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Rosalyn Smith (photographed here with Mahogany Reynolds) was the Chairperson for the Rahway Local Organizing Committee for many years (aka Rahway LOC), a non-profit organization in Rahway, New Jersey, that provides enriching and educational programs for youth in the city of Rahway. She oversaw the Rahway LOC Annual Rites of Passage Program; a marvelous and empowering  program designed for African-American youth. Rosalyn Smith was a mentor and a volunteer with a big heart for children. She booked Mahogany Reynolds to conduct a 5-week workshop for the 30 teens in the program and to produce a performance for the 12th Annual Rahway LOC Rites of Passage Ceremony in New Jersey. Ms. Rosalyn passed away a few months after due to a battle with cancer. She is greatly missed and her support of Just Be You Performing Arts will remain a part of her legacy.

Danielle and Camille Jefferson are sisters in the 10th and 7th grade respectively; of Brooklyn, New York.  They both attended the Alvin Ailey junior division school and have been dancing since the age of 2. They also enjoy art and have had pieces displayed in the Guggenheim museum. They also run competitive youth track & field and are champions. In addition to Danielle learning piano and Camille violin. Their support of other kids in the arts is very encouraging. They are the daughters of Robert & Monique Jefferson who are both active in their community.

The mission of the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce Foundation (NJCCF) is to support current and future members of the workforce in becoming globally competitive, successful members of society and fuel New Jersey’s economy by sustaining a qualified workforce. NJCCF offered Just Be You Performing Arts a partnership to match them with student to fill internships for the Just Be You Film Festival. The mission of the NJCCF is to support current and future members of the workforce in becoming globally competitive, successful members of society and fuel New Jersey’s economy by sustaining a qualified workforce. 

FilmFreeway is the primary platform used by the Just Be You Performing Arts Youth Film Festival.  Over 8,000 of the world’s best film festivals and contests, including the Just Be You Film Festival, use FilmFreeway to reach over 900,000 filmmakers and artists worldwide.  Thanks to their sponsorship our festival has extended its reach all around the globe. FilmFreeway makes it easy and productive to organize the hundreds of films we receive and to market and promote our festival to reach the highest impact and helps us maintain the high integrity of the festival.

Just Be You Performing Arts uses Backstage as its primary resource to scout talent and network within the entertainment industry. Since 1960, Backstage has served as the #1 resource for actors and performers to find high-quality roles to match their interests and career goals. Unlimited submissions, best-in-class casting tools, and more performance roles than any other casting service. Performing artist use Backstage.com to showcase their talent and get scouted by casting directors. Directors use Backstage.com to explore thousands of casting notices every day and find the perfect roles to advance your career. Mahogany Reynolds has benefited greatly from being a member of Backstage for over 20 years. She was featured and interviewed for Backstage Who Got the Part, in the formative years of her career as an actress in New York City.

Arthur Gregory Pugh is an established theater, film, and voice over actor, with several strong productions to his credit. Arthur recently did a run with a production of Shakespeare plays in the park and will be a key character in the historical "Death of a Salesman" in the fall of 2019 in New Jersey. He launched his career as a voice-over talent booking work for a variety of brands and productions. Ultimately, he transitioned to being in front of the camera and on the stage. Arthur has shared the stage several times with, Mahogany Reynolds, and she views him as a strong character actor. Since then, he's held major roles in several web series, stage plays in New York City and throughout New Jersey, as well as, many independent films. In 2018, Arthur served as the Just Be You Performing Arts Youth Film Festival's co-producer. He was very instrumental in the success of the festival's first season. This year, he serves as the festival's key supporter and a consultant. To learn more about Arthur Gregory Pugh or to book him for your next production visit his website and subscribe to his blog:  https://www.arthurgregorypugh.biz