AnthonyLorenFilmmaker/Author/Poet
AnthonyLoren
Filmmaker/Author/Poet.
Born and raised in the streets and playgrounds of Harlem, Bronx and Brooklyn, New York.
As a youth, Anthony began to write short essays and poems about his troubled childhood.
This passion for story telling would years later segue him into a Hip Hop artist.
Raised during the underground Hip Hop era. Anthony recorded several singles in the late '80's and performed on tour with some well known Original Hip Hop personalities. He played basketball and studied Computer Science while attending The Boro of Manhattan Community College. For many years, he has been a fan of the arts, and this desire has helped propel his talent as an artist in film and poetry.
Anthony has also been a student of film at Scribe Video, his work includes Camden High, A Documentary on Coach Clarence Turner and the Camden High basketball program. Two of his published books are Expressions of the Soul, which is a book of collected poems...and The Devil said "I Do"; a story about marriage, divorce and generational curse.
1987 Summer tour-Eric B. & Rakim, Whodini, Kool Moe Dee, DJ Watkins & Tony Tee
Video - Hip Hop Artist - 1987
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Lefhpx5SAU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xDkXqYl7t9I
Teacher and Coaching Bio
Anthony Loren has played and coached basketball for over 30 years.
He became a student Athlete at Louis D. Brandeis H.S. before enrolling in The Boro of Manhattan Community College,
where Queen Latifah played on the women's team in 1988.
He led the team in scoring and assists, averaging 25 ppg and six apg from 1984-1986. He was named first team all-conference and MVP in 1986. He later played in many professional leagues in
He led that league in assists in 1992, averaging 12 apg.
In 1995 Anthony decided to make
In addition to officiating High School basketball games in 2003, Anthony became the Director of the Jr. NBA/WNBA League. Where he's worked with professional athlete's in camp's for the benefit of the youth.
During the summer he trains and coach's Pro Teams in
From 1990-1995, Anthony Loren coached children in the Junior Knicks League, Starrett City Program, Greater Brownsville League and Beacon Program in Brooklyn, N.Y. He was a player/coach in the West 4th Pro League, Nickelodeon Pro League, Strickly Players and
In addition to basketball, Anthony is involved in community services. He became a Recreation Coordinator for an After School Program; and successfully created jobs, and programs for adults, senior citizens and the youth in the community. He was nominated for Volunteer of the Year in 2002 by the Burlington County Times. Later, he received the Community Service Award in 2003. He has helped many children in the community attend college and gain employment. Today, he continues to influence the youth in their quest for education and basketball...and volunteers his time in community events and sports.
Boro of Manhattan Community College Basketball Players and CheerLeaders.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04lPXkysQOU
AnthonyLoren has earned numerous awards.
Community Poet - Trend News 2008
Editor's Poet Award 2008
Basketball Coach of the year 2005, 1998, 1995
Community Service Award - 2003
Volunteer of the year Nominee - Burlington County Times 2002
Community Service Award 1993
Collegiate MVP 1986
You can also communicate and view some of his works on Youtube, Myspace, and Facebook.
The Art Institute
BookSurge Pulishing
LuLu Publishing
Wurd Community Forum
Poetry.com Club
Bowery Poetry Club
Scribe
Pifva film
Board #34
Rutgers
HBO-speak your mind
