The Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) announced its sponsorship of the Academy-accredited Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival, a nine-day event for independent and established African American filmmakers to showcase, screen, and promote emerging feature, documentary, and short films from across the world. The HFPA will present a panel discussion on its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in support of access for underserved communities in Hollywood and international journalism.

“The HFPA is pleased and honored to be a sponsor of this prestigious and important film festival which serves as a launching pad and creative space for so much African American talent,” said Helen Hoehne, President of the HFPA. “The visions and contributions of these talented artists deserve the support of the entire entertainment industry and the attention of the international journalism community to bring to light these wonderful stories.”

WHAT: HFPA Panel discussion on DEI initiatives in Hollywood and international journalism.

WHO:  Stephanie T. Rance, Festival Co-Founder and Moderator Helen Hoehne, President of the HFPA

            Neil Phillips, Chief Diversity Officer of the HFPA Sharlette Hambrick, Independent Director of the HFPA K.J. Matthews, Journalist and HFPA Member

WHEN: Thursday, August 11, 2022, 1 PM to 2 PM ET

WHERE: The Vineyard Lounge

               Martha’s Vineyard Performing Arts Center (MVPAC) 100 Edgartown Road

               Oak Bluffs, MA 02557