filmmakers – Black Enterprise

‘Dear White People’ Producer Effie T. Brown Named CEO Of Gamechanger

Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonJanuary 14, 2020January 14, 2020

by Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonJanuary 14, 2020January 14, 20202872

Producer Effie T. Brown has been named chief executive officer of the female-focused film financing fund company, Gamechanger, according to Deadline. Gamechanger, which was launched in...

Lifestyle

Queen Latifah To Fund and Produce Movies For Independent Female Filmmakers

The Shadow LeagueJuly 10, 2018July 19, 2018

by The Shadow LeagueJuly 10, 2018July 19, 20184331

In addition to handling the funding, production, distribution, and marketing of the projects, Latifah, herself, will offer the women guidance and mentorship....

Arts and Culture Lifestyle

AT&T Seeks Black Filmmakers for 2018 Tribeca Film Festival

Kandia JohnsonSeptember 6, 2017March 5, 2019

by Kandia JohnsonSeptember 6, 2017March 5, 20191469

AT&T, the Tribeca Film Festival (TFF) and Tribeca Film Institute have announced an open call for aspiring black filmmakers....

Entrepreneurship

Win Up To $20,000 In GoDaddy’s Small Business Stories Contest

Carolyn M. BrownNovember 21, 2016September 29, 2017

by Carolyn M. BrownNovember 21, 2016September 29, 2017504

Documentarians that shine a light on small businesses and the people who create and run them can win up to $21,500 in cash prizes by...

Arts and Culture Events Lifestyle

Comcast Launches New Xfinity On Demand Destination Featuring ABFF Curated Film Collection

Kali WilderFebruary 19, 2016September 28, 2017

by Kali WilderFebruary 19, 2016September 28, 20171117

Today, Comcast announced a Black History Month celebration with a special focus on stories from independent black filmmakers....

Arts and Culture Lifestyle

MoÃ«t & Chandon Launches MoÃ«t Moment Film Festival Competition

Kandia JohnsonJanuary 4, 2016February 14, 2019

by Kandia JohnsonJanuary 4, 2016February 14, 2019407

â€œFor the past twenty-five years, MoÃ«t & Chandon has celebrated Hollywood's leading filmmakers and brightest stars as the official champagne of the Golden Globe Awards....

Events News

Actor and Comedian Mike Epps to Host 2016 ABFF Honors

Kali WilderOctober 27, 2015February 14, 2019

by Kali WilderOctober 27, 2015February 14, 2019987

Actor and comedian Mike Epps will host the 2016 ABFF Honors in February. The annual gala is a celebration of black culture; recognizing individuals, movies...