The African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) award winners revealed at the 17th Annual AAFCA Awards gala! THE REBEL GIRLS took home the Best Live-Action Short Film award, alongside writer-director Ryan Coogler and SINNERS, which was named the Best Feature Film. The event celebrated the standout storytellers and cinematic brilliance that made an impact this…

After the screening, filmmaker Felicia D Henderson well be joined on the stage for Q&A by Kyanna Simone (who stars as "Bertha" in The Rebel Girls) and Avynn Crowder-Jones (who stars as "Bee" in The Rebel Girls). And the best part, "Forever" creator Mara Brock Akil, Felicia's friend for over 25-years, will be moderating!!

THE REBEL GIRLS writer-director-producer, Felicia D Henderson, screens her multi-awarding winning film in her hometown on August 17th. Founded in 1997, in Pasadena, CA, the Black August Film Festival, is a festival with a purpose. It highlights films that intentionally embrace issues related to social action and civil rights, and honors the 1979 prison-based commemoration of Black resistance…

OIFF Special Film Award Winner THE REBEL GIRLS joins a Juneteeth lineup of elevated, award-winning films screening at the Orlando International Film Festival.

THE REBEL GIRLS WINS TV PILOT AWARD!  The independently produced drama pilot will screen Wednesday, June 18th at 10:00 am in Session 2: Fierceness in Frame.  The North Fork TV Festival located in Greenport, NY. According to Artistic Director Mike Stern, when speaking about the pilot winners, “The breadth of…

THE REBEL GIRLS TO SCREEN ON CHARLOTTE BLACK FILM FESTIVAL’S OPENING DAY, Friday, June 6th at 12:30 pm. CBF proudly showcases work that speaks to its ongoing mission to amplify Black voices, stories, and creative excellence.

Felicia D. Henderson named the 25th AAWIC Film Festival Trailblazer Honoree. She is an award-winning writer, producer, director, scholar, and mentor whose groundbreaking work continues to shape the landscape of television and film. She is the creator of Soul Food, the first successful African American one-hour drama series, which earned multiple…

THE REBEL GIRLS takes home the premier TV festival’s Independent Drama Pilot Audience Award! The never before told story of the girl-warriors of the Civil Rights Movement continues to light up the festival circuit! The winner of several prestigious, Oscar-qualifying festivals continues it’s winning streak. Written, directed, and produced by…

Join us for the Chicagoland Premiere of Felicia D Henderson's award-winning new short film, followed by Q&A with the filmmaker and cast, and post-screening reception! Date & Time: Friday, March 7, 20256 PM-8 PM Location: The Block Museum of Art40 Arts Circle DriveEvanston, IL 60208 Open to the Public Post-screening conversation with…

The good news keeps on coming! The Rebel Girls has been nominated for a Humanitas Prize. Since 1974, The Humanitas Prizes have been awarded to honor professional film and television writers whose work exemplifies the art of screenwriting while exploring the human condition in a nuanced, meaningful way. The Humanitas…