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BronzeLens Film Festival
The BronzeLens Film Festival (BLFF) is an annual film festival based in Atlanta, Georgia, that showcases films by and about people of color and provides professional development, networking, and educational opportunities for filmmakers.[1] The organization was founded in 2009 by Kathleen Bertrand, and the first festival was held in 2010.[2] In addition to the annual festival, BronzeLens operates year-round programming including screenings, panels, workshops, and networking events.[3]
History
BronzeLens was established during a period of expansion in Georgia's film and television industry and was created to support filmmakers of color and increase representation in film and media.[4] The inaugural festival screened 24 films over four days and included workshops and panels with industry professionals.[5] Filmmaker Ava DuVernay screened her first feature film I Will Follow at the inaugural festival.[6]
Since its founding, BronzeLens has grown within Atlanta's film and arts community and attracts filmmakers and industry professionals from across the United States and internationally.[7]
Festival
The annual BronzeLens Film Festival presents narrative features, documentaries, short films, web series, and student films, along with panel discussions, filmmaker Q&A sessions, workshops, and networking events.[8] The festival receives submissions from across the United States and internationally and has included both in-person and virtual programming in recent years.[9]
Year-round programming
BronzeLens Creators Scholarship
BronzeLens established the BronzeLens Creators Scholarship to support students pursuing careers in film and media, including students from historically Black colleges and universities.[12]
Academy Award qualification
BronzeLens became an Academy Award–qualifying festival for short films in 2016, allowing eligible short films screened at the festival to qualify for Academy Award consideration.[13]
Media coverage
BronzeLens has received coverage from media outlets including The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, WABE, ArtsATL, and The Atlanta Voice.[14]
See also
- Cinema of the United States
- African-American cinema
- Film festivals in Georgia
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