Alves is in post-production on his first feature length documentary, “Paint the Rust.” Alves recently completed a series of short films produced in Newark, “Echoes of Fado”, “On the Cusp” and “Grind”. Alves directed two primetime dramatic series, which premiered on Portugal’s RTP Television: “Tempo Final” (2010) and “Filha da Lei” (2017), both to critical acclaim. His most renowned short films include, “Broken Clouds” and “Exit Road”: each having earned acclaim and recognition with festivals and audiences worldwide. Yuri has completed more than a dozen films, including a feature film, “Xavier” at the age of nineteen. Yuri Alves is a Newark-raised filmmaker who has written and directed films, primetime television programs and commercial projects in the U.S. The program extended beyond the films: a live DJ (Peter Morris) at the cinema, an LED truck featuring movie related images and trailers, and an unforgettable after-party at Jimenez Tobacco Lounge, experienced by close to 200 lucky people, with live performances by DJ Mavric and Randy Haze Trio, and food by Allegro Grill and Marcus B&P Newark. The demand was so great that we screened an encore presentation. Mia X), and a Q&A with the director and featured cast. The program included special screenings of other Newark-based works from the acclaimed, award-winning director, EXIT ROAD and ECHOES OF FADO, plus a surprise premiere of BLUE FLOOZY (feat. The Newark Short Film Showcase featuring Yuri Alves was presented by DreamPlay Media, in collaboration with Newark Open Doors, Express Newark, Newark Office of Film and Television, and Horizon BCBSNJ. On October 14, 2017, over 500 people jammed the CityPlex12 Newark Cinemas for the Red Carpet Advance Screenings of GRIND (feat.
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