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Producer Maieka Invites You To Celebrate the Human Spirit

January 16, 2021November 23, 2020 by Sonya Denyse

Maieka Saint-Alban is a storyteller, producer, writer and visionary. Passion meets production in all her projects. She brings extraordinary elements of the human spirit to her creative works – think the grit of documentary film meets the finesse of masterpiece theatre. Human connectivity transforms and bonds the audience experience. Her latest project, Between Me … Read more Producer Maieka Invites You To Celebrate the Human Spirit

Edwina Is a Marvel To Watch

January 16, 2021November 23, 2020 by Sonya Denyse

Hailed by critics as “A marvel to watch”, Edwina Findley Dickerson is an award-winning film, television, and theatre actress. She made her prime-time debut as “Tosha Mitchell” on HBO’s critically acclaimed series THE WIRE, followed by four seasons as “Davina Lambreaux” on HBO’s Emmy-Nominated drama series Treme, set in Post-Katrina New Orleans. On the big … Read more Edwina Is a Marvel To Watch

ImageNation brings cinema and music to the people

January 16, 2021November 23, 2020 by Sonya Denyse

ImageNation Cinema Foundation is an innovative Harlem-based non-profit created to develop cinemas and audiences for independent films and music, that depict the global Black experience. ImageNation’s goal is to empower Black communities by presenting a variety of public programs that foster media equity, media literacy, solidarity, cross-cultural exchange and highlight the humanity of Pan-African people … Read more ImageNation brings cinema and music to the people

Australian Artist David Puts Dreams Into Action

October 5, 2020May 24, 2020 by Sonya Denyse

Never too young to live your dreams. David Hinchliffe‘s journey as an artist began when he retired from Australian politics. He simply “marie kondoed” his life. David’s process was simple: visit a city and paint a city. What began as an idea has grown into an experience far beyond what he might have imagined. He … Read more Australian Artist David Puts Dreams Into Action

Follow Zora And Me In The Award-winning Trilogy

January 2, 2021April 27, 2020 by Sonya Denyse

Follow Zora And Me in the award-winning Trilogy. The series concludes with the release of The Summoner (Fall 2020). The trilogy is the fictionalization of the early years of literary giant, Zora Neale Hurston. This is the first project ever to be endorsed by the Zora Neale Hurston Trust that was not authored by Hurston … Read more Follow Zora And Me In The Award-winning Trilogy

NOAA-Crest 8th Biennial Forum highlights successful scientific research

December 29, 2020April 23, 2020 by Sonya Denyse

NOAA-Crest 8th Annual Education and Science Forum

In partnership with 3DStudios, DreamDevelopment produced the NOAA-Crest 8th Biennial Education and Science Forum with 3 days of events, 25 plenary sessions for over 450 attendees throughout the City College Campus. The Forum showcased the education and scientific research accomplishments of students, faculty and NOAA scientists and managers from Florida, DC, Puerto Rico, and Maryland. … Read more NOAA-Crest 8th Biennial Forum highlights successful scientific research

The Legendary Odetta put the “f” in Folk Music

January 19, 2021March 7, 2020 by Sonya Denyse

Odetta-and-Sonya-and-Harry-Belafonte-and-Pam Frank

It was backstage at B.B. King’s. We were relaxing in Odetta’s dressing room after her performance. The door flew open. The producer announced that we should clear the room. Mr. Harry Belafonte wanted to greet his dear friend and sister-in-arms, Odetta. With steady and pointed words, Odetta replied “Let him come in. I am not ashamed … Read more The Legendary Odetta put the “f” in Folk Music

Bringing Inspiration to Life with Actor + Humanitarian Alimi Ballard

December 26, 2020February 5, 2020 by Sonya Denyse

Alimi Ballard – Sonya, I want to personally thank you for your Brilliance and all that you bring to the Creative and Development process.

Enjoy the award-winning documentary, Life’s Essentials with Ruby Dee

January 30, 2021February 5, 2020 by Sonya Denyse

Promotional Cover of Life's Essentials With Ruby Dee

We met Dream Development in the early stages of funding our inaugural documentary. Timing was a critical factor for us…