A heart-wrenching psychodrama exploring the complex nature of Black legacy in Atlanta. Trapped in a rainswept car, a young man and his ailing father confront their fractured history before it's too late.

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"Red Clay" tells the poignant story of Nook, a conflicted teenager navigating the challenging terrains of adolescence amidst his mother's crippling drug addiction. Caught in a rampant cycle of poverty and desperation within his community, Nook dreams of a better life, but finds himself ensnared in the very world he envisions escaping. This short film explores themes of loyalty, sacrifice, and the desperate choices one can make in the pursuit of redemption.

Red Clay

A lighter takes a trip around the block, it's flame bringing some together while pushing others apart. No matter where you are, life can change with one FLICK.

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When a string of anonymous invitations leads a group of artists across the country to uncover a cryptic formula, they begin to piece together a larger conspiracy: the CRA is not just taxing creativity—it’s controlling it. What begins as scattered acts of resistance—posters, performances, overnight deliveries—snowballs into a nationwide movement as the artists realize their work may hold the key to unraveling the agency’s grip.

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Enjoy BronzeLens: The Virtual Experience (August 25th - September 3rd). All content will be available On-Demand.

The BronzeLens Film Festival is dedicated to promoting Atlanta as a film mecca for people of color and showcasing films created by people of color. The in-person festival will be held August 20-24, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia, with a virtual encore August 25-September 3.

Here's what's coming up soon. Can't make it? No sweat. Many live streams will be available for on-demand viewing as well.