On this Resurrection Sunday, I humbly confess my sins and give all the glory of my salvation to God
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On February 22 2026, I walked to the water to be baptized at my family's legacy house of worship, The Greater Mount Moriah Baptist Church @gmmbclinden led by the dynamic Pastor Barry Wise II
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This step in my spiritual journey was a long time coming, and I must admit, I was intimidated for many years and thought that I was unworthy of this annointing, but I realize now that I was wrong
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. This church, founded by my great grandparents over 100 years ago, is a cornerstone of my life. I was christened there when I was an infant. My mother was married there, and many of my ancestors were funeralized there, including my great grandparents, grandparents, aunts, and uncles. I raised my young sons in the pea and have done my best to attend consistently for the last year
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As I move into a new stage of my life with a more informed perspective, I realized that my great grandparents helped to build this place for their own spiritual well being as well as for the spiritual strengthening of the community. To be a part of something greater is truly a privilege while building a more personal relationship with God while connecting to my heritage and family origins.
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Even if you are not a believer, please continue to send me good vibrations, well wishes, and salutations. But if you do believe, please pray for me, and I will continue to do the same for you. And if you're looking for a church home and need a spiritual base, visit our church or watch on line @ Greater Mount Moruah Baptist Church in Linden NJ
Im so grateful during this season giving. Saturday night my husband and I attended a wonderful Art Show fundraiser for the Lancelot H. Owens Scholarship Foundation 501 (c)3 which has been awarding scholarships since 1992. Queen Latifah @queenlatifah started this foundation in honor of her late brother. All of the night’s proceeds from the art by @artistbernardjackson will go to benefit deserving young scholars in need. It was an honor to contribute to this Foundation with such a powerful mission. So great to be in attendance with old friends and new ones. Special thanks to @directedbyby@dr.arabiamollette for keeping @queencityfilmfestnj in mind.
This past weekend I Emcee'd Comedy For A Cause to benefit the Plainfield YMCA which I currently serve as the Vice Chair of the Board of Directors. World renowned comedians the Talented Ms. Pretty Ricki @msprettyricki along with Queen Stewart , Tyler Nobel and Monique Latise brought the house down and helped us to raise money for the YMCA programs and the families and children who benefit. Thanks to the Greater Somerset County YMCA , the team, and the Board of Directors for making it happen and for their willingness to make a positive impact on the community. Salute to you all. Special shout to our Chairman Kieran Anderson @kna007 for his fearless leadership and dedication!
Please donate to the Plainfield YMCA if you can.
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Only a week has gone by, but it feels like forever, and we've already started planning the next one. In the meantime, here are a few pics that demonstrate the amazing energy and space that was #qcffnj25 @queencityfilmfestnj
I am so grateful and honored to be a part of such an amazing event and I only hope that it outcasts me to continue to provide artists, creatives and business folk like me a safe space and world class platform for many years to come
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Thanks to our event supporters @cityofplainfieldnj@downtownplainfieldnj and many others who make it possible for us to continue on our mission.
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Thanks to the filmmakers, artists, and attendees who believe in what the QCFFNJ25 Team has built. We are honored to serve the community in this way.
Thanks to our Honorees Naturi Naughton Lewis and her husband Two. Sonia Armstead and Rochelle Brown from Powerhouse Productions, Guyviaud Joseph from Zatima om BET, R. Marcus Taylor. A special shout to Pulitzer Prize Winning Author Tamara Payne and former director of Communications for Vice President Kamala Harris, Jamal Simmons, and 8x Emmy Award Winner Bobby Yan. Each of you contributed to making the event memorable for all.
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Save the date 📅 ✨️ 💕
October 15-18, 2026
See you then!!!
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Opening Night at the 8th Annual Queen City Film Festival was one for the books. A standing room only affair that was elegant, meaningful and fun. Folks wined and dined and got to rub elbows with some of New Jersey's shining stars 🌟.
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Shout out to our 2025 Vanguard award winner Naturi Naughton Lewis @naturi4real and her husband @twolewis for making the event so special. My gratitude and excitement cant be expressed in this post but for those that were there it was definitely a night to remember.
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I also want to acknowledge our other honorees @soniaarmstead & @therochellebrown from @powerhouseproductionstv , @guyviaud.joseph and the incomparable @iamrmarcustaylor2 for there presence . I will post other videos giving them flowers.
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Also thanks to our sponsors and supporters like @cityofplainfieldnj@downtownplainfieldnj@humanimpactpr@ducretnj@islandvibezco and @tapintoplainfield , and #loveplainfield ❤️
Save the dates for next year
The 9th Annual Queen City Film Festival
OCT 15-19,2026
SEE YOU THERE!!!
Congratulations to Levi Feeni @filmmaker_levifeeni and the entire Cast & Crew for winning BEST SERIES at the Queen City Film Festival @queencityfilmfestnj !!!! Congrats to all of the nominees and winners and to Lamar Mackson @lamarmackson and QCFF!! What a weekend of projects, panels, and talented people!
PLAINFIELD, NJ — From Thursday, October 16 until Sunday, October 19, Plainfield will host the 8th annual Queen City Film Festival, which will have even more events and screenings than in previous years.
The festival has become a destination for filmmakers and creatives from New Jersey and around the globe to showcase their films and projects. It has also become a place for Plainfield community members to connect with each other, and those visiting the city, while appreciating art that is often relevant to their own lives and lived experiences.
The @queencityfilmfestnj is particularly important for filmmakers from unrepresented communities, annually touting a variety of projects in multiple genres including short, feature, documentary, episodic, music, animation, faith-based, and more. Here's how you can attend some of its many events over the course of four days.
The next episode on June 14th has been scheduled and you definitely don't want to miss this!
SCREENTALK NJ (s3e2)
SCREETALK NJ | "BE NOT AFRAID" FILM SCREENING & FILMMAKER CHAT
presented by the The City of Plainfield & Union County Board of County Commissioners & Queen City Film & Television Workshop
FREE TO THE PUBLIC
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Witness the extraordinary journey of incarcerated individuals at Garden State Correctional Facility, guided by dedicated music teacher Dante Coluccio. As the prison band prepares for an upcoming concert, the film intimately follows lead singer Ben, a man serving a twelve-year sentence, whose impending release forces him to confront the bonds forged with his bandmates, now akin to brothers. Through Ben's story, the documentary illuminates the profound impact of musical education within prison walls, revealing how it imparts not just musical prowess, but also rehabilitates through vital life skills of teamwork and unwavering dedication.
A Q&A featuring the film's Director Chris Carden and Dr. Darcella Sessomes, Director of Programs and Reintegration for NJ Department of Corrections will immediately follow screening.
FOR FREE TICKETS
ScreenTalk NJ s3 ep1 was a huge success as we kicked off the series with Oscar winning Director and Plainfield Native @willmccormack and his Academy nominated short doc A Swim Lesson.
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Co directed with the amazing @rashidajones this film is a beautiful journey of life as we follow a group of toddlers and their parents through a bootcamp style Swim Lesson program for the youth. Filled with messages about aquatic safety and the importance of learning how to swim, this wonderful film is also full of life lessons that extend beyond the water and applies to bothe young and old
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McCormack, who is also credited as co-writer for Toy Story 4, grew up in the Queen City of Plainfield NJ and was blessed to learn swimming at an early age. As a former member of the Plainfield YMCA’s competitive swim team in the late 70’s / early 80’s, McCormack’s experience with the water shines through and commands your full attention on the screen
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To see the film viait PBS or search YouTube and for the complete interview goto @queencityfilmfestnj on youtube.com
#filmfestival #filmscreening #Academyaward #plainfieldnj
🎬 Meet Lamar Mackson, Producer and Assistant Director from Plainfield, NJ.
Lamar currently runs Nonstop Show Group, a film & tv production company. He is the founder of the Queen City Film Festival, now in its 8th year and also launched the careers of many students through the Future Film Club.
🍿 Join us on Friday, May 16 at 7 PM for the UCPAC Film Fest opening ceremony with Keynote Speaker @lamarmackson and a feature presentation of the 1952 classic Singin’ in the Rain!
🎟️ UCPAC Film Fest May 16-17, 2025
Location: @ucpac | Main Stage & Hamilton Stage
On Sale Now: Festival Pass $50 (+ fees)
ucpac.org (link in bio).
#ucpacfilmfest #filmfestival #film @queencityfilmfestnj@nonstopshowgroup@unioncountynj@rahwayishappening
Last week on MLK day, Frontiers International Plainfield Area Club honored me with the 2025 Westry G Horne Community Spirit Award for my work with the Queen City Film Festival and our after school program the Film Future Club.
As I reflect on the acknowledgement and award, I am reminded of an earlier time in my career when I constantly sought out a community within my chosen profession. I searched for mentors who's wisdom and experience would bless me with eye opening revelations and guidance. People who understood the challenges of coming from an underrepresented community in an industry known to be cliquish to say the least... and now I am that person. I am that mentor, a guiding light
To be recognized for the work of creating opportunities and pathways for younger people, and for being a vocal advocate for the creation of opportunity in the community, truly puts the last few years into perspective and leaves me filled with gratitude.
Thanks to the selection committee at Frontiers International! This is truly appreciated.
📸 by @njphotogirl
