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

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

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Black Girls Film Camp final award showcase with special guest appearances. 2022 PREMIERE WATCH THE FULL SHOWCASE FEATURED SPEAKERS PHOTOS FROM THE RED CARPET THE AWARD WINNERS

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

SUBMIT FILM WORK WRITERS ROOM SIGN UP BGFC SCREENPLAY LIBRARY SCREENWRITING RESOURCES WriterDuet Intro Video View WriterDuet Tutorials 2022 SCREENWRITING SESSION RECORDING (PARTS OF A SCRIPT) SESSION 1 - 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 Reel It Back: Karyn Parsons EP Carla Banks-Waddles Interview: Bel-Air Season 2 FIRESIDE CHAT SESSION: THURS. MARCH 13, 2025 | 7-8PM EST

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