RALPH K SCOTT: Presently teaching in the Special Education Arena, Ralph had previously served the African American community for more than 20 years, by supporting, promoting and showcasing independent films, after gaining his degree in Theater, Film and Communications from West Virginia State College, then for Theater and Film from Howard University, followed by becoming a Media Art & Technology Instructor at ASA Academy for Social Action and later as Program Director at BHERC (Black Hollywood Education and Resource). As a Film and Media Activist Ralph was involved in the Black Ski Film Festivals; to AIDS awareness showcases; to the Best Shorts on BETJ; to Executive Producer of Lens on Talent on BET and television movies-BURNED and AFRICANA!; to create film careers for young media artists; to hosting film exchanges at the First Annual Smithsonian African American Film Festival, where films were presented by young inner city filmmakers. He continued his passion by founding his company, Social Cinema, a project that focuses on socially relevant topics and issues from critical perspectives, then co-wrote, produced and directed BARBASOL, a short film that brings awareness to mental health, fatherhood, father and son issues, dementia and alzheimers. It won Best Short at the Urbanworld Film Festival in 2012, where it premiered, along with the Alzheimer’s Organization honoring Black Male Caregivers, and traveled the world of screenings and festivals. A life of service, we await his next step, as he delves into home handywork gleefully. Check out the movie at: https://vimeo.com/86430082 https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2212052/
