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ASCENDER COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
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Our channel features premium unscripted/documentary content about African American history and culture. Subscribe now for unique, inspirational and thought provoking short stories about Black Food/Foodways, History, Environment, Social Justice, Sports, Science/Technology, Faith and Public Health/Fitness.
FACEBOOK: w ascenderfilms
INSTAGRAM: (@ascenderfilmsinc) ascenderfilmsinc
WEBSITE: www.ascenderfilms.com
For business inquiries, please contact: info@ascender-c.com
ASCENDER COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
Experience and Never Forget ®
SEVEN RISING:The Final Question (EPISODE 1)
Synopsis:
Can we learn just as much about our political leaders by asking what they will do when they lose an election as we can by asking what they promise to do for our communities when they win?
SEVEN RISING: EPISODE 1: 'THE FINAL QUESTION"
Is a short by filmmaker Paul Grant, where he asks 8 of the 10 candidates who were seeking the District of Columbia Ward 7 Council Seat, to discuss what they will do ‘If I Lose.’ The final question was asked during oral history interviews that were filmed over the last 30 days of what was arguably the most contentious and expensive, democratic primary ever held East of the Anacostia River. Their responses reveal their ambition, passion - and for a few, ...
Can we learn just as much about our political leaders by asking what they will do when they lose an election as we can by asking what they promise to do for our communities when they win?
SEVEN RISING: EPISODE 1: 'THE FINAL QUESTION"
Is a short by filmmaker Paul Grant, where he asks 8 of the 10 candidates who were seeking the District of Columbia Ward 7 Council Seat, to discuss what they will do ‘If I Lose.’ The final question was asked during oral history interviews that were filmed over the last 30 days of what was arguably the most contentious and expensive, democratic primary ever held East of the Anacostia River. Their responses reveal their ambition, passion - and for a few, ...
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Видео
How a scene from 'LINCOLN' inspired a Frederick Douglass short film
Просмотров 25Год назад
Exploring Cinema Inspiration This video explains how a single scene from Steven Spielberg's (2012) masterpiece bio film 'Lincoln' inspired a touching scene in an award winning short film about Frederick Douglass. #frederickdouglass #blackmen #blackfathers #spielberg #lincolnmovie #cinematic #inspiration #filminspiration #scene #thevisit #ascendercommunications #ascenderfilmsinc #ascenderfilms #...
The Art of 'The Visit': Storyboards + Production Design
Просмотров 107Год назад
Pre-visual concept art, storyboards and post production color and lighting FX for our award winning short film 'The Visit'. All concept art was hand drawn by writer, director Paul V. Grant. The film is now available for streaming on Vimeo and RUclips. Additional streaming platforms will be announced soon! www.ascenderfilms.com/thevisit #previsuals #storyboards #conceptart #style #vision #produc...
THE VISIT ( A FILM BY PAUL GRANT, 2022)
Просмотров 176Год назад
In summer 1859, a world-weary, Frederick Douglass (DL HOPKINS) is navigating a mid-life crisis when he gets a surprise visit from outlaw Harriet Tubman (SHALANDIS WHEELER SMITH) -the most remarkable freedom fighter in American history. Their intense conversation forces him to confront their individual struggles and explore what it really means to be free. ONE CONVERSATION CAN CHANGE EVERYTHING....
FREDERICK DOUGLASS vs HARRIET TUBMAN ('THE VISIT' - 2022 FILM TEASER)
Просмотров 1,4 тыс.2 года назад
What if Frederick Douglass was jealous of Harriet Tubman? She is 'Black Moses' after all.... 'The Visit' is a forthcoming film, written and directed by Paul V. Grant, that imagines a secret meeting between Frederick Douglass and Harriet Tubman, just before the start of the Civil War. This film won 'Best Short' at the 2022 North Carolina Black Film Festival and was nonimated for 'Best Short" at ...
The Visit (Main Trailer-A Short Film by Paul Grant)
Просмотров 2393 года назад
In the summer of 1859, a world-weary Frederick Douglass gets a surprise visit that alters the course of his personal life and U.S. history. This short film was written, produced and directed Paul Grant. Featuring: DL HOPKINS SHALANDIS WHEELER SMITH -and MATTHEW CHRISTOPHER MORGAN CINEMATOGRAPHY: DEREK J. ALLEN COMING 2022 Produced by Ascender Films, Inc. www.ascenderfilms.com/thevisit
Soulful Bites Episode 4: Juneteenth, Barbecue & Red Drink
Просмотров 1814 года назад
Adrian Miller explains the history of Juneteenth (Emancipation Day) holiday and the two food items that have history enhanced this celebration. #juneteenth #emancipationday #barbecue #reddrink #adrianmiller #soulfoodscholar #blackfoodways #soulfood #southernfood #blackhistory
REVIVAL(TEASER): A BLACK MAN IN HIGH-END KITCHENS
Просмотров 154 года назад
In this REVIVAL teaser for coming episode, New York-based, Chef Omar Tate talks about the negative perceptions that have been assigned to him as black male working in high-end restaurants. Last year, Chef Tate established Honeysuckle, a highly acclaimed series of pop-ups that explore African American culture through food.
REVIVAL (CLIP): TONYA THOMAS, 'MORE WOMEN OWNERSHIP
Просмотров 334 года назад
Tonya Thomas, General Manager and Pastry Chef at Ida B's Table restaurant in Baltimore, MD explains how she gained experience in the food industry and a major benefit of more woman-owned restaurants.
REVIVAL: THIS IS SOUL FOOD
Просмотров 1344 года назад
REVIVAL : PREACHERS OF CUISINE THIS IS SOUL FOOD. In this short documentary, Chefs David and Tonya Thomas seek to redefine and elevate the status of Soul Food and African -heritage cooking at their acclaimed Baltimore restaurant, Ida B.'s Table. This is their story.
Soulful Bites: Soul Food In Space
Просмотров 295 лет назад
This week, as we commemorate the 50th anniverary of Apollo 11 moon landing, Soul Food Scholar Adrian Miller explains how many of the 'super foods' that are being explored and promoted by scientist and nutritionists have long been staples of the soul food plate. Perhaps, deeper explorations into African-American history/foodways will be just the thing that propels humanity on this planet and the...
The Wisdom of Leah Chase: Queen of Creole Cuisine
Просмотров 875 лет назад
This short video features words of wisdom that Chef Leah Chase, Executive Chef of famed Dooky's Chase Restaurant in New Orleans, shared with a young African American Chefs, Restaurant Owners, Farmers and Food writers. She could hardly contain her excitement and appreciation for the next generation of black culinary leaders and the crowd greatly reciprocated that love. Produced by Ascender Commu...
SOULFUL BITES: Chitterlings in Paris? How Black GI’s Took Soul Food Global
Просмотров 1445 лет назад
Soulful Bites: Adrian Miller, “The Soulful Scholar”, explains how Black GI’s became ambassadors of soul food after World War II. The
We Are Ascender Communications (30-Sec Version)
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We Are Ascender Communications (30-Sec Version)
We Are Ascender Communications, Inc (2019)
Просмотров 195 лет назад
Ascender Communications, Inc is a digital advertising and media production company based in Washington, DC. We specialize in premium motion-based content for business, non-profits, government and broadcast media. Let us tell your story.
Soul Bites: ( Episode 1) How Black People Got 'Soul'
Просмотров 435 лет назад
Soul Bites: ( Episode 1) How Black People Got 'Soul'
Adrian Miller's Soulful Bites (Series Teaser)
Просмотров 285 лет назад
Adrian Miller's Soulful Bites (Series Teaser)
Making Gumbo Jubilee: The Triumph of Dr. Howard Conyers (Version 1)
Просмотров 9615 лет назад
Making Gumbo Jubilee: The Triumph of Dr. Howard Conyers (Version 1)
The Naval Architect-USCG CIVILIAN SPOT 1 (2012)
Просмотров 18311 лет назад
The Naval Architect-USCG CIVILIAN SPOT 1 (2012)
'THIS IS HOW I SERVE' -USCG CIVILIAN RECRUITMENT COMBO SPOT(2012)
Просмотров 5811 лет назад
'THIS IS HOW I SERVE' -USCG CIVILIAN RECRUITMENT COMBO SPOT(2012)
COMMUNICATION SKILLS FOR AFRICAN AMERICAN PARENTS (2010) SAMPLE
Просмотров 22512 лет назад
COMMUNICATION SKILLS FOR AFRICAN AMERICAN PARENTS (2010) SAMPLE
Ascender InProcess: Composer Calvin E. Brown
Просмотров 8812 лет назад
Ascender InProcess: Composer Calvin E. Brown
Looking forward to seeing the film!
Faith being renewed 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿
Nice work. Loved the Shakespearian style and tone of the dialogue and the excellent production values. Looking forward to your next project.
came here after watching a segment of Man Fire Food on Food Network featuring Dr. Conyers.........this is great keep this going.......
So beautiful Paul!! David and Tonya Thomas are not only role models but the professionals we should all be aspiring to be like. Im so proud to know them but also to know they're in the world staking their claim on this legacy. Thank you for this perfectly produced homage to two beautiful humans. The way you guys tell stories is so powerful!!
You all captured that afternoon perfectly. So beautifully done, and an absolute tribute to Mrs. Chase and her well lived life.