Today through Sunday, October 23 – 27, 2019, the African American Film Market Place & S.E. Manly Short Film Showcase Live in Los Angeles.
The Black Hollywood Education and Resource Center (BHERC) is currently holding its 25th Annual African American Film Marketplace and S.E. Manly Short Film Showcase, now through Sunday, October 27, 2019.
The African American Film Marketplace and S.E. Manly Short Film Showcase creates a “platform for rising and established filmmakers from emerging voices, while exploring innovations in storytelling across film, television, online, and more.”
These film projects cover diverse topics, stories, techniques, and themes and screenings are located throughout Los Angeles in the Fox Hills, Lafayette Square, and Culter City. areas.
The Festival presents over 100 documentaries and short films highlighting over 50 filmmakers, with Q&A’s after each film block.
Thursday, October 24, 2019
Films With A Purpose Premiere
Featuring: “Imani”, “Dallas Invisible” & “Avenging Angels”
7:00 p.m. at Cinemark 18 & XD Theater
Friday, October 25, 2019
Opening Night- “A Great Day In Black Hollywood”
7:oo p.m. at Nate Holden Performing Arts Center
Opening Night Reception and Award Gala, set to honor the behind-the-scenes entertainment professionals who have made laudable contributions to Black Hollywood.
Saturday, October 26, 2019
Youth Diversity Film Festival
9:00 a.m. at Cinemark 18 & XD Theater
BHERC spotlight shorts created by diverse youth and “this screening and dialogue is an opportunity for emerging young directors to showcase their skills, talent, and vision” while giving the audience an opportunity to “view and discuss the artistry, passion, and sacrifice involved in the independent film making process.”
See the schedule for the list of Short Film Blocks with dates and times.
Sunday, October 27, 2019
Films With A Purpose Premiere
Featuring: “DAD Speak”
10:00 a.m. at Cinemark 18 & XD Theater
Soul Food and Film Reception
9:00 p.m. at Courtyard Marriott Westside
Cinemark 18 & XD Theaters – 6801 Center Drive., Ste 201, Los Angeles, 90045
Nate Holden Performing Arts Center – 4708 West Washington Blvd., Los Angeles, 90016
Courtyard Marriott Westside – 6333 Bristol Pkwy, Culver City, 90230
For more information visit bherc.org.
