The Reel Black Men Short Film Showcase began twenty-six years ago to celebrate and highlight dynamic emerging Black male filmmakers.
The Black Hollywood Education and Resource Center (BHERC) will host its 26thAnnual Reel Black Men Short Film Showcase and Virtual Film Festival. The event will be held August 10, 2024, at the Directors Guild of America in Los Angeles, California.
The Reel Black Men Short Film Showcase began twenty-six years ago to celebrate and highlight dynamic emerging Black male filmmakers. The showcase and festival of short films directed by some of the nation’s talented emerging Black male filmmakers will feature a dialogue following each film block.
The BHERC Reel Black Men Short Film Showcase will feature an outstanding showcase of shorts, along with an upfront and intimate chance to view and discuss the artistry, passion, and sacrifice involved in the independent filmmaking process. This unique program has consistently promoted and supported the work of Black men in film for close to three decades.
Some of the past Reel Black Men filmmakers include Ryan Coogler (Black Panther, Creed), Nate Parker(The Birth of A Nation, #AmeriCAN), Malcom D. Lee (The Best Man, Space Jam: A New Legacy), and Tim Story (Barbershop, Fantastic Four) to name a few. Many of these filmmakers have received high honors and recognition for their achievements and breakthroughs in filmmaking.
The Reel Black Men Short Film Showcase is Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 4:00pm. The event will be held at Directors Guild of America, 7920 Sunst Blvd.,Los Angeles, CA .
