April Lundy

Me

aprillundy — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 06:09:05 +0000

I have powerful emotional attachments to my past, my childhood, my family….my beginnings. I recall the first moment that I became aware of myself. I was about four years old and I was standing on a sidewalk in front of my mom’s purple Chevy Camaro-remember those??? Stevie Wonder’s My Cherie Amour was playing from my mom’s car stereo as I stood gazing into the bright yellow sun. Strangely enough, I vividly recall feeling such a connection to that sunshine that in that moment I no longer identified as simply an extension of my mommy, but a separate someone. It was such a moment of discovery.

Born in Atlanta I feel lucky to have been exposed to so much artistic culture…. growing up around some of the most noted and talented artist in the world.

I accept myself as an instrument of the universe. Art is my tool of choice.

After earning my Bachelor of Arts Degree in Journalism in 1992 I began working in the film industry professionally. It was a good time for emerging Black filmmakers. Next thing you know I was forming my own film production company-one of the first in the Southeast owned and operated by Black women.

Images in film and television helped shaped my outlook on life as well as my identity. If I were to be really honest, I’d have to say that I still search for answers to life’s questions and identity markers as a Black woman through film and TV content.

Creatively I most admire Mira Nair, Kara Walker, Stella McCartney & Spike Lee…

Music is the soundtrack of life…it has the ability to penetrate the soul sometimes in a way that nothing else can…my earliest memories in my life (of which go back to my toddler years) are of feelings and lyrics to Stevie Wonder’s You Are the Sunshine of My Life …I became aware of myself hearing music…it still happens to me even now…

Before & after earning my Master of Fine Arts Degree in Filmmaking & Art in 2005 I felt spiritually charged to share my industry experience and skills with those coming behind me, and so I joined the esteemed world of academe. I love teaching-as any lifelong student would. I learn so much from my students. It truly is an educational exchange.

Black Women Film Preservation Project Panel

aprillundy — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 03:28:48 +0000

This evening I was honored with the pleasure of serving on the Reel Holiday Networking Workshop Panel presented by the Black Women Film Preservation Project. I am always delighted and excited about sharing my experience and knowledge with those who are passionate about entering into this realm we call entertainment. I am humbled also by the support and show of appreciation from everyone. I promise to keep in touch with everyone who gave me cards and information.

I am also delighted about being in good company with fellow panelists: Denise Hendricks (Oprah Winfrey show producer), Marshawn Evans (The Apprentice & entertainment attorney), Demetria McKinney (Tyler Perry’s House of Payne) & Omara Harris (entertainment attorney). Additionally, Karyn Greer (11 Alive News) was an excellent host and moderator.

I am once again humbled and at your service…

Change!

aprillundy — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 22:18:28 +0000

…so often my faith in goodness prevailing has wavered. Now I am inspired to continue to be an outspoken soldier for what I believe is goodness. I seriously work very hard to maintain the most integrity in everything that I do. I continually attempt to take “the high road.” This has seemingly not always served to benefit in the way that I thought I wanted, but “the high road” has ALWAYS served to move me in directions that I needed to venture and when I look at my life, I can clearly see that goodness has ALWAYS prevailed! For the first time in my life, I am proud of my country and I now have unyielding faith that GOODNESS DOES PREVAIL in all things! I wish that my father, who was such a proud Black man, had lived to see this day.