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Black Girls Film Camp (USA) is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that provides a FREE, national (USA), and hybrid 16-week experience (held once a year) where high school Black girls across the country pitch a story idea, and a final ten are selected to have their short film project produced by the program. SUBMIT NOW **SHOOTING ALL FILMS IN LOS ANGELES, CA ON SUN. MAY 18, 2025 DOWNLOAD ROLE DESCRIPTIONS DOWNLOAD ROLE DESCRIPTIONS DOWNLOAD ROLE DESCRIPTIONS DOWNLOAD ROLE DESCRIPTIONS DOWNLOAD ROLE DESCRIPTIONS DOWNLOAD ROLE DESCRIPTIONS DOWNLOAD ROLE DESCRIPTIONS DOWNLOAD ROLE DESCRIPTIONS DOWNLOAD ROLE DESCRIPTIONS DOWNLOAD ROLE DESCRIPTIONS BECOME A SPONSOR Small Business Sponsorship Packages And Perks Available! Check out the perks and marketing opportunities for small businesses ranging from brand recognition to BGFC gifts and Premiere Weekend Tickets! Small Business Sponsorship levels start at $250 at the Supporting Sponsor Level. DOWNLOAD SPONSOR GUIDE 2024 COHORT FILMS FILM #1 - TINTED BY MILAN ARMORER FILM #2 - THE GIFT AND THE CURSE BY ALEXANDRA BONNER FILM #3 - STANK FACE BY MARLEY JONES FIL M #4 - THE PAD HUSTLE BY KYLA HOLMES FILM #5 - A MOTHER'S CURE BY JAYDEN DIAL FIL M #6 - REMINDERS BY ALEXANDRIA JOHNSON FILM #7 - GAME CHANGERS BY CARIS PRYOR FILM #8 - AS YOU ARE BY DARIA STRACHAN FILM #9 - SELF-BELIEF SYMPHONY BY AZURI VALLATINE FILM #10 - SOLE SISTA BY EMERIE BOONE WATCH OTHER BGFC FILMS SPONSORS PARTNERS FESTIVAL & SCREENING PARTNERS CENTER FOR WOMEN AT CAMP PARTNERS CRITICAL MEDIA PROJECT

SUBMIT FILM WORK STORYBOARD FEEDBACK SIGN UP STORYBOARDING & PLANNING FOR PRODUCTION RESOURCES How To Make A Storyboard Overview of Shots and Angles SESSION 4 - SPEAKERS

SESSION 3 - SPEAKERS SIGN UP FEEDBACK SESSION SUBMIT PRODUCTION PLANNING FORM SUBMIT CASTING CALL CASTING GRAPHIC TEMPLATE BGFC BRANDING GUIDELINES

THE BOARD BOARD OF DIRECTORS Karen Peterkin, Board President Senior Vice President of Production for Franklin Entertainment Dr. Chanel Craft Tanner, Board Secretary Author and Director of the Center for Women at Emory University Addison Belhomme, Alumni Representative 2023 Black Girls Film Camp Alum Nichelle Tramble Spellman Award Winning Writer/Director, Show Runner for Truth Be Told Halcyon Person Head Writer at 9 Story Media Group Sharon Liggins Senior Communications Executive Angela Nissel Author and Veteran Television Writer and Producer Daria Overby Executive Director of Creative Diversity and Inclusion at Starz Korinne Meier, Board Vice President Filmmaker, Development & Programming Coordinator at INSP Donyell Kennedy McCullough Talent Executive, Revolt TV Chika Chukudebelu Igwilo Senior Vice President of Development at FX Networks Katrina O'Gilvie Telly Award Winning Filmmaker and Writer Diane Houslin New York City Based Television and Film Producer Erica Shelton Kodish Television Writer and Producer Amy Kelley, Parent Representative Non-Profit Consultant Tressa Azarel Smallwood CEO of MegaMind Media, Award Winning Producer ADVISORY BOARD Tracy "Twinkie" Byrd | Industry Advisor Casting Director, Producer, Director Chiquita Banks, Esq. | Legal Advisor CEO, Bankable Consulting Dr. Belinha De Abreu | Media Literacy Advisor President, International Council For Media Literacy Vicki Shabo | Policy Advisor New America, Senior Fellow and Gender Equity Strategist

CAMP PREP 1. INTRODUCE YOURSELF Share your name, a photo of you doing something that brings you joy, and tell us why you chose to share the photo. After you post, comment on at least one other person's post and introduce yourself. (Be sure to add a profile pic/headshot for your post) 2. REVIEW CAMP WEBSITE Review the camp website and where everything is located. Click on the team folder and locate your folder where you will upload your weekly footage. Review your workplans in your folders. View the camp schedule and speakers. If you have any questions, share them at the bottom of the camp homepage. 3. WATCH 2 SHORT FILMS Watch two short films with your production team. Discuss what you like and what you would have done differently if you were the writer/director/editor. Short films are located on the homepage of the website or by clicking "FILMS" in the menu on the homepage. 4. SHORT FILM REVIEW Share your production teammates' names and the short film you all have seen and enjoyed the most. Tell us why your team liked the film. (Be sure to add a profile pic/headshot for your post) 5. YOUR STORY REVIEW Share your story mountain and beat sheet with your team. When discussing your story mountain with your team, identify the goal of your film/story and the goal of your protagonist. In one sentence, finalize the logline of your film in the comments section below. A logline is a very brief synopsis of your film. View film posters from previous cohorts and read their loglines for ideas. (Be sure to add a profile pic/headshot for your post) 6. SIGN YOUR TEAM UP FOR FIRST WRITERS ROOM SESSION SIGN UP SEE YOU ON SATURDAY, MAR. 8TH AT 10AM EST!

ALUMNI 2024 COHORT 2023 COHORT 2022 COHORT 2021 COHORT ALUMNI HIGHLIGHTS ACTIVE ALUMNI MEMBERS Jessica Johnson (2021) Sanaa Wilkins (2021) Marley Noel (2022) Sydney White (2022) Camille Satterwhite Rambert (2022) Ashley Meier (2022) Khloe Thompson (2022) Precious Foreman (2022) Terryn Pinder (2023) Avery Kelley (2023) Addison Belhomme (2023) Lanaa Dantzler (2023) Hannah Merriweather (2023) Jaida Cox (2023) Jaela Ellis (2023) Taylor Brooks (2023) Kalina Thomas (2023) Alexandra Bonner (2024) Emerie Boone (2024) Milan Armorer (2024) Daria Strachan (2024) Marley Jones (2024) Jayden Dial (2024) Kyla Holmes (2024) Caris Pryor (2024) Azuri Vallatine (2024) 2024-25 ALUMNI BOARD UPCOMING ALUMNI SCREENINGS Screenings Black and Brown Femme Film Festival Film(s): Desquameted Filmmaker: Terryn Pinder (2023) Date: July 13, 2024 Location: Chicago, IL XL Film Festival Film(s): Game Changers, A Thin Line Btw Black and White, Keep It To Yourself Filmmaker(s): Caris Pryor (2024), Addison Belhomme (2023), Maya Hooks (2022) Date: August 17, 2024 Location: Chicago, IL Red Moon Film Festival Film(s): As You Are Filmmaker(s): Daria Strachan (2024) Date: August 25 - 30, 2024 Location: Online Make News, Make Noise: Screening Room Film(s): (Honorable Mentions) The Gift And The Curse, As You Are, Tinted, The Pad Hustle Filmmaker: Alexandra Bonner (2024), Daria Strachan (2024), Milan Armorer (2024), Kyla Holmes (2024) Date: September 5 - 8, 2024 Location: TBD Mill Valley Film Festival Film(s): Sole Sista Filmmaker(s): Emerie Boone (2024) Date: October 3 - 13, 2024 Location: San Rafael, CA Black Writers Weekend Film(s): Tinted, The All Aroundz Filmmaker(s): Milan Armorer (2024), Avery Kelley (2023) Date: Aug 2, 2024 Location: Atlanta, GA New York Independent Film Festival Film(s): As You Are Filmmaker(s): Daria Strachan (2024) Date: August 2024 Location: Online FilmGate Miami Film(s): The Pad Hustle Filmmaker(s): Kyla Holmes (2024) Date: August 28, 2024 Location: Miami, FL Imagine This Intel Women's Film Festival Film(s): 2024 Films - Collection Filmmaker(s): 2024 Cohort Date: September 19 - 29, 2024 Location: Online/New York, NY Micheaux Film Festival Film(s): As You Are, Sole Sista, The Pad Hustle, Stank Face, Self Belief Symphony Filmmaker(s): Daria Strachan (2024), Emerie Boone (2024), Kyla Holmes (2024), Marley Jones (2024), Azuri Vallatine (2024) Date: October 21 - 28, 2024 Location: Los Angeles, CA GirlzEmpowered Event Film(s): The Pad Hustle Filmmaker(s): Kyla Holmes (2024) Date: August 11, 2024 Location: Detroit, MI Film Independent - Future Filmmakers Film(s): Tinted Filmmaker(s): Milan Armorer (2024) Date: August 24, 2024 Location: Los Angeles, CA Urban Film Festival Film(s): The Pad Holmes Filmmaker: Kyla Holmes (2024) Date: August 30 - September 1, 2024 Location: Miami, FL Lady Filmmakers Film Festival Film(s): As You Are Filmmaker: Daria (2024) Date: September 25 - 30, 2024 Location: Los Angeles, CA Fort Lauderdale Int'l Film Festival Film(s): The Pad Hustle Filmmaker: Kyla Holmes (2024) Date: November 8 - 17, 2024 Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL

2024 COHORT 2024 PLANNING TEAM Dr. Jimmeka Anderson Sierra Davis Ebony Kaiser Kellianne Jordan Shanell Smaw Shatoya Ladson Joy Davis Crystal J Satterwhite Nigeria Segure-Watson Regina Hoyle Yha Mourhia Wright Chassiday Jade Executive Director Finance and Operations Director Merch Coordinator Alumni and Outreach Coordinator Program Coordinator Logistics Coordinator Grants Fellow Communications Coordinator Administrative Fellow Pre-Production Coordinator Production Coordinator Post Production Coordinator 2024 PRODUCTION TEAMS

Black Girls Film Camp final award showcase with special guest appearances. 2021 PREMIERE WATCH THE FULL SHOWCASE FEATURED SPEAKER RYAN DESTINY THE VIRTUAL RED CARPET THE AWARD WINNERS Most Original Story Winner: A World So Silent, Ale'ja Wright Best Writer Award Winner: Jessica Johnson, Color Blind Most Impactful Film Winner: SKINtention, Yona Parsons Best Editor Award Winner: Lauren McGarrett, Beauty Mark Best Overall Film Winner: Beauty Mark, Sanaa Wilkins Best Director Award Winner: Nia Best, Acceptance Audience Choice Winner: Color Blind, Jessica Johnson Virtual Red Carpet Best Dressed: Ale'ja Wright

SESSION 3 - SPEAKERS SUBMIT FILM WORK DP APPROVAL FORM Erin Wesley Serves as Lead Cinematographer for Chris Brown and Jack Harlow Music Video "Psychic" Lisa Janae Discusses TERRA Visuals Naoe Demo Reel Interview with Nailah Jefferson Tanya Hamilton on Directing Queen Sugar Tanya Hamilton Sundance Interview Stella Meghie Directs The Photograph Cree Summers And Her Voice Acting Career Blitz Bazawule Directs The Color Purple

BLACK + GIRL Understanding Black Feminism What Is Intersectionality? Unapologetically Black + Girl Sterotypes in Film

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2022 COHORT 2022 FUNDERS/SPONSORS Black Girls Freedom Fund Arts & Science Council Women + Girls Research Alliance Civitas Education Management, LLC. Operation Restoration Ms. Foundation California Film Institute/MVFF (Screening Sponsor) Emory University (Screening Sponsor) Final Draft Screenwriting Software Beats By Dre 2022 PARTNERS IUrban Education Collaborative at UNC Charlotte Women + Girls Research Alliance Black Women In Film Network Women In Film LA University of Southern California I AM not the MEdia, Inc. By Design Events, LLC. Urban Educators for Change Dorm Key 2022 PLANNING TEAM Jimmeka Anderson Sierra Davis Deneen Dixon-Payne Shanell Smaw Faithe Lizarda Gina Antilus Dr. Angelia F. Byrd Kelley Kali Traci Carter Holsey Chassidy Jade Raven Magwood Cameron Elyse A'sia Horne-Smith Jessica Johnson Casandra Henry Allyson Robinson Vanita Beavers Jessica Wilson Brandi Williams Courtney Thomas Eris Headley Navonda Fetterson Pamela McCarter Taja Hough Dr. Michelle Meggs Dr. Annette Teasdell Lanre Oriowo Scierra Bratton Desmyne Gaines Executive Director Finance and Operations Director Communications Coordinator Fundraising and Development Coordinator Social Media Coordinator PR Coordinator Merch Coordinator Featured Filmmaker Pre-Production Advisor Post Production Advisor Writing Coach Teen Creative Advisor Post Production Organization Partner (The Hue Collective) Planning Team Member Planning Team Member Planning Team Member Planning Team Member Planning Team Member Planning Team Member Planning Team Member Planning Team Member Planning Team Member Planning Team Member Planning Team Member Planning Team Member Planning Team Member Planning Team Member Planning Team Member Planning Team Member 2022 PRODUCTION TEAMS Production Team 1 Nia Murray Teen Director Gaelyn Smith Creative Coach/Mentor Kearah-Armonie Jeudy Editor Production Team 2 Madison Proctor Teen Director Jasmine Livingston Creative Coach/Mentor Essynce Herrington Editor Production Team 3 Ashley Meier Teen Director Eris Headley Creative Coach/Mentor Lauren McGarrett Editor Production Team 4 Michelle Elele Teen Director Zoë Hodge Creative Coach/Mentor Angela Uhegwu Editor Production Team 5 Maya Hooks Teen Director Keishon Groves Creative Coach/Mentor Jessica Lewis Editor Production Team 6 Khloe Thompson Teen Director Faithe Lizarda Creative Coach/Mentor Siani Johnson Editor Production Team 7 Marley Noel Teen Director Ashlee Keown Creative Coach/Mentor Lillian Mayer Editor Production Team 8 Sydney White Teen Director Kellianne Jordan Creative Coach/Mentor Jordin Wright Editor Production Team 9 Camille Satterwhite-Rambert Teen Director Jamie Arielle (Lewis) Creative Coach/Mentor Tyra Salli Hughes Editor Production Team 10 Precious Foreman Teen Director Jessica Johnson Creative Coach/Mentor Courtney Thomas Editor