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25th AAWIC Film Festival Encore!
The 25TH AAWIC FF
What a Milestone!
The 25th Annual African American Women in Cinema Film Festival was nothing short of historic — and we’re still feeling the energy!
We’re incredibly proud to have celebrated 25 powerful years of storytelling, creativity, and representation in film. This unforgettable event brought together visionary filmmakers, industry leaders, and passionate supporters from all over.
A huge THANK YOU to all of our sponsors, partners, filmmakers, and community members who helped make this year’s festival one for the books!
Join us as we revisit the History that was made— we’re sharing highlights from this landmark celebration, including moments from the red carpet, panels, and more on our social media and on the link below!
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Encore presentation of the AAWIC FILM FESTIVAL DAILY!
Welcome to the AAWIC Film Festival Daily! Each day, we bring you the latest highlights, exclusive insights and moments from the African American Women In Cinema (AAWIC) Film Festival. Whether you're here to celebrate groundbreaking films, connect with industry voices, or simply soak in the creative energy, the Festival Daily is your go-to guide. Stay tuned for inspiring stories, and everything that makes this festival a powerful celebration of vision, voice, and vibrant storytelling.
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25TH AAWIC FF Podcast
Tune in to the 25th AAWIC Film Festival Podcast!
In this special anniversary episode, host Sigrid Channer sits down with the dynamic Dr. Shenetta Malkia—a filmmaker, actress, producer, author, and motivational powerhouse.
Join us for an inspiring conversation as Dr. Malkia shares her incredible journey through the worlds of filmmaking, production, and real estate entrepreneurship. She also opens up about her deep passion for advocacy and the impact of being part of the 25th Anniversary of the African American Women in Cinema Film Festival.
This episode is a celebration of vision, legacy and the future of digital media—you won't want to miss it!
Listen now and be inspired.
25th AAWIC FF POST-EVENT
AAWIC Post-Festival Celebration
AAWIC is proud to present its Post-Festival
Celebration, an inspiring evening featuring select film screenings, an engaging talk-back session with filmmakers, and a special award presentation honoring outstanding talent. Join us as we celebrate the culmination of this landmark event—an evening of reflection, creativity, and community in honor of powerful voices in film.
The event will feature screenings of independent films. The films are as follows:
Dear Josephine
Multi-award winning film, about the Global Iconic Josephine Baker. Ms. Baker was an American-born French dancer, singer and actress.
Always Tracy
After defending herself against her abusive husband, Tracy McCarter navigates the complexities of survival, systemic injustice, and the fight for her freedom.
Harlem Footsteps
When a group of restless tourists abandon their clueless guide, they find themselves swept into an eye-opening adventure through Harlem's hidden history—led by a sharp-tongued local legend with stories the brochures never tell.
Even Me 2.0
Is a compelling sequel to the award-winning, 2012 documentary, "Even Me," highlighting the lives of older African American women living with HIV.
Admission:$15.00
$18.00 Food / Beverage Minimum
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