The Black Film Space Symposium is an opportunity to come together as creators and take a more in-depth look at multiple facets of the entertainment industry.
Through a weekend of workshops, discussions, and screenings we'll celebrate the accomplishments of those working on the page, stage and screen.
We hope this weekend inspires current and future creators to stay on top of their craft!
SYMPOSIUM SCHEDULE
All times listed are Eastern Time
WEDNESDAY 9.20
7PM - VIRTUAL SCREENWRITING WORKSHOP
A special edition of our signature screenwriting series with Writer/Producer Michelle Denise Jackson (Queen Sugar, Netflix's Pieces of Her) as our Guest Host.
THURSDAY 9.21
7PM - OPENING MIXER AT JUKE BAR
A community mixer to kick-off our inaugural symposium.
Juke Bar | 196 2nd Ave, NYC 10003
FRIDAY 9.22
7PM - MOVING FROM STAGE TO SCREEN
A behind the scenes look at crafting stories on stage and on set with multi-hyphenates Kerry Coddett (Flatbush Misdemeanors, Ramy) and Larry Powell (The Ms. Pat Show).
Moderated by Black Film Space Co-founder/Director and Filmmaker Lande Yoosuf
SATURDAY 9.23
1PM - A FILMMAKER SHOW & TELL
A look at Cinematographer and Director Michael Cooke (The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey, The First Noelle)’s work and how he accomplished a few of his most notable scenes.
3PM - A CINEMATOGRAPHERS ROUNDTABLE
An informal discussion about life behind the lens with Cliff Charles (Good Hair, Swagger) and colleagues Terrence Laron Burke (CBS' The Equalizer, Tyler Perry's House of Payne) and Daniel Patterson (Netflix's She’s Gotta Have It, Powerbook II Ghost).
5PM - SCRIPT TO SCREEN | WU-TANG: AN AMERICAN SAGA
A look at the script to screen process from the perspective of the project's Director Nefertite Nguvu and Actor Marcus Callender who plays "Power."
Moderated by Journalist Nicole Duncan-Smith.
SUNDAY 9.24
2PM - BLACK FILM SPACE COMMUNITY SCREENING
A short film showcase highlighting filmmakers in the Black Film Space community.
5PM - ACTING | CAREER, CRAFT & LEGACY
A dialogue with William Jackson Harper (Love Life, The Underground Railroad, The Resort) and Casting Agent Tracey Moore (Inside the Black Box, The Spirited Actor) about the art of acting.