April 26, 2008

This project dropped in our laps while filming The Faces of Vday on location at The Rubber Rose (www.therubberrose.com).  The boutique owners were so pleased with the work that we were doing, they tapped BATTLECRY to document their upcoming Hip Hop Conference in May 2008.  We are honored to be filming such an important event in music history.

For more info, please visit: www.sdwomeninhiphop.com 

"Her artist.  Her Audience."

A Weekend of Women in Hip Hop features exclusive never-seen-before performances brought to you by Ursula Rucker, Mystic, Sister Haero, and more.  May 2-4 2008 BATTLECRY spotlights artists and audiences descending upon San Diego, CA for an entire weekend of panels, workshops, and events that celebrate the ways women have contributed to and continue to transform the landscape of the Hip Hop culture.

Project: DocuDrama
Phase: Post-Production
Tentative Release Date: May 2008
Producer: BATTLECRY
Director: Crystal Callahan
Host: Aleia Ramsey
Camera: Adiel Reckley

UPDATES

5.5.08 - We just wrapped filming in San Diego yesterday at about 7:30pm!  The weekend was unforgettable, BATTLECRY is doing everything in our power to keep the spirit alive on this end.  We are still in awe about how authentic each and every one of these women were - artist and audience.  We are back in Los Angeles now updating our editing equipment to be able to put this marvelous piece together into a final cut that will do justice to a weekend that the world needs to witness.  If media is as powerful as we believe it to be - then with this piece we intend to put these artists ON BLAST so to speak.  This documentary will do its part to uplift, amplify, expose, and proliferate the celebration and transformation we captured in over 8 hours of raw footage as we let the cameras roll this weekend (!).  We hope to have more developments along the tedious and critical road of post-production updated in the next 1-2 weeks.  In the meantime, we invite you to keep in touch.

5.26.08 - Phase 1 of updating our editing equipment is complete!  Phase 2 is now in process.  What does that all mean in plain English?  That we are working feverishly in the post-production of this piece DAILY.  Your continued patience is greatly appreciated, it takes times for these things, but know that when it all comes together - it will be worth the wait.  As soon as we know something, you will know something too. 

As of now, the Teaser/Trailer/Sneak Preview slated to be ready by Tuesday June 10th, 2008!  Stay tuned and keep in touch.

6.11.08 - If you tuned in yesterday looking for the Teaser/Trailer/Sneak Preview, we apologize for the disappointment, not quite there yet.  But we are proud to report that progress is being made.  Phase 2 and Phase 3 of updating our editing equipment was completed!  The Teaser/Trailer/Sneak Preview is UNDERWAY and it is looking good, if we should say so oursleves.  New date for preview: completed before Tuesday June 17th, 2008!  Stay tuned and keep in touch.

7.7.08 - Today we proudly announce the completion of the SNEAK PREVIEW of this piece.  Believe it or not, It is divided into 3 parts and is available on YouTube for your viewing pleasure right now (see links below)!!!  CALLING ALL CONTRIBUTORS: If you or someone you know was also documenting during the weekend - send it to us for possible inclusion in the Film.  PHOTOS, VIDEO, WORKSHOP OUTLINES, MUSIC, TESTIMONIES, ETC. ETC. ETC.  Thank you for your continued patience and understanding as we work daily to craft pieces that we hope you will find worth the wait.  ENJOY...

VIEW THE SNEAK PREVIEW ON YOUTUBE: 

Part 1

Part 2

Part 3 

FULL FEATURE DVD COMING SUMMER 2008 

 If you attended this weekend, whether as artist or audience, and you want to give some feedback or testimony on anything or everything, please email us: hiphopconference@thebattlecryempire.com!

April 26, 2008

Our fearless leader, Wendy Maples - Community Organizer for the main San Diego performance of The Vagina Monologues (February 7, 2008) decided to enhance our stage production with a world premiere documentary that takes viewers into the heart of "SDVagimons2008".  When she brought BATTLECRY in as co-producers of the show, she also bestowed the privilege of this exciting video project upon us.

The Faces of Vday explores the fascinating behind the scenes details that brought about a groundbreaking artistic and philanthropic experience in the San Diego, California community.  Centered upon Vday's global movement to end violence against women and girls, we follow organizers and participants on a journey from Arizona State University in 1999 to San Diego State University to Step Up Theatre to InnerMission Productions to BATTLECRY, all the way to the New Orleans Superdome.  Witness the work, generosity, context, vision, sweat, charities, sacrifice, solidarity, permission slips, dedication, risk, fundraising, integrity, bonding, bridges, sisterhood, and diversity embraced by this ultimate all-ages and all-races collaborative rendering of Eve Ensler's: The Vagina Monologues on February 7, 2008 - and beyond.

Project: DocuDrama
Phase: Post-Production
Tentative Release Date: May 2008
Producer: BATTLECRY
Director: Crystal Callahan
Assistant Director: Aleia Ramsey 

FULL FEATURE DVD COMING SUMMER 2008