The top of our marquee broadcast will feature the 60-minute Red Carpet Special. Viewers will hear from sponsors, local officials, and special guests as attendees arrive. The Invitational Awards Presentation will honor the rich legacy of HBCUs in the cinematic arts, and crown the 2024 Jury Awardee from the Top 25.
The Invitational Awards Presentation will celebrate the legacy of HBCUs, Black cinema, and reveal which student will win the $10,000 festival grand prize.