CR8:BLK is hosting its first short film competition for the CR8:BLK Presents The 1st Black Women Cinema Week at Eaton DC Theater space in Washington, DC. All films selected will be screened in Washington, DC during the Black Women Cinema Week. This event will be free to the public and is being co-sponsored by Eaton DC Workshop to be held in the Eaton Theater space. CR8:BLK's Black Women Cinema Week is a 5-day long event featuring film screenings, panels, and workshops. The BWCW 2019 Short Film Competition is apart of this event.
CR8:BLK (Create Black) is a non-profit organization aimed towards celebrating contemporary Black and African Art created by women of color. Contemporary Art is defined to include current works of sculpture, painting, film, media, and other creative platforms. CR8:BLK will use publications, digital media, and outreach programs to further foster creativity in Black communities globally.