About Us
Welcome To Queens Underground
Black and Brown Film Festivals
Queens Underground Black and Brown Film Festivals
Queens Underground Poets
Divisions:
Queens Underground Interntional Arts Festival
NY International Arts Festival
Artist Market NYC - Pop-Up Shopping
Wear The Artist - Wearable Arts Fashion & Trunk Show
Black and Brown Film Festivals
Queens Underground Black and Brown Film Festivals
Queens Underground Poets
Divisions:
Queens Underground Interntional Arts Festival
NY International Arts Festival
Artist Market NYC - Pop-Up Shopping
Wear The Artist - Wearable Arts Fashion & Trunk Show
Queens Center Of The Arts, Incorporated. A 501c3 Registered Non-Profit Organization.
MISSION
The Mission Of Queens Center Of The Arts is to Promote all of the arts, especially, non-typical arts and to Promote those Artists, Filmmakers, Designers, Authors, Chefs, Bakers, Entreprepreneurs, Poets, and Organizations who Create works of Art and/or support Creatives. We seek to Share Stories, Creations and the Creatives via our Unique Platform and Events, providing a wider and more expansive marketplace for Creatives, Consumers, Grantmakers, Distributors et al.
Our "International" Vision represents the Underserved and Underrepresented as well as the first-timer and seasoned professions to capitalize on interest, economic development and tourism in Queens, NY. We are a "Networking" hub.
Our Mission is to also offer programming in areas of the various Arts, Filmmaking, Career Development and Leadership. We seek to fully engage the public, national and international attendees, local residents, organizations and participating students to learn more, explore, try-out and promote the Arts and its Creators for enjoyment, health and wellness, career/hobby outlets and as a means for better understanding the human condition and it's full potential as humanity continues to thrive amidst a challenging world while next generations, will too, leave behind artifacts of their making which will become part of the historical record of our time for future generations.
Our Mission to Share, Inform, Educate and Entertain by interweaving our Mission into all of our Promotions, Events, Materials and Programming. We are purposed with hiring and contracting minorities and non-typical creatives
MISSION
The Mission Of Queens Center Of The Arts is to Promote all of the arts, especially, non-typical arts and to Promote those Artists, Filmmakers, Designers, Authors, Chefs, Bakers, Entreprepreneurs, Poets, and Organizations who Create works of Art and/or support Creatives. We seek to Share Stories, Creations and the Creatives via our Unique Platform and Events, providing a wider and more expansive marketplace for Creatives, Consumers, Grantmakers, Distributors et al.
Our "International" Vision represents the Underserved and Underrepresented as well as the first-timer and seasoned professions to capitalize on interest, economic development and tourism in Queens, NY. We are a "Networking" hub.
Our Mission is to also offer programming in areas of the various Arts, Filmmaking, Career Development and Leadership. We seek to fully engage the public, national and international attendees, local residents, organizations and participating students to learn more, explore, try-out and promote the Arts and its Creators for enjoyment, health and wellness, career/hobby outlets and as a means for better understanding the human condition and it's full potential as humanity continues to thrive amidst a challenging world while next generations, will too, leave behind artifacts of their making which will become part of the historical record of our time for future generations.
Our Mission to Share, Inform, Educate and Entertain by interweaving our Mission into all of our Promotions, Events, Materials and Programming. We are purposed with hiring and contracting minorities and non-typical creatives
If Your Enviornment Shapes You At All, Then You Already Know Who We Are
We Are Talent - Past, Present & Future
Movie Titles From 2022
What an important Feature for Businesses and Organizations to be able to Submit a Commercial or PSA to a Film Festival!
Submissions for every Category are Open through March 15, 2021. |
We're Proud to Report that Commercials have been Submitted this Season by several Local Business and Organizations! What a Great Way to Advertise, Promote and Market. Email for Info for the October 2021 Season.
In 2021 and in 2023, Commercials for our Events have been on BET, OWN & VH1. |
We're Gaining Traction!
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Interview with Janet Coleman of WBAI along with Eve N Steve who submitted a very interesting Documentary Short to the February/April 2021 Film Fest.
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Interview with Chan in 2021
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Legends From Jamaica, Queens, NYC - Past, Present and Future |
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All About All Of The Arts, Performers, Entrepreneurs & You
We were known for our Monthly Jazz, Poetry, Hip Hop & R&B Showcases as well as The Artist Market Pop Up Shops and Sip & Paint Nights - we've listened and thought and thought some more - and have re-organized to bring everyone together and provide an innovative Platform for All. With Several Themed Film Festivals with Live Performances, Vendors, Entrepreneurs and Community Groups per Year, Everyone is Red Carpet VIP. Our local and Tri-State Area Filmmakers, Artists, Performers (all genres) now have the perfect way to Share, Meet and Connect with the Community, Businesses and Other Artists. We love bringing everyone together to Celebrate Talent and experience something that our community typically does not have. We also love making History with you in the most Historic Area of Queens, NY, and Queens, NY as we know is the most diverse borough in the city! With Opportunities for Sponsors, Vendors, Ad Space and Community Leader Introductions - we've packed much in to either 1 Day or 4 Day Film Festivals. And why not? There are quite a few movies, web series, music/poetry videos being filmed in Southeast Queens and you should meet and speak and support them. They are usually found at our Film Festivals too! |
Marketing Statistics JAMAICA MAKES…
A vibrant population happen!There are 86,000 people on the sidewalks of Downtown Jamaica every day. On top of that, 200,000 come to Jamaica on the LIRR; 16,000 board the AirTrain in Jamaica to JFK International Airport; 46,000 board the subways here; 49 MTA bus lines deposit riders here; and 15,000 cars pass down Jamaica Avenue every day. 158,000 - Total workforce $341 million - Yearly spending potential 30,600 - College students $58 million - Yearly spending potential Population at 3, 5 and 10 mile radius (2012) Households at 3, 5 and 10 mile radius (2010) Median Household Income (2012) JAMAICA MAKES… New Development Happen! $3.7 Billion worth!New housing has been popping up all over Downtown from The Dermot Group’s sleek MODA apartment complex with 346 units and more than 50,000 SF of retail space (including an Associated Supermarket, and CityRib Restaurant). Yorkside Towers added another 180 apartments and recently completed Park Haven Apartments has 102 units. The Bluestone Organization is opening Norman Towers, a nine-story, twin tower mixed-use building with 101 residential units, office and retail space. Housing is just part of the story; Blumenfeld Development Group is building a new 180,000 SF retail complex, and we still have 4,320,000 SF available for development in the Station Area. (Provided by the Greater Jamaica Development Corporation https://gjdc.org/business/marketing-statistics/) |
WE'RE STILL LEGENDARY!
And We Are...
Founded by a Mother and Son Duo, both Creatives, Queens Underground was destiny. Manifesting from various pieces, it, over the decades became the whole. Having had several businesses, careers, education and experiences, one day (with a suggestion from a friend prefaced with, I can't help you but,...), the light, as they same, came on and the team of two was inspired to reinvent the Traditional Film Festival model based on the programming they offered at the brick-and-mortar Art Studio in their neighborhood.
The mom, Adrienne explains that a major challenge was always having to choose one type of activity or another - why can't we have everything together, especially when most of us have multiple interests, abilities, hobbies and aspirations. Our Open Mic Nights proved that the various Genres and Categories meld well together and this what we do. The Filmmaker, Singer, Entrepreneur, Dance, Web Series/Talk Show Producer, Poet, Community Group, Chef, Baker and Clothing Designer can share a Platform, the Big Screen and customers. All of our Red Carpet Hosts really have their own Talk Shows and typically the Festival Host is a working Comedian.
We also have Live Performances and a Pop-Up Shop during the In-Person Events which are then recorded and added to the Virtual Platform. The other advantage of the Virtual Platform is that it's accessible for another month, can repeat at another time -the way we do for the October Festival which airs again over the Thanksgiving Holidays.
About Us? We're the ones who see only possibilities and opportunities to shift and add more for all of the underserved, underrepresented and professional Creative et al. And while it has not been easy or scary or hectic, it most certainly has and still is, it's something that must be done and we're just happy that we and our small dedicated, talented team have been asked by Destiny to develop, cultivate and expand this much needed Platform.
Much Thanks to so many Filmmakers, Producers and Entrepreneurs who have also volunteered, promoted, spread the word and show up for every event. Without this level of sincere support to help us help others - the road would become an almost insurmountable challenge.
We produce the October/November and February/April Film Festivals and are hoping to introduce a few new events throughout the year.
How Can You Support? By Submitting to the Festival, Becoming A Vendor or Sponsor. Our non-profit accepts donations and media partners. Ad Space in the Playbill is available as well as Vending Space and Performance Time.
What Else Do We Do? We're building out our own Internet TV Station and going to Host a Live monthly Indie Movie Review Show "Best Of The Boroughs".
We co-host a monthly Indie Filmmakers Forum with Sakal Streaming every 1st Saturday of the month with Filmmakers from around the world on Zoom.
...And working on a few more pretty cool ideas!
The mom, Adrienne explains that a major challenge was always having to choose one type of activity or another - why can't we have everything together, especially when most of us have multiple interests, abilities, hobbies and aspirations. Our Open Mic Nights proved that the various Genres and Categories meld well together and this what we do. The Filmmaker, Singer, Entrepreneur, Dance, Web Series/Talk Show Producer, Poet, Community Group, Chef, Baker and Clothing Designer can share a Platform, the Big Screen and customers. All of our Red Carpet Hosts really have their own Talk Shows and typically the Festival Host is a working Comedian.
We also have Live Performances and a Pop-Up Shop during the In-Person Events which are then recorded and added to the Virtual Platform. The other advantage of the Virtual Platform is that it's accessible for another month, can repeat at another time -the way we do for the October Festival which airs again over the Thanksgiving Holidays.
About Us? We're the ones who see only possibilities and opportunities to shift and add more for all of the underserved, underrepresented and professional Creative et al. And while it has not been easy or scary or hectic, it most certainly has and still is, it's something that must be done and we're just happy that we and our small dedicated, talented team have been asked by Destiny to develop, cultivate and expand this much needed Platform.
Much Thanks to so many Filmmakers, Producers and Entrepreneurs who have also volunteered, promoted, spread the word and show up for every event. Without this level of sincere support to help us help others - the road would become an almost insurmountable challenge.
We produce the October/November and February/April Film Festivals and are hoping to introduce a few new events throughout the year.
How Can You Support? By Submitting to the Festival, Becoming A Vendor or Sponsor. Our non-profit accepts donations and media partners. Ad Space in the Playbill is available as well as Vending Space and Performance Time.
What Else Do We Do? We're building out our own Internet TV Station and going to Host a Live monthly Indie Movie Review Show "Best Of The Boroughs".
We co-host a monthly Indie Filmmakers Forum with Sakal Streaming every 1st Saturday of the month with Filmmakers from around the world on Zoom.
...And working on a few more pretty cool ideas!