PSA Project

This week in my Basic Television Production class, for our final assignment, we were told to create a TV commercial or Public Service Announcement (PSA) on a topic, company, or product of our choice. This project needed to be either 30 or 60 seconds and I chose to do a PSA about the importance of Black Cinema.

Representation in media, specifically film, has been a driving passion for me as a student majoring in Broadcasting Communications and being the founder of my university’s Film Club. A belief of mine is that I believe that media plays a significant role in shaping how people view themselves and the world that is around them. This very reason is why I chose this topic of my assignment because I believe positive media representation is dire in fight of combating issues such as systemic racism and inspiring future generations of not only people but filmmakers as well. Positive depictions of Black lives can create understanding, challenge tropes and stereotypes, and even spark meaningful conversations about diversity within our country.

Above is my PSA, The Importance of Black Cinema. I hope it inspires you to reflect on the power of media, it's impact on the Black community, and the change we can achieve by supporting Black filmmakers and creators.

In the hyperlinks above, a websites that provide more historical information about the the journey and impact of Black cinema as well as websites that assists in supporting Black filmmakers and creators through resources whether it is educational, financial, and/or networking opportunities!

I hope you enjoyed my visual journey of growth through my projects that I produced during this semester! 

See you all soon!