S. E. Manly African American Short Film Showcase

Overview

The Black Hollywood Education and Resource Center (BHERC) is proud to announce its 30th Annual African American Film Marketplace and S.E. Manly Short Film Showcase. Since its inception in 1994, African American Film Marketplace and S.E. Manly Short Film Showcase have been a platform for rising and established filmmakers from emerging voices, while exploring innovations in storytelling across film, television, online, and more. The Festival presents a combination of documentaries and short films, features multiple filmmakers. The community-at-large is invited annually to celebrate the artistry of filmmakers whose projects cover diverse topics, stories, techniques and broad themes multi-layered with humor, drama, and reality The Black Hollywood Education & Resource Center ("BHERC") was founded to remove the veil of invisibility that shrouds African Americans and other minority groups from the main stage, and to spotlight diversity and the stellar contributions of black film and television artists who brought dignity and professionalism to even the most menial of roles. BHERC, a nonprofit, public benefit organization, is designed to advocate, educate, research, develop and preserve the history, and the future, of Blacks in Film and television industries. BHERC strives to highlight the important roles that Blacks have played, and continue to play, in film and television. To that end, BHERC annually celebrates and promotes Black History and Culture through a series of annual film festivals.

Last updated Sep 18, 2026

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• Filmmaker

  This festival is a gem! I'm in awe at how much it's grown since I debuted my short film with them many years ago. The festival is well-attended and has a great staff that is committed to bridging independent filmmakers and audiences. It was such an honor to be part of the festival and to screen at Regal LA Live.

• Filmmaker

  Thanks for having us :)

• Filmmaker

  I just loveeee BHERC and what a beautiful time at this film fest! If you’re in LA especially this is a wonderful festival and I will be part of any festival they have! Thank you for giving our LA cast and crew the opportunity to come to a great event and screening of our film Kool-Aid Stand! Always going to support them! @NoWoodenNickelsLLC

• Filmmaker

  An incredible experience. Enjoyed the time spent with other creators and film lovers! Thank you for featuring our film.

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