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Festival Information

African American Women In Cinema (AAWIC) is a 501 c3 non-profit organization who serves as a continuous support for the vibrant work of women filmmakers for the past twenty-eight years. AAWIC provides a platform to showcase aligning experienced and novice filmmakers, directors, producers, screenwriters and actors. Our mission is to expand, explore and create business opportunities for minority women filmmakers throughout the entertainment industry. It is the goal of AAWIC to give artistic women a path to fulfilling their dreams through showcasing their talents, exposure to peers’ interaction, and mentoring by established professionals.




                                                                                                                                                               

                                           

                                          Above Photo Credit: Shawn Montgomery


Glamour With a Cause at New York Fashion Week Presented by Drisha Closet supporting HOPEBLIT

African American Women In Cinema is pleased to celebrate AAWIC A-List Member Ruhi/ Rohini Kak screening of her film Got Cancer!


Join us for an unforgettable evening where high fashion meets radical resilience and heart. Hope B~Lit & A Voices Unheard Films partner with Drisha’s Closet for a special NYFW showcase at the iconic Sony Hall! 


Date: September 15th

Venue: Sony Hall, NYC


Event Schedule:

3:30 PM – 4:45 PM: VIP Red Carpet & Media Arrival


5:00 PM: Special Screening of the award-winning short film "Got Cancer! - Survivor’s Journey" (Directed by Ruhi / Rohini Hak). A vibrant, groundbreaking fusion of live-action and animation celebrating childhood cancer survivors as the true everyday heroes they are—defining them not just by what they survived, but by who they are.


5:30 PM: Inspiring Panel with Survivors, Changemakers, Mentors and Guest Speaker, Terra Renee-AAWIC President


Followed By: A show-stopping Runway Fashion Showcase by Drisha’s Closet.


Don’t miss this powerful celebration of strength, beauty, and impact.


Get your tickets now by clicking on this link  http://eventbrite.com/e/1991021942226?aff=oddtdtcreator  

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