APPLICATIONS FOR BGFC 2026 ARE NOW CLOSED AND WILL REOPEN IN FALL 2026

SUBMIT FILM WORK (DUE 2/28) WHAT TO WATCH: MASTER CLASS (WILL WATCH AT BOOTCAMP) The recommended Master Class videos are to support you as a filmmaker. Teen Directors are to use their 1-year subscription purchased by the camp to watch recommended videos to support their learning. Watch the below videos on your phone or TV MasterClass App. WATCH: PHARRELL WILLIAMS - Lesson 2 (Waking Up To Empathy) - 11 Minutes In this lesson, Pharrell Williams takes you on a journey from his childhood to his successful days as an artist and the ways he found empathy along the way by using his art to connect with others. WATCH: ISSA RAE - Lesson 3 (Developing Your Story) - 15 Minutes Issa Rae walks you through the ingredients that every story needs and explains how to test your stories with new audiences. WHAT TO WATCH: MASTER CLASS (BEFORE CAMP SESSION 1 - SAT. MAR 7TH) WATCH: SHONDA RHIMES - Lesson 13 (Writing Authentic Dialogue - 9 Minutes Shonda Rhimes shares her tips on how to write realistic and engaging dialogue for your characters. STORYTELLING RESOURCES BGFC SCREENPLAY LIBRARY

2021 COHORT 2021 FUNDERS/SPONSORS The Urban Education Collaborative UNC Charlotte Chancellor Diversity Fund Women + Girls Research Alliance Civitas Education Management, LLC. 2021 PLANNING TEAM Jimmeka Anderson Keema Mingo Korinne Meier Jasmine McNeil Sierra Davis Angelia McIlwain Lawanda Williams Francene Marie Jacki-Lynn Banks Navonda Fetterson Kim Roseboro Angelia F. Byrd Shimira Williams Imani Gill Dr. Michelle Meggs Kenesma John Deneen Dixon-Payne Dr. Annette Teasdell Lanre Oriowo Erin Lewis Project Manager/Coordinator (jander44@uncc.edu ) Coordinator Coordinator Coordinator Coordinator Recruitment Team Member Recruitment Team Member Recruitment Team Member Recruitment Team Member Recruitment Team Member Recruitment Team Member Recruitment Team Member Programming Team Member Programming Team Member Research Team Member Research Team Member Research Team Member Research Team Member Research Team Member Research Team Member 2021 PRODUCTION TEAMS Sanaa Wilkins Teen Director Farida Yada Talent Coach/Mentor Lauren McGarrett Editor Jessica Johnson Teen Director Dr. Angela Browder Talent Coach/Mentor Courtney Thomas Editor Madison Washington Teen Director Cearra Harris Talent Coach/Mentor Jasmine McNeil Editor Kristen Jackson Teen Director Lanre Oriowo Talent Coach/Mentor Aliyah Bryant Editor Tahirah Korff Teen Director Vanita Beavers Talent Coach/Mentor Jamie Oliver Editor Briyana Wright Teen Director Felicia Pope Talent Coach/Mentor Raven Hooper Editor Yona Parsons Teen Director Deneen Dixon-Payne Talent Coach/Mentor Jessica Lewis Editor Ale'ja Wright Teen Director Tia Dolet Talent Coach/Mentor Faith Lizarda Editor Alexis Cooper Teen Director Erin Lewis Talent Coach/Mentor Emily Kuester Editor Nia Best Teen Director Sierra Davis Talent Coach/Mentor Essynce Victoria Editor

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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

Thank You For Your Support On Giving Tuesday! GIVE TO BGFC WAYS TO GIVE Send Cashapp Funds To: $blackgirlsfilmcamp Send Funds Through Zelle To Sierra Davis, Finance Director sierra@blackgirlsfilmcamp.org SPONSORSHIP Your sponsorship is helping to ensure the success of the 2024 Black Girls Film Camp and will create a space for Black girls that is safe, liberating, and educational. Contact our Development Coordinator, Shanell Smaw (shanell@blackgirlsfilmcamp.org) to discuss sponsorship opportunities! SPONSORSHIP LEVELS Contact Us! First Name Last Name Email Message Thanks for submitting! Send

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

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THE BOARD BOARD OF DIRECTORS Karen Peterkin, Board President Senior Vice President of Production for Franklin Entertainment Daria Overby, Board Vice President Executive Director of Creative Diversity and Inclusion at Starz Autumn Bailey-Ford TV and Film Producer Chika Chukudebelu Igwilo Senior Vice President of Development at FX Networks Halcyon Person Head Writer at 9 Story Media Group Erica Shelton Kodish Television Writer and Producer Tressa Azarel Smallwood CEO of MegaMind Media, Award Winning Producer Laiya St.Clair Executive Producer, Cultural Strategist, Entertainment Host Sharon Liggins Senior Communications Executive Shaunda Patterson-Strachan, Parent Rep Attorney Dr. Chanel Craft Tanner, Board Secretary Author and Director of the Center for Women at Emory University Vanessa Bell Calloway Actress, Director, Producer Donyell Kennedy McCullough Talent Executive, Revolt TV Nichelle Tramble Spellman Award Winning Writer/Director, Show Runner for Truth Be Told Diane Houslin New York City Based Television and Film Producer Angela Nissel Author and Veteran Television Writer and Producer Morenike Joela Evans TV and Film Director Tia Smith Director, Producer, Writer, Consultant Avery Kelley, Alumni Representative 2023 Black Girls Film Camp Alum 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

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OUR 2024 SHORT 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

Apply For BGFC 2026 For Teen Girls INTERESTED IN STORYTELLING AND READY TO DIRECT YOUR OWN FILM? THIS IS A FREE PROGRAM The Black Girls Film Camp will be held virtually in Spring 2026, from February 27 to June 27, 2026, on select Saturdays from 10 am - 1:30 pm EST. The camp targets high school girls between the ages of 13 and 18 years old. Applications close on Oct. 31, 2025 at 11:59pm ET. Interested participants must be: In high school and between the ages of 13 and 18 Self-identify as a girl or gender expansive Interested in storytelling and film Requirements: Attend virtual orientation on 2/4/2026 from 7pm - 9pm EST Commit to 7 Saturday sessions between 3/7 - 6/13/2026 Attend a Writers Retreat in Kissimmee, FL from 2/26 - 3/1/2026 (All expenses covered EXCEPT transportation) Attend Shoot Weekend in Atlanta, GA from 5/15 - 5/18/2026 (All expenses covered, including transportation) Attend Premiere Weekend in Charlotte, NC from 6/25 - 6/28/2026 (All expenses covered EXCEPT transportation ) Write and direct a 5 - 7 minute short film Lead a production team with a film editor, production coach, cinematographer, and alumni coach. APPLICATION CLOSES OCT 31, 2025 DOWNLOAD SAMPLE BGFC 2026 APPLICATION We are providing a PDF sample version of the 2026 Teen Director Application in advance before applications go LIVE on October 15th! Use the application to prepare your pitch and answers to submit the full digital application by the deadline of Oct. 31st. **Digital Applications Are Only Accepted for Consideration DOWNLOAD SAMPLE APPLICATION