Thousands are expected in downtown Atlanta this weekend for the kickoff of BronzeLens Film Festival 2018, a gathering of some of emerging and veteran African-American movie professionals. The festival runs from August 22-26 at various locales around the city, including a hub at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis, 265 Peachtree Center Ave. NE.
As an incubator for new films and talent, BronzeLens received submissions from 23 countries around the world this year. Eighty-five films will be screened and juried films include the work of some the world’s most talented filmmakers. Narrative fiction, documentary, webisode, music video and short film screenings coupled with the who’s who of the film industry
There will be a special kickoff screening on Sunday, Aug. 19 will focus on Nollywood.
The BronzeLens Awards Show (Saturday, August 25, 2018): The awards show will honors the best of the festival’s filmmakers as well as other noteworthy industry leaders. Categories include the best in Features, Documentaries and International films, Shorts, Student Films, Web Series, Actress and Actor.
Women’s Superstar Lunch (Friday, August 24, 2018): The Women Superstars Luncheon will celebrate women of color in front of and behind the bronze lens. BronzeLens honors female luminaries in the film and television world.
Sunday Brunch with the Brothers (Sunday, August 26, 2018) will feature a panel of men of color who work in the television and film industry as well as on the stage and in radio. Along with a moderator, the brothers share what it takes to be successful and how each has learned to overcome adversity. There will also be a question-and-answer session for the audience.
Here is the full schedule for BronzeLens Film Festival 2018 in Atlanta
Sunday, August 19
3:00pm – 7:00pm
A Nollywood Screening Experience
Bronzelens Festival: Wednesday, August 22
5:30pm – 9:00pm
BronzeLens Kick-off Event at Off the Set Film Industry Mixer
All Shorts, All Night sponsored by BET Networks (Location: A601)
10:00am – 7:00pm
All Shorts, All Day sponsored by BET Networks (Location: L504)
10:00am – 7:00pm
All Shorts, All Day sponsored by BET Networks (Location: A601)
10:00am – 6:00pm
The Filmmaker’s Lounge @BronzeLens
10:15am – 11:30am
The Legal Angle @BronzeLens: The Business of Film and TV
12:30pm – 1:45pm
The Legal Angle @BronzeLens: Making It, Shopping It and Closing with a Deal
2:00pm – 3:15pm
The Legal Angle @BronzeLens: How Do I Market and Distribute the Project?
3:00pm – 4:00pm
Nollywood in the Digital Era
6:00pm – 7:00pm
Bronze Carpet – Opening Night
7:00pm – 9:00pm
BronzeLens Opening Night Screening – “Jinn”
10:00am – 7:00pm
Film Screenings (Locattion: A601)
10:00am – 7:00pm
Film Screenings (Location: L504)
10:00am – 11:15am
Status of Production in Georgia: What’s in it for Me?
10:00am – 6:00pm
The Filmmaker’s Lounge @BronzeLens
10:30am – 11:45am
Bronze Carpet – 9th Annual BronzeLens Women SuperStars Luncheon Presented by BETHer
12:00pm – 2:00pm
9th Annual BronzeLens Women SuperStars Luncheon Presented by BETHer
2:30pm – 4:00pm
Mature-ish: Never Too Late for a Career in Film or Television
4:30pm – 5:30pm
Taking Advantage of the Music and Tax Incentives
4:30pm – 5:30pm
The Business Side of Indie Filmmaking
7:00pm – 8:30pm
First Glance Friday Screening – “The Bobby Brown Story”
10:00am – 7:00pm
Film Screenings (Location: A601)
10:00am – 6:00pm
Film Screenings (Location: L504)
10:00am – 11:30am
Killer Creativity: A New Breed sponsored by BET Networks
10:00am – 6:00pm
The Filmmaker’s Lounge @BronzeLens
10:00am – 11:00am
The Hollywood Way: How to compete on a pro level – What is the industry standard?
11:30am – 12:30pm
Hot Shots: Local Producers and Directors Making Headway in Atlanta
12:30pm – 1:00pm
Family Day 2018 at BronzeLens Film Festival
2:45pm – 4:00pm
UpClose and through The BronzeLens: Opportunities for Filmmakers in Digital and Short Form Content
2:45pm – 4:00pm
Finishing Your Film – Not Fixing It: Color Correction and Audio Sweetening
4:30pm – 5:45pm
UpClose and through The BronzeLens: Making Jinn: A Case Study from Writing, Financing to Completion
7:00pm – 8:00pm
Bronze Carpet – 9th Annual BronzeLens Awards Show
8:30pm – 10:00pm
9th Annual BronzeLens Awards Show
10:00am – 1:00pm
Sunday Brunch with the Brothers
2:00pm – 6:00pm
Cinema and Social Justice Sunday Screenings
7:00pm – 8:00pm
Bronze Carpet – Closing Night
8:00pm – 10:00pm
BronzeLens Closing Night Film Screening – “CANAL STREET”