Through the Lens of Black Women
This third annual series showcases the work of visionary Black women filmmakers. Celebrate Valentine’s Day with the dramedy Love & Basketball, join the female-centric Gullah community in Daughters of the Dust (screening on 35mm), and discover the thought-provoking Dahomey, winner of the Golden Bear at the 2024 Berlin International Film Festival. Special thanks to guest programmer Autumn Johnson.
Autumn Johnson is a cultural worker passionate about supporting and sustaining local art and film communities. She is a graduate of the University of Houston with degrees in media production and English literature. In 2024, Autumn was named a programming fellow for the Oscar-qualifying New Orleans Film Festival. She also works for Houston Cinema Arts Society as a marketing and administrative associate and is continually building her independent studies in Black film and the film industry.
Underwriting for the Film Department is provided by Tenaris, The June Leaf and Robert Frank Foundation, and the Vaughn Foundation.
Generous funding is provided by The Consulate General of the Republic of Korea; Nina and Michael Zilkha; Lois Chiles; Foundation for Independent Media Arts; Franci Neely; Carrin Patman and Jim Derrick; Ms. Laurence Unger; L'Alliance Française de Houston; and ILEX Foundation.