P.E.N.S. (Poetic Energy Needed in Society)
Amid the city’s museums, historic landmarks, and vibrant nightlife exists a cache of the nation’s most prolific spoken word artists. The community of poets is as diverse as the city it represents. Their words are etched in the very fabric of H-town.
Their story, once the city’s best-kept secret, will finally be told.
Sol-Caritas, LLC CEO, Carlos Wallace, and iRise Filmz Founder, Mikell Limbrick (AKA Fetti), join forces once again. Considered two of Houston’s most creative minds, the pair created a powerful documentary that traces the origins of Houston’s spoken word scene. P.E.N.S. (Poetic Energy Needed in Society) delves into the lives of the city’s most celebrated poets, revealing stories of struggle, abuse, social justice, feminism, race relations, love, hate and much more, all told through the pens of the men and women who helped build the scene from the ground up.
P.E.N.S. is directed and produced by iRise Filmz, the company behind author Carlos Wallace’s promotional video series based on his bestselling book, “Life Is Not Complicated, You Are: Turning Your Biggest Disappointments Into Your Greatest Blessings.”
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Mikell LimbrickDirector
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Liz Faublas-WallaceWriter
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Carlos WallaceProducer
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Varion HowardKey Cast"Se7en the Poet"
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Carlos WallaceExecutive ProducerP.E.N.S. (Poetic Energy Needed in Society)
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Project Type:Documentary
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Runtime:1 hour 43 minutes
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Completion Date:October 16, 2020
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Production Budget:30,000 USD
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Country of Origin:United States
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Country of Filming:United States
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Language:English
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Shooting Format:35mm
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Aspect Ratio:16:9
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:Yes
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Student Project:Yes - Film Connection Film Institute
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IndieFEST Film AwardsLa Jolla
United States
February 2, 2021
Award of Merit -
Canadian Cinematography AwardsToronto
Canada
August 7, 2021
Finalist -
Montreal Independent Film FestivalMontreal
Canada
February 1, 2021
Official Selection -
Spotlight Documentary Film AwardsAtlanta
United States
January 16, 2021
Silver Award -
)||( - ISAFFSaint-Petersburg
Russian Federation
March 27, 2021
Official Selection - Best Feature Film -
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Russian Federation
March 27, 2021
2nd Place - Best Director -
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Russian Federation
March 27, 2021
2nd Place - Best Movie Poster -
Roma Short Film Festival - RomeRome
Italy
March 4, 2021
Finalist -
Houston ImprovHouston
United States
May 19, 2021
Screening followed by (Q & A) session with director, artists and executive producer. -
New York City International Film Festival, US 2021New York
United States
February 25, 2021
Best Human Rights Film - Winner -
Crown Wood International Film FestivalKolkata
India
March 21, 2021
DOCUMENTARY FEATURE FILM -
Crown Wood International Film FestivalKolkata
India
March 21, 2021
DEBUT FILMMAKER -
Crown Wood International Film FestivalKolkata
India
March 21, 2021
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY -
New York Independent Cinema AwardsNew York
United States
March 20, 2021
Official Selection -
Chicago Indie Film AwardsChicago
United States
March 20, 2021
Official Selection -
LA Independent Film Channel FestivalLos Angeles
United States
March 21, 2021
Official Selection -
Toronto Film Magazine FestToronto
Canada
March 27, 2021
Official Selection -
Tokyo International Short Film FestivalTokyo
Japan
April 1, 2021
Finalist -
Krimson Horyzon International Film FestivalKolkata
India
April 1, 2021
Best Documentary -
LA IndiesLos Angeles
United States
April 8, 2021
Official Selection -
11th Annual Charlotte Black Film FestivalCharlotte
United States
June 15, 2021
Semi-Finalist -
Killeen Black Art and Film FestKillen
United States
May 22, 2021
Finalist -
Anatolia International Film Festival IstanbulIstanbul
Turkey
May 23, 2021
Best Documentary Feature Film | Best Poster Design | Most Promising Director | Best Art Design -
Gold Star Movie AwardsNewark
United States
May 26, 2021
WINNER - Best Feature Length Documentary -
Freedom Festival InternationalColumbia
United States
August 19, 2021
Official selection -
Holy Grail International Film FestivalJerusalem
Israel
August 30, 2021
Award Winner -
BROOKLYN International CinefestBrooklyn
United States
August 31, 2021
Award Winner -
World Film Carnival – SingaporeSingapore
Singapore
August 27, 2021
Official Selection
Distribution Information
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kweliTVDistributorCountry: WorldwideRights: All Rights, Internet, Pay Per View, Paid TV
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Sol-Caritas, LLCSales AgentCountry: WorldwideRights: All Rights, Internet, Video on Demand, Pay Per View, Paid TV
iRise Filmz raises the art of video and film making to levels that have set a new industry standard. And the company has only just begun to innovate.
Founder Mikell “Fetti” Limbrick turned a long-time passion for creating music videos and short-films into a highly specialized company that is a vanguard in the field of sophisticated video and film production and editing. iRise is based in a state-of-the-art Houston-based production facility outfitted with high-grade equipment, including the latest Sony cinema cameras, advanced Canon cameras, and industry-standard Adobe Premier Pro editing software. Under Mikell’s leadership, the professional staff incorporates years of hands-on experience to turn every artist’s vision into unique, exceptional productions. Whether the company is shooting comedy productions for the country’s top stand-up comics or directing full-length documentaries and contemporary music videos, each project is executed with commitment and expertise.
Today, Mikell and iRise studios are synonymous with impeccable quality that has attracted key players in the entertainment industry. While the company is highly regarded for its timely business philosophy, its chief has not strayed from the traditional values that make the individual needs of each client the number one priority. From the first frame of video to the final cut, iRise creates a complete, personalized body of work by incorporating techniques that stand out from typical forms of editing. Inspired by the technique of iconic director Spike Lee, the company uses extensive site surveys, artist research and development and bold, dramatic cuts mapped out with precision.
iRise looks forward to assisting you with your next project. Please visit www.irisefilmz.net for details on how to reach us. We thank you for your interest in iRise Filmz. Now, let’s create something remarkable!
P.E.N.S. is an opportunity for Houston and its poets to shine; for the world to discover what I've always known-the cultural revolution in our city is well underway and we are winning on all levels!