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Film Lab

The Film Lab(TM) is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization devoted to the promotion and support of gender and racial parity in film and television programming. Through our public programming, 72 Hour Shootout filmmaking competition and in-house entertainment production arm, AAFL-TV, we ensure that stories and voices too often silenced in mainstream media are heard, not just as whispers, but as shouts to the world.

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Our January Newsletter is here

The New Season of Film Lab Presents Airs Nationwide Starting Jan. 2, 2022

Film Lab Presents is ba-ack for another season of bold, innovative and diverse entertainment. Highlighting the challenges of COVID through fictional narratives, the upcoming season will feature exciting new actors, writers and directors from traditionally underrepresented groups. Click here for airtimes and channels in your city!

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"Entertainment media is the method by which we as a country leave our history and tell our story about who we are as a people to the rest of the world."
— @JenBetitYen, Honoree for the #APAHM Reception at Gracie Mansion pic.twitter.com/c1H5k0cISp

— NYC Mayor's Office (@NYCMayorsOffice) May 10, 2019

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Jennifer Betit Yen

Jennifer Betit Yen

Board

Daryl King

Daryl King

Gudger Goodyear

Gudger Goodyear

James Kyson

James Kyson

Ray Lanuza

Ray Lanuza

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Cheryl L. Davis

Cheryl L. Davis

Constance Allison

Constance Allison

Georges Bridges

Georges Bridges

Jaclyn Johnson

Jaclyn Johnson

Luana Sandoval

Luana Sandoval

Sheng Lin

Sheng Lin

Shing Chung, 72 Hour Shootout Coordinator

Shing Chung, 72 Hour Shootout Coordinator