2006 Atlanta Hip Hop Film Festival Honorary Chairpersons Announced

The Atlanta HipHop Film Festival announced the 2006 Honorary Chairpersons which represent a timeless body of work in film and HipHop.

(PRWEB) December 15, 2005 -- The Atlanta HipHop Film Festival announced the 2006 Honorary Chairpersons which represent a timeless body of work in film and HipHop. Selections were based on their contributions, creativity and originality in both HipHop and film. List of Honorary Chairpersons include:

Almighty Kay Gee of the Cold Crush Brothers- Hip Hop pioneers and are considered rap originators hailing from the South Bronx.

Tony Tone- The original DJ Tony Tone of The Cold Crush Brothers, VP of Legacy Coalition and member of The Federation for the Preservation of HipHop Culture.

Davey D- A HipHop journalist, historian, deejay and community activist, a Program Director for Breakdown FM, a columnist for the San Jose Mercury News, and Napster.com and editor of the Hip Hop Political Newsletter (HHPN).

Toni Blackman- An award-winning artist, a published author, a U.S. HipHop Ambassador and the Founder of Freestyle Union.

Dyana Williams- A 30-year industry veteran with a career spanning broadcast, print journalism, community activism, television producing, reporting and media coaching.

Christopher "Play" Martin of Kid'N'Play- Considered one-half of one of the first groups to tame rap's hardcore mentality into a positive, message-oriented music suitable for teens and mass audiences. The group starred in two sequels to their original House Party film, and the 1991 teen flick Class Act.

Bryan Barber- His music director credits include OutKast, Bow Wow, Faith Evans, Destiny's Child, G-Unit, Ludacris, and Missy Elliott. Barber will make his film directing debut with the movie, “Life in Idlewood,” starring Outkast, Ving Rhames, Terrence Howard, Faizon Love, Patti LaBelle, Macy Gray, and Cicely Tyson.

Bow-Legged Lou of Full Force- Part of the six-man group of singer-producers responsible for hits performed by U.T.F.O., Lisa Lisa and the Cult Jam. Bow-Legged Lou’s acting credits include “House Party 1 & 2” and “Who’s the Man.”

AHFF’s Mission
To allow aspiring entertainers, an avenue to reach the masses with their product and skills, providing exposure and networking opportunities for all those within the film industry. In addition, we will celebrate and embrace the collaboration of HipHop meeting film by awarding upcoming and established filmmakers, as well as known HipHop artists for their outstanding accomplishments. Lastly, our festival foundation will support art indiscriminately and provide education in the form of seminars to empower entrepreneurs with the adequate skills to prosper in their given industry.

Organizers for the first annual event in April of 2005, Shameka Gumbs (Founder), Dee Dee Cocheta, Aneesah Hardnett, MiMi Cartier, LaKisha Smith, Chantell Welch and Tammy McCoy, made history producing the first film festival of its’ kind. Poised to do it again, The 2nd Annual Atlanta HipHop Film Festival takes place April 28-30, 2006. This year Honorees are: LAURYN HILL, LL COOL J, ICE T and F. GARY GRAY. For more info on the Atlanta HipHop Film Festival, visit – www.AtlHipHopFilmFest.com

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