THE BRONZEVILLE CULTURAL FESTIVAL
The Bronzeville Cultural Festival is hosted by Third World Press Foundation as an event to honor Bronzeville’s cultural heritage and to further affirm the outstanding African-American contribution to Chicago’s rich artistic and literary foundation. BCF is comprised of the Bronzeville Book Fair, the Bronzeville Film Festival, and the “star-studded” Bronzeville Film Festival GALA.
Third World Press Foundation, Inc. is a tax exempt organization under Section 501 (c)(3) of the IRS and will serve as the fiscal agent of the Bronzeville Book Fair, Bronzeville Film Festival, and Gala. The foundation was formed as the charitable arm of Third World Press. Third World Press was founded in 1967 by Dr. Haki R. Madhubuti and is one of the premier Black book publishing companies.
The Bronzeville Cultural Festival 2010 will be guided by an advisory board comprised of business leaders, artists, political representatives, religious leaders and community representatives. This board serves in an advisory capacity on logistics, program and planning activities, marketing, fundraising and sponsorship. Despite its high quality of programming and numerous components the festival remains relatively free and open to the public. Patrons are free to enter and leave the events' proceedings at their leisure. Filmmakers and guest speakers participating in the festival are available for questions throughout the weekend.
COMPONENTS OF THE BRONZEVILLE CULTURAL FESTIVAL
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Film Screenings
Film Workshops & Symposia
Actor's Boot Camp
Shoot a Movie In Three Days - The Bronzefest Mini Filmmaker Project -
Book Fair
Writing Workshops
Writers & Poets
Showcase -
Live performances by local and national singers, spoken word artists – and BAD BOYZ of COMEDY – Reggie Reg and Shawn Morgan!
Award ceremony for filmmakers, honorees and other participants. Star-studded event with full reception.
Showcasing highlights of the festival and “star-studded” Gala from last year.
Fine Arts Display
Vendor Displays
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THIRD WORLD PRESS FOUNDATION
Haki R. Madhubuti, President
Bennett Johnson, Vice President
Festival Planning Committee Chairs
Cathy Compton
Roxxy Cooley
Beverly Hadley
Bernard Williams
Festival Planning Committee Members
Mark Armstrong
Sam Greenlee
Mike Howard
Larry Nance
Ron Pitts
Dred Sista Ren (La Tressa Hodges-Lumpkin)
Jennifer Spears
Jason Tripple
Caprice Wallace
Lord Xodus
SPECIAL THANKS
Congressman Danny K. Davis
WELCOME ADDRESS BY THE MCCLAIN GIRLS
(Tyler Perry’s House of Payne and Daddy’s Little Girls)
AWARD PRESENTATION
Tasia Sherel (EVERYBODY HATES CHRIS)
Dr. Essie M. Lucas
Columbia College
JUST TURKEY RESTAURANT (83RD AND STONEY ISLAND)
Project Twenty1
Hinckley Water
Draenna Jackson
Jason Hamje
Chicago Film Archives
M.J. Allen
Ruth Ratney at ReelChicago
Keeana Barber, WDB Marketing
Angel Campbell
Larry Nance
Harold Lucas, Bronzeville Visitors Bureau
Chicago Defender
Pete Roland of Papa Pro Sound Studios
Viola Henry
SPECIAL THANKS ENTERTAINMENT
Bad Boyz of Comedy
Shawn Morgan
Reggie Reg
Empress of Music AYONA
Faith Diggs
Kahari Lemuel
Lord _x_odous The Wild Onion (WCOPA)
Esnavi
H.G. Band
THIRD WORLD PRESS FOUNDATION
Haki R. Madhubuti, President
Bennett Johnson, Vice President
FILM FESTIVAL CHAIR
Roxxy Cooley
Festival Planning Committee Chairs
Cathy Compton
Roxxy Cooley
Beverly Hadley
Bernard Williams
Festival Planning Committee Members
Mark Armstrong
Sam Greenlee
Deborah Thompson
Mike Howard
Larry Nance
Dred Sista Ren (La Tressa Hodges-Lumpkin)
Jennifer Spears
Caprice Wallace
Lord Xodus
Sokoni Davis
Francesca
Stephen Patterson
