On February 26, 2010, Scene Not Heard will screen as part of the University of Georgia’s African Diaspora Film Festival. Sponsored by the Institute for African American Studies. 7 to 9 p.m. African American Cultural Center, fourth floor, Memorial Hall. For more info, visit Online Athens.

As part of the Planet Rock hip hop and social change film series, Black Lily presents “Say My Name,” a documentary directed by Nirit Peled, set in London, New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, Detroit, Los Angeles, and Atlanta. It tells the stories of female MC’s and R’n’B singers, and the women whom they inspire.

Black Lily presents a one-day master class with three emerging independent filmmakers—Tchaiko Omawale (New York/Los Angeles), Nzinga Kemp (Los Angeles), and Roni Nicole (Atlanta)—who will discuss their process and provide tips on breaking into the business, making quality work with low budgets, and the uniquely collaborative nature of directing music videos.

Scribe Video Center is honored to host Julie Dash in Philadelphia as they present a retrospective of her work and also a chance to see some of her current projects. January 12-13, 2010.

Philly 360° Books will premiere at Roots Picnic