The Micheaux Film Festival

Thursday, oct 24th

Schedule

Production Design Roundtable (V) | 1PM

This virtual roundtable brings together experienced production designers to discuss best practices for set design, especially on a budget. The panel will explore creative ways to achieve the right look for your film while managing costs, providing practical advice for filmmakers at all levels.

 

Ramsey Avery

Unlimted Production Budget vs Marketing Budget | 3 PM

In this panel, producers and marketing executives debate the merits of allocating a budget toward production versus marketing. They will discuss the pros and cons of each approach and share insights on how to maximize your resources based on your specific goals. An essential discussion for filmmakers looking to make strategic financial decisions with distribution goals in mind.

TBA

Maximizing Film Festivals and Markets | 5 PM

Get the most out of the film festival circuit with expert strategies from Tiffany Boyle. Learn how to align your festival experience with your distribution goals for maximum impact.

Tiffany Boyle
Crickett Rumley (NYFA)
Rebekah Louisa Smith

Let's Get Political (V) | 4 PM

This virtual panel features representatives from across the political spectrum discussing the importance of voting in the upcoming election. The conversation will highlight why participation in the democratic process is crucial, regardless of your political views.

 

TBA

Running the Show Panel | 6 PM

Showrunners from critically acclaimed series share their journeys, offering insights into the challenges of overseeing a show from inception to broadcast. This panel provides invaluable advice for aspiring showrunners and anyone interested in the intricate process of television production.

Nnekechi Okoro Carroll
Amy Aniobi
Melinda Hsu
Glenn Mazara

Reclamation | 11:00 AM

These films highlight the fight for equality, dignity, and the power of resistance in the face of systemic challenges.

PSA: Bang Bang
Sundown
How to Sue the Klan

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Notes of Nostalgia | 11:50 AM

These films capture the powerful connection between melodies and memories, revealing how music influences our identities and experiences across time.

Chorus Notes
N.ot W.ithout A.lonzo

0:10:00
1:12:06

The Hustle | 1:25 PM

Gritty stories of ambition, where characters push the limits to confront challenges head-on

PSA: Bang Bang
Meal Ticket
Sam From North Vegas
Down the River

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0:30:00

Girl Talk | 2:40 PM

These stories confront the complexities of womanhood and the often-taboo conversations that have the power to reshape lives and society.

Into The Void
Super High: A Period Piece
ALMA
Unbraided

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0:14:27

Passion Fatigue | 3:45 PM

Stories of burnout and disillusionment in the pursuit of passion, showcasing the lengths some characters are willing to go to in their relentless drive.

A Beginner’s Guide to Giving Up
Demo-Lition
Burn Out
SHÉ (SNAKE)
Vivir
The Pursuit of A Dream

0:12:00
0:08:06
0:12:32
0:15:30
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0:20:43

Learnings & Yearnings | 5:20 PM

These stories explore the complexities between knowledge and desire, delving into the transformative journeys of characters seeking understanding and fulfillment.

Wisdom: War & Light
KOREAN AMERICAN WITCHES SOCIETY
Chef at the White House
Curtain Call
Mosiah

0:07:21
0:12:59
0:19:57
0:17:52
0:40:00

Choices, Choices | 7:05 PM

These films explore the intense and often suspenseful moments where choices carry profound impacts, revealing the psychological depths and dramatic stakes involved.

FLUX
Chomp
Lufalo Rising

0:17:22
0:10:14
0:19:27

Maximizing Film Festivals and Markets | 7:30 PM

Get the most out of the film festival circuit with expert strategies from Tiffany Boyle. Learn how to align your festival experience with your distribution goals for maximum impact.

Tiffany Boyle
Crickett Rumley (NYFA)
Rebekah Louisa Smith

All in the Family vol. 1 | 8:10 PM

Delving into the exploration of family dynamics, these films uncover the challenges and joys that define our closest ties.

The Possible Life
Welcome Home
August & Ebony
CHICKEN
My Brother & Me
Harlem Fragments

0:10:42
0:13:40
0:12:51
0:14:00
0:17:17
0:17:00

Growing Up Is Hard To Do vol. 1 | 9:45 PM

These films explore the full spectrum of life, capturing the transitions and defining moments from the blossoming of youth to the reflections of later years.

Start Them Young
Tea
Shoebox
Brand New
Really Good Driver
The Composer

0:14:08
0:12:25
0:12:25
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0:08:00
0:11:59

Feature: The Other Side of Fair | 11:15 AM

When workplace jealousy and competition brings two colleagues head to head, a face off between ambition and entitlement forces them both into rude awakenings.

The Otherside of Fair

0:52:03

The Pursuit of Health | 12:15 PM

Through these stories, the complexities of achieving true well-being are explored, confronting the challenges of toxic diet culture, embracing health differences, and broken systems.

All Meat Diet
I Like Your Hair
BACKLOG
And We Rest on Giants

0:05:16
0:04:08
0:18:06
0:15:00

Feature: Respect My Crown | 1:10 PM

In the state of California, Black women have battled race and gender barriers in pursuit of equality and political power, for the past 170 years. Respect My Crown: The Rise of African American Women in California Politics, reveals the sacrifices and contributions these women made to become leading voices in politics, community activism, organized labor and the judicial system.

Respect My Crown: The Rise of African American Women in California Politics

01:26:00

Dating Sucks | 2:50 PM

Comedic and tragic takes on the modern dating scene, illustrating the awkward, surprising, and sometimes enlightening encounters of romance.

At Capacity
[subtext]
Love on Speed
The Will & Clark Show
My Scary Indian Wedding

0:17:25
0:10:30
0:11:47
0:19:58
0:11:21

Feature: Anxious | 4:15 PM

A Hollywood actress undergoes a horrific transformation after being pushed to the edge by her psychopathic husband.

Anxious.

1:37:00

Feature: Ray of Hope | 6:10 PM

A Hollywood actress undergoes a horrific transformation after being pushed to the edge by her psychopathic husband.

Ray of Hope

1:30:00 

Like Father, Like Son? | 7:55 PM

Through stories of conflict, reconciliation, and the weight of inherited burdens, these films explore the profound impact of paternal influence on identity and destiny.

It Takes A Village
Thomasville
BACKWASH
The Devil Ain’t Pius

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0:08:00
0:25:00

The Seductress from Hell | 9:10 PM

A Hollywood actress undergoes a horrific transformation after being pushed to the edge by her psychopathic husband.

The Seductress from Hell

1:42:05

Filmmaker & VIP Mixer (The Scene Stealers) | 8:30PM

  • Date & Time: Thursday, October 24th, 2024 | 7:30PM – 11:30PM
  • Location: Jameson’s Pub – 9546 Washington Boulevard, Culver City, CA 90232

Description: Rub shoulders with The Scene Stealers! This exclusive event showcases our VIPs, alumni and the current class of filmmakers in a vibrant pub setting.

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