Abbesi Akhamie
Born in Heidelberg, Germany, Abbesi Akhamie is a Nigerian-American writer/director currently based in New York City. She received her MFA in Film from the Tisch School of the Arts at […]
Kristin Pintauro
GRAPHIC AND WEB DESIGNER Kristin Pintauro is a freelance graphic designer with a bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts from Colorado State University where she lives in Fort Collins, Colorado. View her
Sandrine Dupiton
REEL SISTERS WRITERS LAB COORDINATOR Sandrine’s work has been at the intersections of arts, culture, and wellness – always through the lens of liberation, empowerment and being the catalyst or
Kara Ford
Film producer Kara Ford has built a diverse career in independent filmmaking, producing short films, feature-length projects, and TV series. Her production credits include the festival-winning Life’s Passing Me By, and
Sandra Proto
FILM FESTIVAL COORDINATOR Sandra Proto is the founder of Girls Read to Write, LLC, a Valley Stream book and writing club for young girls ages 8 to 16 years old. Sandra’s debut poem
Carolyn A. Butts
FOUNDER/FESTIVAL DIRECTOR Carolyn A. Butts is the publisher/founder of African Voices, a leading arts magazine devoted to publishing fine art and literature by artists of color. Carolyn is also the founder of
TUES, NOV 17 | 7-9:30PM EST
FESTIVAL CLOSING Filmmakers Awards and Life After Party
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MON, NOV 16 | 6:30-8PM EST
FAMILY TIES II – Reel Sisters Shorts MOURNING MEAL (20 mins I Narrative I United States I dir. Jamal Hodge) After the tragic loss of her son, Cheryl, a grieving
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SUN, NOV 15 | 5:30-6:50PM EST
SURVIVAL AND RESILIENCE – Reel Sisters Shorts MI O LE KÚ (Survival) (15 mins I Narrative I United Kingdom I dir. Remi Laudat) THE VALUE OF LIFE (15 mins I
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