About Us
About Our Debut Youth Film Festival
THE 2018 FESTIVAL WAS A HUGE SUCCESS!
We were so thrilled to honor all the AWARD WINNING filmmakers, photographer, and our talent contestant. We screened over 30 films live at the festival. The audience was excited to see films from ALL OVER THE WORLD! As well as, homegrown films made in New Jersey! Our first festival was so unique that it was featured in USA Today Home News Tribune in September 2018. What a huge milestone!
The Just Be You Festival is a celebration of all things Just Be You Performing Arts; film, theater, music, dance, fashion, comedy, and a live performances. This one of a kind festival; with a youth driven focus, featured engaging entertainment, education, and tons of fun!
The 2019 season is just days away! Bigger and better!! Now, FREE for kids and teens under the age of 17 year's-old with an adult ticket purchase!
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Thank you to all of the participants, sponsors, donors, and volunteers, for helping us make the festival a fabulous experience! We will award several scholarships to kids at the festival!
We invite you to make a donation to help us continue creating events and programs for youth in the arts - click on our SPONSOR page and help us support the dreams of young performing artist and filmmakers! Any donation big or small makes a difference and we sincerely THANK YOU!
Our legacy
Just Be You Performing Arts was founded and created by accomplished actress, writer, director and producer, Mahogany Reynolds-Clarke; a champion for children, who wanted to develop an organization for kids, to inspire and mentor them to dream big. We were born in Rahway, New Jersey in 2014 and since then have grown up to be a strong platform for youth in the performing arts; as well as, emerging artists of all ages.
Our productions
Over recent years, Just Be You Performing Arts have produced several innovative shows and events in New Jersey. Ranging from comedy, fashion, talent showcases, free workshops for kids, original plays and musicals. We are a diverse organization that strives to produce events with a spirit of excellence. We are excited about the new endeavors we're planning for 2019. The best is yet to come!
OUR 2018 VIP GUEST OF HONOR - DUPRE "DOITALL" KELLY
Legendary Entertainer
Dupre "DoItAll" Kelly is a platinum selling recording artist of the legendary hip-hop group, Lords of the Underground, and will be making an appearance at the festival!
Businessman
He is the CEO of DoItAll Media group; formerly known as 211 Media Group, a company that specializes in all forms of media, television, film production, and event planning.
Philanthropist
One of the founders of 211 Community Impact, a non-profit organization in Newark, New Jersey. He devotes his time, talent and energy into helping his community.
OUR 2018 SPECIAL GUEST PERFORMER - BELLASTAR
Award Winning Artist
BellStar is a 55 time trophy winning artist, in just two years! She is an eight year old second grader who loves to act, sing, and dance.
Dynamic Performer
BellaStar has performed live on stage in front of thousands. She is a dynamic performer and will be performing during the festival's awards ceremony.
An Inspiration
We believe BellaStar will be an inspiration to all the children attending the festival. Click her photo to see an amazing performance video clip!