ROBERT X. GOLPHIN: BREAKING NEWS

"Punch Me" stars, Robert X. Golphin (left) and Elwood Idris Simon (right)

with Asst. to the Producers,Scott Van Thorn (center).

The world premiere of the award-winning "Punch Me" was held in Dallas, Texas on Sunday at the Marlon Riggs Film Festival.

The audience reaction was highly favorable.

The film's star, Robert X. Golphin attended the premiere via skype and had a twenty minute talk back with the audience.

Portions of the talk back were filmed courtesy of Blue Angel Entertainment, LLC and may be released at a later date.

The skype session was arranged by filmmaker Dave Bullis ("Game Over"), and "Punch Me" editor Christopher J. Montero.

Check out photos (like the one above) from the talk back at www.facebook.com/PunchMeFilm.

Robert X. Golphin

Robert X. Golphin is featured on the front page of today's SCOOP USA Newspaper, a publication which serves a readership of over 90,000 in Pennsylvania, Delaware, and New Jersey. 

Golphin's award-winning film, "Punch Me" is profiled along with the launch of his newly formed production company and its debut project.

See the article here: http://www.scoopusanewspaper.com/ScoopFebruary1811.pdf

Robert X. Golphin (“Punch Me”, Denzel Washington’s “The Great Debaters”) was a guest on “Solutions Radio” on Tuesday, February 15, 2011 at 7PM EST.

This live worldwide internet broadcast via BlogTalk, was an affiliate of "The AfterThoughts News Hour" with S. Denice Newton, a show that Robert has appeared on twice now during the promotion of his award-winning films, "Punch Me" and "Inside of Me".

Robert joins the conversation at 35 minutes in.

Check out the show here: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/solutionsradio2011/2011/02/16/kids-off-the-block-welcome-diane-latiker

The opening night of the 30th Annual Black Maria Film + Video Festival took place on Friday Feb. 4, at the campus of New Jersey City University, in Jersey City, NJ, just across the Hudson River from Manhattan.  

"Punch Me", which stars Robert X. Golphin (The Great Debaters) earned awards recognition at the event.

"Punch Me" star, Elwood Idris Simon and associate producer, Delia de Cock

accepted certificates for the film's Jury's Citation - 2nd Prize.

For more information about screenings, please visit: http://www.blackmariafilmfestival.org/Awards.html

World Premiere

The date is official! Sunday, February 20, @ 3PM marks the world premiere of "Punch Me" at the Marlon Riggs Film Festival in Dallas, Texas.

Stay tuned for more information.

Click "Play" on the video below to learn why the cast & crew wanted to tell this story.

Awards Recognition:

The opening night of the 30th Annual Black Maria Film + Video Festival takes place on Friday Feb. 4, at the campus of New Jersey City University, in Jersey City, NJ, just across the Hudson River from Manhattan. "Punch Me" will take home the Jury's Citation - 2nd Prize.

Clips from selected films will be shown, and the national and international festival screening tour kicks off the following day. Times and venues for "Punch Me" will be announced at a later date.

Immediately following the opening night ceremony, the award-winning filmmakers will mingle and network at the official kickoff party.

Click "Play" on the video below to see what people are saying about "Punch Me".

Robert X. Golphin's latest film, "Punch Me", has been officially selected as a Jury's Citation - 2nd Prize winner for the 30th Annual Black Maria Film + Video Festival, an event which tours annually to approximately 65 venues - museums, colleges, libraries, community organizations and other venues across the U.S. and abroad.

This international juried competition and award tour, has been fulfilling its mission to advocate, exhibit and reward cutting edge works from independent film and videomakers since 1981. The festival is known for its national public exhibition program, which features a variety of bold contemporary works drawn from the annual collection of 50 or more award winning films and videos.

Stay Tuned for updates and screening dates and venues for the award-winning film, "Punch Me".

Check out the film's trailer below:

Associate Producer Robert X. Golphin (Left)  and Director Davis Northern (Right) with the cast of "Romeo & HIS Juliet" at the world premiere.

Last night's world premiere of "Romeo & HIS Juliet", a film associate produced by award-winning filmmaker/screenwriter Robert X. Golphin, was lauded by the audience at the 2010 Reelblack Next Up Short Film Showcase in Pennsylvania.

The film is written and directed by Davis Northern, who starred in Golphin's super short film, "Immediate Plans".

"Romeo & HIS Juliet" is currently courting the festival circuit. See additional pics from the event at: www.facebook.com/RobertXGolphin .

The teaser-trailer for "Un-Perfect", which stars Robert X. Golphin (The Great Debaters, Punch Me), Chris Mann (HBO's "The Wire"), and Emmy Award-Winner Janet Conner-Knox, has been released.

Check it out below:

The poster for a new film associate produced by award-winning filmmaker Robert X. Golphin has been released.

"Romeo & HIS Juliet", will screen in Philadelphia on Tuesday, January 4, 2011 at the Reelblack Next Up Short Film Showcase.

The film is written, produced, and directed by Davis Northern, who starred in Golphin's 2006 super-short film, "Immediate Plans", which can be viewed below.

New video from the set of "Un-Perfect", a new film directed by and starring Robert X. Golphin has been released.

Check out interviews with the cast and crew below:

Award-Winning filmmaker/screenwriter, and award-nominated actor Robert X. Golphin has launched his own production company.

Robert, who portrayed the role of Dunbar Reed in Denzel Washington's "The Great Debaters", has partnered with actors/filmmakers Sherrod Z. Knox, J. Knox, and Samuel Joshua Sauls to form Brotherside Entertainment, LLC.

Brotherside Entertainment, LLC intends to produce film, television, stage, and new media content. It will infuse award-winning talent with fledgling creative artists. The company aims to break down the walls that stand between individuals and their dreams.

Robert currently stars in the motion picture short, "Punch Me", which has just been announced as an official selection of the Marlon Riggs Film Festival in Dallas, Texas in February 2011.

Brotherside Entertainment, LLC is based out of Wilson, North Carolina. The company is currently in post-production on its debut film, "Un-Perfect", filmed in Pennsylvania. The film centers on domestic abuse, and stars Robert, Christopher Mann (HBO's "The Wire"), and Emmy Award-Winner Janet Conner Knox, among others.

"Punch Me", which stars award-nominated actor Robert X. Golphin ("The Great Debaters"), Brian Anthony Wilson (HBO's "The Wire"), and newcomer Elwood Idris Simon has garnered its first official festival selection.

The film was courted and invited by the Fahari Arts Institute in partnership with The South Dallas Cultural Center, Black Cinematheque Dallas, and Q-Roc Media, to screen at the Marlon Riggs Film Festival in Dallas, Texas.

The festival features independent creative works that address issues around sexuality and black culture.

Mark your calendar and make plans to attend. The festival runs February 18-20, 2011.

More details to come...

Robert X. Golphin recently was interviewed with his co-stars from the new film "Punch Me" on the AfterThoughts News Hour w/ S. Denice Newton.

Check out the show here: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/s-denice-newton/2010/11/20/confronting-homophobia-afterthoughts-welcomes-acto

"Punch Me" stars Robert X. Golphin (left) and Elwood Idris Simon (right)

with TV/Film star, Danny DeVito.

Robert X. Golphin and the cast & crew of his new film "Punch Me" attended the 25th Annual Greater Philadelphia Film Office Gala last evening.

The star studded affair was also graced by the likes of of TV/Film star, Danny DeVito, Chris Mann (HBO's "The Wire"), CBS newsanchor/actor Ukee Washington and others.

To see dozens more of pics from the event, please visit: www.facebook.com/PunchMeFilm

The cast and crew of "Punch Me" sneak previewed the film for a group of Gay, Lesbian, Transgender and questioning youth at the Attic Youth Center in Philadelphia on Friday evening.

Here are some excerpts from the talk back session before and after the screening:

Earlier this year, Robert X. Golphin served as a Keynote Speaker at the B.E.F.Y. Education and Networking Symposium in Wilson, North Carolina.

It has just been announced that he will return as a speaker for Generation B.E.F.Y 2011. Make plans to hear his words of wisdom on Saturday, April 23rd. 

An acronym for Black, Educated, Focused and Young, B.E.F.Y. is a movement that encourages the pursuit of higher education, and is designed to act as a deterrent and counter to the drug and gang culture infesting the black community.

Next year's event is in the planning stages so look for more information in the near future.

Tuesday night's sneak preview of Robert X. Golphin's new film "Punch Me" in Philadelphia was highly successful with a crowd that included the likes of Chris Mann (HBO's "The Wire", "Michael Clayton") and Rel J. Dowdell ("Train Ride", "Changing The Game").

Attendees raved about the film and the performances of the entire cast.

Check out the video clips below to see audience reaction and on the spot interviews with attendees, cast, and crew.

Robert X. Golphin is featured in today's "Daily News" about the screening of his new film, "Punch Me".

Here's the link: http://www.philly.com/dailynews/columnists/dan_gross/20101103_Dan_Gross__North_Philadelphia_native_sings_in__Colored_Girls_.html

A sneak preview screening of the new film “Punch Me”, will take place on Tuesday, November 9, 2010 at the International House of Philadelphia (Ibrahim Theater) at 3701 Chestnut Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. “Punch Me” will serve as the opening act for the Philadelphia premiere of the feature film comedy, “Brainiacs in La La Land” directed by Sarah Poindexter. This event is produced by Reelblack Presents.

“Punch Me” stars Robert X. Golphin (Denzel Washington’s “The Great Debaters”), Brian Anthony Wilson (HBO’s “The Wire”), and introduces Elwood Idris Simon.

For details, please visit: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=158208134212241&ref=mf

The imdb page for "Punch Me", a film starring Robert X. Golphin (The Great Debaters) is now live.

Here's the link: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1742126/

The official one-sheet for "Punch Me", a film starring Robert X. Golphin (The Great Debaters) has been released.

The film also stars Brian Anthony Wilson of HBO's "The Wire" and newcomer, Elwood Idris Simon.

Robert X. Golphin's award-winning film, "Inside of Me" may add another feather to its cap. The project has just garnered official selection at this year's Downbeach Film Festival's Atlantic City CineFest Friday October 15, at 11:30AM.

The film stars Lauren Jane Krystofolski, who won "Best Actress" at this festival in 2008 for another project. That same year, Golphin was nominated for "Best Actor" for his role in "Beautiful Man In The Buff".

Viewers are welcome to screen "Inside of Me" right now at: http://www.imdb.com/video/wab/vi742851097/

But audiences are encouraged to attend the festival and see the film the way it was meant to be seen...on the big screen.

For more info about the festival, please visit: http://downbeachfilmfestival.org/index.php?page=filmsandtalent

Behind the scenes featurettes from "Punch Me", which stars Robert X. Golphin (The Great Debaters) and Brian Anthony Wilson (HBO's The Wire) have hit the net.

Check out one of the clips below:

Robert X. Golphin's starring role in the new motion picture project "Punch Me" is featured in this week's edition of the Falcon News, a publication of his alma mater, Saint Augustine's College, in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Robert X. Golphin (The Great Debaters) headlines the latest cinematic creation of Blue Angel Entertainment, LLC. Check out the trailer for "Punch Me", co-starring Brian Anthony Wilson (HBO's "The Wire") and introducing Elwood Idris Simon. And make sure to join the fan page at: www.facebook.com/PunchMeFilm