Grantee Database

Black Association of Documentary Filmmakers West

Grant Year

2018-19

Grant Program

Organizational Development

Award Amount

$5,000.00

Project Description

With support from the California Arts Council, Black Association of Documentary Filmmakers West will engage Public Relations consultant Marie Lemelle to develop long-term comprehensive promotional strategies to increase membership and audience; build new audiences and enhance the organization’s profile within the community. Consultant will assist in building media coverage; establish a social media presence; provide us with quality written materials that state our mission to a wider audience.

Organization Summary

BADWest holds monthly pre to post workshops conducted by industry professional, providing information on resources for production, funding sources, festivals, and distribution; as well as screening works-in-progress and completed documentary films for feedback and discussion. Presents a free community screening each month of documentary films for and about Black people. Our members are diverse in experience, and range from recent film-school grads to experienced documentary filmmakers with award-winning features produced for major broadcast outlets.

Organization

Black Association of Documentary Filmmakers West

Address

14431 Ventura Boulevard #115

Sherman Oaks

91423

County

Los Angeles

Region

South – Los Angeles & Orange

Phone

(323) 578-1186

Congressional District

California's 30th congressional district

State Assembly District

District 46

State Senate District

District 18

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