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BronzeLens Launches in Atlanta August 17
Published on August 16, 2021 by Sonya's Spotlight
| BronzeLens launches Tuesday, August 17, 2021, anchored by meticulously curated information-packed programming for a wide range of filmmakers, the general public, marketing professionals, students, and film enthusiasts. 180 official selections that will be screened 63 world premieres 2021 diverse line-up of films originate from: Brazil, Burkina Faso, Canada, China, Côte d’Ivoire, Ireland, India, Israel, Ghana, the Netherland, The United Kingdom, The United States, and The Americas. BronzeLens 2021 Programming Includes: Crowdfunding Leader Seed&Spark Managing Workflow with Scriptation SAGindie Contract Workshop The Resurgence of Black Horror Genre Packaging and Pitching Mental Health for Creatives Nonfiction Distribution Opportunities and Resources Diversity, Inclusion and Representation BIPOC Storytelling in the Ad World Product Placement & Brand Partnership Strategies |
| BRONZELEN SIGNATURE EVENTS |
 Five distinguished women of color who perform with excellence in front of and behind the lens will be recipients of the 2021 BronzeLens Women SuperStars Awards Saturday, August 21 at 7:00 P.M. EST. The 2021 BronzeLens Women SuperStars are: Autumn Bailey-Ford Producer and Founder of Autumn Bailey Entertainment (Maynard, Mine 9, Trading Paint) Sheila Ducksworth President of CBS/NAACP Production Venture Priah Ferguson Actress (Stranger Things, Atlanta) Sara Finney-Johnson Veteran Writer and Television Executive (Queen Sugar, Family Matters, The Parkers) Wonya Lucas President and CEO of Crown Media Family Networks (Hallmark) 90% of the Proceeds from Women SuperStars Honors Ticket Sales will be allocated for the newly established BronzeLens Creators Scholarship |
 BronzeLens Presents Sunday Brunch with the BrothersWSB-TV Atlanta Journalist Tom Jones will moderate BronzeLens Sunday Brunch with the Brothers and lead an in depth conversation focusing on the impact of the pandemic and the magnification of the great social and racial divides in America. Panelists will give perspectives on their future as African American men in this country. They will discuss the types of roles they believe should be created to foster social justice healing, while also sharing joys they experience in their chosen profession. Special Guests Include: Terayle Hill (The Quad) and Cast Members from Bounce TV’s New Series Johnson: Derrex Brady, Thomas Q. Jones, Deji LaRay, and Philip Smithey This event is FREE and takes place virtually Sunday, August 22, 2021 at 12:00 P.M. EST REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED |
Cinema and Social Justice Sunday remains a critical and unique component of the BronzeLens Film Festival. As our country continues to face issues of racism and race relations, the subject matters addressed during Cinema and Social Justice Sunday are more timely than ever. The 2021 Cinema and Social Justice Sunday feature will be: 100 Years From Mississippi Director: Tarabu Betserai Kirkland Producers: Tarabu Betserai Kirkland, Gina Rugolo Judd, Barry Shabaka Henley This event is FREE and takes place virtually Sunday, August 22, 2021 at 1:30 P.M. EST REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED |
 12th Annual BronzeLens Awards Show will honor the“Best of Festival” filmmakers. Categories include the best in Features, Documentaries, Shorts, Short Documentaries, Reel South Southern Documentaries, Webisodes, Students, Music Videos, and Dance Videos, as well as Best Actress and Best Actor. Special honors will be given to Tia Powell, Publisher of OZ Magazine will receive the Founders Award Legendary Filmmaker Marian Anderson will receive the Trailblazer Award This event takes place virtually Sunday, August 22, 2021 at 5:00 P.M. EST |
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