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Black Women Film Network to Honor \u2018Grosse Pointe Garden Society\u2019 Star Aja Naomi King, Pulitzer Prize Winning Playwright Katori Hall, and Tyler Perry Studios Exec Angi Bones During its 10th Annual Black Women Film Network Summit in Atlanta<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2018Duplicity\u2019 star Kat Graham, \u2018Found\u2019 co-showrunner Sonay Hoffman among featured speakers for the annual gathering of Black women in the entertainment industry<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Black Women Film Network (BWFN) is thrilled to announce its tenth Black Women Film Network Summit, set to take place on March 22, 2025, at the Loudermilk Center in Atlanta, Georgia. This year\u2019s Summit features an inspiring lineup of honorees and thought-provoking discussions centered around the theme “Plot Twist: The Art of The Pivot,” focusing on how Black women are successfully navigating change and redefining the future of film, TV, and the entertainment industry at large. Now in its 28th year, Black Women Film Network inspires and empowers Black women daily through programming as well as a strong social media presence on Facebook (Black Women Film Network) and Instagram (@blackwomenfilm). Sponsored by NBCUniversal, and powered by CVENT, this year\u2019s BWFN Summit marks a 10-year milestone celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Black Women Film Network Summit, the organization\u2019s tentpole event, offers a unique opportunity for Black women at all points in their careers to hear from some of the industry\u2019s most influential voices, network with like-minded professionals, and be inspired by the resilience and innovation that continues to drive change throughout the broad entertainment landscape. Summit highlights include fireside chats featuring Kat Graham, star of the upcoming film \u201cTyler Perry\u2019s Duplicity,\u201d and Sonay Hoffman, co-showrunner of NBC\u2019s \u201cFound\u201d; as well as panels on funding, marketing and pr, and more. The programming lineup aims to inspire and empower Black women to strive and thrive even in a difficult climate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to a day of insightful and thought-provoking conversations, BWFN also hosts an  annual awards luncheon to honor extraordinary women whose contributions and achievements have made a profound impact in their respective fields and the entertainment industry at large.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This year\u2019s esteemed honorees include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

AJA NAOMI KING (AcceleratHER Award)<\/strong> \u2013 An acclaimed actress, producer and activist, Aja Naomi King has received NAACP Image award nominations for her memorable roles on the popular series \u201cHow to Get Away with Murder\u201d and Sundance film festival hit \u201cBirth of a Nation.\u201d Recently, King starred in Emmy Award-winning limited series, \u201cLessons in Chemistry,\u201d where she earned an Emmy nomination in addition to Critics Choice Award and NAACP Image Award nominations for her work. To date, she has also been recognized at Essence Black Women in Hollywood for their Shining Star Award and featured as an honoree for Elle\u2019s Women in Hollywood. A staunch advocate and philanthropist, King currently serves on the Artistic Advisory Board of Opening Act, an organization that provides students in New York City\u2019s most underserved public high schools opportunities for critical development via the arts. Making her return to network TV, King currently dazzles alongside a stellar ensemble cast in NBC\u2019s \u201cGrosse Pointe Garden Society.\u201d  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

KATORI HALL<\/strong> (StoryTellHER Award<\/strong>)- Katori Hall is an acclaimed writer and director of stage and screen. Her most recent play, The Hot Wing King<\/em>, won the 2021 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Katori also wrote the book for Tina: The Tina Turner Musical<\/em> (Tony Awards for Best Musical and Best Book; West End, Olivier Award nominations). Her other notable works include The Mountaintop<\/em> (2009 London debut, Olivier Award for Best New Play), Hurt Village<\/em>, Our Lady of Kibeho<\/em>, Children of Killers<\/em>, Saturday Night\/Sunday Morning <\/em>and Hoodoo Love<\/em>. Katori is currently the Showrunner and Executive Producer of \u201cP-Valley,\u201d the TV series adapted from her stage play Pussy Valley<\/em>.The series has won four NAACP Image Awards, including the 2023 prize for Outstanding Drama, and multiple Emmy, Gotham, Independent Spirit, and GLAAD Media honor nominations. Recipient of the Susan Smith Blackburn Award, the Lark Play Development Center\u2019s Playwrights of New York (PONY) Fellowship, two Lecompte du Nouy Prizes from Lincoln Center, the Fellowship of Southern Writers Bryan Family Award in Drama, the NYFA Fellowship, the 2010 Columbia University John Jay Award for Distinguished Professional Achievement, the 2023 Columbia\u2019s University Medal of Excellence, the NBT\u2019s August Wilson Playwriting Award, and the Lorraine Hansberry Playwriting Award. Alumna of Sundance\u2019s Episodic and Screenwriting Labs, and Ryan Murphy\u2019s Half Foundation Directing Program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ANGI BONES<\/strong> (ProducHER Award<\/strong>) \u2013 As President of Original Programming at Tyler Perry Studios, Bones is coming off a stellar year for TPS. Their Netflix film \u201cThe Six Triple Eight\u201d about the unsung Black female postal battalion that sorted the mail against incredible circumstances to boost morale in World War II starring Kerry Washington and \u201cSistas\u201d star Ebony Obsidian amassed more than 50 million viewers over four weeks, reaching the Top 10 in over 85 countries, scoring several NAACP Image Award nominations and an Oscar nomination for the song \u201cJourney,\u201d performed by H.E.R. and penned by Diane Warren. A top producer in her own right, Bones helped shape and diversify the Atlanta film and TV landscape before rising to her current position in 2021. Her 2025 TPS slate includes \u201cMadea\u2019s Destination Wedding,\u201d \u201cStraw\u201d starring Taraji P. Henson, \u201cDuplicity\u201d starring Kat Graham, part two of the Netflix series \u201cBeauty in Black,\u201d the new comedy series \u201cShe the People,\u201d starring Terri J. Vaughn, among others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

DENISE WILLIAMS WATTS (Beacon Award) <\/strong>\u2013 In her position as the Global Editorial Director of Original Content at Apple Music, Watts oversees the creation and development of short form content including programmatic and short form documentaries. Watts\u2019 distinguished career as a seasoned creative with an extensive background in video production and marketing includes her former position as VP of Creative & Visual Content at Warner Records, where she was the creative force behind projects for Bebe Rexha, Andra Day, Jason Derulo and many more. A believer in giving back and uplifting others, Watts works with the Belize International Film Festival in her native country and is the co-founder of Honorable Women in Media (HWIM), a platform that allows women entertainment executives to celebrate each other and share their stories among their peers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FELICIA JOSEPH (RainmakHER Award) <\/strong>\u2013 In her role as SVP, Casting, for Disney Entertainment Television, Joseph is a driving force behind the casting of numerous top television series, including \u201c9-1-1,\u201d \u201cAbbott Elementary,\u201d \u201cHigh Potential,\u201d \u201cShifting Gears\u201d and \u201cWill Trent.\u201d During her tenure as senior vice president and head of Casting at MRC, she spearheaded casting for Emmy\u00ae Award-winning series such as \u201cOzark\u201d and critically acclaimed hits like \u201cThe Great\u201d and \u201cPoker Face.\u201d At NBCUniversal, she managed casting across more than 30 series, including \u201cThe Sinner\u201d and \u201cQueen of the South.\u201d Highly anticipated projects for the 15-year casting veteran and Hampton University alum include \u201cOnly Murders in the Building\u201d (season five), \u201cReasonable Doubt\u201d (season three) and the final season of \u201cThe Handmaid\u2019s Tale.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThese trailblazers embody the spirit of transformation, overcoming challenges and creating or fostering groundbreaking work along the way,\u201d said BWFN Board Chair and filmmaker Chiquita Lockley. \u201cFor almost three decades, BWFN has had boots on the ground cracking the door to create an entry point for women in film and TV. Our BWFN Summit is our biggest annual event and brings together all we do year-round. As our industry continues to evolve, often bringing uncertainty, we will continue to find ways to help our members navigate the pivot.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Event Details:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Date: March 22, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Location: Loudermilk Center, 40 Courtland St NE, Atlanta, GA 30303<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Time: 9:00 AM \u2013 5:00 PM<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tickets, Schedule & Registration:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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About the Black Women Film Network (BWFN)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Established in 1997 as the Black Women Film Preservation Project, the organization was founded to preserve the voice of Black women in film and increase the numbers of women in the entertainment industry. Rebranded as The Black Women Film Network (BWFN), our mission is to empower women of color to \u201ctell the untold stories\u201d through feature films, documentaries, television and digital media. We provide effective programs that develop film entrepreneurs, engage new audiences and bring awareness to the positive portrayal of women of color in content. A 501(c)3 non-profit, BWFN provides student scholarships, hosts screenings and workshops, and honors individuals who have excelled in this difficult industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SOCIAL MEDIA\/Web<\/strong>:
#BWFN, #BlackWomenFilmNetwork; IG: @blackwomenfilm, Facebook: Black Women Film Network; blackwomenfilm.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Related Links: https:\/\/www.blackfilm.com\/read\/aja-naomi-king-ifrah-ahmed-discuss-a-girl-from-mogadishu\/<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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