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This weekend! Amazing stories! DAY OF BLACK DOCS, Saturday, May 18, 2024 from 12pm - 6pm, held at the American Film Institute (AFI), Mark Goodson Theater, 2021 N. Western Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90027. DayofBlackdocs.org

Kicking off the DAY OF BLACK DOCS event, we will host a OPENING NIGHT EVENT, "New Voices, New Faces". Friday, May 17, 2024, 7-9pm. "Bring A Friend" Ticket $35. Tickets $20

Moses Bwayo is a Ugandan filmmaker based in Los Angeles known for shooting and co-directing “Bobi Wine: The People’s President” (2023). Elizabeth Gray Bayne's documentary "Chocolate Milk" won Honorable Mention at the Tallgrass Film Festival in 2023.

Majiye Uchibeke is a Los Angeles-based filmmaker hailing from Nigeria. Driven by a desire to make a positive impact through his work, Uchibeke is committed to creating thought-provoking and emotionally resonant stories that engage audiences on a profound level.

Meet the Filmmakers - Krystal Tingle is a Jamaican-American filmmaker. Her films reflect the rich complexities of Black women and explore the miracles that lie within the mundanity of life. Over The Wall - Welcome to the fast-paced world of a NASCAR pit crew.

MEET THE FILMMAKERS - "Women on the Outside". BADWest 17th annual signature event–DAY OF BLACK DOCS, Saturday, May 18, 2024 at the American Film Institute (AFI). Zara Katz, Director/Producer Lisa Riordan Seville, Director/Producer Kiara C. Jones, Producer/Writer Link in bio

BADWest presents - DAY OF BLACK DOCS, 5/18/24, 12pm - 6pm, at the American Film Institute (AFI). MEET THE FILMMAKERS- WOMEN ON THE OUTSIDE Zara Katz (Director/Producer) Lisa Riordan Seville (Director/Producer) Kiara C. Jones (Producer/Writer) Dayofblackdocs.org

Kicking off the event, BADWest will host a DAY OF BLACK DOCS OPENING NIGHT EVENT, "New Voices, New Faces". Friday, May 17, 2024, 7-9pm at Film Independent. Join us for a reception and an evening filled with powerful stories. Tickets $20. Dayofblackdocs.org

BADWest is excited to announce our 17th annual signature event–DAY OF BLACK DOCS, Sat. 5/18 12pm - 6pm @ AFI. Kicking off the event, we will host an OPENING NIGHT EVENT, "New Voices, New Faces". Fri. 5/17, 7pm-9pm at Film Independent. Tickets $20 at Badwest.org

Join us 4/23 for April's St. Clair Bourne "4th Tuesdays" Documentary Screening series for a night of shorts @ the Barbara Morrison Performing Arts Center. Films starts at 7pm. RSVP - badwestla3@gmail.com #documentaryfilm #tellingourstories #supportblackfilmmakers

Join BADWest for "An Evening with Sam Pollard" Saturday, April 27, 2024 6pm-9pm. In-person Q&A w/ Sam Pollard moderated by Redelia Shaw, Prof. Santa Monica College. Free parking @ CMD Parking Structure, enter on Penn. Ave. Register @ badwest.org.

Join us tomorrow evening (3.26.24) at 7pm for "The League" at Barbara Morrison Performing Arts Center, 4305 Degnan Blvd. #101, LA, CA Doors open at 6:45PM RSVP at badwestla3@gmail.com #documentaryfilm #tellingourstories #supportblackfilmmakers

Please join BADWest for "International Film Festivals", Thursday, April 4, 2024 at 6:30PM. Medea Brown of PAFF will explore the intricacies of navigating international film festivals.

Join us for the St. Clair Bourne "4th Tuesdays" Documentary Screening series at Barbara Morrison Performing Arts Center, 4305 Degnan Blvd. #101, LA, CA 9008 "The League" directed by Sam Pollard. 3.26.24. 7pm. Free! RSVP at badwestla3@gmail.com.

Join BADWest for a Pre-"Day of Black Docs" Panel Discussion - "New Voices, New Faces", moderated by Tanya Hart at Film Independent Friday, May 17, 2024 from 7pm to 9pm. The event will showcase new and emerging Black documentary filmmakers . Details to come!

Join BADWest for our annual signature event held at the American Film Institute. Moderated by film critic, journalist and filmmaker Tim Cogshell. Stories told and/or about Black people across the Diaspora. #tellingourownstories #supportblackdocumentaryfilmmakers

We invite you to join us for "How to Bring On a Production Company", Thursday, March 7, 2024 at 6:30PM conducted by Diem Van Groth, Executive Producer at Diem Van Groth Productions, Business Leader and Filmmaker. Register or RSVP by Wednesday, March 6, 2024 by 5pm.

They're Back! Join us for a BADWest Special Workshop - "Directors Spotlight - Joe Brewster and Michèle Stephenson"directors of the Sundance award-winning film, "Going to Mars: The Nikki Giovanni Project". Non-members register @ badwest.org. #supportblackfilmmakers

Catch @NFMLA's Film Festival InFocus: Black Cinema in DTLA! We will be showcasing work shorts and a feature from filmmakers from across the globe and more! Come see amazing films, network and more! Get your tickets at NFMLA.org/events!

We invite you to join us for "How to Creat a Dynamic Pitch Deck", Thursday, February 1, 2024 at 6:30PM conducted by graphic designer Aaron Davis of Aaron Davis Graphic Design Studios, who specializes in pitch decks. Non-members register @ badwest.org.