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🌻"Been Here: Shorts by Black Women Directors"🌻 - CHICAGO

  • Kinowerks Chicago (map)

"Been Here: Shorts by Black Women Directors," presented in partnership with Kinowerks and CinemaFemme. The event will take place on Wednesday, September 10th from 6–10 PM at Kinowerks (5645 N Ravenswood Ave, Chicago, IL 60660).

Guests will enjoy a complimentary West African food spread by Dozzy's Grill, refreshments, and networking before and after the program. The heart of the event is a screening of four powerful short films by Black women directors, some being recipients of KOSINIMA Inc.'s flagship Short Film Grant:

  • Pepo Kali, written & directed by Lydia Matata

  • In My Garden, written & directed by Zahri Josita Jackson

  • Fighting Giants, written & directed by Oluwaseun Babalola

  • Unbraided, written & directed by Caroline Renard

The event is supported by partners committed to elevating underrepresented voices. Kinowerks, a community-driven creative studio built by and for artists, exists to elevate the next generation of storytellers while fostering a space for meaningful connection and lasting impact. Cinema Femme, a platform, magazine, and film festival supporting emerging female and non-binary filmmakers, also joins. Food is sponsored by Dozzy's Grill, known for its authentic West African cuisine.

Tickets are just $15, with discounts available for CinemaFemme members.