Destiny Macon, a writer and director based in Greenville, was named a finalist for the American Black Film Festival’s (ABFF) annual HBO Short Film Award.
Her short film, “Talk Black,” which follows Mahogany, an engineer who develops a split personality to help her speak up to the boy’s club at work, will face off against four other finalists for a $10,000 grand prize.
The other contestants include:
- Sherif Alabede’s “Another Country.”
- Elisee Junior St Preux’s “Aurinko in Adagio.”
- Gia-Rayne Harris and Gem Little’s “Pens & Pencils.”
- Rebecca Usoro’s “The Family Meeting.”
ABFF will take place in Miami from June 15-19. The festival will also be followed by virtual events on ABFF PLAY from June 20-30.
For more information, visit abff.com/miami.
