Join Anawan Studios for an evening of bold storytelling and conversation. Based in Massachusetts, Anawan is a Black-owned film production company dedicated to elevating BIPOC voices through original, genre-spanning work. This special showcase features five short films—spanning sci-fi, comedy, action, and more—created by Anawan Studios and their collaborators at Sweeter the Juice Films. These shorts highlight a rising wave of inclusive filmmaking in New England.
Stay tuned after the screenings for a conversation with the filmmakers about equity, representation, and the future of the industry in Massachusetts.

Wheelchair accessible
With English subtitles
Ticket Information
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