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Britt Banks is an award-winning director and screenwriter whose passion for storytelling stems from her background in theater and performing arts. Dedicated to amplifying the voices of women and girls of color, Britt's work explores socially relevant themes with emotional depth. Her impactful short film, Thicke, which delves into the aftermath of police brutality, has received numerous awards and grants. Her award-winning short film Blue Laces was acquired by Magic Johnson's Aspire TV, showcased internationally at Academy-Qualifying Film Festivals, and honored with a screening at the prestigious Directors Guild of America. In 2024, Britt wrote and directed We Are Not Okay, a short film addressing the dangers of informal kinship care, Executive Produced by Anthony "Top Dawg" Tiffith of Top Dawg Entertainment. Britt is a participant in Ryan Murphy Productions' Half Initiative Director Shadowing Program and a recipient of The Future of Film is Female pre-production grant.
  • Writer (4 Credits)
    We Are Not Okay
    Short
    We Are Not Okay Script
    Short Script
    Blue Laces2021
    Short
    THICKE2017
    Short
  • Director (3 Credits)
    We Are Not Okay
    Short
    Blue Laces2021
    Short
    THICKE2017
    Short
  • Drone Operator (1 Credit)
    Blue Laces2021
    Short
  • Executive Producer (1 Credit)
    Blue Laces2021
    Short
  • Producer (1 Credit)
    THICKE2017
    Short
Runner Up and Finalist / Short Screenplay
We Are Not Okay Script
Film Impact Georgia
Atlanta, GA
2022
Grant
We Are Not Okay Script
Black Life Film Festival
Atlanta, GA
2020
Juror's Choice Award for Outstanding Achievement in Filmmaking
We Are Not Okay Script
Women of African Descent Film Festival
Brooklyn, NY
Official Selection
THICKE
Indie Night Film Festival
Los Angeles, CA
Official Selection
THICKE
CUFF Community Underground Film Festival
Philadelphia, PAA
Semi Finalist
THICKE
Silicon Valley African Film Festival
San Jose, CA
Official Selection
THICKE
Atlanta Black Pride Film Festival
Atlanta, GA
Winner
THICKE
LBCC Student Film Festival
Long Beach, CA
Winner
THICKE
Women of African Descent Film Festival
Brooklyn, NY
Official Selection
THICKE
Gary International Black Film Festival
Gary, IN
College
University of California, Irvine
Birth Date
February 7
Current City
Long Beach
Hometown
Long Beach
Gender
Female
Ethnicity
Black
Eye Color
Brown
Zodiac Sign
Aquarius
Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes. Don't resist them; that only creates sorrow. Let reality be reality. Let things flow naturally forward in whatever way they like. - Lao Tau
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