BHERC spotlights shorts created by female filmmakers of African-American descent (Black Women). This screening and dialogue is an opportunity for emerging African American female Directors to showcase their skills, talent and vision through film screenings, while giving the audience a chance to view and discuss the artistry, passion and sacrifice involved in the independent film making process.

Films must be between 1-60 minutes.

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  • Valerie Alleyne-Udeozor

    Best in the west! Amazing projection of our film at the DGA in Hollywood! Red carpet before and after the screening on point, delicious meal served after the screening. Top notch!

    September 2024
  • Billi Sarafina

    Such an amazing experience. I am forever honored to be apart!

    May 2024
  • I Love this festival so much and I was so grateful for the opportunity. Thank you all again from my heart’s bottom for having THE ALLY in this festival / showcase with such brilliant black female filmmakers. You inspired me so much and the food was BOMB! Blessings for many more great festivals! Y’all it’s a must!

    May 2024
  • Tamika Lamison

    Sistas Are Doin' It For Themselves short film showcase has been around for over 30 years. They are an incredible showcase and organization (Bherc) that have been a platform and a pipeline for Black Women Directors like Gina Prince Bythewood and many others- (me!-smile). They always center and take care of the filmmakers and put on a lovely red carpet event with fantastic food, films and fun! kudos to Sandra Evers-Manley & John Forbes. Love this event. It was held at the DGA-Directors Guild of America this year and it was such an honor to screen there and see our films on that big DGA screen. Definitely submit. And support all the Sistas Doin it for Themselves (and others!).

    May 2024
  • Amirah Adem

    I had the best time at this showcase. It was wonderful to see so many black women filmmakers. It was great to be able to watch my film on the DGA screen which felt so surreal. We also had a great dinner during the reception. Thank you so much for having me!

    May 2024