Connects began in 2013 with a simple vision to create organic moments for creatives to network, share, and build. After a brief hiatus, we look forward to connecting with you again...
The Beginning: Connects' Origins
In 2013, Tashima Jones launched Connects with literally just a vision to bring emerging creatives serious about their craft in one room for organic networking, information-sharing, and the opportunity to display their gifts.
Here is a collection of those moments.
Special Guests x Contributors x Sponsors Incl: Ryan Leslie, AMC/Magic Johnson Movie Theaters, IHOP, Avery Watson, Asia Monet, Marlo of Chef Club, Dani Johnson, Black Ink Crew, Sigourney Salley, Amsterdam News, Black Enterprise, Fader, Kells Barnett, Jazz Young, Charlene Thomas, Metro PCS, x96.3FM NY, Harlem Arts Alliance & More.
Keynote Conversation with Industry Vet Nikisha Bailey & Artist Showcase
Emerging creatives get the chance to connect with Nikisha Bailey (Universal Music Group/The Recording Academy) for an evening of music performances and networking.
Guest performers include Carlovvy, Winston Ward, Sean Elliot, and Sakinah Iman.
Photographer: Virginia Lazo
Sponsored by:
YV Media
Doll Face Rebel
Ally The Journalist
Art, Film, & Music Industry Panel Discussion/Q&A
Guests get the back story of growing in the creative world with industry panelists include Writer, Director, Producer, p.g.a Michael “Boogie” Pinckney of Black Noise Media, Wé McDonald of NBC’s The Voice, Actress Mo Brown, Model/Actress Dally Perez, and Artist, Makeba “Keebs" Rainey.
Photographer: QlickPhotography
Sponsored by:
YV Media
Doll Face Rebel
Ally The Journalist
Art, Film, & Music Industry Panel Discussion/Q&A
Guests get the back story of growing in the creative world with industry panelists include Writer, Director, Producer, p.g.a Michael “Boogie” Pinckney of Black Noise Media, Wé McDonald of NBC’s The Voice, Actress Mo Brown, Model/Actress Dally Perez, and Artist, Makeba “Keebs" Rainey.
Photographer: QlickPhotography
Sponsored by:
YV Media
Doll Face Rebel
Ally The Journalist
Filmmakers' Kickback Screening Feat.
Independent Creatives
Screenwriters, producers, actors, and directors share their independent projects from music videos to shorts and their take on the power of film. Guests include Film/Commerical Director, Dionna McMillian; Visual Artist, Jahmel Reynolds; and Host/Producer/Actress, Mo Brown.
Photographer: LaVarro Jones
Sponsored by:
YV Media
Doll Face Rebel
Ally The Journalist
Connects 2016 - Day 3 Film Screening
Connects 2016 - Day 3 Film Screening
Connects 2016 - Day 3 Film Screening
Connects 2016 - Day 3 Film Screening
Connects 2016 - Day 3 Film Screening
Connects 2016 - Day 3 Film Screening
Connects 2016 - Day 3 Film Screening
Connects 2016 - Day 3 Film Screening
Connects 2016 - Day 3 Film Screening
Connects 2016 - Day 3 Film Screening
Connects 2016 - Day 3 Film Screening
Connects 2016 - Day 3 Film Screening
Connects 2016 - Day 3 Film Screening
Connects 2016 - Day 3 Film Screening
Connects 2016 - Day 3 Film Screening
Keynote Covnersation with Sway Calloway & Music Showcase
Connects' initmate Keynote Conversation with Sway Calloway, Digital Creator & Host of The Sway In The Morning Show with performances by independent artists Toni Nicole, Zeyi, Prisciyla Marie, and Oswin Benjamin.
Photographer: Dilenia Fernandez
Independent Filmmakers' Screening and Film Talk
Curated film screening featuring independent filmmakers along with a Film Talk with guest speakers Shana Solomon of Shades of Blue & Creator of The Closet Bitch & Jermel Howard of 50's Power, Tales, All Eyez On Me, and Marvel's Luke Cage.
Photographer: David Spence
Industry Panel Discussion on Music, Film, & Public Relations
Hosted at local Harlem radio station, WHCR 90.3FM, the Connects panel discussion touched on topics pertaining to professional and personal development in the creative industries.
Panelists include Lavarro Jones (Editor/Director/Producer), Lynn Hobson (Author/Producer/Publicist), Lande Yoosuf (Writer/Director), Okema T. Moore (Producer/Director), & Priscilya Marie (Entertainment Lawyer/Singer).
Photographer: David Spence
Sponsored by:
WHCR 90.3FM/NY - The Voice of Harlem
Industry Panel Discussion on Music, Film, & Public Relations
Connects teamed up with Daze Summit and curated an Art, Mental Health, & Business Master Class.
Guest teachers include Ash "Ash Cash" Exantus, Author & Financial Educator; Asha Tarry, Coach & Psychotherapist, and MTV's Evan Spaulding, Content Creator & Host.
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