Developed by AAMBC inc., Cre8tiveCon is a interactive writers conference that brings emerging literary creatives with educators and skilled professionals in publishing and film who are knowledgeable and skilled in their field.

The conference includes hands-on creative clinics, masterclasses, artists talks, pitch fest for filmmakers and authors, and a film fest.

Black Writers Weekend is literary arts and a community-driven festival, powered by the AAMBC Inc., that has been recognized as a dynamic interactive literary arts experience developed by Creatives for Creatives and culture lovers.

It's dedicated to celebrating and honoring Black literary creatives in publishing and film, it returns in 2024 as a 4-Day in-person experience. Because of the popularity and mission to cultivate and create better platforms for Creatives to share and produce relevant content.

The 2024 festival will feature three BIG events in one weekend; Cre8tiveCon, Lit Crawl, and the AAMBC Literary Awards. It will also feature social gatherings, live artists’ conversations, a mass book signing with dozens of writers, film screenings, masterclasses, a pitch fest, VIP lounges and activation, as well as a street festival featuring vendors, music, food, and more.

During Cre8tivecon, have your film screened in front of hundreds of culture lovers, media, and emerging filmmakers that are rising in the film and television industry.

Awards & Prizes
Ten films will be selected to screen during the weekend
Your film will be presented to a panel of directors and producers currently in Hollywood
One grand prize winner will receive a $500 cash prize

Submission Criteria:

20 minutes minimum run time inclusive of credits.

Pilot episodes of a web series are acceptable

Films must have been directed and/or written by a person of African descent

Entrants must be 18 years of age or older.

The competition is open to U.S. and international entries.

Films must be in the English language or contain English-language subtitles.

Films must have commenced principal photography on or after January 1, 2023

Awards:
Five films will be selected to screen during the weekend
One script will be selected for a live table read
Your film will be presented to a panel of directors and producers currently in Hollywood
One grand prize winner will receive a $500 cash prize