4TH ANNUAL HBCU FIRST LOOK FILM & TV FESTIVAL RETURNS TO HOWARD UNIVERSITY NOVEMBER 5-7 WITH STARZ AS INAUGURAL PRESENTING SPONSOR
PR Newswire•01/10/2026•10:09 ET
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Key Highlights
- ➤STARZ (STRZ) named inaugural presenting sponsor of HBCU First LOOK Festival
- ➤Festival returns to Howard University November 5-7, 2026
- ➤HBCU Film Challenge winners receive $5,000 and internship opportunities
- ➤More than 450 entries submitted for the 2026 HBCU Film Challenge
Expert Statements
Sheila Eldridge, Founder of the HBCU First LOOK Film & TV Festival
“HBCU First LOOK was created to build a pipeline that turns exposure into experience.”
Sheila Eldridge, Founder of the HBCU First LOOK Film & TV Festival
“This year, 12 Howard University students are helping produce the festival, lending a direct voice to programming and interactive elements presented.”
Sheila Eldridge, Founder of the HBCU First LOOK Film & TV Festival
“It's truly produced by students, for students—giving them a seat at the table and an active role in bringing the festival to life.”
4TH ANNUAL HBCU FIRST LOOK FILM & TV FESTIVAL RETURNS TO HOWARD UNIVERSITY NOVEMBER 5-7 WITH STARZ AS INAUGURAL PRESENTING SPONSOR PR Newswire
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