Enjoy a welcoming, entertaining, and inspiring cinematic experience. Now in its 25th year, the African American Film Marketplace and S.E. Manly Short Film Showcase started by host organization the Black Hollywood Education and Resource Center (BHERC)* still serves as the premiere forum for African American filmmakers to showcase their films while networking with industry personnel, filmmakers, political and cause oriented partners and film lovers alike in one place. Named for its founder Sandra Evers-Manly, the African American Film Marketplace and S.E. Manly Short Film Showcase (AAFM) will open this year with dynamic feature length Films With a Purpose Red Carpet Los Angeles Film Premieres. The Iconic “A Great Day In Black Hollywood” Awards Gala follows the next day. This “Signature” event recognizes and pays tribute to African American film industry legends, pioneers and community leaders as well as celebrating a new generation of filmmakers. The next two days feature screenings of films and documentaries that inspire, challenge, make us think, laugh and more. One of the highlights of the weekend is the addition of the annual Youth Diversity Film Festival for Middle and High School students. This Youth festival provides a forum for students to display their talent and discuss some of the key challenges that students face today. The African American Film Marketplace and S.E. Manly Short Film Showcase concludes the weekend with the fan favorite Soul Food Reception. As you will see there are many opportunities for sponsorship of all or part of this wonderful and unique program with an outstanding history and reputation in Los Angeles.