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An Independent Feature Film and Commercial Television Production Company in New York State
Our Mission:
Image Quilt Productions is a feature film production company dedicated to making and exhibiting daring and provactive films that feature diverse characters independent films from all over the world. With our primary offices in Albany, New York we are only 150 miles (2 and 1/2 hours) from New York City and 225 miles from Montreal, Canada. For commercial television work we are also mobile and maintain a presence in New York City.
The Above Clip is from he critically acclaimed Image Quilt film, "Nelly's Bodega" directed by Omonike Akinyemi, screened at the Cannes Film Festival Forum in 2000, the FEMI women in Cinema Festival, Harlem Film Festival, and the Torino Women's Film Festival, as well as "Reel New York" on WNET/Channel 13. The anticipated 2008 production, "How to Stay Sane in Paris", revisits the character Fatima, who has become Lola in Paris. The film, "Fatima", is now available. "Fatima" takes a look at the the character , Fatima, within the film, "Nelly's Bodega", who finds strength in her friendship with Nelly, a Latina woman struggling in an abusive relationship. "Fatima" is now available on DVD. Please follow up your purchase with an email to script@imagequilt.com that includes your shipping address, name, and contact number:
In addition to writing and producing television programs, we film during the ski season in New York State,and produce commercials for clients across the nation, New York State is only our background,we love to work in other environments bringing a unique sensibility to film-making.
Image Quilt has filmed field video interviews for MOuntain Movers Productions' Montel Williams Show and other television programs.
Montel Williams Show "Kids Believe Too!" Segment, November 29, 2006.
We work in many languages:
We make films in both English, French, and Spanish language. Recently completed is "Meet the Architect", a documentary portrait of New york State based architect Kenneth Allen. This documentary will continue to air on UPN (My Network TV) Capital Region and several Public Access stations across the country. Contact show Co-Producer/Writer Ken Allen: kenneth@MeetTheArchitect.com for information on how to sponsor a show.
Omonike Akinyemi, Image Quilt's Executive Director, directs films for Image Quilt and works with a professional crew of cinematographers, editors, and production staff. Stay tuned for clips from the New york City production of "How to Stay Sane in Paris".
"How to Stay Sane in Paris": A Fantasy with Music: Performed August 28-September 2nd, The Theater at Joria Productions, 260 West 36 Street, 3rd Floor
Coming soon as a play or film to a theater near you.... In every French couple there are at least three people...
Produced by award-winning Director/writer Omonike Akinyemi, "How to Stay Sane in Paris" tells the story of Lola, a quirky and spontaneous poet/jazz singer from Harlem, NYC, who tries to begin over again in life and love. She makes her way to the Duc des Lombards jazz cafe where she has an opportunity to sing jazz and find her voice... But little does she know that in every French couple there are at least three people...
"How to Stay Sane in Paris" explores the difficulties of being black, female, and an immigrant in today's France and the everyday struggles of finding yourself and love in a modern day metropolis. How to Stay Sane in Paris is an original stage play that is not to miss. It is a slice of Parisian life set to original music, satire, and tragi-comedy. Poster image by the artist, Kenneth A. Allen.
Producer-Director: Omonike Akinyemi
Assistant Director: Cherrilyn Miles
Creative Consultant: Kenneth A. Allen
Music Director: Gregory Moore
Sound Designer: Dan Roninson
Producing Intern: Stephanie Rodriguez
Directing Interns: Telegre Shipman and Chance Mafoua
Our New York City cast included the following actors:
Alicia Brown
Kerreu Soares
Derrick Maul
Rebecca Vavala
Marcelo Bonetti
Katherine Horgan-Romans
Topher Prawdzik
Jerry Clicquot
Ryan Council
Natasha Richards
Duane Wallace
and
Darren Sadaphal
"How to Stay Sane in Paris", as a screenplay garnered writer, Omonike Akinyemi, a Van Lier Award from the Bronx Writer's Center. The director also has screened films in France and the United States including the award -winning "Nelly's Bodega". Come see the new play that depicts life in Paris as feels in all its fun and cultural mettisage...
Actress Rosemary Thomas confesses in "Breakfast in the Adirondacks"
Coming Soon!!! "How to Stay Sane in Paris": the musical
Contact Image Quilt if you would like to schedule a performance of "How to Stay Sane in Paris": The Musical
"How to Stay Sane in Paris" is also a feature film in development about a poet who finds love and jazz in underground Paris. We have decided to bring the sory to audiences in New York this summer on the stage. Why? The pieces of the film are also exciting to watch in a live media. Enjoy songs and music written by Omonike Akinyemi, Aldridge Hansberry, Terry Winter Owens, and Gino Sitson. Watch our trailer for "How to Stay Sane in Paris": here:
Prospective sponsors in our film and stage musical should make a donation through our fiscal sponsor NYFA, the New York Foundation for the Arts:
Make a Donation Here. Please select specify "How to Stay Sane in Paris" as the project and Artist, Omonike Akinyemi, our director.
We want to know who you are. Sponsors are invited to come to see the musical. Call 518-478-2208 or email: script@imagequilt.com for your complimentary ticket after making a donation.
Working With You:
Image Quilt's production crews are also available for the production of corporate videos, the recording of live events, and development of film screening series. Our team consists of skilled writers, directors, cinematographers, poets, actors, choreographers and music composers.
Development:
We also offer periodic script development workshops that allow writers, actors, and directors from all over the world to learn screenwriting and directing techniques as well as connect in a collaborative atmosphere in New York City and Albany, New York. Participants in the Albany Director's Lab with projects to be workshoped are encouraged to register before May 28, 2005.
Flexibility:
Whether you’d like one of Image Quilt’s writers to develop a script for your film production or you’d just like to view a unique film at one of our Art House screenings, Image Quilt would like to help you discover a new way of seeing the world, a new way of creating, writing, and living!
Diversity:
Image Quilt produces, distributes, and exhibits films and videos that speak to experiences of people of diverse cultures throughout the globe. We are particularly interested in producing work that reveals the humanity within us all.
Making Outstanding Independent Film, Television, and Stage Work is our focus.
Producer-Director, Omonike Akinyemi
Assistant Director, Cherrilyn Miles
Sound Designer, Dan Roninson
Creative Consultant, Kenneth A. Allen
Producing and Directing Interns
Stephanie Rodriguez
Chance Mafoua
Telegre Shipman
Photography and Graphic Art
Catherine Peters
"Lola get's a job singing stag at the Dukes" says Oscar when he realizes she may be making it... Come see this original musical about love, jazz, and betrayal... "How to Stay Sane in Paris"
16 Cowries Working with Youth in Film and Visual Arts
For 16 Cowries/Image Quilt:
Visit 16 Cowries at this website. Film Training and Video Education offerend in the Capital Region.
Image Quilt is associated with the non-profit arts organization, 16 Cowries. 16 Cowries trains and people to learn skills related to filmmaking and the arts. Focused on creating skilled story tellers for the cinema of the African continent and its diaspora, 16 Cowries often focuses on training young people in areas underserved with training in the cinematic arts. Inspired by the Yoruba African system of divination using 16 cowry shells to tell the future, 16 cowries views the arts as part of a holistic way of being.
16 Cowries (http://16cowries.infopace.net) aims to bring the cinematic arts to youth in an affordable professional setting twhere they can learn from skilled professionals. 16 Cowries is currently raising funds to bring on an apprentice to work FullTime with Image Quilt Productions. Interested sponsors of 16 Cowries should email script@imagequilt.com.
Interested in volunteering with 16 Cowries? We are looking for volunteers for events taking place throughout the summer and fall. Ou Summer Film Series, the Albany Independent Film Forum needs 20 people to set up the stage and work at screening venues. all 518-618-3820 or email exhibition@imagequilt.com for more info:
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View "Meet the Architect": A Dream of Passion
Image Quilt Productions invites you to watch our recently completed documentary production, "Meet the Architect": A Dream of Passion. This video is viewable on flash enabled web browsers. Note: Allow the film to load or "buffer" completely before playing all the way through.
If you've had a chance to see the film on TV or here on our site, let us know what you think.
Post your comments on the film on our blog site
Two Sample Commercials produced by Image Quilt Productions
A Two-Character Documentary Style Commercial Produced for a Real Estate Firm:
Testimonial Style Documentary Commercial with a Single Character Produced for Firm:
Create a Video to Market your product or service to customers. We create dynamic commercial videos with diversity in mind.
Our Services:
Make an Appointment with Image Quilt here to discuss your production:
Available Film Script:
Breakfast in the Adirondacks: The Play
When Grandma Gloria hears about the Nubian Ski Club, she knows that it has got to be the place for her to bring her college-educated grand-daughter Ebony to meet an eligible bachelor. Stacey, a bourgeois New York lawyer also plans to meet potential lover and get a break from her husband during a weekend skiing in the Adirondacks. The evening is full of secrets that are revealed and wounds that are healed as all three women confront their fears in the mountains.
Our first evening's event is a benefit for the "16 Cowries" non-profit organization to support the training of under-represented and youth of African descent in film production and stage management.
Starring:
Carmen Vernon as Ebony
Rosemary Thomas as Stacey
Cherrilyn Miles as Grandma Gloria
Directed by Omonike Akinyemi
An original play written by Omonike Akinyemi and Cherrilyn Miles
Actresses Cherrilyn Miles and Carmen Vernon on a ski lift in "Breakfast in the Adirondacks"
Dinner, a play, and the Duck!: Have fun and explore Albany before you see the show.
We are offering the play, "Breakfast in the Adirondacks", as part of a tour package. Have dinner and see the play after riding the Aquaduck tour bus that takes you through historic Albany by land and sea. Time and pick up location to be announced.
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Company Contact Information:
For General Inquiries, please contact:
Omonike Akinyemi
Executive Director
Image Quilt Productions
tel: 518-478-2208
email: production@imagequilt.com
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