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2019 Festival Recap
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August 17-22, 2020 | #BLFF2021
Letter from our
Founder/Executive PRODUCER
Kathleen J. Bertrand
Dear friends and supporters of BronzeLens Film Festival:
We have made it to this new year of 2021 together! I sincerely hope you are continuing to stay safe and out of harm’s way, and that you are still practicing the recommendations of the World Health Organization, the CDC, and your local health agencies in maintaining safe protocols for you, your work crews, and those you care for. BronzeLens values the safety and health of all of you, as well as that of our team members!
Because the global pandemic of COVID-19 is still with us, the 12th Annual BronzeLens Film Festival will be a virtual event once again. BRONZELENS – The Virtual Experience, 2021 will take place on www.bronzelens.com over 6 days in August, beginning Tuesday, August 17, and concluding on Sunday, August 22nd. The virtual space was new for our festival, but I was encouraged by your overwhelming support for the films we screened in 2020. You watched our films and workshops in 46 different countries. Your interest allowed us to present the best in indie filmmaking created by people of color around the world, while also remaining safe from the ongoing and unpredictable effects of the virus.
BRONZELENS – The Virtual Experience, 2021 will return in August with many of the same elements, plus a few surprises, that you love about BronzeLens, and you can enjoy them all from the comfort of your home:
- 6 days of the absolute best of the best of indie films, from short films to features, documentaries, web series, and music videos
- The return of the Women SuperStar Awards
- Exclusive features for official selection filmmakers
- Virtual networking
- Post-screening talkbacks with our filmmakers
- Exciting, information packed conversations, panels, and workshops
- Sunday Brunch with the Brothers
- 12th Annual Cinema and Social Justice Sunday screenings
- The prestigious BronzeLens Awards
We are grateful for the film submissions we have received from all over the world, and we’re looking forward to sharing your creations with a world-wide audience. BronzeLens remains committed to using its voice and platform to tell our stories which inspire, enlighten, and bring truth to power. The ability to tell our story is vitally important – now more than ever. No matter whether the medium is a social media platform, a film festival screening, or a movie theater – our lives, our stories have value and power.
One other note: recognizing the financial challenges of filmmaking in these times, BronzeLens has kept “Early Bird” submission fees in place through March 31, 2021.
We look forward to applauding the great creativity and talent that 2021 will bring.
KB
BronzeLens Through the Years
History
The BronzeLens Film Festival (BLFF) began as a suggestion by the President of the Atlanta Convention and Visitors Bureau (ACVB), William Pate. He believed that with the growing number of films being made in Atlanta and Georgia, a destination festival focused on films made by African Americans would have an audience. Kathleen Bertrand, Sr. VP at ACVB at the time, was charged with doing a feasibility study. After meeting with other existing festivals geared to African Americans, she concluded that there could be a niche for a new festival and began the process of launching what was to become BronzeLens. ACVB incubated BLFF for its launch in 2010 and its next 5 festivals.
Official Selections
Special Events

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10th Annual BronzeLens SuperStars Luncheon
sponsored by BETHer
August 23, 2019
12:00 noon
Hyatt Regency Atlanta
sponsored by BETHer
August 23, 2019
12:00 noon
Hyatt Regency Atlanta

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10th Annual BronzeLens Awards Show
hosted by Rodney Perry
August 24, 2019
8:30 PM
The Carter Center
hosted by Rodney Perry
August 24, 2019
8:30 PM
The Carter Center

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Sunday Brunch with Brothers
August 25, 2019
10:00 AM
Hyatt Regency Atlanta
August 25, 2019
10:00 AM
Hyatt Regency Atlanta
Screening Experiences

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Opening Night
"Don't Let Go"
August 21, 2019
8:30 PM - 10:00 PM
"Don't Let Go"
August 21, 2019
8:30 PM - 10:00 PM

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First Glance Friday
TBD
August 23, 2019
8:30 PM - 10:00 PM
TBD
August 23, 2019
8:30 PM - 10:00 PM

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Cinema and Social Justice Sunday
"Illegal Rose"
August 25, 2019
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
"Illegal Rose"
August 25, 2019
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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Cinema and Social Justice Sunday
"One Child Left Behind: The Untold Atlanta Cheating Scandal"
August 25, 2019
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
"One Child Left Behind: The Untold Atlanta Cheating Scandal"
August 25, 2019
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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Closing Night
"Always A Bridesmaid"
August 25, 2019
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
"Always A Bridesmaid"
August 25, 2019
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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Panels & Workshops

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An Introspective Conversation with Production Designers
with Korey Michael Washington, A.D.G.
August 24, 2019
10:00 AM
Hyatt Regency Atlanta
with Korey Michael Washington, A.D.G.
August 24, 2019
10:00 AM
Hyatt Regency Atlanta

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Level UP to Stardom: Learn the Business of Acting and How to Audition Like a Pro
with Christine Horn
August 24, 2019
10:00 AM
Hyatt Regency Atlanta
with Christine Horn
August 24, 2019
10:00 AM
Hyatt Regency Atlanta

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Settling the Score: A Conversation on Music and Film
with Myra Walker, Moderator
Phil Davis, Matthew Head, Mike Sal, Amir Windom
August 22, 2019
3:00 PM
Hyatt Regency Atlanta
with Myra Walker, Moderator
Phil Davis, Matthew Head, Mike Sal, Amir Windom
August 22, 2019
3:00 PM
Hyatt Regency Atlanta

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Status of Production in Georgia
with Lee Thomas, Shaunya Chavis, Lisa Ferrell & Cardelia Hunter
August 23, 2019
10:00 AM
Hyatt Regency Atlanta
with Lee Thomas, Shaunya Chavis, Lisa Ferrell & Cardelia Hunter
August 23, 2019
10:00 AM
Hyatt Regency Atlanta

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A Conversation with the Detectives of 'ATL Homicide'
with Ray Cornelius, David Quinn, Vincent Velazquez, Christopher Diaz & Angelo Diaz
August 23, 2019
3:30 PM
Hyatt Regency Atlanta
with Ray Cornelius, David Quinn, Vincent Velazquez, Christopher Diaz & Angelo Diaz
August 23, 2019
3:30 PM
Hyatt Regency Atlanta

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Creating a Dope Web Series
with Dui Jarrod
August 24, 2019
2:30 PM
Hyatt Regency Atlanta
with Dui Jarrod
August 24, 2019
2:30 PM
Hyatt Regency Atlanta

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“Run that Show Like A Pro!” The Makings of a Showrunner
with Latisha Fortune & Kevin Arkadie
August 24, 2019
3:30 PM
Hyatt Regency Atlanta
with Latisha Fortune & Kevin Arkadie
August 24, 2019
3:30 PM
Hyatt Regency Atlanta
Nightlife @ Bronzelens

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BronzeLens All Shorts After Glow @ Whiskey Mistress
Presented by BET Networks
in partnership with C.Cross Events
August 22, 2019
8:00 PM
Presented by BET Networks
in partnership with C.Cross Events
August 22, 2019
8:00 PM

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The Bronze After Party with DJ Salah @ The Library
August 23, 2019
9:00 PM
August 23, 2019
9:00 PM

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The Bronze After Party @ REVEL
in partnership with C.Cross Events
August 23, 2019
8:00 PM
in partnership with C.Cross Events
August 23, 2019
8:00 PM
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BronzeLens Film Festival of Atlanta, Georgia.
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Special Screenings
BronzeLens Film Festival of Atlanta, Georgia.
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TOP SCREENINGS
“BronzeLens Film Festival has been designated as an Academy Award Qualifying festival for the short film category.”
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OFFICIAL CATEGORIES
2018 SELECTIONS
REVIEWS
TESTIMONIALS
Fantastic festival! It was a perfect combination of screenings, networking and workshops. The award ceremony felt like the black Oscars! I can't wait till next year!
Michael Tyner
Bronzelens is a growing festival, only 8 years old and they growing strong! I had a wonderful time at the festival.
Ms. Stone
I felt extremely welcome and pampered as a filmmaker. I highly recommend this festival, by far it's the best one I've attended that cares about the filmmaker.
Nadhege Ptah
Seriously, BronzeLens was an incredible festival with an outstanding awards show, fantastic films, great panels with people to actually learn from. I'm so grateful and honored to have went and been apart of the festival!
Armani Martin
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