City of Detroit, Michigan Central with Host Inaugural Event
AAMU College of Education, Humanities, and Behavioral Sciences to Support HBCU Student Film Festival
In collaboration with Autumn Sun, a grassroots organization dedicated to young Black artists, The City of Detroit and Michigan Central are set to host the inaugural HBCU Student Film Competition and Festival next month in Detroit. The Alabama A&M University College of Education, Humanities, and Behavioral Sciences is joining forces with the Skillman Foundation, 313 Presents, Ally Financial to sponsor the event.
The purpose of the festival is to honor student creators from HBCUs. Filmmaker Bruce Clifton brought the festival to his hometown to shine a light on the growing film industry in Motor City and widen career opportunities for students of color.
Along with the screenings, the festival will host entertainment and panel discussions and conclude with the Autumn Sun Invitational Awards Presentation and Awards Gala. A schedule of hosts, special guests, entertainment, and registration information will be released by Autumn Sun on August 1.