Film and television “Sista Power Panels” — led by top Black filmmakers and professionals — highlight the 25th celebration, examining the impact of Black Women in film and television.
The Black Hollywood Education and Resource Center (BHERC) announced today that the immediate past president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) will anchor the Opening Celebration of the 25th Anniversary of the Sista Are Doin’ It For Themselves Film Festival by participating in an intimate “Conversation with Cheryl Boone Issacs” at the Sista Power Panels Saturday, March 10, 2018, at the Nate Holden Performing Arts Center 4718 West Washington Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90016 and Raleigh Studios, Chaplain Theater, 5300 Melrose Ave, Hollywood, CA 90038. The conversation and following Q and A will be moderated by Emmy-nominated actor/writer William Allen Young (Code Black).
The Black Hollywood Education and Resource Center (BHERC) announced its full and continued support of the big screen releases Black Panther (Marvel Studios), that opened February 16, 2018 nationwide and A Wrinkle in Time (Disney), opening March 9, 2018 nationwide. In addition, BHERC declared its full and continuing support and has issued a call-to-action to all—but the African American community in particular—to join them in hosting the youth and underserved in their surrounding community at screenings opening weekend and beyond, making certain that these important films are seen by all.
Preston L. Holmes, Producer/Director, Lilian Benson, Film Editor, Vanessa A. Williams, actress and Darryl McCane, Filmmaker/Youth Film Instructor Honored at the “A Great Day in Black Hollywood” Opening Gala
The Black Hollywood Education and Resource Center (BHERC) hosts its 23rd Annual African American Film Marketplace and S.E. Manly Short Film Showcase January 13-15, 2017 at Raleigh Studios, 5300 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, California 90038 presenting 60 short films, over 55 Filmmakers, Q&A and discussions with Independent African America filmmakers.
