The Black Hollywood Education & Resource Center Announces 30th Anniversary of Sistas Are Doin' It For Themselves Short Film Showcase and Virtual Film Festival

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The Black Hollywood Education & Resource Center Announces 30th Anniversary of Sistas Are Doin' It For Themselves Short Film Showcase and Virtual Film Festival

HOLLYWOOD, Calif., April 17, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Black
Hollywood Education and Resource Center (BHERC) will host the 30th
Anniversary of its Sistas Are Doin' It For Themselves Short Film Showcase
and Virtual Film Festival. All in-person events will be held May 19-21,
2023 at the Directors Guild of America in Los Angeles, California. The
Virtual Festival will be streamed via BHERC.TV from May 22-31.

"SISTAS..." began thirty years ago as a call to the entertainment industry
to acknowledge and highlight outstanding Black women directors and Black
and diverse emerging talent. What began as a small screening and discussion
has become one of the most recognized, inspirational, and emulated events
of the Black filmmaking community in the country. It is a clear-cut
concept: a showcase and festival of short films directed by some of the
nation's top emerging directors and filmmakers, with a dialogue following.
For this 30th year celebration, BHERC, has added panels, speakers, and
discussion during the three-day celebration. "Now more than ever the Black
female storytelling perspective is needed, in filmmaking; we cannot deny
their power, voice, and talent. We are so proud of we see, both, on the
professional and emerging front. Moreover, the community needs to know and
support our "Sister Sheroes" as they tell our stories. This is an
opportunity, and a platform to do just that," stated BHERC President,
Sandra Evers-Manly.

In celebration of the showcase's 30th year, and due to overwhelming number
of more than 1,000 submissions, BHERC will also hold a virtual festival
following the in-person showcase. This virtual festival will stream on
BHERC.TV from May 22-31.

The BHERC Sistas Are Doin' It For Themselves: "A Legacy of Sisterhood and
Excellence" continues to bring to the public outstanding shorts created by
Black female directors. This 30th year adds an upfront and intimate chance
for the audience to view and discuss the artistry, passion, and sacrifice
involved in the independent filmmaking process, with the addition of panels
and networking. This unique program has consistently promoted and supported
the work of Black women in film for more than three decades.

Some of the past "Sista" filmmakers and participants include: Gina
Prince-Bythewood ("The Woman King", "Love & Basketball"), Kasi Lemmons
("Harriet", "Eve's Bayou"), Lena Waite ("The Chi"), Millicent Shelton
("Black-ish"), Ava Duvernay ("Selma", "When They See Us"), Dianne Houston
(first Black Female to be nominated for an Academy Award / Short Film
category) and the Oscar-nominated Dee Rees ("Mudbound") just to name a few.
Many of these filmmakers have received high honors and recognition for
their achievements and breakthroughs in filmmaking. Guests have a rare
chance to have an open dialogue and hear the awe-inspiring stories of how
these "Sistas" did it for themselves.

The Opening Celebration and Reception is Friday, May 19th and begins at
7:30pm at the Directors Guild of America, 7920 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
90046. The Panels and Short Film Showcase are on Saturday, May 20th, from
8:30am-2pm at the Directors Guild of America, 7920 Sunset Blvd, Los
Angeles, CA 90046. Sunday, May 21st from 3:00pm-7:00pm is Short Film
Showcase at the Directors Guild of America, 7920 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles,
CA 90046.

The Virtual Film Festival will be held May 22-31, 2023 on
https://bherc.tv/.

Admission:

* Fri. May 19th- Opening Celebration & Reception -- $75.00 General/ $50.00
Seniors/Students

* Sat. May 20th- Panels & Short Film Showcase -- $20.00 General/ $15.00
Seniors/Students

* Sun. May 21st- Short Film Showcase -- $40.00 Day Pass/ $20.00 Per Block
(General)

* $30.00 Day Pass/ $15.00 Per Block (Senior/Student)

* Three Day Pass (Incl. All Events & Gift Bag) --$180.00 General/$130.00
(Seniors/Students)

* Virtual Festival at BHERC.TV $20.00

Purchase tickets today online at https://bherc.tv/.

For general and festival information, please call 310-284-3170, email John
Forbes at john@bherc.org org. visit the website www.BHERC.org. All proceeds
benefit the BHERC educational programs.

About BHERC:

Founded by Sandra Evers-Manly, the Black Hollywood Education and Resource
Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, public benefit organization designed to
advocate, educate, research, develop, and preserve the history and future
of Black images in film and television. Through film festivals, award
ceremonies, book signings, script readings, contests, scholarships, other
programs and special events, BHERC recognizes the contributions of Black
men and women in front of and behind the scenes in the entertainment
industry as well as provide scholarship and development and training.

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