Luminary Award Events Celebrating Christine Swanson

Join Black Girls Film Camp (BGFC) as we celebrate acclaimed TV and film director Christine Swanson during our 6th Annual Premiere Weekend. This special event series honors her powerful contributions to storytelling, cinema, and representation through community screenings, a featured fireside chat, and a formal Luminary Award presentation.

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Date: Thursday, June 25, and Friday, June 26
Location: Independent Picture House - 4237 Raleigh St, Charlotte, NC 28213
Admission: Free Community Event
Ticket Required: Yes, Reserve on the Independent Picture House Website

Celebrate Christine Swanson’s body of work through a special afternoon of community film screenings at Independent Picture House.

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Date: Saturday, June 27, 2026
Time: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: ImaginOn: Wells Fargo Theater
Admission: Free Community Event
Ticket Required: Yes
Seating: Limited

Join us for an intimate conversation with Christine Swanson on her creative journey, directing for film and television, and the power of centering meaningful stories on screen.

[Reserve Free Fireside Chat Ticket]

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Date: Saturday, June 27, 2026
Time: 8:30 PM
Location: NASCAR Hall of Fame
Admission: Black Girls Film Camp Awards Gala Ticket Required

Christine Swanson will be honored as Black Girls Film Camp’s 2026 Luminary Award Recipient during the Premiere Screening and Awards Gala.

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