The Black Film Space LA Symposium - 2024

With the theme Graduating From Shorts, this essential full day event in Los Angeles was designed to empower Black filmmakers in transitioning from shorts to larger formats, including features, television and branded content.

This symposium was sponsored by Tongal.

Fireside Chat w/ Xosha Roquemore (Leader Actor in OWN's 'Cherish The Day')

Fireside Chat w/ Xosha Roquemore (Leader Actor in OWN's 'Cherish The Day')

How to Break Into Writing Fellowships w/ Shannan E. Johnson (Screenwriting Consultant and exec at the SyFy Channel)

How to Break Into Writing Fellowships w/ Shannan E. Johnson (Screenwriting Consultant and exec at the SyFy Channel)

Leveraging Shorts To Work in Branded Content w/ Jay Cougan (Creative Producer at Tongal), Araeia Robinson (Shea Mositure, Vogue), David Killian (Head of Sales at Ruffian), Monty Marsh (Executive Director of SoLa Studios powered by Live Nation)

Leveraging Shorts To Work in Branded Content w/ Jay Cougan (Creative Producer at Tongal), Araeia Robinson (Shea Mositure, Vogue), David Killian (Head of Sales at Ruffian), Monty Marsh (Executive Director of SoLa Studios powered by Live Nation)

Short Film Competition Q & A

Short Film Competition Q & A

Navigating the World of Film Festivals w/ Noel Braham (Founder and Co-Director of the Micheaux Film Festival), Irene Soriano (Programmer, Sundance & AFI Fest), Tari Wariebi (Director of the BAFTA winning short 'We Were Meant To'), Stacey Marbrey (Pro

Navigating the World of Film Festivals w/ Noel Braham (Founder and Co-Director of the Micheaux Film Festival), Irene Soriano (Programmer, Sundance & AFI Fest), Tari Wariebi (Director of the BAFTA winning short 'We Were Meant To'), Stacey Marbrey (Program Manager, Artist and Critics Academies at Film at Lincoln Center)

Fireside Chat w/ Angela Lewis (Series Regular on FX's 'Snowfall')

Fireside Chat w/ Angela Lewis (Series Regular on FX's 'Snowfall')

Strategies for Entering TV Directing w/ Katrelle N. Kindred (FX's 'Snowfall', Showtime's 'The Chi') and Letia Solomon (ABC's 'Station 19')

Strategies for Entering TV Directing w/ Katrelle N. Kindred (FX's 'Snowfall', Showtime's 'The Chi') and Letia Solomon (ABC's 'Station 19')

The Black Film Space NYC Symposium - 2023

The inaugural Black Film Space Symposium, hosted in New York City, united Black industry professionals and emerging filmmakers with the intention of educating and building community. Attendees engaged in a variety of panels, workshops, and networking opportunities designed to inspire and equip them with valuable insights and skills.

Cinematographers Roundtable w/ Cliff Charles (Apple TV's 'Swagger') , Daniel Patterson (Netflix's 'She's Gotta Have It') & Terrence Laron Burke (CBS's 'The Equalizer')

Cinematographers Roundtable w/ Cliff Charles (Apple TV's 'Swagger') , Daniel Patterson (Netflix's 'She's Gotta Have It') & Terrence Laron Burke (CBS's 'The Equalizer')

Script To Screen Hulu's 'Wu-Tang: An American Saga' with Marcus Callender (Actor) and Nefertite Nguvu (Director)

Script To Screen Hulu's 'Wu-Tang: An American Saga' with Marcus Callender (Actor) and Nefertite Nguvu (Director)

Community Screening Q & A

Community Screening Q & A

Acting Panel w/ William Jackson Harper (HBO's 'Love Life') & Tracey Moore (Crackle's 'Inside the Black Box')

Acting Panel w/ William Jackson Harper (HBO's 'Love Life') & Tracey Moore (Crackle's 'Inside the Black Box')

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Branded Content Filmmaker Show & Tell w/ Mike Cooke

Branded Content Filmmaker Show & Tell w/ Mike Cooke