About Us
OUR STORY
TheMFW.org is the online media source publication of Memphis FilmWorks, inc, a non-profit film and multi-media company focused on connecting communities with compelling stories that amplify, preserve, and promote the art, life, history, and culture of the Mid South.
Memphis FilmWorks was officially designated as a 501 c3 public charity in March of 2016. This year, we are expanding our reach to diverse audiences who enjoy reading, listening, and viewing unique stories focused on the Mid South.
OUR HOPE
MFW is positioned to be the lead content publisher for experiential thinking, creative consciousness, social innovation, conversation, and expression. We believe in the intellectual power of our residents and will align with them on showing the world what the Midsouth offers the world and what it needs to be a healthy and sustained global city.
Through our collective works, we hope to capture the truest essence of the human experience.
OUR IMPACT
Memphis has only scratched the surface of being a world stage for Midsouth art, life, history and culture. We also look forward to delving into incredible shared stories steeped in social change, activism, and community action.
OUR COMMITMENT
We will work with Community members to share their loved experiences through:
- one on one interviews,
- Oral Histories,
- Community News,
- Award Winning Podcasts,
- Live Talk Shows,
- Public Broadcasts,
- Opinion Columns,
- Reviews,
- Recaps of Festivals and Events,
- Documentaries,
- Artist Highlights, and more.
Board of Directors
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Lakethen Mason
FounderAfter spending two decades working in the private sector, Lakethen decided to pursue his passion for the arts full time, capturing important moments through the camera lens. A long time enthusiast for the Memphis and Mid-South legacy and culture, Lakethen feels strongly about the need to develop homegrown stories that reflect humanity and the spirit of hope, transformation, and redemption. (more…)
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Angela Williamson
DirectorAngela Williamson is a public historian currently residing in the Memphis, Tennessee metropolitan area. Angela is the Consulting Chief Operations Officer for the Withers Collection Museum and Gallery in Memphis, where she also facilitates the Community Education and Engagement Program. Angela holds a master’s degree in History, and degrees in Liberal Arts and in Business Administration. (more…)