Black Film Space

Black Film Space is a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing the careers of Black filmmakers. Our mission is to provide skill-enhancing opportunities, community-building experiences and knowledge on navigating the film industry for people of African descent.

We organize programs such as film screenings, panels, networking mixers, professional development workshops, mentorship programs, online courses, accountability groups and more.

Founded in 2015 by Reggie Williams and Lande Yoosuf with the shared vision of opening the gates for Black filmmakers, Black Film Space has been an integral part of the filmmaking community through consistent programming. Many members have gone on to write for television, produce films showcased at prominent film festivals, and develop genuine relationships as they ascend through this industry.

Lande, Reggie and dozens of volunteers have dedicated countless hours to enhance the careers of Black Filmmakers in New York, Los Angeles and all around the world. With your help, we can maintain a sustainable organization and continue our programming that enriches the lives of so many Black filmmakers.

Black Film Space Leadership

Black Film Space's leadership comprises Co-Founders/Co-Directors Reggie Williams and Lande Yoosuf and a Board that includes Chana Ewing (Geenie) and Tiffanie Young. Our advisory board comprises Alece Oxendine (Director of Industry & Festival Outreach at Columbia University) and Marissa Crespo (Entertainment Attorney).

About the Co-Founders

Reggie Williams is a comedic screenwriter/director and a non-comedic non-profit executive.

With the support of the Black Film Space community, his most recent short film, an anomalous love (2019), a romantic comedy about a man in his 20's and a woman in her 40's who navigates a casual relationship, was featured at the Pan African Film Festival, Urban World and the Roxbury Film Festival.

Born and raised in Boston, Reggie Williams graduated from Emerson College with a degree in Writing For Film & TV.

Lande Yoosuf is a Nigerian-American from Brooklyn, New York.

Her directorial debut Privilege Unhinged screened at festivals such as the Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival and aired on Shorts TV.

Lande also directed a dramatic short film entitled Love in Submission by Antu Yacob that screened at the Afrikana Film Festival, amongst others. The project was accepted into a distribution program affiliated with the Luminal Theatre, Full Spectrum Features, The NW Film Forum and Collective Circle entitled the “Emerging Black Filmmaker Collection”.

Lande graduated from Brooklyn College with a B.A. in TV and Radio. In her spare time, Lande loves to sing, read, travel and spend time with her loved ones. She still resides in her hometown, Brooklyn, New York.

THANK YOU!

Thank you for supporting Black Film Space! Please spread the word to help us make this fundraiser a success! If you'd like to help in a deeper way, please get in touch with us at [email redacted]