{"id":129441,"date":"2019-02-07T22:34:51","date_gmt":"2019-02-08T03:34:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.blackfilm.com\/read\/?p=129441"},"modified":"2019-02-07T22:34:51","modified_gmt":"2019-02-08T03:34:51","slug":"highlights-and-pics-from-the-2nd-annual-macro-lodge-at-2019-sundance-film-festival","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.blackfilm.com\/read\/highlights-and-pics-from-the-2nd-annual-macro-lodge-at-2019-sundance-film-festival\/","title":{"rendered":"Highlights and Pics From The 2nd Annual MACRO Lodge at 2019 Sundance Film Festival"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The MACRO Lodge at Sundance<\/b> (<\/span><\/span>www.StayMACRO.com<\/span><\/span><\/a>), presented by SheaMoisture<\/b> and hosted by <\/span>MACRO<\/b><\/span> Founder & CEO Charles D. King <\/b>(Sorry To Bother You, Mudbound, Fences<\/i>) and his wife Stacey Walker King<\/b>, <\/span><\/span>returned to the Sundance Film Festival<\/b> for its second annual showcase of inclusive <\/span>panels, screenings and parties at the iconic film festival to champion diversity, inclusion and people of color at its prime location on <\/span><\/span>Main Street in Park City, UT.<\/span><\/u><\/u><\/p>\n

Featured events from January 25-28, 2019<\/b> <\/span>included conversations and panels with Lena Waithe, Jada Pinkett Smith, Tessa Thompson, Angela Rye, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Mara Brock Akil, dream hampton, Angie Martinez <\/b>and NALIP\u2019s Ben Lopez.<\/u><\/u><\/b><\/span><\/u>\u00a0<\/u><\/p>\n

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Michael B. Jordan, Ava DuVernay, Kenya Barris, Tarell Alvin McCraney, Jesse Williams, Tarana Burke, Amanda Seales, Susan Kelechi Watson, Baron Davis, Bevy Smith, Julie Dash, DJ D-Nice, Boris Kodjoe, Bozoma Saint John, Colman Domingo, Danielle Brooks, Jemele Hill, Kendrick Sampson, Lil Rel Howery, Omar Dorsey, Phoebe Robinson, Richelieu Dennis, Sinqua Walls, Sujata Day, Woody McClain, Pepa, Vanessa Simmons, The Cast of Boomerang, Keri Putnam<\/span><\/b> and many, many more were among the hundreds of people that stopped by during the many activities at The 2nd<\/sup> Annual MACRO Lodge at Sundance<\/span><\/b>.<\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

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The winners of The MACRO Episodic Lab Powered by The Black List <\/b>were also announced.\u00a0 <\/b><\/span><\/span>Sahar Jahani <\/b>and K.C. Scott<\/b> will receive development support and a pilot presentation or sizzle at a budget of up to $30,000 each.\u00a0 The Lab was launched by Lena Waithe, Eva Longoria, <\/b>MACRO <\/b>and The Black List<\/b> in 2018 with a mission to discover episodic storytellers of color, empower them with creative tools and resources to help launch their careers and provide industry support to writers from a wide range of backgrounds who typically do not have access to the traditional Hollywood system. Applicants were invited to submit their ideas to be reviewed by MACRO and The Black List team.\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/p>\n

SheaMoisture<\/b><\/span> is the presenting sponsor of this year\u2019s MACRO Lodge at Sundance.\u00a0 Color Of Change <\/b>is a premium sponsor.\u00a0 Essence<\/b> is an activation partner.<\/span><\/u><\/u><\/p>\n

Below is a full listing of The 2<\/b><\/span>nd<\/sup><\/b><\/span> Annual MACRO Lodge at Sundance Presented by SheaMoisture<\/span><\/b><\/span> itinerary.\u00a0 <\/span><\/u><\/u><\/p>\n

Friday, January 25, 2019<\/u><\/b><\/p>\n

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MACRO Open House<\/u><\/u><\/b><\/p>\n

Guests were invited to eat – drink – vibe with MACRO\u2019s Charles and Stacey King.<\/span><\/p>\n

Producing the Latinx Pipeline.\u00a0 Presented by NALIP.<\/u><\/u><\/b><\/p>\n

A spotlight on NALIP\u2019s initiatives to help diverse filmmakers partake in creating and developing content was led by NALIP Executive Director Ben Lopez.<\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

The Black Creators Midnight Brunch Honoring ColorCreative.\u00a0 Sponsored by Color Of Change, The Open Society Foundations and Firelight.<\/u><\/u><\/b><\/p>\n

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Color Of Change, The Open Society Foundations and Firelight hosted a midnight brunch to honor ColorCreative, and to celebrate Black content creators and storytellers attending Sundance. ColorCreative, founded by Issa Rae and Deniese Davis, is a company that focuses exclusively on diverse, emerging writers and exceptional storytelling for film, television and digital.\u00a0 Brunch food was served and music provided by DJ D-Nice.<\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

Saturday, January 26, 2019<\/u><\/b><\/p>\n

MACRO Open House<\/u><\/u><\/b><\/p>\n

Guests were invited to connect – chill – flow with MACRO executives.\u00a0 Also, Charles D. King, Franklin Leonard and Lena Waithe announced the winners of The MACRO Episodic Lab Powered by The Black List, a joint endeavor between MACRO, The Black List, Lena Waithe and Eva Longoria. The Lab was created to discover and empower episodic storytellers of color with creative tools and resources to help launch their career.<\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

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BET Networks presents A Screening of Boomerang & Panel Discussion Featuring Lena Waithe, Ben Cory Jones and Dime Davis<\/u><\/u><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

The highly anticipated television reboot of a movie classic debuted.\u00a0 BET hosted a first look at the pilot episode, followed by a conversation led by executive producer Lena Waithe with writer Ben Cory Jones and director Dime Davis.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/u><\/u><\/p>\n

Midnight MACRO Party<\/u><\/u><\/b><\/p>\n

MACRO\u2019s signature party event.<\/u><\/u><\/u>\u00a0<\/u><\/p>\n

Sunday, January 27, 2019<\/u><\/b><\/p>\n

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Now That\u2019s Real Talk: An Intimate Conversation with Jada Pinkett Smith.\u00a0 Moderated by Kibi Anderson, President, Red Table Talk, Inc.<\/u><\/u><\/b><\/p>\n

An intimate conversation with Jada Pinkett Smith as she shared gems about her journey and\u00a0finding the\u00a0courage to put it #AllOnTheTable.<\/u><\/u><\/p>\n

In Conversation with Chiwetel Ejiofor.\u00a0 Moderated by Producer Adetoro Makinde.<\/u><\/u><\/b><\/p>\n

A riveting talk with award-winning actor\/director Chiwetel Ejiofor as he discussed his directorial debut, The Boy Who Harnessed The Wind, and the deliberate choices he made to maintain the authenticity of the story, as well as, redefining African narratives, how POC stories connect with a global audience and breaking the filmmaking myths surrounding Africa.<\/p>\n

Unflinching. Unfiltered: How Muslims are Owning Their Stories.\u00a0 Sponsored by Pillars Fund and Pop Culture Collaborative.<\/b><\/p>\n

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Writer\/Producer\/Showrunner Mara Brock Akil and prominent and rising American Muslim storytellers, activists and changemakers discussed how they are creating audacious and authentic stories, overcoming barriers and building their own pipelines and partnerships to\u00a0ensure\u00a0long-term creative control.<\/u><\/u><\/u>\u00a0<\/u><\/p>\n

Essence Makers & Creators Cocktail Party <\/u><\/u><\/b><\/p>\n

Where makers, creators and investors gathered with ESSENCE magazine for creative exchange and deal-making.<\/u><\/u><\/p>\n

Knock Down The House Documentary After Party with Amy Vilela, Cori Bush, Paula Jean Swearengin\u00a0<\/b>and filmmaker Rachel Lears \u00a0<\/u><\/u><\/b><\/p>\n

The official soiree after the documentary\u2019s Sundance premiere.<\/u><\/u><\/u>\u00a0<\/u><\/b><\/p>\n

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Monday, January 28, 2019<\/u><\/b><\/p>\n

Planned Parenthood Presents Our Bodies, Ourselves: A Celebration of Unstoppable Black Women <\/u><\/u><\/b><\/p>\n

In October 2016, Planned Parenthood turned 100 years strong and was founded on the revolutionary idea that women should have the information and care they need to live strong, healthy lives and fulfill their dreams \u2014 no ceilings, no limits.\u00a0 Alencia Johnson, Planned Parenthood Director of Public Engagement, Communications and Culture Division, celebrated unstoppable Black women in TV and film, including Clemency film director Chinonye Chukwu, for their contributions of real, authentic, disruptive stories who are changing the perception of Black women and girls.<\/u><\/u><\/p>\n

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On1 with Angela Rye Presents: Politics, Culture and Storytelling \u2013\u00a0Podcast.\u00a0 Sponsored by Color Of Change, The Open Society Foundations and Firelight.\u00a0<\/u><\/u><\/b><\/p>\n

Live from Sundance, Angela Rye discussed the current political climate and the impact TV, film and media plays in shaping and shifting the narratives around politics, the Black community and justice. \u00a0<\/u><\/u><\/p>\n

Time\u2019s Up<\/u><\/u><\/b><\/p>\n

Tessa Thompson hosted a work session for this activist organization that insists on safe, fair and dignified work for women of all kinds.<\/u><\/u><\/p>\n

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#TellBlackStories: A Conversation with dream hampton.\u00a0 Moderated by Angie Martinez.\u00a0 Sponsored by Color Of Change, The Open Society Foundations and Firelight.<\/u><\/u><\/b><\/p>\n

Radio host Angie Martinez and writer, filmmaker and organizer, dream hampton and President of Firelight Media, Marcia Smith discussed the TV and film industry\u2019s responsibility to create, support and protect Black women and girls through narratives.<\/span><\/p>\n