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Black American Cinema Virtual Film Festvial
African American Women In Cinema (AAWIC) is excited to announce an encore presentation of the Black American Cinema Virtual Film Festival in honor of the Paralympics, running from August 11 to September 8, 2024.
This festival pays homage to the legendary Josephine Baker, a global icon who broke barriers for African Americans in the entertainment industry, and tribute to Alice Coachman, the first Black woman to win an Olympic gold medal in 1948 for the high jump. The festival features a diverse selection of films and celebrates the achievements as well as the legacies of those who have followed in the footsteps of these trailblazers.
In partnership with African American Weekend and supported by the Honorable Mayor Mohamed Gnabaly of L'Île-Saint-Denis, France, this virtual event is set to be an unforgettable celebration of Black excellence.
The virtual festival will also include bonus features such as an exclusive interview with Sharon-Preston Folta, daughter of the global icon Louis Armstrong, and another exclusive interview with Wendy Hilliard. Wendy Hilliard has long been a major force in women’s, Olympic, and community sports. She was the first Black to represent the United States globally, and she remained on the Rhythmic Gymnastics National Team a record-setting nine times, serving twice as National Team Captain.
To purchase entrance click the black button below.
Instructions
When clicking on the button to purchase your entrance, you will be directed to "pay to watch" click on that to be taken to the registration page, to create your account. Go to "Don't have an account" to create one. After you click on "register" make your purchase. After successful purchase, click on "continue to stream." You will then be directed to watch all of the films and bonus features. If you log out, you can re-login in again to watch, or visit your email for the link to re-login again. Your purchase is good for the entire time of the Encore Presentation which ends on September 8, 2024 at 12 midnight (est). PLEASE KEEP your login information handy as you will need it to re-login. This will be an un-sharable link. Once played on a device, it will not be available on another device.
Purchases are NON-REFUNDABLE.
Black American Cinema VFF Program
To view the program that details the participating films and bonus features click the link below.
Black American Cinema Virtual FF Program
BACVFF Co-Founder
About the Black American Cinema Film Festival Co-Founder Executive Producer Terra Renee
For the past 25 years, Founder and President of African American Women In Cinema Organization, Inc. (AAWIC), Terra Renee has utilized her strong background in filmmaking to serve as a continuous support for the vibrant work of women and is a strong voice for the community. Before she founded AAWIC, Terra studied filmmaking and film directing at the School of Visual Arts. Upon completion of her studies, Ms. Renee associate produced several independent films including, Island Alicia, a feature which was the official selection of the Cannes Film Festival UN Certain Regard category. Ms. Renee was a Fellow recipient of the United Way and Baruch College Leadership of the Nonprofit Sector program. She studied Contract Law and Women Making History at Harvard University Online Certificate program. She sits on the Executive Board of UNESCO NYS and the African Women for Good Governance, a member of #WinWithBlackWomen, formerly on the African American Committee of American Diabetes Association and a United Nations Delegate with NGO New Future Foundation for CSW 63. Invited member of the National Society of Leadership and Success and a NYC Speaks Arts & Culture Policy Member. In addition, she was made a Princess by the King of Benin, Africa. Currently, she Executive Produced a documentary on American Gospel Icon, Marion Williams and “What’s In a Name:The Alfredo Versace Story” now available on Amazon Prime, amongst additional Film and TV projects. She recently made History as the First African American Woman Film Producer/Filmmaker to host a panel on Capitol Hill. She is also a Delegate of the United Nations NGO, New Future Foundation and a member of the World Conference of Mayors.
Ms. Renee is also an Author of the e-mini inspirational book called “Season of the Full Circle” Available on Amazon/Kindle
Book Link
Watch Ms. Renee short Experimental Slide/Film on her Journey to Africa (click the link below)
Journey of Hope
Link