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Washington, DC
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Acting
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Craig J. Harris's Discussions
Wake Up African American Filmmakers!
African American Filmmakers member Michelle Karman recently wrote, “This site appears to be dead! C'mon, people!!!!” I don’t understand the inactivity on this site. I’m not sure if it’s apathy, or t…
Started Mar 10
Crusade Against Improper Use Of The Word "Minority"
Not only am I not losing sight of the main point, my inquiry directly addresses it: The self-determination of a specific ethnic group to reject what they deem as a pejorative label, which according t…
Tagged: act4yew
Replied Dec. 19, 2009
Crusade Against Improper Use Of The Word "Minority"
Asians had there nomenclature removed from the US Government Official Listing of "Minorities" - Posted by Marvin G on September 17, 2009 at 5:51pm. I generally don’t comment on non-filmmaking posts,…
Tagged: act4yew
Replied Dec. 19, 2009
Reality Show Idea
The first question that is usually asked of me by network or studio executives in a TV show concept pitch session is, “Why would people watch this?” All shows, including reality shows, are developed…
Replied Oct. 19, 2009
Craig J. Harris: Actor|Writer|Producer
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- 60601
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- Film/TV
- About Me
- From CraigHarris.com:
Chicago native Craig J. Harris is an accomplished actor and award winning screenwriter.
Harris began writing with the hope of bringing diverse roles to film, television and theatre. Movies produced from Harris’ scripts have garnered Five Emmy Awards, a Telly Award, an AFTRA American Scene Award and a Proctor & Gamble Dreambuilder Celebration Scribe Award.
Critics describe Harris’ nationally aired television screenplay, Skin Complex, a provocative, innovative and cleverly crafted story dealing with race relations, as a “thought provoking premise”…”it is one of the more provocative and daring ways to deal with race issues”…”Skin Complex breaks the mold, working on several levels as a bit of science fiction and a search for self discovery.”
Harris served as the head writer of the television series Stories from the Soul, produced by Masequa Myers and Associates in conjunction with Robert Townsend. Additionally, Harris wrote and produced the irreverent TV sketch comedy show, Witch Doctor Bill.
A much sought after script consultant and screenwriting instructor, Harris developed and taught the hugely successful Harris Screenwriting Method, in addition to performing work-for-hire assignments and script doctoring.
Harris has numerous Film and TV acting credits including The Unborn, Eagle Eye, Fred Claus, Let's Go to Prison,Barbershop 2, PrisonBreak and Early Edition. Harris has studied and performed on the stages of the Second City Theater, ImprovOlympic, Victory Gardens Theater and ETA Theater in Chicago.
Harris also has voiced numerous commercials and video games for well known clients including Coca-Cola, McDonald’s, Allstate, Kellogg’s, KFC, Proctor & Gamble, OnStar, US Bank and Western Union, may be best known as the character voice of Lt. Jackson “Jax” Briggs in Midway Games’ Mortal Kombat video game series.
Harris is an active member of the Screen Actors Guild (SAG), The American Federation on Television and Radio Artists (AFTRA), the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS), and the Illinois Production Alliance (IPA).
- Company Name
- www.craigharris.com
- Website
- http://www.craigharris.com
- What I hope to gain from The Site
- To share my experience in the Television and Film industry and learn from the experience of others.
- What project are you currently working on?
- Currently writing on a work-for-hire biopic script regarding an R&B music legend and preparing to pitch several TV and Film concepts: http://www.craigharris.com.
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Wake Up African American Filmmakers!
I don’t understand the inactivity on this site. I’m not sure if it’s apathy, or the fact that many of the members here are busy for months at a time and don’t have the time to log on, but whatever it is, it has led me to question why I still have a profile here and has me considering deleting it. I’m not writing this to cast aspersions on the members of this forum, but to express… Continue
Posted on March 10, 2010 at 11:17am — 4 Comments
Thanks to all the Seminar participants!
Posted on September 14, 2009 at 7:19am —
Comment Wall (8 comments)
- At 11:15pm on January 23, 2010,
Regina Calvin said…
- Hello Craig!! Thanks for taking time out of your day to give a shout out for my Birthday. Such a sweetheart. I had a fabulous time. I know we will be crossing paths sooner or later . Let me know if I can be of asistance on a future project. Happy New Year To You! Talk to you soon.
- At 8:05pm on December 21, 2009,
Richard Carl Evans said…
- CRAIG your radio broadcast "The Kettle" is interesting. It's a fable. Good message and a dash of irony to boot. I could easily see this piece being extended to an hour long special like they used to have on regular T.V. back in the day. Thanks for sharing....................peace!
- At 9:43pm on November 13, 2009,
L PAT WILLIAMS said… - Greetings
My name is L. Pat Williams, an Executive Producer from Chicago.
I am looking to JOINT VENTURE several film projects with other
producers. Please contact me for more info: Lpatwilliams3@hotmail.com
BTW: Did I mention this is a spectacular opportunity... Contact me.
- At 11:39am on September 28, 2009,
Rob Morrison said…
- FRIEND OF ERIC LANE!!!!!!!!!!!!!
- At 11:37am on September 28, 2009,
- Rob Diggy Entertainment (EPK)
Multi Talented Producer, Arranger, and Film Composer.
As a Film Composer, Diggy has been quite successful and accredits his success to two of his well-known mentors, Spike Lee and Steven Spielberg; he says,” these men have had a great impact on his life by w
hat they have contributed to the Film and Entertainment Industry over the years. Rob Diggy, often called “The Sixth Man of Music”, has been compared to phenomenal Composer’s and Producer’s like Terrence Blanchard, Brian Tyler, and Danny Elfman.
When Beyonce released her Multi-Platinum “Dangerously In Love” album in 2004, it featured the smash hit “Crazy In Love”, which earned Diggy a Grammy for his Outstanding Keyboard Arrangement and Musicianship for the remix. Diggy also recognizes that much of his success as an Arranger and a musician comes from another mentor and long time friend, Morris Hayes (Keyboard player for the famed artist “Prince”). Morris taught Diggy the art of keyboard synthesis and to this day still learns from him.
Film and Production Reel
Trust, My Phamily Barbeque, Hostile Take Down, Three, The Engagement, Tactical, Ransum Games, Paulo Coelho’s The Witch of Portobello Winner of The International Film Competition, and Are We Predestined A Documentary about the many facets of Religion, RE/MAX Spot.
*The Engagement was an official selection for the American Black Film Festival (ABFF) and the Black Harvest Film Festival; and Ransom Games was an official selection for the American Black Film Festival (ABFF) and the Hollywood Black Film Festival (HBFF).
“I have an untapped talent that’s waiting to be unleashed; the Blessed Person won’t be disappointed”
~Rob Diggy~
www.myspace.com/diggymusic
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zw3Rqe8dys0&feature=channel_page
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYchk_9jT5Q&feature=channel
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZF0bh1l3Us&feature=channel
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nzhsyz45nQU&feature=channel
- At 6:04pm on September 14, 2009,
Regina Calvin said…
- Hi Craig! I really enjoyed meeting you and Sharon at the Breaking Into the Industry Networking Event. I found it informative, educational, and enlightening. Thanks for pointing all us who came in the right direction and helping to understand more of the (business) before the show and also opening up our minds to other options within the industry. Thanks for giving us the facts. Your the best.
- At 1:47pm on September 2, 2009,
Regina Calvin said…
- Thanks Craig, I will be there. I saw your pictures. You have met and collaborated with a lot of people even Steven Spielberg (Wow)
- At 12:00pm on September 2, 2009,
Regina Calvin said…
- Hello, Mr. Harris I am so happy you decided to become a part of this website community so that everyone will know about how wonderfully talented, creative, and blessed you are. It was I who added your event with Sharon King to the events page so that others can get to meet you, hopefully collaborate, and find out what works in this business. I will be attending the "Breaking into The Entertainment Industry Event". You are definitely someone I would love to collaborate on one of your future projects.
Groups
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Charlotte/NC Film
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Likaholix
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Film Music Producers and…
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Make-Up Effects
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Producers/Production Com…
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Blog Posts
What Happened to the Hollywood Black Film Festival?
It appears the economic crunch hit harder than we thought. The Hollywood Black Film Festival closed it's doors this year due to a lack of funds. The bad part is major corporations were it's sponsors. What does this mean for future festivals? Should they have stopped it all together or simply scaled down and
… ContinuePosted by Roni Brown on March 14, 2010 at 5:07pm — 2 Comments
Our Oscar Victories!
We made great strides in the film industry last year, walking away with numerous prizes and still breaking boundries.
Congratulations to Monique and the whole "Precious" family!
And a definate congrats to Geoffery Fletcher, first African American screenwriter to win!! That's a huge deal. And now as filmmakers we can look forward to continuing to put forth great works and entertainment.
… Continue
Posted by Roni Brown on March 13, 2010 at 2:41pm
CREW
Crown Prince Productions seeks to create a POWER HOUSE CREW. We are in search of a DP, Gaffers, Sound Techs, Lights, and Script Supervisors for future film projects. If you or anyone you know fits this description please HIT US UP ASAP!
We have projects in pre production and we are looking to put the finishing touches on our POWER HOUSE!
Please submit all resumes to crownprincepro@yahoo.com
THAN
… ContinuePosted by Taj & Akilah McCord on March 13, 2010 at 1:50pm
Wake Up African American Filmmakers!
I don’t understand the inactivity on this site. I’m not sure if it’s apathy, or the fact that many of the members here are busy for months at a time and don’t have the time to log on, but whatever it is, it has led me to question why I still have a profile here and has me considering deleting it. I’m not writing this to cast aspersions on the members of this forum, but to express… Continue
Posted by Craig J. Harris on March 10, 2010 at 11:17am — 4 Comments
Positively Consistent
Posted by Focused Films on February 28, 2010 at 12:00pm — 1 Comment
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