Image of On My Block Logo Are you a novice or experienced filmmaker with a story to tell about Roosevelt Island? If so, consider participating in the On My Block neighborhood film project. According to On My Block:
On My Block is a film challenge that brings communities closer together by inviting filmmakers of all levels to create short narrative or documentary videos on their block using only their blocks residents as cast and crew.
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Although we live in a city of over 8 million people, a lot of us dont even know our neighbors. When youre not connected to the people living on the other side of the wall, its hard to have any sense of belonging within a community. On My Block creates an opportunity for neighbors to introduce themselves, work together, and create trusting relationships through the collaborative filmmaking process. The films created will live on past the festival window as a source for community pride and as a living map of the worlds most creative city.
Click here for more information about On My Block and Co-Founder Ryan O’Hara Theisen explains the project in greater detail below. Introduction to On My Block Films from On My Block Films on Vimeo. The deadline for submitting your film is October 31, 2012 and must be shot between August 1 and October 31. Roosevelt Island does not really have street blocks in the traditional NYC grid model. I would think that any filmmaker would need to clarify what makes a Roosevelt Island block to participate in this project. There are plenty of talented storytellers here on Roosevelt Island. For example, this 2008 Roosevelt Island Talking Elevator short film from Jeff Lee. You Tube Video of Roosevelt Island Talking Subway Escalator from Jeff Lee