Harlem has always been a beautiful backdrop for the movies. This historical community, constantly changing, adds to the vibrancy and spirit that is vital to Hollywood.
Harlem, as a movie location, has suffered from the skyrocketed cost of shooting on location, in New York city. It’s a pity to see such a wonderful background lost, due to financial restraints.
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.