Liberian Film Industry may be struggling against existing challenges, but acting talents across the country remain exceptional as professional and passionate characters continue to brave the storm and make impacts.
As a result, a Liberian film named and styled “Ma Etta’s Localree” has been selected for international Category in the upcoming Annual Charlotte Black Film Festival.
The festival, expected to take place from June 13- 16, 2024 at the University Hilton Place Hotel in the United States of America, will give scores of audience the opportunity to watch Ma Etta’s Localree and other incredible selected films.
The festival will also ensure that the great talents and creativity of the filmmaking community are celebrated to the core.
Due to this latest development, Ma Etta’s Localree’s major characters and producers have been officially invited to form a part of the festival.
The Annual Charlotte Black Film Festival will be a great opportunity to help showcase the work of talented Liberian movie stars and generate excitement for their films and audience base.
Ma Etta’s Localree, a Liberian Film features Roseline Tanneh Wheeler as Ma Mary, Ojuku Kpul as Jusu, Rose Alice Ahmar as Rose , Mechisadec Kojo Wiafe as Producer and Director and Umaru O.B. Nyei as Project Manager, among others.
The educative, informative , entertaining and mind-blowing film which convincingly captures the attention of global audiences among other things, help to expose the lies and fake behaviors of some Diaspora Liberians who normally pour into Liberia during the festive season in December.
It also tries to discourage diaspora Liberians from overlooking or devaluing their kinsman who they meet or interact with.
The film also showcases the uniqueness of Liberians home or abroad, including their skills and exceptional talents and attributes.
Meanwhile, for fourteen years, the Charlotte Black Film Festival (CBFF) will screen 100 films in-person and virtually.
In addition to films, this hybrid festival will produce master classes, workshops, industry networking, fashion of film showcase, actors’ idol, pitchme and the red carpet vision awards and more.
The mission is to create economic empowerment for, heighten awareness of, promote the significance and need for African-American cinema as an art form, and to be a voice for independent filmmakers of color.
This year’s festival itinerary includes four days of educational and empowering film screenings, panel discussions, hands-on workshops and networking opportunities.
In addition, the CBFF’s prestigious Red Carpet “Vision Awards” will recognize the achievements of emerging actors, composers, screenwriters and directors.
