2nd Annual Festival Returns to
Howard University November 8-10, 2024
WASHINGTON, July 31,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the second annual
HBCU First LOOK Film Festival (HBCUFLF),
announced its 2024 festival dates, November
8 – 10th and the premiere of
the 2024 HBCU First LOOK "I Aspire" 100. (2024 HBCU
First LOOK 100)
The HBCU First LOOK "I Aspire" 100
is a curated collective of notable HBCU alumni who are
inspiring the next generation of content creators across film,
television, and digital platforms. This year's list includes MSNBC
President Rashida Jones
(Hampton University); Former NFL Player
and Sports Commentator Shannon
Sharpe (Savannah State
University); actress and singer Fantasia Barrino
Taylor (Central State), actress
Lynn Whitfield (Howard University); Anthony Anderson (Howard University), and Keisha Knight Pulliam (Spelman College); film, network and studio
executives, directors, and producers Will Packer (Florida
A&M University), Spike
Lee (Morehouse College),
Aisha Summers Burke
(Howard University), Robert Boyd (Morehouse), and Risha
Archibald (Lincoln
University); award-winning hairstylist and makeup artist
Mia Neal (Jackson State University); stage and media
influencer K. J. Rose (Florida
A&M University); and many more. The 100
list honorees are invited to "pay it forward" by posting their
"I Aspire" message highlighting a movie and/or person
who inspired their career and use the hashtag
#IAspire2024.
The HBCU First LOOK "I Aspire" 100 list was
inspired by the inaugural 2023 HBCU First LOOK Film Festival and
Initiative which highlighted the rich culture and diverse
talent within the HBCU community.
Following in the footsteps of its inaugural year, which featured
a star-studded presentation of the Obamas' Netflix film,
Rustin, the 2nd Annual HBCU First LOOK Film
Festival (HBCUFLF) will take place on November 8-10, 2024, at Howard University in Washington, D.C. This year's HBCU
First LOOK Film Festival's theme: "A Celebration of Black Cinema X
Activism will highlight some of Hollywood's most
influential classic films and HBCU alums in arts and entertainment
who have built bridges for the next generation.
HBCU First LOOK App will be the one stop source for
festival activations that include the announcement of three grand
prize winners of the HBCU First LOOK Film Challenge; panel
discussions and masterclasses with entertainment industry leaders
and filmmakers, film screenings; with interactive Career &
Vendor Lounge.
Sponsors and media partners include AARP, Café Mocha Network,
HBCUGO.TV, Howard University Department
of Television + Film, Howard University
Television (WHUT), Howard University
Radio Network, HBCU SiriusXM Channel 142, and Impact Media.
For more information, visit HBCUFirstLook.com.
MEDIA CONTACT: Jalila
Larsuel - J L Media PR - Jalila@JLMediaPR.com
HBCU First LOOK Film Festival: Sheila
Eldridge – CEO -
Sheila@milesaheadentertainment.com
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