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SHORT FILMS SHORT DOCUMENTARIES Subway Ballet A Seat At The Table Spider Drove A Taxi NZINGHA "In Decision" 1 - 2 MIN SHORT FILMS Toast Perfection The Box Betta Stopped Life BLACK GIRLHOOD 100 Years of Black Hair The Show Must Go On Courtroom KiKi Get The Belt Hair Love A Black Girl's Country 2 - 6 MIN SHORT FILMS The Elevator Gratitude Paper Boy Giving Is The Best Communication

THE BOARD BOARD OF DIRECTORS Karen Peterkin, Board President Senior Vice President of Production for Franklin Entertainment Donyell Kennedy McCullough Talent Executive, Revolt TV Chika Chukudebelu Igwilo Senior Vice President of Development at FX Networks Halcyon Person Head Writer at 9 Story Media Group Sharon Liggins Senior Communications Executive Angela Nissel Author and Veteran Television Writer and Producer Daria Overby Executive Director of Creative Diversity and Inclusion at Starz Dr. Chanel Craft Tanner, Board Secretary Author and Director of the Center for Women at Emory University Avery Kelley, Alumni Representative 2023 Black Girls Film Camp Alum 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 Shaunda Patterson-Strachan, Parent Rep Attorney Tressa Azarel Smallwood CEO of MegaMind Media, Award Winning Producer 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

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!

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

SUBMIT FILM WORK BUDGET/SCRIPT FEEDBACK SIGN UP SESSION 3 - SPEAKERS Kelley Kali Directed "KEMBA" Kelley Kali Directed "KEMBA" Kelley Kali Directed "I'M FINE, THANKS FOR ASKING "

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

SUBMIT FILM WORK SESSION 8 - SPEAKERS VIEW HOLLYWOOD COMMISSION WEBSITE

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