“Essence” wants to know — are you ready to be the next top filmmaker?
From now until December 5, 2013, you can submit your short film to The Essence Black Women in Hollywood Short Film Contest: Spotlight On Our Journeys. The aim of the contest is to create images of Black women that are multidimensional and refreshing – in contrast to the narrow depictions that are commonly presented in media.
Aspiring filmmakers are challenged to write and direct an original short film, no longer than 20 minutes, the presents an image of a Black woman in a unique, refreshing way. One winner will be selected by a panel of “Essence” editors and industry judges and will be honored at the 7th annual Black Women in Hollywood luncheon in February 2014.
For full rules and how to enter, visit www.essence.com/shortfilmcontest.
