Local = Global Film + Mixed Media Culture.

Established in september 2008. Among the founders: Montré Aza Missouri (Film Professor at Howard University).

Mission
A collective of filmmakers, musicians, curators, mixed media and literary artists dedicated to promoting global images that transcend limiting racial, cultural and gender identities found in mainstream media. We partner with individuals and organizations equally committed to furthering innovative and diverse voices, in our effort to produce, distribute and exhibit independent film and media that elevate new transcultural identities.

Parallel Film Collective is part of Howard Film Culture, a non-profit organization started by Howard Film Alumni and Howard MFA Film Students focused promoting new images beyond the mainstream. We are also proud partners of AFFRM, as the DC area distributors of award-winning "Middle of Nowhere", "Better Mus Come" and for Summer 2013, "Big Words".


The Collective

DJ Ausar | Resident DJ & Music Supervisor

Hans Charles | AFFRM Leader

Damien Coor | Production Associate

Kimberly C. Gaines | Development Director

Ashley Holley | AFFRM Maverick Co-Captain

Lekgetho Makola | Community Engagement Specialist

Lodi Matsetela | Production Director

Montré Aza Missouri | Founding Director & AFFRM Leader

Lyndell Mitchell | Intern

Mark Moore | Social Media Content Manager

Srikanth Nandigama | Associate Production Director

Jenn Nkiru | Social Media Engagement Specialist

Koye Oyedeji | Creative Director

Kellen Patterson | Volunteer Manager

Jami Ramberan | Program Director

Candy Shannon | Senior Program Advisor

Torell Taylor | Production Associate

Andrea R. Thompson | Social Media Director

Mark Jason Welch | Associate Program Director