
12/13/2022
The 80th nominations have been announced ✨ swipe through to see this year's Black noms in TV ✊🏿
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The 80th nominations have been announced ✨ swipe through to see this year's Black noms in TV ✊🏿
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Happy Anniversary To The Blackhouse 🎉
To celebrate 15 years of creating spaces where legends and newcomers connect, we’re recapping major moments!
Year In Review: 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣0️⃣
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Woman is KING ✨ grossed $19 million in sales in its North American opening weekend 👑 Major congrats to ✨✨
It’s almost time for the Los Angeles LGBTQ+ Film Festival!
This year’s will take place July 14 - 24 and showcase over 200 films in person and online. Special awardees include Billy Porter, Clive Barker, and Big Freedia. Come celebrate 40 years of LGBTQ+ entertainment! Visit OutfestLA.org for schedule and ticketing information.
Congratulations to the newest members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, and the Academy Museum Director & President Jacqueline Stewart!
Photo courtesy of Wilson Morales at Blackfilmandtv
Actors
Funke Akindele – “Omo Ghetto: The Saga,” “Jenifa”
Daniel K. Daniel – “The Fugitive,” “A Soldier’s Story”
Ariana DeBose – “West Side Story,” “The Prom”
Aïssa Maïga – “The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind,” “Mood Indigo”
*Sheryl Lee Ralph ( friend of the Blackhouse) – “Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit,” “The Distinguished Gentleman”
Cinematographers
Shabier Kirchner – “Small Axe,” “Bull”
Costume Designers
Paul Tazewell – “West Side Story,” “Harriet”
Directors
Newton Aduaka – “One Man’s Show,” “Ezra”
Blessing Egbe – “African Messiah,” “Iquo’s Journal”
*Reinaldo Marcus Green ( friend of the Blackhouse) – “King Richard,” “Monsters and Men”
Documentary
Opal H. Bennett – “A Broken House,” “Águilas”
Joe Cephus Brewster – “American Promise,” “Slaying Goliath”
Traci A. Curry – “Attica,” “Boss: The Black Experience in Business”
*Isaac Julien ( friend of the Blackhouse) – “Derek,” “Frantz Fanon: Black Skin White Mask”
Executives
Kareem Daniel
*Elizabeth Polk ( friend of the Blackhouse)
*Amber Rasberry ( friend of the Blackhouse)
Film Editors
Shannon Baker Davis – “The Obituary of Tunde Johnson,” “The Photograph”
Aljernon Tunsil – “Attica,” “The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution”
Makeup Artists and Hairstylists
Stacey Morris – “Coming 2 America,” “Dolemite Is My Name”
Marketing and Public Relations
Evelyn Santana
Sound
Allison Jackson – “Don’t Think Twice,” “Beasts of the Southern Wild”
Visual Effects
Earl Hibbert – “The Fate of the Furious,” “Guardians of the Galaxy”
Vernon Wilbert – “Stealth,” “I, Robot”
Writers
Jeremy O Harris – “Zola”
Members-at-Large
Josiah Akinyele
In light of the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, consider making a donation to (friend of the Blackhouse) to defend essential healthcare.
All donations are matched dollar-for-dollar.
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In light of the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, consider making a donation to (friend of the Blackhouse) to defend essential healthcare.
All donations are matched dollar-for-dollar.
Link in bio
Two films you don’t want to miss from Film Fest’s programming: The Rebellious Life Of Rosa Parks and After Selma: Lowndes County & The Road To Black Power have their final screenings tomorrow. Tap the link in our stories to secure tickets.
A gifted young singer struggles to hold on to her identity after signing a lucrative recording contract that could launch her into superstardom while behind the scenes, a battle brews between her parents, manager, and best friend threatening her road to success. See this Saturday at Film Festival using the link in our stories.
88 captures the cultural zeitgeist of government mistrust and institutional racism with a compelling story fraught with suspense and intrigue. Produced by . Be sure to check out at . Use the link in our stories to attend this Saturday’s screening. ↖️
Thank you to everyone who joined us today for . Special gratitude to our panelists .margo and
at discussing her doc The Big Payback, filmmaking, and activism from Civil Rights to Reparations moderated by our very own
. Film Fest begins today, and is on the ground with incredible panels starting tomorrow.
Here are two more events you don’t want to miss. Space is limited, secure your spot for our programming using the RSVP link in our bio.
Heading to ? Stop by our amazing panels kicking off this Thursday!
RSVP using the link in our bio.
Blackhouse is proud to co-host screenings of incredible work premiering at , take a look.
#88
Just 1️⃣ week until lands in to co-host this incredible programming for the iconic film festival. June 9-13!
Our founder joined this panel for the summit presented by to discuss allyship & representation. Link in our stories to watch in full.
May is month and here are 5️⃣ incredible films we recommend you check out for every mood and available to stream.
🥋 Everything Everywhere All At Once
🤫 Parasite
💰 Crazy Rich Asians
🌱 Minari
👻 Umma
Film festival season is well underway, keep up on the biz with this handy calendar on us! 🎞 🎥
Film festival season is gearing up, read this article in our stories about the best way to submit your work for contention. Tap the link and start prepping!
How does Elon Musk’s potential purchase of Twitter affect Black Twitter? The community has long dominated the micro-blogging platform as a safe space, does his ownership threaten it’s vitality?
Read the article and take our poll tapping the link in our stories.
The Blackhouse is headed to Tribeca Film Festival. Join us as we co-host incredible programming from June 9th to 13th. Check our for a link to all the details.
Excited to see do his thing in . This was a great discussion with Jemele Hill about how he landed the role in the highly anticipated sequel. Volume 🆙
Netflix went out of its way to hire season POC journalists to run their Tudum editorial platform—only to lay them off almost 7 months later. It’s the latest fallout from the streamer’s dismal financial projections and plummeting morale. Tap link into stories to read more from .root
Are we witnessing the decline of the award shows or a decline in the quality of film? opinion ponders if ceremonies still matter or if contributes to what films are made and celebrated. Head to our stories to read the story and vote.
UCLA released its latest Diversity Report and it's good news/bad news. Good news: on-camera representation has grown sign
but below the line representation continues to lag. Deep dive
tapping our stories.
The merger has reverberations throughout the industry, so what does it mean for you as a creative and a consumer? Consumers could see changes in their HBOMax subscription pricing and offering—but for creatives, you can expect decisions impacting the studio all the way up to a complete overhaul of DC Entertainment which could change the Superman and Batman franchises. The Playlist has all the details, read more by tapping the link in our stories.
The Native American Media Alliance recently announced that they are partnering with with major support from the Motion Picture Association to expand DEI efforts throughout the entertainment industry and put more in front and behind the camera. Tap to read more in our Stories.
Get inspired! Hear it from herself the origin story behind
(h/t )
Meet 5️⃣ Black female illustrators you need to know right now. Swipe through a gallery of incredible work by these up and coming artists who are .
broke down ’s ROI on the lofty overall deals handed to Showrunners and , and only one came out on top—we won’t spoil it for you since to be fair the data presents a few “Grey” areas to consider.
Head to our Resources highlight and tap the link to learn more about the / script evaluation fee waiver program. There’s still time to qualify, act now!
Are you a member of Brown Girls Doc Mafia (BGDM) ?
They are an initiative advocating for over 5,000 BIPOC women and nonbinary professionals working in the doc film industry.
You may be eligible to apply to their BGDM Sustainable Artist Fellowship and/or BGDM Black Directors Fellowship! These Fellowships offer $10K in funding, curated industry connections, and a year of mentorship and community building. The application is open until April 24th.
Find out more info at bit.ly/BGDMFellowships
Bad Robot partnered with The Black List on a new initiative to provide 500 writers from historically underrepresented communities with access to the Black List website providing free feedback on their original work, congrats to the five writers selected and submitted by The Blackhouse
Congratulations to !
“Throughout my whole career, I’ve created work in a variety of genres, from comedies like House Party to dramas like Marshall, and UCP has embraced that wide range of genres that interests me,” Hudlin said. “As we continue to grow and expand, we are keen on further developing our many outstanding projects — while still putting emphasis on quality Black entertainment with a global appeal. Our partnership with UCP, along with Ruby’s experience in not only film and television but also sports and live event productions, gives me the utmost confidence that we will be successful in connecting with the large audience hungry for the kind of stories we tell.”
The 2022 Academy Nicholl Fellowships in Screenwriting competition is open for entries.
5️⃣ $35,000 cash prizes. Visit www.oscars.org/nicholl for details. Final deadline is May 2, 2022.
Huge shoutout to and the team on their win at the Grammy’s last night. In just 7 days Ahmir is halfway to an EGOT! If you haven’t had a chance to watch it’s available on Hulu, Disney+, Prime Video and Apple TV. A must watch for lovers of funk and soul music.
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In light of the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, consider making a donation to (friend of the Blackhouse) @PlannedParenthood to defend essential healthcare. All donations are matched dollar-for-dollar. Link in bio #Abortion #AbortionAccess #bansoffourbodies
In light of the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, consider making a donation to (friend of the Blackhouse) @PlannedParenthood to defend essential healthcare. All donations are matched dollar-for-dollar. Link in bio #Abortion #AbortionAccess #BansOffOurBodies
@the_blackhouse closed out our #Juneteenth programming at @Tribeca Film Festival with Civil Right attorney @attorneycrump and documentary filmmakers @nadiahallgren and @kenyabarris along with @iamrashadrobinson, President of @colorofchange to discuss the current state of racial justice in our society and their film #CIVIL moderated by @bricksond. To catch a screening of CIVIL this Saturday click the link in our stories.
Thank you to everyone who joined us today for #tribecatalks @tribeca. Special gratitude to our panelists @robingivhan @salamishah @jefferson.margo @wsslyy and @jelani1906 #juneteenth #tribecafilmfestival #blackhouse
@erikaalexanderthegreat at #TribecaTalks discussing her doc The Big Payback, filmmaking, and activism from Civil Rights to Reparations moderated by our very own @bricksond
[email protected] Film Fest begins today, and @the_blackhouse is on the ground with incredible panels starting tomorrow. Here are two more events you don’t want to miss. Space is limited, secure your spot for our programming using the RSVP link in our bio. #tribecafilmfestival #blackhouse #juneteenth
Heading to @tribeca? Stop by our amazing panels kicking off this Thursday! RSVP using the link in our bio. #tribecafilmfestival #blackhouse
Blackhouse is proud to co-host screenings of incredible work premiering at @tribeca, take a look. #junteenth #tribecafilmfestival #beauty #therebelliouslifeofrosaparks #hazing #afterselma #88
Just 1️⃣ week until @the_blackhouse lands in @tribeca to co-host this incredible #Juneteenth programming for the iconic film festival. June 9-13!
Excited to see @jayrellis do his thing in #topgun2. This was a great discussion with Jemele Hill about how he landed the role in the highly anticipated sequel. Volume 🆙
Get inspired! Hear it from @quintab herself the origin story behind @abbottelemabc (h/t @theprofessionalpen)
@theankler broke down @netflix’s ROI on the lofty overall deals handed to Showrunners @shondarhimes and @mrrpmurphy, and only one came out on top—we won’t spoil it for you since to be fair the data presents a few “Grey” areas to consider.
Bad Robot partnered with The Black List on a new initiative to provide 500 writers from historically underrepresented communities with access to the Black List website providing free feedback on their original work, congrats to the five writers selected and submitted by The Blackhouse
Huge shoutout to @questlove and the @summerofsoulmovie team on their win at the Grammy’s last night. In just 7 days Ahmir is halfway to an EGOT! If you haven’t had a chance to watch it’s available on Hulu, Disney+, Prime Video and Apple TV. A must watch for lovers of funk and soul music.
Who can forget!? @three6mafia’s historic win for Best Song at #theOscars from the film Hustle & Flow, a movie which inspired @bricksond to create @the_blackhouse. (h/t @staymacro)
Stand with #Ukraine. Head to our #linktree 👆🏾to find 3 organizations working to support artists, students and BIPOC refugees.
📺 What’s on?!? #TheBatman in theaters (@zoeisabellakravitz as Catwoman!) #Madea is back!! @tylerperry @anthonyanderson returns to @nbclawandorder Relive the ✨magic✨(see what we did there) of the 80’s with the LA @lakers with @winningtimehbo
Less than a month till these funny ladies command the #Oscars stage. Congratulations to @iamwandasykes @morereginahall and @amyschumer. @theacademy #academyawards #awardseason
Happy Presidents Day to these Black women leaders shattering all of the glass ceilings. 🤎 #taraduncan #kathrynbusby #vanessamorrison #nicolebrown #rashidajones #kimberlygoodwin #blackexcellence #blackhistorymonth #presidentsday
Check out images from our #Sundance2022 portrait studio unveiled exclusively by @shadow_act #blackhouseportraitstudio @sundanceorg
Congrats to @questlove, @willsmith,#aunjanueellis, #denzelwashington, #reinaldomarcusgreen, @staceykutzlive, @farmercarla, and @prorenfx on their Oscar nominations from @theacademy!
Join Summer of Soul Director Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson and Onyx Collective’s President Tara Duncan for an intimate conversation about Black erasure and getting history right. Moderated by The Atlantic’s Hannah Giorgis, they will reflect on the importance of building transformative narratives and curating these untold stories that have the power to change the world.
The Blackhouse Foundation is proud to present a fireside chat with Lionsgate on the future of inclusive content. Join their President of Motion Picture Group, Nathan Kahane, and Head of Inclusive Content, Kamala Avila-Salmon, for an intimate conversation with Blackhouse CEO, Brickson Diamond, on how this leading film studio is building an intentional and integrated roadmap for a more diverse and inclusive film slate for years to come.
In Descendant, documentary filmmaker Margaret Brown takes viewers on the search for and historic discovery of America’s last known slave ship, the Clotilda. After a century shrouded in secrecy, where fact was called fiction and history called myth, descendants of those on board the Clotilda have finally brought the truth to light and are charting a new course for their future. Join Brown, producer Essie Chambers and film subject and Clotilda descendant Joycelyn Davis for a discussion on this powerful film.
Instagram and #ShareBlackStories Presents: The Land of Milk and Honey, a vision by Alexander-Julian (AJ) Gibbson (Creative Director) and Shakeil Greeley (Brand and Editorial Director); panel moderated by Sarissa Thrower (Instagram Comms). This project was ideated as an audit of the American Dream, in the form of a series of photo essays and video interviews with immigrant families of color. The United States is famously known as a ‘land of immigrants,’ and this project explores and celebrates the ways in which immigrants are different and how their experiences vary, intersect, and deviate, all within the spectrum of the American experience. These families are shot in their homes and communities, by photographers of the same descent, and dressed in clothes designed by members of those same immigrant groups. It’s imperative to find ways to really see one another, to look deeply and embrace the kaleidoscopic experience of what it means to be an immigrant.
We The Culture, Meta’s Black Creator program, led by Michelle Mitchell, will engage in candid conversation with Ms. Tina Knowles-Lawson––star of the Facebook Watch Original show, Talks with Mama Tina and co-founder of the WACO Theater Center––along with impressive creators from its inaugural year. Together this group of creatives will discuss their journeys and the role We The Culture has played along the way.
The Blackhouse Foundation returns to the Sundance Filmmakers Lodge with another history-making program. Join us for an intimate conversation hosted by Blackhouse Executive Director Jenean Glover with filmmakers JaSaun Buckner and Kaelo Iyizoba from Meta’s SEEN Black Filmmakers Program, Blackhouse co-founder Brickson Diamond and Meta’s Head of Entertainment and founder of the SEEN program, Jen Barrett as they look at the Black Filmmakers Journey today and ahead.
Flashing back to that time we cooked with #MetGala chef @sonofasouthernchef at the #2021sundancefilmfestival Repost from @voguemagazine • There’s only one short day until the 2021 #MetGala! This year the @metcostumeinstitute’s Met Gala will feature a sustainable plant-based menu, featuring recipes from ten up-and-coming chefs based in New York City—and we’re giving you a sneak peek at who they are and the delicious recipes they have created. Meet the #MetGalaChefs: In this video we introduce, Lazarus Lynch (@sonofasouthernchef) who demonstrates how to prepare Jerk Corn with Coconut Confetti. Make sure to show us how you cooked like our #MetGalachefs. Directed by @jeremyjacobowitz
Repost from @kelleylcarter • “I subscribe to the narrative that addiction is a sickness. It’s something that people don't choose do. We don't get up and decide to become addicts and alcoholics though, that is a coping mechanism that we, that people use because they have the inability to deal with other things in life. So to take advantage of someone else like taking advantage of someone with cancer or diabetes. And from my perspective, it's the same. And there's something that is extra deplorable about that. “ RIP #michaelkwilliams 🙏🏿❤️
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