22nd AAWIC FF Opening Night

Step by Step creating a compelling pitch for your film.

A Panel Discussion on Colorism in Hollywood and the Media. How Colorism manifests in film, advertising and the media.

Appointed by the President of United States of America, Barack Obama, and nominated by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Ambassador Suzan Johnson Cook was the first African-American female and faith leader to hold the position of the U.S. Ambassador At-Large for International Religious Freedom. Creator of the Film, "A Different Way," featured at the Pavillon Afriques at the Cannes Film Festival.

Live with Tam Lawrence Media Mogul Moderator: Tam Lawrence Guest: Jeff Clanagan, President & CEO of CodeBlack Entertainment Dr. Missy

Moderated by Roxie Digital with special guest co-host/panelist Fatima "Teems" Chase. Experience the full on discussion about why Content is King!

A look into how Entertainment companies have pivoted during the MeToo movement, George Floyd and COVID to expand or diminish BIPOC Creatives in the industry. Were the influences helpful or harmful? and why?

Finalist will be selected to participate in the verbal pitch at the upcoming 22nd AAWIC Film Festival. The winning pitch will receive $1500.00 to produce their film which will be distributed globally by Lightbeam. Priority will be given to pitches which are uplifting and inspirational, evoke an emotional response, and have a strong cinematic aesthetic. Film Production must include a woman of color either as a Writer, or Director, or Producer.

Women of Color in Comedy From the Stage to the Screen Moderated by: Marsha Taylor, Founder of LOL Comedy Honors Featuring: Cocoa Brown, Alycia Cooper and Nicky Sunshine

Bonus Feature Film Screening for Festival Attendees. Supporting The Pouponniere Orphanage in L’Emmanuel, Senegal is for newborns and toddlers and AAWIC future programs for women of color filmmakers.