Category Archives: Events

EVERYTHING REMAINS RAW BOOK LAUNCH

Posted on June 8, 2018 by MotionLive

Don’t miss the book launch of “Everything Remains Raw: Photographing Toronto’s Hip Hop Culture from Analogue to Digital, presented by @tdotpioneers. Launching this groundbreaking art book companion to the large scale photography exhibit at the McMichael Art Gallery, the event … Continue reading →

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BLACK HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATES #NORTHERNTOUCH20!

Posted on February 7, 2018 by MotionLive

Celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Rascalz’ hit, “Northern Touch.” Rapper, Thrust, MC/author/radio show host Motion, and music producers, Mr. Attic and Nick Holder, discuss the history of Toronto’s hip hop vinyl scene that led to the song’s recording, its … Continue reading →

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GRIOTS TO EMCEES FALL’17 SPOKEN WORD SHOWCASE!

Posted on November 27, 2017 by MotionLive

Dept. of Humanities – Culture & Expression presents… GRIOTS TO EMCEES: Spoken Word, Culture & Performance Showcase Date: Thursday Nov. 30th, 2017 Venue: Senior Commons Room #140 | Address: McLaughlin College, York U Showtime: 7PM – 9PM | Hosted by Motion Join the class … Continue reading →

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LIVE SCRIPT LAB @ REGENT PARK FILM FESTIVAL

Posted on October 27, 2017 by MotionLive

For the past 7 months, I’ve been facilitating a special writing intensive with the Regent Park Film Festival- WRITING THE WEB SERIES! On Saturday Nov. 18th 2017, 2PM, five talented writers will launch their pilot episodes in the LIVE SCRIPT … Continue reading →

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MOTION, TARA CHASE, APANI SCREEN @ TIFF’S BLACK STAR

Posted on October 24, 2017 by MotionLive

Really looking forward to Toronto International Film Festival’s BLACK STAR! A 6-week retrospective honoring groundbreaking Black film, Black Star will explore over a 100 years of Black filmmakers, actors and iconic films. On Friday November 3, Black Star opens with a boom … Continue reading →

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A MAN’S STORY IN ZANZIBAR

Posted on October 24, 2017 by MotionLive

Impact Award-winning short film A MAN’S STORY had the great honour of joining films from around the world on the screens of the ZIFF (Zanzibar International Film Festival). Celebrating 20 years,  ZIFF is renowned all over the world for bringing … Continue reading →

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ACTIVATE! SPOKEN WORD at #BAND19 July 7th 2017

Posted on July 6, 2017 by MotionLive

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50in50: WRITING WOMEN INTO EXISTENCE in NYC!

Posted on April 25, 2017 by MotionLive

        Really EXCITED to join 50 Black Women Writers for the internationally curated 50in50: WRITING WOMEN INTO EXISTENCE! This special event featuring an esteemed collective of women actors takes place on Sunday May 14th, 2017 in New York … Continue reading →

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TORONTO HIP HOP CELEBRATES DJ RON NELSON!

Posted on March 29, 2017 by MotionLive

    Walking on #CollegeStreet, bumped into #streetpromo for Thursday Nite’s #iwasthere event! Celebrating #Toronto #HipHop #radiohost #promoter and #pioneer DJ RON NELSON! Hosted by Theo3 & Motion >> See you there! #fantasticvoyage #CKLN881 #hiphopradio #ourstory FOLLOW @motionlive and #motionliveeye … Continue reading →

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WRITING THE WEB SERIES AT REGENT PARK FILM FESTIVAL!

Posted on March 25, 2017 by MotionLive

              Are you a young emerging filmmaker looking to get your web series off the ground? Have a great idea that you need help developing into a web series? The Regent Park Film Festival … Continue reading →

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