Afrofuturism – Music Video – Runtime: 10mins – Theatre II

Follow trumpeter Theresa May as she takes you on an aural and visual journey based upon a new piece, Afrofuturism, composed by Shanyse Strickland. From the beginning of the piece which calls upon the ancestors with unaccompanied trumpet, to the middle section which dances in a groove to the beat of the African Diaspora, to […]

Dirty Thirty – Feature Film – Runtime: 96 mins – Theatre II

Naomi Turner is celebrating her 30th birthday but a night of alcohol and drugs leads to a hangover with no memory and Naomi missing. As her husband, Justin Turner searches for her, he finds nothing but secrets and lies. Director, Writer, Director : Denise Mone't Cast: Antrone Harris, Kiki Kingdom, Chante Small, Mickeal Freeland, Fancy Jones, Damian […]

Gaming & Life – Short Film – Runtime: 13 mins – Theatre I

A young boy discovers the difference between playing video games and dealing with Real Life turmoil when a family member becomes ill. Director: Stephanie Soto Writer: Yolanda English Producers: Stephanie Soto, Yolanda English Cast: Tristan Thomas, Yolanda English, Khalid Greenaway, Chynah Munroe

Big Girl Love – Tv/Web – Runtime: 30 mins – Theatre I

Big Girl Love is a comedy about five women who have big personalities, huge career goals, large appetites for love…and thick thighs to match. As sexy as that sounds, let’s be honest; the Big Girl struggle is real. Living in a society where plus-sized women are often considered too wide to be widely accepted, these […]

Good Game – Short Film – Runtime: 18 mins – Theatre I

It takes grinding to be the king. But what does it profit a man to gain the world and lose his soul? GoodGame, a charming black male from the hood, uses his book and street smarts to escape poverty and achieve success as a top tech lawyer but must manage his ego, spirituality, and authenticity […]

Welcome to Afrotree – Short Film – Runtime: 20 mins – Theatre I

Steven and Janet are fed up with gentrification, whitewashing, and code switching in the big city. They move to Afrotree, an experimental, gated community populated by only African-American residents. Their dream of living in a cultural oasis suddenly becomes a nightmare when they discover they might not be “Black” enough. Director & Writer: Chase Parker Producer: Chase […]

Sambo – Short Film – Runtime: 13 mins – Theatre II

To some, February 13th is a day of unrivaled bravery and glory; but for those who seized the Allen Building to force Duke University to respond to the needs of its Black students, it quickly turns into a nightmare as the looming threat of police intervention and rising tensions within the group test their resolve. […]

No Ordinary Woman – Short Film – Runtime: 3 mins – Theatre I

No Ordinary Woman delves into the unique challenges faced by black women, who are often expected to be strong and selfless caretakers, while also enduring discrimination and dehumanization due to the color of their skin. The short reflects on the importance of unlearning harmful beliefs and embracing self-love and self-care, even in the face of […]

In The Matchbox – Short Film – Runtime: 10 mins – Theatre I

Uncle Wendell shares a centuries old family secret with his great nephews. If the secret gets out, it can effect and infect the entire world. Literally. Director: Mike Rae Anderson Writer & Producer: Jermi Little Cast: Hawthorne James, Chad Ayers, Davis Osborne, Jermi Little, Mike Rae Anderson, Chris Washburn

Rip, Lol – Short Film – Runtime: 16 mins – Theatre II

NYU Student, Willow, goes back home to Richmond, Virginia with her best friend Jackie as her support system, to see her parents and ‘celebrate’ what would have been her older brother’s 26th birthday. RIP, LOL is an examination of grief and how loss affects an entire family. Directors: Charles Coleman, Khaya Fraites Writer: Khaya Fraites Producer: Hannah Looney […]

STEP – Music Video – Runtime: 3 mins – Theatre II

Music video that celebrates black excellence surrounding black love, black marriage and black dancing. Director: Roxanne McIver Writers: Robert McIver, Shaun Ellis Producer: Robert McIver, Larry Joiner Cast: Robert McIver, Yasmine Butler, Nathane Wayne Hooker Trailer:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=anhdiHhWsxs&list=PLTxalznElRzm62078BnRSE04KHs-BMAAZ&index=79