BEEC - 2023 Film and TV Workshop Schedule
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The Black Entertainment
Economic Council (BEEC) is a dynamic non-profit organization
committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the
entertainment industry.
Our mission is to increase representation and opportunities for Black professionals and businesses in the Film, Television, Gaming, and Digital Production industries, both in front of and behind the camera.
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Workforce
Development
One of our key operational priorities is workforce development. In this area, the main objective is to facilitate targeted career and professional development opportunities, that address dominant work-related needs across every aspect of the industry, and at every stage of knowledge and experience.
This series of workshops is designed for early to mid-career professionals looking to build their working knowledge. Well-experienced professionals across the wide spectrum of the industry may also find value in building their overall knowledge of the filmmaking process.
A complete list of this year's schedule of workshops is listed below:
From Concept to Completion
(Film Production 101)
Taught by
Leland Benford & Phaedra Benford
Date: June 3, 2023
- Time: 10 AM – 1:30 PM
- Location: Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs - - 504 Fair St SW, Atlanta, GA 30313
Leland and Phaedra will
guide students through the 5-stages of film production:
- Phase 1 - Development & Planning
- Phase 2 - Pre-Production
- Phase 3 - Principle Photography / Production
- Phase 4 - Post-Production
- Phase 5 - Marketing & Distribution
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Meet The Instructors
Through their company, Cupcake Rapture Studios - a boutique production house focused on commercial content, Leland and Phaedra have worked in many aspects of the film Industry. Phaedra has been a script reader for over seven years reading for production companies such as Netflix, Universal, and Paramount.
Leland is an established film director and editor who has edited several short films, feature-length movies, music videos, and attention-grabbing commercial content. He has directed several award-winning short films as well as his debut feature film, Empathy.
To learn more about Leland and Phaedra visit the website
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That’s Not All Folks
(An Introduction to the Business of Animation)
(An Introduction to the Business of Animation)
Presented by
Fatimah Abdullah - The Head of Studio at BWA Studios
Date: July 15, 2023
- Time: 10 AM – 2 PM
- Location: Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs - - 504 Fair St SW, Atlanta, GA 30313
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Meet The Instructor
BWA Studios is the only Black woman-owned and operated animation studio in North America - hiring Black women, women of color, and non-binary POC first.
Fatimah has more than 15 years of experience in advertising and entertainment. Specializing in animation and VFX, she has spearheaded VR, TV and games production across all platforms for global brands including HBO, Sesame Street, PBS KIDS, Cartoon Network and Nickelodeon.
To learn more about Fatima go to:
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Visual Storytelling
(Cinematography 101)
(Cinematography 101)
Taught by
Alfeo Dixon
Date: August 12, 2023
- Time: 10 AM – 2 PM
- Location: Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs - - 504 Fair St SW, Atlanta, GA 30313
Directors of Photography (DP), also known as cinematographers, work with directors to determine how to shoot a film or TV program using a combination of 3 key elements - light, composition, and camera movement. Alfeo will lead a discussion about the role the DP plays in the successful outcome of a film while offering some basic cinematography techniques.
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Meet The Instructor
Alfeo
Dixon has been working in the camera department on major Hollywood
productions for more than 15 years. He has served as Steadicam and
camera operator on productions such as The Crossover,
Stranger Things, Cobra Kai, Ozark, Lee Daniel's series Star,
and Ava Duvernay's DC series Naomi. He is also an award-winning Director of Photography with credits that include Body
And Son and Sons 2 The Grave.
To learn more about Alfeo go to:
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A Mechanical Multiverse
(Multi-cam Directing 101)
Taught by
Tre James
Date: October 21, 2023
- Time: 10 AM – 2 PM
- Location: Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs - - 504 Fair St SW, Atlanta, GA 30313
Whether it’s a live
or scripted show for television or film, the use of multiple cameras
allows a director to optimize the coverage of a production. Tre will
share his experiences working as a multi-cam director as well as
offer insight and knowledge required to have a successful career
working in live events.
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Meet
The Instructor
Executive Producer, Multi-cam
Director, Production Executive & Technical Producer, Tre James
has a diverse pallet of experience in television and live streaming -
including festivals, game shows, outdoor competitions, e-sports, as
well as scripted and non-scripted TV and film formats. He has worked on projects with Lil Wayne, Patti Labelle, Migos, Ari Lennox, Lil Baby, Nicki Minaj, and The Grammy's.
To learn more about Tre go to
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How to Deal with Distribution
(Film
Distribution 101)
Taught by
Joe Howell
Date: November 18, 2023
- Time: 10 AM – 2 PM
- Location: Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs - - 504 Fair St SW, Atlanta, GA 30313
When a film is
complete, producers work to get it in front of as many audiences as
possible. Furthermore, with advances in technology, there are a lot
more ways to capitalize on a project.
Having recently secured national distribution on a film, Joe will share what he learned throughout the process.
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Meet
The Instructor
Producer
Joe Howell is the Managing Director of Stage Ten Media, a
Film, Music, and Digital Media Production Company. Joe has worked in
the film and music industries for over 20 years as a Filmmaker,
engineer, music producer, director, and writer. He produced the
feature documentary film "Let The Church Say," which was nominated at the 2022 American Black Film Festival
and the 2023 Pan African Film Festival. The film received an
ICFF Audience Choice Award.To learn more about Joe go to
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Producing: Basic Principles and Practices
(Producing
101)
Taught by
Alicia
Godsmasch
Date: December 16, 2023
- Time: 10 AM – 2 PM
- Location: Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs - - 504 Fair St SW, Atlanta, GA 30313
Using her extensive experience working on shows such as Married at First Sight, Titletown High, and The Real Housewives: Ultimate Girls Trip, Alicia Godsmasch will share real-world insight and best practices on producing. Attendees will get a meaningful overview of the hard and soft skills required to become a successful producer.
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Meet The Instructor
Alicia Godmasch is an American producer, author, and location manager who attended Fairleigh Dickinson University where she graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor's degree in Business Management. Alicia went on to work as an Event Producer for some of the world's most successful multinational corporations before starting her career full-time in the entertainment industry. In 2021, Alicia published her first novel, "Retrograde: The Darkness" a Science Fiction story about an elite army fighting an Ancient Evil force. The book was given "two thumbs up" by TV Guide Magazine and was featured on Gizmodo's Must Read List for December 2021.To learn more about Alicia go to
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The Basics of Below-The-Line Leadership
(Production Management 101)
Taught by
Tanya Spicer
Date: January 20, 2024
- Time: 10 AM – 2 PM
- Location: Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs - - 504 Fair St SW, Atlanta, GA 30313
As “above-the-line” creative execs develop and budget for motion picture projects, it’s the day-to-day leadership of the “below-the-line” crew that brings those ideas to life. Tanya will explain the role of the production manager and how they work with the head of each department to bring concepts to the screen.
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Meet The Instructor
Through her company Agent 99 Films, Tanya has experience with a rich variety of films, TV shows, commercials, and branded content, working on projects for Hulu, McDonald's, Nike, Revlon, Merrill Lynch, Disney, Google, and American Express. Some of Tanya's music projects include work with Celine Dion, Usher, Iggy Pop, and Brittney Spears.
To learn more about Tanya go to
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These workshops are part of our year-long
Soft Launch Series & Impact Campaign
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Stay In Touch With Us!!!
Organizational Contacts
Adiclere Evans - - Adiclere@thebeec.org
Anthony R. Page - - Anthony@thebeec.org
"Amplifying Excellence, Accelerating Opportunity"
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