{"id":148690,"date":"2020-12-08T19:36:09","date_gmt":"2020-12-09T00:36:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.blackfilm.com\/read\/?p=148690"},"modified":"2020-12-10T17:01:34","modified_gmt":"2020-12-10T22:01:34","slug":"8th-annual-capital-city-black-film-festival-2020-winners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.blackfilm.com\/read\/8th-annual-capital-city-black-film-festival-2020-winners\/","title":{"rendered":"8th Annual Capital City Black Film Festival 2020 Winners"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-expand=\"600\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg' viewBox%3D'0 0 197 165'%2F%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.blackfilm.com\/read\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/CCBFF-Logo.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-148545\" width=\"197\" height=\"165\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Capital City Black Film Festival (CCBFF)<\/strong> has wrapped its 2020 virtual festival after presenting more than 60 films and featuring amazing talent from across the globe. Official selections included documentaries, features, shorts, and music videos. Filmmakers and film enthusiasts were provided the opportunity to participate in engaging and educational programming and to network with and learn from industry professionals. The 2020 festival was led by the involvement of ambassador Anthony Anderson, who participated in a one-on-one discussion with CCBFF.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This past weekend was spent discovering new films and filmmakers at the <strong>CCBFF<\/strong> and what a life-changing experience it was! From the comfort of my couch, and wrapped in my favorite blanket, I binge-watched short-films, feature-lengths, talk backs, documentaries, and panels. And I can honestly say that I am a better woman for it, which is largely due to this year&#8217;s bold new festival theme, <strong>&#8220;Breakthrough: Unleash Your Power<\/strong>,&#8221; an in-depth examination of the state of Black mental health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>There were six screenings in particular that stood out to me: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-expand=\"600\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg' viewBox%3D'0 0 147 144'%2F%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.blackfilm.com\/read\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/IMG_1423-1024x1012.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-148701\" width=\"147\" height=\"144\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&#8220;Melissa,&#8221;<\/strong> (written and directed by <strong>Melissa Sledge<\/strong>), a five-minute documentary short about a young woman that shares her struggles in a virtual therapy session. <strong>My takeaway<\/strong> &#8212; check on your strong friends, cuz even in strength there is weakness; and that is ok.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&#8220;Mickey Hardaway,&#8221;<\/strong> (written, produced, directed by <strong>Marcellus Cox<\/strong>), a nineteen-minute short about a young sketch artist that spirals out of control after years of physical and verbal abuse have taken a toll on him. <strong>My takeaway<\/strong> &#8211; how we treat and talk to one another profoundly affects our mental state in ways that can stunt our emotional growth, unless we seek help. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-expand=\"600\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg' viewBox%3D'0 0 157 155'%2F%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.blackfilm.com\/read\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/IMG_1421-1024x1019.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-148699\" width=\"157\" height=\"155\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&#8220;Mr. and Mrs. Ellis,&#8221;<\/strong> (written, produced and directed by <strong>Alan M. Brooks<\/strong>; and producer <strong>Jordyn Collins<\/strong>), a nineteen-minute short about facing the reality of the scars from one&#8217;s past and how dark secrets can affect those around us. <strong>My takeaway<\/strong> &#8211; there&#8217;s more damage inflicted in holding on to painful secrets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&#8220;Finding Elijah,&#8221;<\/strong> (produced, directed, edited by <strong>Yolanda Johnson-Young<\/strong>, and edited by <strong>Aleks Martray<\/strong>), a twenty-five-minute documentary short told from a mother&#8217;s perspective as it follows a young man&#8217;s journey from home; into mental illness to homelessness and ultimately to suicide. <strong>My takeaway<\/strong> &#8211; black healing matters. Suicide is something we need to talk about more frequently. And also teach our black boys and men how to handle what they feel (and that it&#8217;s ok to feel).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&#8220;Lockdown Lunch Club,&#8221;<\/strong> (directed by <strong>D\u00e9wun Owusu<\/strong>; produced by <strong>Xola Maswana<\/strong>) a twenty-three minute documentary short about a group of unlikely heroes from a poverty stricken township near&nbsp;Cape Town,&nbsp;South Africa, who step up to sustain their community and show them that the future is in their hands, they just have to build it. <strong>My takeaway<\/strong> &#8211; &#8220;find your passion and create a business around it.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-expand=\"600\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg' viewBox%3D'0 0 171 170'%2F%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.blackfilm.com\/read\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/IMG_1419-1024x1020.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-148691\" width=\"171\" height=\"170\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&#8220;Sundays in July,&#8221;<\/strong> (produced and directed by <strong>Joseph Austin II<\/strong>; created, produced by <strong>Denise Yol\u00e8n<\/strong>; produced by <strong>Naiquan Greene, Jeremy Harris<\/strong>), a one-hour and 25-minute feature-length about a young couple that turns themselves inside out as they carefully explore the levels of intimacy, and truth at different stages of their relationship. <strong>My takeaway<\/strong> &#8211; love is complex and we owe it to ourselves to be transparent with what we think and believe. This film took my breath away! <strong>Denise Yol\u00e8n<\/strong> and <strong>Greg Luther<\/strong> were exceptional to watch and listen to! <strong>&#8220;Sundays in July&#8221;<\/strong> is one of the best and beautiful displays of a black male\/female relationship dynamic that I have seen in a long while. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While CCBFF received amazing work from a host of filmmakers, only a few were selected as award winners in the categories of Best Feature, Best Documentary Feature, Best Documentary Short and Best Music Video. <strong>The list of winners is as follows: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Best Feature: \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sundaysinjuly.com\/\">Sundays in July<\/a>\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Best Documentary Feature: \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.themaninme.org\/\">Man in Me: The Documentary<\/a>\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Best Documentary Short: \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt12758282\/?ref_=ttpl_pl_tt\">Soul Food<\/a>\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Best Short: \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/spencerglover.net\/message-read\">Message Read<\/a>\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Best Music Video: \u201cRomper\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Audience Choice Awards included:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Best Feature: \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/thesubjectmovie.com\/\">The Subject<\/a>\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Best Documentary Feature: \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.oakcliffdocumentary.com\/\">Building the Bridge<\/a>\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Best Documentary Short: \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.melissasledge.com\/\">Melissa<\/a>\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Best Short: \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt12088708\/\">Mr. and Mrs. Ellis<\/a>\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Best Music Video: \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.caerusmultimedia.com\/\">Escape<\/a>\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ABOUT CAPITAL CITY BLACK FILM FESTIVAL<\/strong>: Austin\u2019s only Black film festival \u2013 Capital City Black Film Festival (CCBFF) \u2013 showcases the best in new Black independent film from the brightest minds in filmmaking. One of the fastest growing film festivals in the region, CCBFF presents screenings, special events and exciting opportunities for people to experience the brilliant work of Black artists and filmmakers from across the globe. The eighth&nbsp;annual Capital City Black Film Festival took place virtually on Dec. 4-6. For more information about the festival please visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.capcitybff.com\">www.capcitybff.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Capital City Black Film Festival (CCBFF) has wrapped its 2020 virtual festival after presenting more than 60 films and featuring amazing talent from across the globe. Official selections included documentaries, features, shorts, and music videos. 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