Saturday, November 11, 12:30 p.m. | Join Black Film Club Chi for a candid discussion about tackling the obstacles of getting funded as a Black creator. This free conversation will explore director challenges, Hollywood gatekeeping, content choices, the impact of the recent writer's strike, and the struggle to not be put in a box as a BIPOC creator, and will be followed by a lively networking mixer. Black Film Club Chi is a Black non-profit organization dedicated to supporting and amplifying the voices of Black storytellers in film and media arts. Ticket holders must be seated five minutes prior to the start of the program, unclaimed seats will be offered to walk-up guests.

Panelists: Chicago-based filmmakers Rachel S. Gadson (director, BHFF official selection DEAR BLACK ARTIST), Sarah Minnie (producer, BHFF official selection A REAL ONE), David Weathersby (director, BHFF official selection KINKY AND LOVING IT), and Chicago director Addison Wright.

Black Harvest Film Festival: Chicago’s annual showcase for films that celebrate, explore and share the Black, African American and African Diaspora experience. The Festival curates both short and feature length films, proudly presenting influential auteurs and emerging filmmakers of color side by side. View full festival lineup.

The Film Center is ADA accessible. This presentation will be projected without open captions. The theater is hearing-loop equipped. For accessibility requests, please email filmcenter@saic.edu