It Has Been Awhile--New Book Release

 It has been awhile since my last blog post. With school, work, parenting, and just trying to live...writing and updating my blog has taken a back seat. But what have I been up to over the last few years?? Well, a lot and excited to share with my followers that I have a new children's book that I have just released called "Solomon's Train The Journey Home"! It took me two years to complete this book and to find the best illustrator to help make this book come to life. I was able to work with a talented young artist, Iveta Trifonova on creating "Solomon's Train The Journey Home". Our book is now available on Amazon Books and will soon have a digital and audio version available on Amazon Books as well. To learn more about the book visit www.solomonstrainbook.com and you can purchase the book from the site as well. Stay tuned for more exciting updates and visit my new website www.rebekahafrimpong.com for my latest work. 

Final Completion of Short Film SUNSET

After a long year of revisions, edits, and financial set backs, the short narrative film SUNSET is finally ready for release! This film holds a special place in my heart and I am dedicating the film to my friend and fellow filmmaker Keturah Caesar.  SUNSET was directed by Ron Fields and cinematography completed by Joe Carabeo. Screenings of SUNSET will begin November 4, 2017.

-Rebekah Frimpong

CR8:BLK New Web Series

CR8 (CREATE) : BLK (Black) Original Web Series Created by Rebekah Frimpong 
Produced by BGNB Productions. (c) 2016

CR8:BLK is a new web series exploring the definition of modern contemporary Black American Art and African contemporary Art from the perspectives of creatives and curators.  The new docu-series CR8:BLK, asks the questions: What is African Art? What is Black Art? CR8:BLK will be about exploring the art work of artists throughout the African diaspora as well as getting a glimpse in the world of the curators who shape how Black Art is seen worldwide. The series will feature at least 30 contemporary artists and curators from around the globe in the fields of visual art, sculpture, film, photography, creative writing, and experimental arts. 

More Information Visit: http://cr8blk.weebly.com/ To Be Officially Launched Oct. 2016

New Short Film SUNSET

It has been about three years since Rebekah's last short film The Analyst was completed. She has teamed up again with Cinematographer Joe Carabeo and award winning film Director Ron Fields to produce the short film SUNSET. Based on a true story this film dissects the plight of a woman facing a cancer diagnosis.  SUNSET is currently in production and due to be completed in the summer of 2016.

UN SDG Visit

Note By Rebekah Frimpong:
"I had no idea when Lisa Russell put her casting call out for SDG video project at the UN that I would experience a day full of such great energy. The moment she asked me the question during my interview (captured in this picture) my mind quickly woke up. The night before I slept about an hour. I was worried about taking my son with me, how people would treat me as I carried my one year old son alone with me to the UN. I was pleasantly surprised by the respect I received, the kind gestures, and kind words. I was inspired by the smiles of the people I met. So when in this moment captured in this picture I was asked about my views on SDG it was clear in my mind what is important. In this moment I realized I am an activist, because I am scared but fearless in my motivation to be better and reflect that in my community. What moves you? What is most important to you? What steps are you taking to make an impact? I am thankful to Lisa for letting me be apart of this project!" Pic by Pascal B.

New Teaser For ADOWA

 Rebekah  has released a new teaser clip for her new documentary film ADOWA!

View Teaser Clip Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1w7lfYbIG3o

ADOWA
Oral Literature in Dance and Preserving the Culture of the Ashanti People

A Documentary Film Written by Rebekah A. Frimpong
Fiscally Sponsored By Dance Films Association

ADOWA is a documentary film written by Rebekah A. Frimpong, and is about oral literature in dance and preserving the culture of the Ashanti people of Ghana. ADOWA will be shot on location in Ghana and will capture the beauty of the traditional funeral dance called Adowa of the Ashanti people. The film explores how the Adowa dance came to be and the tradition and history behind this dance using language, music, and the movements of the Adowa dance to reveal the story.

ADOWA Documentary Film Links:

Dance Films Association
http://www.dancefilms.org/film-items/adowa/

Website/Blog
http://adowadocumentary.blogspot.com/

Facebook Page
https://www.facebook.com/pages/ADOWA-Documentary-Film/425654597623818?fref=ts

New Film Project: ADOWA

A Documentary Film Written by Rebekah A. Frimpong

Fiscally Sponsored By Dance Films Association

This is the third documentary film from award winning filmmaker Rebekah A. Frimpong. The recent African Youth Excellence (AYE) Award winner, has written a new documentary film that will explore culture and traditions by way of dance. The film is set to go into production in October 2015 in Ghana and will be completed in 2016.

Adowa is a documentary film about oral literature in dance and preserving the culture of the Ashanti people of Ghana . A young artist of Ashanti heritage travels to Ghana to capture the beauty of traditional funeral dance called Adowa of the Ashanti people.  The film explores how the Adowa dance came to be and the tradition and history behind this dance using language, music, and the movements of the Adowa dance to reveal the story.

Visit Adowa Documentary Film Blog for More Information Here:

http://adowadocumentary.blogspot.com/