SeriesFest is excited to announce that we are taking our Mobile Cinema Lab program national for the 2024/2025 season! With the support of Best Buy, we are headed to Brooklyn, NY and Orlando, FL from October 2024 – May 2025, and Atlanta, GA in July 2025.
Through the generosity of the Best Buy Blue Gives Back Foundation, we were able to take our acclaimed SeriesFest Mobile Cinema Lab program national! Over the course of the summer of 2023 and in partnership with Boys and Girls Clubs, we brought the Mobile Cinema Lab to Chicago, IL, Jersey City, NJ, Elizabeth, NJ, Redlands, CA, and Colorado Springs, CO. The programs were a terrific success that we look forward to continuing.
WHAT IS THE MOBILE CINEMA LAB?
The Mobile Cinema Lab is a traveling program that features up-to-date film and audio equipment and instruction by professional filmmakers. We have a fully developed curriculum that guides students through writing, production, post-production, and more.
If your organization is interested in bringing the Mobile Cinema Lab to your town or region, please reach out to: nicolebarker@seriesfest.com
National Educators
Taylor Coleman
Taylor Coleman is a professional filmmaker. He is the lead writer, director, and producer at Crystal Ignition LLC, his very own independent film and video production company. He holds undergraduate degrees in both Film Studies and Film Production from Santa Fe College and the University of North Florida. He recently earned his Master of Advanced study in Film and Media Studies at Arizona State University and he is currently pursuing his PhD in Moving Image Studies at Georgia State University. He makes a variety of films but has a particular interest in science fiction, action, and experimental films. His longterm goals include teaching film at the university level, opening a nonprofit film studio dedicated to supporting new and emerging filmmakers, and directing/producing a trilogy of films he wrote.
Adwoa Duncan-Williams
Adwoa Duncan-Williams is an Actor, dancer and singer based in New York. Credits include the major TV network; BET’s Almost enough (2021), the #1 Digital Series Ms/Manage (2022-) in which she plays lead, Skye Johnson (Produced by the Emmy nominated and award-winning production company, 220th Street), currently streaming on BlackOak TV. Other credits include, Inimicus (2023), Her Decision (2024), Tallywacker (2023) which premiered at the Regal Cinema in Manhattan and Americano (2025). A forever student to the craft, she strives to be apart of meaningful stories that make audiences feel things and want more.
Jahlil T Hall
Jahlil T Hall is a rising star who made his acting debut in Signs of Love in October 2022, quickly capturing attention. A graduate of the New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts, he refined his skills for stage, film, and television. Jahlil’s journey into acting began at age 12, driven by a passion for storytelling and escapism. Notable performances include his lead role in Between Panic and Desire and roles in You’re a Weirdo, Annie Best and The Comic Con Con Job off-Broadway. Supported by his wife, Adwoa, Jahlil continues to make his mark in the entertainment world.
Elijah Kay
Elijah Kay is a rising senior at Morehouse College, pursuing a degree in Cinema, Television, and Emerging Media Studies. Over the past two years, he has written several short films and gained valuable experience as a lead actor in multiple student and independent productions. Elijah is passionate about storytelling and visual media, and he aims to build a career as a screenwriter after graduating in May 2026.
Jaime J. Rivera
After nearly a decade of film studies and several successful short films, Jaime J. Rivera has dedicated over half his life to filmmaking, culminating in his science fiction film Lacuna, which earned critical acclaim and helped him graduate as valedictorian of his master’s program. Known for his versatile skill set, Rivera excels as a director, editor, cinematographer, and special effects artist, contributing to both his own projects and those of others. His work has garnered multiple nominations at the LUSCA International Film Festival, the Caribbean’s premier film competition.
Stephon Wright
Stephon served in the U.S. Army for over 8 Years and managed over $120 Million in assets. After graduating from Full Sail University with a Bachelor’s in Film and a Master’s in Entertainment Business, Stephon started Directing and Producing projects. He also works in the Visual Effects Department. Some companies he has worked with include the Academy of Country Music Awards, Netflix, Marvel, Warner Bros, Disney, and Florida U.S. Senate Election.
NATIONAL PROGRAMS SUMMER 2023
CHICAGO, IL
Louis L. Valentine Boys & Girls Club Chicago
June 26th – August 9th
REDLANDS, CA
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Redlands-Riverside
2 Sessions | July 17th – July 28th
JERSEY CITY, NJ
Boys & Girls Clubs of Hudson County
July 17th – July 21st
ELIZABETH, NJ
Boys & Girls Clubs of Union County
3 Sessions | July 24th – August 25th
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO
Southeast Armed Services YMCA
July 10th – July 26th
