On August 20, 2019 the Harlem Film institute celebrates its 20th anniversary, with the screening of a film i made more than 30 years ago. “No Place to Cry” stars Exonerated 5 Korey Wise, at the tender age of 12. In light of recent events we felt this film would be the perfect way to exalt our 20 years of serving independent filmmakers.
Hi I’m Melvin Best, founder and director of the Harlem Film Institute. I am an educator, avid film lover and all around nice guy.
Hi I’m Melvin Best, founder and director of the Harlem Film Institute. I am an educator, avid film lover and all around nice guy.
Film Festival
“Goodbye Uncle Tom” Directed by: Gualtiero Jacopetti & Franco Prosperi 1971.
Scenes from “Chameleon Street” Directed by: Wendell B. Harris 1991
“Black Wax-Gil Scott Heron Live” Directed by: Robert Mugge 1983R.I.P.
1949 – 2011
Hi I’m Melvin Best, founder and director of the Harlem Film Institute. I am an educator, avid film lover and all around nice guy.
The 17th Annual Harlem Film Institute Festival
Congratulations to our winning films:
#6 “Mister Jason Andrew” Directed by Jody Lafountaine.
#7 “Black Barbershop Health” Directed by Dr. Bill Releford.
#1. “Hype 2phones” Directed by Rondell Harris.
HFI would like to thank all of the filmmakers for making the 17th Annual Film Festival a success and we look forward to seeing you next year.
Thank you and God Bless!
Melvin.
Films not in competition
“The Making of Crazy like a Fox”
“The Making of Doctor Bello”
Films in Competition
#1.
“Hype 2phones” Directed by Rondell Harris 4:09 min
#2.
“Back to School” Directed byCaylin Pickney 1:24 min
#3.
“Blue Rosez” Directed by Darren Henry 5:40 min
#4.
“Hispanic Gala 2015” Directed by Lisa Zajur 11:47 min
#5.
“Hype Express Yourself” Directed by Ga’Daisyia Gupta 8:24 min
#6.
“Mister Jason Andrew” Directed by Jody Lafountaine 14:01 min
#7.
“Black Barbershop Health” Directed by Dr. Bill Releford 7:49 min
Hi I’m Melvin Best, founder and director of the Harlem Film Institute. I am an educator, avid film lover and all around nice guy.