The Black Women Film Network is an organization that champions and supports Black women in film and television. Each year they have a summit where they honor some of the industry’s brightest, and create networking and career opportunities for those looking to break into the competitive industry.
This year’s summit with take place on Saturday, March 23, 2024,at the Loudermilk Conference Center (40 Courtland St NE), and during the awards luncheon the following honorees will be celebrated.
Lena Waithe (Emmy-winning writer, Hillman Grad founder, producer, actress: “The Chi,” “Master of None,” “Twenties,” “Boomerang,” “Queen & Slim,” “Kokomo City”)– TrailblazHER
Mona Scott-Young (Monami Productions CEO, “Love & Hip Hop” franchise creator)- RainmakHER
Gail Bean (actress: “P-Valley,” “Snowfall”)- Black Woman Rising
Raamla Mohamed (creator/showrunner/EP “Reasonable Doubt”)- StorytellHER
Amber Rasberry (senior executive film development, production, acquisitions, Amazon Studios)- PowerbrokHER
Black Women Film Network Summit Board Chairwoman Chiquita Lockley and one of this year’s honoree’s Mona Scott-Young call in to chat with Danie B about this year’s summit, scholarships, and all of the opportunities that Black Women Film Network provides to creatives. Take a listen below.
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