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Caption: 29th Annual S. E. Manly African American Short Film Showcase.<\/em><\/p>\n
The BHERC is also sponsoring a special Children\u2019s Film Block and \u201cFirst Weekend Club Family Night\u201d, which also include supporting Ava DuVernay\u2019s must see film Origin, during its festival closing weekend. The festival was offered virtually on the BHERC streaming service www.BHERC.TV<\/a>, from December 29th through January 12th. The short film showcase culminates with the in-person closing weekend event, taking place at the Regal at LA Live, 1000 W. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90015.<\/p>\n With the success BHERC saw with both, \u201cSista\u2019s Are Doin\u2019 For Themselves\u201d and \u201cReel Black Men\u201d Short Film Showcases, 2023 was a landmark year for the organization. BHERC\u2019s Youth Diversity Film Festival, also experienced an unprecedented number of submissions and global inclusion. Each festival and showcase in 2023, showed exponential growth, excitement, and notoriety; with \u201cSista\u2019s\u201d being mentioned in an LA Times Article. Some of Hollywood\u2019s brightest stars: Gina Prince-Bythewood, Kari Lemmons, Princess Monique, and Numa Perrier, made a point to mention BHERC and its \u201cSista\u2019s\u201d Short Film Showcase, as a major milestone and resource in their careers. The train did not stop there.<\/p>\n The Reel Black Men Short Film Showcase received high praise and special appearances from distinguished filmmakers Michael Schultz and David Massey, a special appearance by rising talented filmmaker Juel Taylor, and the showcase was even allowed to feature Ryan Coogler\u2019s short film \u201cLocks\u201d as a special showing at the festival. BHERC hopes to continue their upward momentum by using the 29th annual SEMAASFS, to usher in a new and even more successful year in 2024.<\/p>\n Special Event Highlights<\/strong><\/p>\n Student Screening and Dialogue of Origin: BHERC will host 1,100 High School and College Students from across Southern California to see Ava DuVernay\u2019s groundbreaking and powerful film Origin.<\/p>\n First Weekend Club Family Night: BHERC will again hold its opening night ceremony, with its First Weekend Club Family Night, where members, attendees and special guests will also watch, visionary filmmaker Ava DuVernay\u2019s powerful film \u201cOrigin\u201d. Ava DuVernay is one of the best Hollywood has to offer, and her new film \u201cOrigin,\u201d is yet another example of her genius.<\/p>\n Weekend Highlights<\/strong><\/p>\n Children\u2019s Film Block: This film block featuring films curated for children ages 10 and up. Films will feature the genres of animation, history, drama and more.<\/p>\n Short Film Showcase: Selected from over 500 entries, the 29th short film showcase films offer a variety of perspectives from around the world. They represent genres and subject matter that include historically based events, romance, drama, sci-fi, horror, documentaries, animation, and comedy to name a few.<\/p>\n Ticketing<\/strong><\/p>\n Festival passes are available online at https:\/\/bherc.org\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n $150 for a Weekend Pass, $75 for a Day Pass and $25 for a 1.5-2 Hour block of films. Senior and student discounts are available. Log on to https:\/\/bherc.org\/<\/a> for the complete schedule and to purchase tickets.<\/p>\n About Black Hollywood Education & Resource Center<\/strong><\/p>\n Founded in 1996 by Sandra Evers-Manly, BHERC a nonprofit, public benefit organization, designed to advocate, educate, research, develop, and preserve the history, and the future of Black images in the film and television industry. BHERC programs include film festivals, mentoring, book signings, script readings, film and animation contests, scholarships, and other programs and special events. BHERC recognizes the contributions of African American men and women in front of and behind the scenes in the entertainment industry.<\/p>\n BE ACTIVE \u2013 ENGAGED \u2013 INSPIRED<\/strong><\/p>\n Facebook: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/black.hollywood.9<\/a><\/p>\n Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/bhercdotorg\/<\/a><\/p>\n X\/Twitter: https:\/\/twitter.com\/bhercdotorg<\/a><\/p>\n YouTube: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/c\/BlackHollywoodEducationResourceCenterBHERC<\/a><\/p>\n
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