ATLFilmParty Curates @ Atlanta Contemporary
Jan 31, 2025

Join us for a screening of a local filmmaker’s project curated by Brooke "B" Sonenreich, of ATLFilmParty (AFP).
Filmmakers: Ebony Blanding and Amber Bournett-McClain
Films:
TELEPHONE: Colorfully spotlighting the importance of having boundaries and purging gas- lighting exes, using campy moods to tell the story of what happens to lovers, homies, and friends when common sense isn't common. Originally premiered on Revolt Media’s 2020 Short & Fresh Digital Slate.
LEVITATE, LEVITATE, LEVITATE: LEVITATE LEVITATE LEVITATE emerged from a reflection on the pervasive and traumatic exposure to the Black Death shared widely across social media platforms. Our imagination needed an escape from the relentless stream of imagery depicting the deaths of Black individuals circulating on social media. A dream came to Ebony - Black kids shimmering in gold, floating over the perils of the world. Exploring the West End of Atlanta as a sci-fi landscape, we dared to LEVITATE
Talkback with Filmmakers Moderated by: Alexa Rachelle Jennings, a Georgia native, holds a Bachelor of Arts in English with a concentration in Creative Writing from Georgia State University. With over fifteen years of acting experience, Alexa has brought her talent to the screen in projects such as Our Kind of People (Fox), Bigger (BET), and Netflix’s Stamped from the Beginning, where she embraces a wide range of compelling roles. Her work extends to national commercials for renowned brands like Kroger, Sherwin-Williams, and Hero Cosmetics. A passionate artist at heart, Alexa thrives on creativity and seizes every opportunity to express herself.
HOJ BIO: The House of June (HOJ) is an independent art film house dedicated to producing original cinematography and narratives for both film and web. We view moving pictures and stories as a means of ascension to celebrate the Black life. We believe that creating complex, beautifully simplistic characters of color in film is a powerful act of artistic activism.
Curated by Brooke “B” Sonenreich, founder of ATLFilmParty, a local film competition and gathering event whose intention is to cultivate joy and appreciation for ATLien filmmakers.
More info here: https://atlantacontemporary.org/events/film-screening-2