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African American Women In Cinema (AAWIC) is a 501 c3 non-profit organization who serves as a continuous support for the vibrant work of women filmmakers for the past twenty-five years. AAWIC provides a platform to showcase aligning experienced and novice filmmakers, directors, producers, screenwriters and actors.
African-Americans in film refers to the history, contributions, and representation of African-Americans in the film industry. This article covers the evolution of African-American roles in film, including notable filmmakers, actors, and films, as well as the challenges and achievements of African-Americans in the industry.
28 lut 2023 · From historical dramas to romantic films that display Black love, Black women directors have offered varied narratives to the cinema landscape in the past two decades. These countless...
1 lut 2023 · Read on for 10 Black women filmmakers who shaped the cinema landscape of the 20th Century and the films they made to showcase Black stories from their perspective. Dr. Ayoka Chenzira – Alma’s...
The African American Women in Cinema Film Festival (AAWICFF) stands as a beacon of empowerment and creativity, hailed as one of the most esteemed female film events in the nation.
As Black History Month 2021 comes to a close, we thought we’d share just some of the films directed by Black women that have made an indelible impact on the cinema landscape.
Oscar Micheaux is considered the first major African-American feature filmmaker. He made his first film in 1919 and (44 films later) his last in 1948. Maria P. Williams is considered the first Black woman film producer for the 5-reel silent drama based on her own screenplay for Flames of Wrath in 1923.
