Rivertown Film

“Sam Waymon Day” Proclaimed at Tribute

matthewseig — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 21:41:18 +0000

A capacity audience at Rivertown Film’s Tribute to Sam Waymon on February 16, 2013, heard Sam Waymon and the New School Band and learned about Mr. Waymon’s contributions to music, film, local history and black culture. Adding to the evening were Ellen Jaffee, New York State Assemblywoman, who presented Mr. Waymon with a Citation acknowledging his contributions Rockland County and inviting him to Albany; Harriet Cornell, Chairwoman of the Legislature of Rockland County, who gave him a Proclamation from the Rockland Legislature officially naming February 16 “Sam Waymon Day” in Rockland County; Louise Parker, Nyack Village Trustee, who read a letter from Mayor Jen White thanking Mr. Waymon for his contributions to the community; and Yuhanna Edwards, City Council President of Mount Vernon, who brought a certificate of commendation from Mount Vernon in recognition of the period that Mr. Waymon lived there. Visit the photo gallery.

Elmwood Playhouse and Rivertown Film Become Cultural Partners

matthewseig — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 04:01:10 +0000

Elmwood Playhouse is about to enter its 66th season as Rivertown Film begins its 11th, but we could not be more attuned in our efforts to serve our community in ways that entertain and inspire. While both Elmwood Playhouse and Rivertown Film are member supported organizations, we welcome all to our plays and films and to join us in enjoying the arts in Rockland County.

Volunteers Needed Immediately to Assist with Veterans History Project

matthewseig — Sat, 30 Jun 2012 23:20:14 +0000

Volunteers Needed Immediately to Assist with Veterans History Project

Rockland Filmmakers will be working with Rockland Independent Living Center (RILC) to work in production and post-production on a film involving interviews with military veterans. The raw interviews will be sent to the Veterans History Project at the Library of Congress. For further information about this project, go to http://www.loc.gov/vets/about.html.

In addition to the submission to the Library of Congress, interviews will be shared with local libraries, re-cut and broadcast on local access, screened at venues, and re-worked into a documentary for festivals, etc.

Please contact David Kaminski, email: davideokaminski@yahoo.com.

Kitchen Tour Follow-Up in Rockland County Times 6/21/1

matthewseig — Sun, 24 Jun 2012 00:10:52 +0000

The Second Annual Rivertown Film Kitchen Tour Inspires Many (read more)

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Orange & Rockland Contributes to “Meet the Filmmaker”

matthewseig — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 19:32:55 +0000

The Orange & Rockland Community Investment Program has awarded Rivertown Film a $1,500 grant for its “Meet the Filmmaker” series. “Meet the Filmmaker” brings filmmakers to screenings for discussions about the creative process, giving audiences a unique insight into films they have just seen. Recent participants in “Meet the Filmmaker” have included Barbara Kopple, John Sayles and Jonathan Demme. Some of the Orange & Rockland funding will be used to videotape “Meet the Filmmakers” discussions for access on the Rivertown Vimeo Channel.

Kitchen Tour Follow-up in the Journal News, 6/14/12

matthewseig — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 19:14:24 +0000

From a ‘Small Wonder’ to a major rehab, two spaces that wow (read more)

2012 Kitchen Tour in June Rivertown Magazine

matthewseig — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 01:33:45 +0000

Fabulous kitchen tour raises $$$ for Rivertown Film. [read the article]

Kitchen Tour Fundraiser in Journal News, 6/5/12

matthewseig — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 13:24:29 +0000

The kitchens on the tour feature a full range of budgets, sizes and styles. [read the two page story, and view the photo gallery]

Kitchen Tour in Nyack News & Views, 5/31/12

matthewseig — Mon, 28 May 2012 16:29:30 +0000

On Sat June 9, you can tour of a few local kitchens that warm the hearts of all who enter in a special event to benefit Rivertown Film… [read more]