APPLICATIONS FOR BGFC 2025 ARE NOW CLOSED AND WILL REOPEN FOR NEXT COHORT IN FALL 2025

ABOUT OUR WHY Black girls in the U.S. face staggering disparities: They are four times more likely to be arrested at school and five times more likely to face disciplinary transfers than their peers. 60% experience sexual violence before adulthood. Suicide attempts among Black adolescents rose 73% from 2003 and 2017, with Black girls accounting for the largest share. Black girls are more likely than their white peers to experience symptoms of depression or anxiety but are less likely to receive mental health treatment. With only 3% of Black women representing Hollywood storytellers, a scarcity of representation persists that perpetuates harmful stereotypes, contributes to these disparities, and leaves Black girls’ stories untold. At Black Girls Film Camp, we aim to change this by equipping young filmmakers with the tools, mentorship, and platforms to create films that challenge stereotypes, shift narratives, and inspire change. BGFC Mission BGFC Vision We seek to close the representation gap with Black girls in media by cultivating the next generation of storytellers and amplifying their stories from "dream to screen to social impact." VIEW OUR IMPACT REPORT We will create a world where there is an equitable representation of Black girls and women in media, and their stories drive narrative and policy change for social transformation. OUR HOW Curriculum - We create safe spaces for Black girls to build critical media literacy skills , construct their own narratives centering on Black girlhood, and share their stories through film with the world through an industry-standard curriculum. Co-Creation - W e implement an intergenerational co-creation model to develop the GIRL, document HER/THEIR story, disseminate HER/THEIR film, and deconstruct harmful narratives through co-created dialogic community spaces with universities, festivals, and organizations. Collaboration - We partner with production studios, award-winning Black women filmmakers, festivals, and TV/Film industry influencers to provide an immersive experience in Hollywood, personalized coaching, and a creative community to support Black girls to develop their stories into films. IN JUST 4 YEARS BGFC HAS... OUR PROGRAMS OUR VALUES NARRATIVE CHANGE STORYTELLING JOY REPRESENTATION COMMUNITY ACCESS OUR ANNUAL CAMP Black Girls Film Camp (USA) provides a FREE, national, and hybrid 16-week experience (held once a year) where high school girls across the country pitch a story idea, and a final ten are selected to have their short film project produced by the program. TEN finalists are selected each year as the new cohort to direct and develop their own short films. The camp is an incubator for the ten girls and each of their films. Participants receive free cameras and tech equipment, free software, their own professional production team of exemplary creatives (editor, production coach, cinematographer, and an alumni coach) contracted out by the camp, an all-expense paid weekend retreat in LA, and free workshops from award-winning filmmakers and Ph.D. scholars. Films created by the teen girls and their production teams are showcased during Black Girls Film Camp Premiere Weekend over the summer and at film festivals, colleges/universities, and community events worldwide. The Camp

SUBMIT FILM WORK 3RD WRITERS ROOM SIGN UP BGFC SCREENPLAY LIBRARY SCREENWRITING RESOURCES Final Draft Intro Video View Final Draft Tutorials 2023 FINAL DRAFT LIVE DEMO/TUTORIAL 2022 SCREENWRITING SESSION RECORDING (PARTS OF A SCRIPT) SESSION 2 - RECOMMENDED READING The recommended reading provided, is to support you as a filmmaker. You will not be assessed on any readings, this is solely a resource to support your development. Story, by Robert Mckee Chapter 7. The content of the story** Chapter 8. The triggering incident Chapter 9. The conception of Acts** (** Means highly recommended) SESSION 2 - SPEAKERS DR. RACHEL RAIMIST INTERVIEW WITH OWN/QUEEN SUGAR MEMORIALIZING THE BLACK SOUTH BY DR. ROBIN BOYLORN GREENLEAF SEASON 4 EPISODE 1 - WRITER: ERICA M. BUTLER DAVID MAKES MAN INTERVIEW FIRESIDE CHAT SESSION: THURS. MARCH 21, 2024 | 7-8PM EST

2023 COHORT 2023 PLANNING TEAM Dr. Jimmeka Anderson Sierra Davis Ebony Kaiser Kellianne Jordan Faithe Lizarda Dr. Angelia F. Byrd Deandra Simon Mischa Duffie Casandra Henry Jessica 'Phebe' Crystal J Satterwhite Alyssia Sneed Tamilia Ward Nigeria Segure-Watson Nailah Weller Torie C. Wheatley Siani Johnson Fran Marie Media Angela Uhegwu [S.O.U.L] Amanda Whylie Eris Headley Anya Beltran Navonda Fetterson Nakisa Glover Jessica Johnson Jamie A. Lewis Jasmine Livingston Lillian Mayer KeAre’ Rhea Celeste Wymes Executive Director Finance and Operations Director Communications Coordinator Alumni and Outreach Coordinator Administrative Assistant Merch Coordinator Development Coordinator 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 Planning Team Member Planning Team Member Planning Team Member Planning Team Member Planning Team Member Planning Team Member Planning Team Member 2023 PRODUCTION TEAMS

SUBMIT FILM WORK FILM WORK - FINAL DEADLINE TO SUBMIT FILM POSTER FORM: 5/2. PLANNING FOR PRODUCTION RESOURCES How To Write A Logline Hollywood Insider: Iconic Film Posters SESSION 5 - SPEAKERS Andrea Mona Bowman at 55th NAACP Image Award Ruth Carter accepts 2nd Oscar for Best Costume Design Alyson Fouse Discusses Her Show "Act Your Age" Erica Shelton Kodish Discusses "Being Mary Jane"

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BOOK BGFC FOR AN EVENT Mail BGFC EVENTS UPCOMING FEATURED EVENT: 45TH MILL VALLEY FILM FESTIVAL The 45th Mill Valley Film Festival is featuring Black Girls Film Camp for a second year as a part of their festival programming! From Oct 6th -16th, festival attendees will be able to view a screening of all ten films from the 2022 BGFC cohort and watch a Q&A with camp creator, Dr. Jimmeka Anderson, alongside Director of Education for the California Film Institute and MVFF, Joanne Parsont. VISIT MVFF.COM FOR DETAILS BLACK GIRLS FILM CAMP FEATURED SCREENING & PANEL AT THE 44th Mill Valley Film Festival SAN RAFAEL, CALIFORNIA OCTOBER 7 - 17, 2021 VISIT MVFF44 WEBSITE MISSED THE EVENT? WATCH THE EVENT RECORDING BGFC PANEL W/BLACK WOMEN SCHOLARS

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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 Katrina O'Gilvie Telly Award Winning Filmmaker and Writer Halcyon Person Head Writer at 9 Story Media Group Sharon Liggins Senior Communications Executive Angela Nissel Author and Veteran Television Writer and Producer 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 Nichelle Tramble Spellman Award Winning Writer/Director, Show Runner for Truth Be Told Diane Houslin New York City Based Television and Film Producer Erica Shelton Kodish Television Writer and Producer Amy Kelley, Parent Representative Non-Profit Consultant 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