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Sat June 20, 2026 Schedule

8:30am-until

Registration- Location: Compton Film Festival Corridor

9:00am-5:00pm

Screening of Films (Screening of Films Selected) (Classroom)

11:05am-11:50am

Ambassador J. Snow/Q&A and Film / (Main Room)

12:00 - 1:00pm

Honoring Excellence in Animation: A Community Conversation with Shabrayia B. Cleaver (Main Room)

Honoring Excellence in Animation: A Community Conversation with Shabrayia B. Cleaverspotlights award-winning Los Angeles-based animation producer Shabrayia B. Cleaver and her work on the DreamWorks short film Wednesdays with Gramps. The program will include a screening of the 9-minute animated short, an intro reel of Shabrayia’s credits, and a moderated conversation with community Q&A about animation, representation, producing, and behind- the-scenes career pathways.

1:10pm-2:00pm

The Spotlight Session with Ciera Angelia. (Main Room)

We are honored to welcome actress, writer, and producer Ciera Angelia to our stage for “The Spotlight Session.” Known for her standout roles in Sisters and Empire, Ciera brings a wealth of knowledge as both a performer and a creator.

2:10pm-3:00pm

Behind the Scenes, Beyond the Spotlight: Real Careers That Make Productions Work (Main Room)

Behind the Scenes, Beyond the Spotlight: Real Careers That Make Productions Work introduces students, emerging filmmakers, and community members to essential behind-the-camera careers in film and television. Featuring professionals in production accounting, art department coordination, production coordination, and script supervision, this panel will explore what these roles do, why they matter, and how new creatives can begin building careers behind the
scenes.

Shantel Turner, production accountant, Alysia Allen, At Coordinator, Trey Bellows Jr, Production Coordinator, Tia Weinman, Script Supervisor, Sandy Christmas Promo Director, TMack, teamster, special effects

3:10pm-4:00pm

Our Stories, Our Lens: BADWest and the Power of Documentary Film (Main Room): Ife Olatunji,

Our Stories, Our Lens: BADWest and the Power of Documentary Film brings BADWest leadership into conversation about documentary filmmaking, legacy, truth-telling, and the power of preserving community stories. This panel offers filmmakers and audiences practical insight into why documentaries matter and how our stories can be told with purpose, care, and
impact.

4:10pm-4:45pm

OMAR VINCENT MILLER (ICON AWARD), Q&A (Main Room)

5:00pm

Screening: Saturday Feature Film Show SINNERS Rated R

Sun June 21, 2026 Schedule (Fathers’ Day)

9:00am-5:00pm

Screening of Films (Screening of Films Selected) (Classroom))

10:00am-10:50am

From Comics to Animation: Building Bold Worlds and Heroic Stories

Panelist: Phil Colon, Ray-Anthony Height (Main Room)

From Comics to Animation: Building Bold Worlds and Heroic Stories: A conversation on comic art, animation, superheroes, and creating stories that speak to the next generation. This panel will inspire young artists, filmmakers, animators, and storytellers to understand how ideas can grow from the page to the screen.

11:00am-12:20pm

Like Father, Like Film: A Producer’s Legacy Across Generations (Main Room)

Oz Scott: Ozzie Jr. Brittany, Frank Dawson: Rahem Dawson (Main Room)

Like Father, Like Film: A Producer’s Legacy Across Generations: This special Father’s Day conversation brings together a multigenerational family of filmmakers to explore how storytelling, leadership, and creative vision are passed down and reimagined across time. From hard-earned lessons to evolving industry realities, this panel highlights the power of mentorship, legacy, and building a sustainable career in film. Join us for an inspiring discussion on family, craft, and the enduring impact of producers shaping the culture together.

12:30pm-1:30pm

Distribution Decoded: Rights, Revenue & Reach 60 MIN (Main): Anita Johnson, Christine Johnson, (confirmed) – Moderator Sharon Glancz

You finished your film now what? This essential industry conversation breaks down how movies move from festival premieres to global platforms. Featuring a Senior Director of Global Sales & Insights, a TV Syndication Attorney, and a Film Contracts Attorney, this panel demystifies rights, revenue structures, and the legal realities of distribution. Designed for young filmmakers and emerging creatives, this session equips you with the knowledge to protect your work, negotiate
wisely, and build long-term value from your films.

1:30pm-2:30pm

The Blueprint: From Script to Screen: Film Panel: Gloria Brown (Director) Michelle Flowers (Writer/Reasonable Doubt, Lanc Crouthers

The Blueprint: From Script to Screen,” featuring a trio of industry heavyweights: Join us as we explore the journey of storytelling from the writer’s room to the director’s final edit. Our guests will share their personal experiences, professional challenges, and advice for those looking to build their own path in film and television,

2:30-3:30pm

Faith on Film: Stories That Inspire, Heal, and Uplift

Panelist: Pastor Earnest Johnson Pastor filmmaker, Jean Christianson – producer of AC Entertainment, Faith Based Film Makers (Main Room)

Faith on Film: Stories That Inspire, Heal & Uplift: This powerful conversation explores the impact of faith-based storytelling in film and media. Featuring Jean Christianson and Pastor Ernest Johnson, the panel will examine how purpose-driven films can strengthen families, encourage communities, and bring messages of hope to audiences. Panelists will also discuss
authenticity, audience connection, spiritual responsibility, and the importance of creating faith- centered content that is both inspiring and professionally produced. Designed for filmmakers, students, faith leaders, and community members, this session highlights how stories rooted in faith can move culture with excellence and intention.

3:30p-4:10pm

Film Screening: Heart of Compton Film with Q&A with Director Isabel Salaj

Moderator: Tanya McRae (Tentative) Spectrum 1 news

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