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OUR 2021 SHORT FILMS FILM 1 - PLAYER ONE BY MADISON WASHINGTON FILM 2 – IT TAKES A DAY BY TAHIRAH KORFF FILM 3 – TRANSPARENSEE BY KRISTEN JACKSON FILM 4 – A WORLD SO SILENT BY ALE’JA WRIGHT FILM 5 – BEAUTY MARK BY SANAA WILKINS FILM 6 – COLOR BLIND BY JESSICA JOHNSON FILM 7 – ACCEPTANCE BY NIA BEST FILM 8 – SKINTENTION BY YONA PARSONS FILM 9 – WHO WOULD’VE THOUGHT BY BRIYANA WRIGHT FILM 10 – NOT ALL IS LOST BY ALEXIS COOPER

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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Black Girls Film Camp final award showcase with special guest appearances. 2023 PREMIERE FEATURED SPEAKER 1/8 PHOTOS FROM THE RED CARPET THE AWARD WINNERS 1/1 1/1

LA RETREAT SCHEDULE KNOW BEFORE YOU GO GUIDE SHOOT DAY LOCATIONS SCHEDULE LOCATIONS SCHEDULE SHOOT DAY SHUTTLE SCHEDULE SHUTTLE SCHEDULE CLICK HERE >> PRODUCTION PHASE TRACKER IMPORTANT LINKS SUBMIT FILM POSTER DESIGN UPLOAD FILM POSTER IMAGES CAMERA PRACTICE ACTIVITY STRING-OUTS FEEDBACK SIGN-UP SUBMIT FIRST CUT

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!

SUBMIT FINAL FILM ASSETS FILM WORK - FINAL FILM ASSETS DUE BY MIDNIGHT JUNE 16TH EST **NO EXCEPTIONS** SESSION 9 - SPEAKERS

In Spring 2022, Black Girls Film Camp provided an all-expense paid LA Retreat at USC in partnership with USC Annenberg's Critical Media Project for teen directors, their editor, coach, and a parent to attend. This trip was held from April 29th - May 1st 2022. During the weekend retreat, participants attended sessions led by USC Annenberg and The School of Cinematic Arts' professors, a high tea hosted by Board Member, Nichelle Tramble Spellman, took a shooting basics course taught by Miki Turner, and visited the Academy Museum and Hollywood Blvd. THE 2022 LA RETREAT REELS

SUBMIT FINAL FILM WORK SESSION 7 - SPEAKERS