Moore!
http://bsuperhero.blogspot.com/2011/03/5-questions-with-vince-moore.html
BlackSuperhero.com interviews Total Recall writer Vince Moore as he discusses his long road to becoming a professional comic writer as well as his unique insights into the comic Read more…
Gorrillas, Murder, War and Corruption
Here's a vid from the National Geographic showing the struggles of Congolese Park Rangers against the illegal Charcoal Market. An investigation sparked by the brutal murder of a family of mountain gorillas set off a chain reaction internally in the D
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