THE BLACK FILM SPACE AWARDS 2025
Hosted By: Raval Davis. At the Manhattan Neighborhood Network.
Honorees: Dawn Porter, Dallas Rico, Nikole Hannah-Jones, Alex O’Keefe, Shirley Vernae Williams, Darnell Martin, Tracey Baker-Simmons, Alisa Payne, Jalyn Hall
Host Committee: Lande Yoosuf, Reggie Williams, Sharra Dade, Tabria Brooks, Lisa Durden, Lexis Green, Christine Pluviose, Roland Kennedy Jr., Hollann Sobers, Janiele Johnson, Stanley Delva, Lenea Key
Sponsored by:
THE BLACK FILM SPACE AWARDS 2024
Hosted By: Raval Davis. At the Manhattan Neighborhood Network.
Honorees: Darcy Heusel, Ayana Baraka, Cylla Senii, Olivia Peace,
Crystal Kayiza, Hope Farley, Kristen V. Carter
Host Committee: Reggie Williams, Lande Yoosuf, Chana Ewing, Tiffanie Young Lofton, Hollann Sobers, Janeile Johnson, Jennifer Brown, Horane Henry
This event was sponsored by The Gotham Film & Media Institute.
THE BLACK FILM SPACE AWARDS 2023
The Black Film Space Awards was a gala and fundraiser held at The Gentlemen’s Factory in Brooklyn to celebrate and honor the extraordinary contributions of Black filmmakers and storytellers who are reshaping the landscape of film and television. These awards recognize outstanding achievements from emerging talent to established visionaries, highlighting works that reflect the diverse and dynamic experiences of Black culture. By shining a spotlight on exceptional talent and impactful stories, these awards contribute to a richer, more inclusive cinematic world and inspire future generations of creators.
This event was sponsored by The Gotham Film & Media Institute.
Hosted by comedian Daphnique Springs (ABC's 'Jimmy Kimmel Live')
Kia Brooks from The Gotham
Day One Honoree: Yaba Tuffour (DGA 2nd Assistant Director)
Up Next - Documentary Honoree: Brit Fryer (Director of HBO's 'Caro Comes Out') Presented by The Gotham
Prodigy Honoree: Preston Mutanga (Animator on Sony Pictures 'Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse')
Marielle Ingram, Winner of the Black Film Space x cliveRd 10K Proof of Concept Short Film Grant
Trailblazer Honoree: Markuann Smith (Creator & Executive Producer of Epix's 'The Godfather of Harlem')
Advocate Honoree: Jordan E. Cooper (Creator and Executive Producer of BET's 'The Ms. Pat Show')
Up Next - Narrative Honoree: Elegance Bratton & Chester Algernal Gordon (Director & Producer of A24's 'The Inspection') Presented by The Gotham
Sponsored by Uncle Nearest
THE EXPANDERS 2022
Hosted by: Yance Ford
Honorees: Karen McMullen, Rashid Shabazz, Sonya Childress
Host Committee: Chana Ewing, Alece Oxendine, Reggie Williams, Lande Yoosuf
Honorees (left to right): Karen McMullen (Festival Director and Head of Programming, Urbanworld Film Festival), Rashid Shabazz (Inaugural Executive Director of Critical Minded), Sonya Childress (Co-Director of Color Congress)
Hosted by Yance Ford (Director of Netflix's 'Strong Island')
