Sunshine & Rainbows

  Don’t Quit  A Conversation With My Mother  by: aurora l. threats  I’ve worked hard all my life  But, I didn’t quit  Logs for a fire  I would split  To survive you must have grit  I chopped cotton, picked cotton  Weighed and emptied cotton too  Some sacks were even bigger than me  But, I didn’t quit  I know it sounds funny  Oh, I prayed hunny  I prayed until God got tired of me And, gave me this house you see  I had to ‘tend to the hogs, the chickens  And, everything ‘round me  But, I didn’t quit  Talkin’ to the Father is key  In the rain and bitter cold  I walked more than ten miles  To school with books and a smile  I wanted to learn chil’  I was only four years old  When I started workin’ for the Master  Others - - I tried to help  Now I’m ninety-two - blessed  With courage and grace  Stay, stay in the race  Keep tryin’ and tryin’  Sometimes it might get rough  But, never forget to pray  And, please don’t quit დ A touch of love from Sunshine & Rainbows  

Aurora Threats|NAACP 54th Image Awards Nominee:  ‘Supercilious’ Nominated for ‘Motion Picture’ Outstanding Short-Form (Animated)  It is our pleasure to present Aurora Threats, the first United States female to collaborate with Ghana, Africa on an animated short film. Congratulations Aurora!  In recognition of Women's History Month, we are very excited to acknowledge and honor your esteemed accomplishments and contribution to history, and culture.    Thank you for taking the time to have a conversation.  We would like to congratulate you on your animated short film “Supercilious” which was nominated for the 54th NAACP Image Awards. I am feeling immensely blessed.  I feel honored.  I feel it’s a chance of a lifetime, a dream come true.  I feel this nomination is an affirmation.  I feel I am where I am right because I followed my heart to receive the pleasures it is bringing me now.   I am especially appreciative to the NAACP Image Awards for its imprint, for celebrating outstanding a

LOCAL STORIES Meet Aurora Threats | The First Female To Collaborate With Ghana, AF On An Animated Short Film January 4, 2023   We had the good fortune of connecting with Aurora Threats and we’ve shared our conversation below. Hi Aurora, why did you decide to pursue a creative path? First I am so grateful to Shout Out Magazine for this wonderful opportunity to sound off. I decided to cultivate an artistic or creative career because it is that which lights a fire within me. That fire is my imagination, that fire is what allows my visualization to take me where no other pursuit has, and that fire inspires me in such a way that it inspires others. Ever since I was very young I’ve been drawn to the arts and creativity. I was born and raised in a small town my attention could have easily been diverted persuading me to follow the status quo. Assuredly, I did me, and because I did I am fortunate to be in this exciting moment. I am not saying don’t explore other opportunities or expand your vis

Texas Based Filmmaker Aurora Threats Is Celebrated For Her Multi Award-Winning Short Film Supercilious  By  Desirae L. Benson | September 21st, 2022 | Entertainment ,  Sheen Magazine When we think back to films that stay on our minds long after we have seen them, we are surrounded by vivid memories of scenes and dialogue that have moved us in some shape or form. Aurora Threats has done just that—created a film full of sharp, poignant imagery and nostalgic charm that pulls on our heartstrings and our internal drive to feel safe and empowered. Supercilious is a beautiful nine-minute animated short film that touches on three important themes that most of us have experienced in life: courage, hope, and success. The story takes viewers on a short but detailed journey of a young girl who leaves negativity behind and emerges as a successful woman.   The award-winning film has crossed cultures and is noted to be the first time a short film collaboration has been done between the US and Ghana.

LOCAL STORIES NOVEMBER 8, 2022 Life & Work with Aurora Threats Voyage Houston Magazine Today we’d like to introduce you to Aurora Threats. Hi Aurora, so excited to have you with us today. What can you tell us about your story? Supercilious is an award-winning short film on the International Film Festival circuit.  The short is an adaptation of one of my poems with the same epithet.  Supercilious is a beautiful story about a young Belle who was sidelined by her friends.  Belle decided to set goals for herself.  She became a winner rising above expectations.  She emerged as a graceful and successful young lady despite the obstacles that she faced. The ability to listen, follow and trust my instinct is how I have arrived at this moment. When I was about four or five years old I used to watch daytime soaps with my grandmother. I became drawn to, impressed by, and interested in acting and characters.  Respectively, it was watching soaps for entertainment that gave me light.  I wanted to

  Sup ercilious - Best Kid's Movie Aurora Threats the visionary behind Supercilious.  Aurora's message of inspiration is to be inclined to think, to align, and to listen to your instinct - - trust it.  Your instinct is a natural frequency that no one can see, feel or hear except you.   Supercilious (su-per-cil-i-ous) was a winner in the IBDFF in Ontario, CA.  Aurora made the conscious decision to take her poem from words on paper and bring it to life in a special way.  And, just like that the words stepped off the page and into an award-winning screenplay inside the International Film Festival circuit. Supercilious is an adorable short film that encourages any and all to do amazing things especially when you've been written off.  If Belle can rise above expectation, from the bottom to the top.  You can too.  Give no attention to anything negative and it will have no power over you. დ A touch of love from

Supercilious is a beautiful 9 min animated short film about courage, hope, and success.  It’s charming, and receiving lots of love here, there, and everywhere across the globe. The story was written by Aurora L. Threats, directed by Cedric Williams, Jr., voice actress Sophia Ruby, creative director Eben Yelson, music composer Tony Clark and producer George Ohan. This creative team is out of the ordinary … in the midst of a global pandemic, they made it happen and together developed a winning project. Matter of fact, this is the first short film animation collaboration between the US and Ghana.  As expressed by creative director Eben Yelson a native of Ghana.  Remarkably, in the midst of winning Supercilious has earned a place in world history. “This project marks a significant collaboration between U.S. and Ghanaian talent, highlighting the creative synergy across cultures and being the very first of its kind.” (Fulton Film Ghana Limited)