Four aspiring black screenwriters find out the writing world may not be as inclusive as they’d hoped when they pitch their dream projects to a movie executive who is only interested in the “authentic black experience.”
October 10-13 & 21, 2024
The Black Experience
Big Sur
Big Sur follows Faye on the eve of her 40th anniversary, as she and her husband return to the beloved place they eloped to many years before.
Food That Saves You
Emerging from the isolation of grief, a man finds joy in a passion he used to share with his loved one.
Distancias
Subway patrons are confronted with their own humanity when a sudden void is created around a curious individual.
Glimpse
A soon-to-be-engaged couple have an unexpected vision of their future and are forced to face if this seeming reality is now their destiny.
Help Me Understand
Six women come to a consensus.
Eulogy
Rabbi Gold has a difficult time writing a eulogy for a friend.
Radio Silence
Confronted with her mother’s illness, radio DJ- Tracey Odelle navigates the hauntingly beautiful memories of her past and the painful realities of her present; Ultimately orchestrating a broadcast focused on reconciliation.
Just in Case
Within the ambiguous safety of a service station, a concerned father and his scared daughter take refuge. Rachel lives with bipolar disorder and the invisibility of her condition has become all too real for both herself and Mark. What happens when they realise that neither of them could save her life? In collaboration with Bipolar UK, ‘Just in Case’ explores the harsh reality of what it’s really like to live with bipolar disorder.
*Will play before the feature documentary, Long Live My Happy Head.
Impact // Filmmaker’s Statement
We made this film for two reasons. 1) to educate people on the nuances of bipolar disorder, and in doing so, help to eradicate the stigma and 2) in the hopes that it’ll bring comfort to someone watching, even if that’s just one person — to make them feel less alone.
WINN
After suffering a miscarriage in prison due to shackling, Pamela Winn becomes an inspiring activist, leading millions to support the Dignity Bill and her mission to end shackling and prison birth.
Impact // Filmmaker’s Voice
We hope audiences empathize and feel moved by this crucial human rights issue through Pamela Winn’s compelling personal story. We hope audiences feel inspired by Pamela’s story of resilience, strength and ultimate triumph and by the power one person can have in shaping laws that forward justice and dignity. We also hope audiences feel stirred to become advocates in their own right: to vote people into office who care about and will fight to pass laws protecting incarcerated pregnant people.
Pamela is actively working in states across the country to enhance the lives of directly impacted women. You can support Pamela’s work through her non-profit organization RestoreHER: www.restoreher.us