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Newark Muslim Film Fest
Film screenings, filmmaker profiles, schedules, trailers, submissions, tickets and audience feedback.
FILM + MEDIANEWARK MUSLIM HERITAGE COALITIONCulture • Commerce • Creativity
A digital cultural ecosystem for Newark
NEW AFRICA
AUGUST
A Summit of Culture, Commerce & Creativity. One digital home connecting filmmakers, young creators, educators, entrepreneurs, vendors, culinary makers, historians and community partners.
The Digital Platform
One Event. Seven Connected Experiences.
Each component becomes its own mini-community while sharing one identity, calendar, registration system and network directory.
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Voices of New Africa
A digital story studio for independent cinema, local shorts, panel discussions, interviews and filmmaker Q&As.
STORYTELLING🥧
Great Bean Pie Expo
Maker directory, competition entries, tasting map, People's Choice voting and culinary business resources.
CULINARY ENTERPRISE🛍️
NAS Marketplace
A digital storefront and directory for vendors, entrepreneurs, artists, books, products and services.
COMMERCE🏛️
Bilalian Night at the Museum
Virtual exhibits, community history, archival stories, timelines and cultural heritage resources.
HERITAGE🌱
Youth & School Hub
Student screenings, youth creator challenges, educator resources, field experiences and mentorship connections.
NEXT GENERATIONThe Platform Model
A Digital Village for Culture + Commerce
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DISCOVER
Find films, makers, businesses, stories, exhibits and events.
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CONNECT
Create profiles and connect people to organizations and opportunities.
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CREATE
Submit films, stories, products, events and community projects.
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EMPOWER
Turn attention into relationships, customers, partnerships and investment.
Who It Serves
Build Your Profile. Find Your People.
🎬 Filmmakers🎞️ Producers🌱 Youth🏫 Schools🥧 Bean Pie Makers🛍️ Vendors📚 Educators🏛️ Historians🎨 Creatives🤝 Community Organizations💼 Entrepreneurs
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New Africa August Map
Interactive event map connecting the film experience, marketplace, museum, food experiences and partner locations.
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Master Calendar
One calendar for screenings, panels, workshops, vendor activations, youth activities and heritage programs.
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People's Choice
Let the audience vote for favorite films, bean pies, vendors and creative experiences.
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Opportunity Board
Post and discover jobs, internships, mentorships, sponsorships, film opportunities, vendor opportunities and partnerships.
Build the Network
Don't just attend. Become part of New Africa August.
Register as an attendee, youth organization, school, filmmaker, producer, vendor, bean pie maker or community partner.