The 2023 BronzeLens Film Festival is happening this weekend in Atlanta, Georgia. The multi-day event will feature more than 120 film screenings showcasing productions from 17 countries along with signature events and panels.
We’re going to break down everything you need to know about the BronzeLens Film Festival taking place in Atlanta.
BronzeLens Film Festival: What To Know
The BronzeLens 2023 Film Festival takes place Wednesday, August 23 to Sunday, August 27, 2022 in Atlanta. Here are some of the top events you can expect to experience:
- Film Selections
- Movie Screenings
- Workshops
- Networking Opportunities
- Women SuperStar Honors: On Saturday, August 26 at the historic Rialto Center for the Arts. The Women SuperStar Honors celebrates the accomplishments of women of color who work in the film and television industry in front of and behind the lens.
- This year’s honorees include Anika Noni Rose (The Princess and the Frog, Dream Girls) and KJ Smith (Tyler Perry’s Sistahs, Power Block III: Raising Kanan, The Family Business), and critically acclaimed director Neemah Barnette (All Rise, Raising Dion, Bosch, Being Mary Jane, Queen Sugar) is making a special guest appearance.
- On Sunday, August 27 BronzeLens salutes men of color in film and television for making a positive difference in the industry during Sunday Brunch with the Brothers. The guests will share lessons learned and participate in insightful conversations with the audience.
“Each year I am in awe of the depth and breadth of the film submissions BronzeLens receives. Creative storytelling be it fact or fiction is such a powerful means of touching the humanity in all who behold,” Deidre McDonald, BronzeLens Film Festival Artistic Director, said in a press release. “Our mission remains steeped in celebrating the art of filmmaking and providing networking opportunities for filmmakers, content creators, talent, and our attendees to connect and interact.”
Where Will the BronzeLens Film Festival Be Held?
The vast majority of events connected to the BronzeLens Film Festival will be held at Landmark Midtown Art Cinema, which is where the official film selections will take place.
The complete list of the 2023 film selections can be found at Official Film Selections.
Final Word
BronzeLens Film Festival of Atlanta, Georgia, is a non-profit organization, founded in 2009, that is dedicated to bringing national and worldwide attention to Atlanta as a center for film and film production for people of color. Its mission is two-fold: to promote Atlanta as a film mecca for people of color, and to showcase films and provide networking opportunities that will develop the next generation of filmmakers.
