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

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

ARCHIVED FOOTAGE All Digital Collections American Memory Collections - Search by collection name Collection 2. Search films and videos [Library of Congress] Browse the collections containing film and videos [Library of Congress] National Screening Room Collection SERIES: Independent Television News (ITN) / Reuters Stock Footage Library I BBC Worldwide Learning -Offers a range of rights-cleared video solutions tailored for education, from clip licensing to fully produced short form video segments NASA Media Archive [DVIDS] - Images, audio and video recordings related to space flight, astronomy and aeronautics created by NASA, most of which are not copyrighted Open Video Project [Interaction Design Lab, UNC Chapel Hill] - Repository of digital video content for the digital video, multimedia retrieval, digital library, and other research communities Public Domain Movies from publicdomainflix.com - Full length movies in the Public Domain which can be downloaded, modified and remixed into your own projects Universal Newsreels - Available on DVD or online, via Alexander Street Press Videvo - Free database of HD stock footage, motion graphics, music, sound effects WGBH Openvault - Video, audio, images, searchable transcripts, and resource management tools available for individual and classroom learning

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

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. CELEBRATING 6 YEARS AND 60 FILMS GET TIX NOW DOWNLOAD SCHEDULE WATCH THE PREMIERE LIVE ON SAT, JUNE 27TH AT 7:30PM BOARD MEMBER ALUMNI + PARENT BGFC TEAM MEMBER 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 2026 COHORT FILMS COMING SOON... SPONSORS

EARLY BIRD PREMIERE TICKETS AVAILABLE UNTIL JUNE 1, 2026! PREMIERE SCREENING AND AWARDS GALA Saturday, June 27th 7:30 PM – 11:00 PM | NASCAR Hall of Fame Celebrate the brilliance of the next generation of filmmakers at Black Girls Film Camp’s 6th Annual Premiere Weekend finale. Experience an unforgettable evening of original short films written and directed by nationally selected teen girls from the 2026 BGFC cohort, and join us as we honor acclaimed filmmaker Christine Swanson as this year’s Luminary Award Recipient. Award presentation by actress, writer, and director, lisa arrindell. Evening Schedule: Doors Open: 6:45 PM Red Carpet Mixer: 7:00 PM Premiere Screening: 7:30 PM Dinner & Awards Gala: 9:00 PM Attire: Evening Chic/Red Carpet Ready PURCHASE TICKETS ADDITIONAL FEATURED WEEKEND EVENTS JAZZ & BREAKFAST CONVERSATION WITH VANESSA BELL CALLOWAY Saturday, June 27th 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM | Middle C Jazz Come experience a morning of meaningful conversation, live jazz music, and inspiration as we celebrate storytelling, legacy, and the future of Black creativity, at our Jazz & Breakfast Conversation with Vanessa Bell Calloway, hosted at Middle C Jazz, a cornerstone of Charlotte's vibrant uptown jazz scene. With more than 150 television and film credits, acclaimed actress, director, producer, and Black Girls Film Camp Board Member, Vanessa Bell Calloway, is one of Hollywood's most celebrated and enduring talents. Audiences know and love her from iconic projects, including Coming to America, What's Love Got to Do with It, One of Them Days, The Vince Staples Show, Shameless, The Black Hamptons, and countless other film and television productions. Throughout her career, she has championed excellence in storytelling while paving the way for future generations of Black artists and creatives PURCHASE TICKETS PURCHASE TICKETS PREMIERE OPENING NIGHT BGFC PARTY Friday, June 26th 8:30 PM – 10:30 PM | Dillworth Neighborhood Grille Meet the Black Girls Film Camp 2026 filmmakers! Join us for food, fun, and conversation and mingle with this year's teen directors debuting their films. Special Screening of the short film, Carolina Cowboys, with Director Tyla Barnes, whose work has included collaborations with organizations and brands such as Apple, the NAACP, Beats by Dre, and PODER NC. Evening Schedule: Doors Open: 8:15 PM Music, Food and Dancing: 8:30 PM - 10:30 PM Screening and Q&A: 9:00 PM - 9:30 PM Attire: Western/Rodeo Attire Required FREE EVENTS 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM | Thu. June 25 The Clark Sisters (Directed By Christine Swanson) Location: Independent Picture House (4237 Raleigh St, Charlotte, NC 28213) Admission: Free Community Event Ticket: Includes Popcorn and Drink RESERVE NOW 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM | Fri. June 26 Albany Road (Directed By Christine Swanson) Location: Independent Picture House (4237 Raleigh St, Charlotte, NC 28213) Admission: Free Community Event Ticket: Includes Popcorn and Drink RESERVE NOW THE PREMIERE WEEKEND LUMINARY HONOREE SCREENINGS Join Black Girls Film Camp as we honor acclaimed TV and film director Christine Swanson during our 6th Annual Premiere Weekend. Celebrate Christine Swanson’s body of work through special evening and afternoon FREE community film screenings at Independent Picture House. These community screenings are a part of a special event series that honors her powerful contributions to storytelling, cinema, and representation. Grab your tickets to additional events: The Featured Fireside Chat and a formal Luminary Award Presentation at the Premiere Screening and Awards Gala. 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM | Fri. June 26 Good Grief: Pass the Bread, Mom Is Dead - A Conversation with Author and TV Writer Angela Nissel Location: Harvey B. Gantt Center (551 S Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202) Join Emmy-nominated TV writer, producer, and author Angela Nissel for a heartfelt and humorous discussion of her new memoir, Good Grief: Pass the Bread, Mom Is Dead with national media personality and entertainment host, Laiya St. Clair. Through wit, vulnerability, and cultural insight, Angela explores grief, family, and healing and invites audiences into an intimate journey that reminds us of the power of storytelling to hold both pain and joy at once. 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM | Fri. June 26 Backtalker : An Evening with Dr. Kimberlé Crenshaw Location: Harvey B. Gantt Center ( 551 S Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202) We are deeply honored to welcome renowned legal scholar Kimberlé Crenshaw for a dynamic conversation with author and philanthropist, Monique Couvson, centered on her new book Backtalker. Known for shaping how we understand identity, power, and justice, Crenshaw’s work continues to influence generations of scholars, activists, and storytellers. This conversation will explore the power of speaking truth to systems and the role of narrative in advancing social change. THE PREMIERE WEEKEND FIRE STORIES SERIES As part of Black Girls Film Camp’s Premiere Weekend, the Fire Stories Series is a free signature author series hosted in partnership with the Harvey B. Gantt Center to curate powerful conversations with visionary Black women storytellers and narrative change agents. On Friday, June 26, we are honored to feature two extraordinary voices and their new book releases: RESERVE FREE TICKET RESERVE FREE TICKET THE ALUMNI FILM FEST 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM | Sat. June 27 | Alumni Film Screenings and Panels Location: ImaginOn (300 E 7th St, Charlotte, NC 28202) Join us at the Black Girls Film Camp Alumni Film Fest at ImaginOn for a day of cinema, teen storytelling and fun with future filmmakers in action! From screenings to Hollywood industry panels, workshops let by CPCC's Film and Media program, and interactive sessions, this FREE event brings the magic of filmmaking straight to the Charlotte community for teens and families. Free lunch provided with registration! RESERVE FREE TICKET RESERVE FREE TICKET POWERHOUSE HOLLYWOOD PRODUCERS PANEL 12:15 PM – 1:15 PM | Sat. June 27 ImaginOn: The Round Step into an inspiring conversation with some of Hollywood’s most influential producers. This dynamic panel will explore career journeys, producing at the highest levels, and building impactful stories that shape culture and representation in film and television. Featured Panelists: Tressa Azarel Smallwood (Megamind Media), Autumn Bailey-Ford (Autumn Bailey Entertainment), Diane Houslin (B.O.B. Film House), Karen Peterkin (Kronicle Media). Moderated by Tracy "Twinkie" Byrd. FEATURED FIRESIDE CHAT: CHRISTINE SWANSON 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Sat. June 27 ImaginOn: Wells Fargo Theater Join us for an intimate conversation with Christine Swanson on her creative journey, directing for film and television, and the power of centering meaningful stories on screen. Moderated by Francene Marie. RESERVE FREE TICKET

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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

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