Ericka Nicole Malone Entertainment (ENME) announces the return of Indie Directors and Creators Spotlight to Park City, Utah, January 20-21, 2024. The two-day activation will celebrate diverse voices in filmmaking as well as highlight new and upcoming talent.
Award-winning producer, director and writer Ericka Nicole Malone created the Indie Directors and Creators Spotlight to bring together world-renowned directors, actors and artists to address important issues facing independent talent seeking opportunities in Hollywood all the while uplifting diverse and underrepresented voices in the industry.
“There is such a wealth of talent to be found within the independent creators community and providing them a space, not only to congregate, but be celebrated is the fundamental purpose of the Indie Directors and Creators Spotlight,” saidEricka Nicole Malone, Founder, ENME. “It is imperative, now more than ever, to support upcoming and established talent of color in their journeys, sharing their voices and passion with the world. With this activation, we hope to bring amplification, opportunity and inspiration to the Hollywood community.”
Held at The Cabin on Main Street, the programming schedule, including select panels and moderated discussions is as follows:
“Designing the Black Experience: A Conversation with Ruth E. Carter“ | Featuring Academy Award-winning Costume Designer, Ruth E. Carter
An intimate conversation with two-time Academy Award winning film costume designer, Ruth E. Carter, renowned for her historical Oscar costume design wins for Black Panther and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. In this candid conversation, Ruth E. Carter will speak about her expansive career as a “storyteller” through costume design, her personal journey navigating Hollywood, and the extraordinary strides made by black women in the entertainment industry.
“Women of Color Breaking Down Barriers Behind-the-Scenes” | Featuring Emmy Winning Casting Director, Robi Reed; Executive Producer, Dr. Holly Carter; and Rose Catherine Pinkney, VP of Scripted Programming at BET
The powerful panel of Black female executives has broken down barriers in Hollywood and made extraordinary strides in changing the landscape of film and television. In this discussion, they will explore and celebrate the contributions of women of color — the writers, directors, show runners, costume designers, camera operators and producers — who are often overlooked, shining a light on the diverse presence of women of color shaping the stories behind-the-scenes in Hollywood. These women are creating opportunities for women of color to tell complex and rich stories with characters that reflect a diverse world.
“Spotlighting Black Excellence in Hollywood: A Conversation with Television Director, Ken Whittingham” | Featuring NAACP Image Award-winning Television Director, Ken Whittingham
An intimate conversation that takes us into the world of Ken Whittingham, one of Hollywood’s most acclaimed television directors. He will speak candidly about his experience as a Black man in Hollywood and how he successfully broke the stereotype of Black creatives only capable of telling Black stories. Ken’s credits highlight a career of storytelling with characters that reflect the rich diverse culture of America from the perspective of a visionary director and producer.
The Ericka Nicole Malone Entertainment Indie Directors & Creators Spotlightwill continue to build out the program with additional panels as well as surprise musical performances. For more information, please visit www.erickanicolemalone.com.
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