Ava DuVernay

Ava DuVernay Says Two New Films Are On The Way, Relaunches Distribution Company

Ava DuVernay is widening her distribution company, AFFRM, and relaunching under a whole new name, Array. Her new and improved…
by Ariel C. James
05.28.19
Ava DuVernay

Ava DuVernay, Black Filmmakers Unite On Twitter In A Show Of Solidarity

Black directors unite, and let’s all get down. That could have been the rallying call for the Black excellence that…
by Seve Chambers
05.28.19
Ava DuVernay

UPDATE: Rick Famuyiwa & Ava DuVernay May Become Marvel’s First-Ever Black Directors

As previously reported Selma director Ava DuVernay is supposedly in talks with Marvel about working her magic on an upcoming superhero film. However, the name…
by Seve Chambers
05.28.19

ARRAY Releases Film About BP Oil Spill Aftermath Called “Vanishing Pearls”

ARRAY, the multi-platform distribution label of the African-American Film Festival Releasing Movement (AFFRM), announced the acquisition of Slamdance 2014 Official…
by TheUrbanDaily Staff
04.17.21

Top Grossing Black Director Shares His Secret To Success [AUDIO]

Tim Story is one of Hollywood’s best kept secrets. While the fight for more Black directors behind the camera continues, …
by popcornandraisinettes
04.17.21

The Journey Of Self-Growth Gets Examined In “Big Words” [EXCLUSIVE VIDEO]

When the time came for the country to elect a new president, Obama wasn’t the only one feeling like they…
by Jonathan Hailey
05.28.19

ARRAY Acquires Distribution Rights To Film Festival Hit ‘Big Words’

When it comes to independent black film making, AFFRM is leading the charge. Their distribution label ARRAY has recently gotten…
by Jonathan Hailey
05.28.19

“I Will Follow” Director Relaunches AFFRM Website

The second renaissance of black cinema continues in 2012,  as director Ava DuVernay unveiled the new and improved website for…
by theurbandaily Staff
05.28.19

Sneak Peek: Ava DuVernay’s “Middle of Nowhere”

Director Ava DuVernay is back on the grind, continuing her crusade to elevate black cinema. After the smashing success of…
by theurbandaily Staff
05.28.19

Cassandra Freeman Goes To War For “KINYARWANDA”

Cassandra Freeman  has Rihanna to thank for tapping into her inner superwoman for Kinyarwanda.  “I would listen to ‘Run This Town’…
by theurbandaily Staff
05.28.19