KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

Academy Award-Nominated Director & Producer Known for "Selma," "13th" & "When They See Us"

Emmy Award-Nominated Actress; Known for "Atlanta"

Actress; Best Known for Her Roles in "True Detective," "Girls Trip," and "Harriet"

Writer, Director & Filmmaker; First Black Woman to Direct a Marvel Film

Academy Award-Winning Production Designer Known for Beyonce's "Lemonade" & Marvel's "Black Panther"

Actress Known for "Booksmart," "Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising" & "Lady Bird"

Singer, Songwriter, Record Producer, Music Video Director & Fashion Designer

Cultural Critic, Award-Winning Filmmaker & Executive Producer of "Surviving R.Kelly"

DIrector & Writer; Best Known for "Obvious Child"

British Screenwriter & Director Known for "Belle" and "A Way of Life"

Immigration Reform Activist & Actress Known for "Orange is the New Black" & "Jane The Virgin"

Director & Storyboard Artist; Best Known for "Kung Fu Panda 2"

Academy Award-Winning Actress; Known for "The Crown", "The Night Manager" & "The Favourite"

Actress, Comedian & Producer Known for NBC's "Parks and Recreation"

Director & Writer Known for "Daughters of the Dust"; First Black Woman to Direct A Full-Length General Theatrical Release Film in the U.S.

Academy Award-Nominated Director, Screenwriter, Producer & Actress

Academy Award & Emmy Award-Winning Actress

Singer-Songwriter, Rapper, Actress & LGBTQ Advocate

Emmy-Nominated Actress Best Known for "Mad Men" & "Handmaid's Tale"

Writer, Director, Actor & Producer Best Known for HBO’s “Girls”