"Good Times" | Music Video

For “Good Times,” I wanted to use a quick dip into my personal life, as a framework to examine to complexities of Black Existence. I’d wager one of the biggest commonalities we have in the Black Experience is reconciling what the world sees/expects of us, and who we really are. We’re haunted by the racialized toxic positivity alluded to in the lyrics “Shut Me Up for the Good Times,” the anti-Black intentions behind mass incarceration in “Lock Me Up for the Good Times,” and cognitive dissonance from a litany of Double Consciousness byproducts.

Remembering The 2023 AVD Party

Months of work for one end-of-year extravaganza: The Afrofuturist Vampire Dance Party! Last December we celebrated the culmination of 4 years of indie film production to create “Willow: State of Emergency.” It’s from the world of Paul A. Notice II's 2013 play, “Willow.” Watch it now on Amazon Prime!

Support The Notice Blog this Giving Tuesday!

Did you know The Notice Blog is a 501c(3) nonprofit production company? We support and produce narratives from BIPOC, Queer, Immigrant, and Formerly-Incarcerated people in Media, Journalism and the Performing Arts. We depend on support from community members like YOU to continue our work.

Willow: House of Griots | "...We're Finally Here."

Ten years ago, when I was writing the original stage play, in which the series is based; I could only dream of the possibility of this moment. But here we are. Realizing the first stages of our TV show, “Willow: House of Griots.” And I’m so very thankful for the people who’ve joined me on this journey.

The Notice Blog | Episode 2 | Felix & David (From the Archives)

Meet David Whitwell & Felix Del Tredici, a pair of Avant Garde musicians making their way through the New York music scene. What starts out as a simple profile piece for these two, takes us on a journey of Who's Who in the NYC underground's most compelling and prolific musicians.

Thank You From The Notice Blog!

Five years ago, we revamped The Notice Blog into a fully-fledged nonprofit production company. And the journey has been well worth the many sleepless nights of work. More importantly, your consistent and enthusiastic support throughout this all has helped make all of our work possible. For us, 2022, was a year of expansion into the arts, helmed by our debut of The Anansi Project program.

"keep at it." | ft NIC Kay

Centering Black Spaces, memory, joy, flexing, the fluidity and deconstruction of gender and so much more - these are exactly the kind of things I love supporting and producing with The Notice Blog

"...a good haunting."

There are often times I'm reminded of my great grandfather's lessons in practicing joy and compassion for others, just by hearing his own laugh echoing in my own. And through the nostalgic tears of memories, I'm healed. I want to remind people of this kind of healing. Of this kind of haunting.

a good haunting.

CELEBRATE Our Nonprofit's FOUR YEAR Anniversary!

Here are three dates to remember for The Notice Blog:

Website Officially Launched: October, 10, 2010
TV Show / Online Show “The Notice Blog:” August, 3rd, 2015
Nonprofit launched: July, 25th, 2017

I say “five” in the video, but who cares? Still a cause for celebration, and re-releasing all that we’ve done over the years. I’m talking over 250 different projects 🤸🏿

Vlog, Videos, Paul NoticePaul NoticeMarch 20, 2021The Notice BlogThe Notice Blog, videoComment

From the Archives: 06.19.19 "Sweet Water: The Return of Black Communal Living"

Community is key.⁣

I’ve been thinking about Community more often, since editing “Sweet Water” a short doc about Black communal spaces, & as the name implies; a Black commune in Southside Chicago, called “Sweet Water.” Fortunately, some good friends, Alex Antoine & Aaliyah Cristine, introduced me to this place.

"Willow" is more than just a movie....

So, I’m experimenting with a different way to finance movies through my FIRST feature film, “Willow:”

We’re making every contribution tax deductible - thanks to The Notice Foundation. That’s my 501(c)(3) nonprofit production company that develops and supports narratives from BIPOC/Queer/Marginalized communities.

RELEASE: an experimental short film

Here’s a film that I’m REALLY proud of: “Release.” I co-directed, edited and DP’d (director of photography) on it. And I was smart enough to ask for help from Katrina Reid (1st AD/ Production Manager), Dominik Czaczyk (Gaffer/2nd Camera) & Sultan Ali (Grip/2nd AC). After nearly two months of pre-production, we managed to turn two days of shooting into a masterpiece.

Eric Holder 2020?? | Is it too Late? (ft. Rashonda) . | S2E1

We're back! Episode 1 of Season 2 is here: Eric B. for Presi- *cough* Eric Holder for President? Plus, we introduce a new spin-off series - "Single 30 Suck."

Why I Left Youtube.... | the notice blog.

So it's been a while since I've posted videos consistently here. There's a reason. And it's personal. But I'm finally ready to talk about it.

Gang Databases: Stop And Frisk 2.0 (full)

With crime at an all-time low, NYPD Chief of Detectives, Dermont Shea, is spear-heading a new media frenzy to encourage the city to continue spending millions in policing: Gangs are Coming Back. But are they?

Prison is Hell: Images from a Prison Photographer

Videos, THE NOTICE BLOG, Activism, Paul Notice, NYC, MASS INCARCERATION, Civil Rights, Online ContentPaul NoticeAugust 25, 2017Videos, prison is hell, The Notice Blog, interviewsComment

Rise From the Rubble

When you think of rubble, you normally don’t equate it to your personal life. It’s no secret that life comes at you fast and the only way to survive it is to stay strong in who you are, and steadfast in your beliefs.

Loyalty. Loyalty. Loyalty.

Even with his recent firing, former FBI Director James Comey, and the FBI's Investigation into Russian Interference in the 2016 Election and the Trump Campaign will not go away. Here's what else you need to know:

Morning Walks: Bed-Stuy

People often choose to ignore the significance of cultural phenomena in predominantly Black communities. So let's take a closer look shall we?

Trump's Airstrike

Just hours after president Trump expressed outrage at Syria's chemical attack on civilians, US forces launched an airstrike against Syrian government forces.

For Video Production Inquiries: