The "Black Girl Triumph Documentary" is a film that explores the experiences of trauma and accomplishments of black women. The documentary highlights black women's challenges and celebrates their resilience and success. It aims to inspire and empower black girls and women by showcasing the achievements of black female leaders in various fields. The film includes interviews with influential black women who have broken barriers and made significant societal contribution.

Director Biography - Vanessa Manago

Vanessa Manago is a vital ally for emerging leaders and transitioning brands, utilizing visual storytelling and mentorship to help them connect with their audience and build global communities. She leverages her many years as a Broadcast/Film Executive to guide others as they share their stories on screens.

Her mission is to use film and video to empower leaders to chart their paths and cultivate flourishing global communities.

"When the Smoke Clears" is a groundbreaking documentary that exposes Imperial Japan’s brutal war crimes against American forces during WWII—from the treachery of Pearl Harbor to the horrors of the Bataan Death March and the inhuman experiments of Unit 731. Through never-before-seen archival footage, survivor testimonies, and expert analysis, this film reveals the untold suffering endured by U.S. soldiers and prisoners of war. Produced in collaboration with descendants of the Flying Tigers and Huangpu Military Academy veterans, and crafted by an international team of historians and award-winning French filmmakers, this documentary is both a tribute to heroism and a stark warning against the resurgence of militarism. Premiering in 2025 on BIFA film festival, it’s essential viewing for every American who values truth, justice, and the legacy of those who fought for freedom.

Director Biography - Tanghua Xiao

Tanghua Xiao is an accomplished director, actor, and producer with over five decades of experience in film, television, and theater. A graduate of Beijing Film Academy, he began his career in the 1970s, starring in Comrade, Thank You (1976) and later contributing to acclaimed films like If Lost (award-winning). He founded the Toronto Chinese Theatre Troupe and served as Deputy Director of a Canadian Chinese TV station. Known for his visionary stage direction, he has helmed major productions, including Toronto’s Overseas Spring Festival Gala at Sony Centre. A versatile storyteller, he continues to shape cross-cultural artistic expression.

In this series hosted by Kareema Bee, a Black woman and artist explores her journey through self-love in dialogue with others, supported by The Big We Foundation.

In the pilot episode, Kareema finds out her African ancestry in an unexpected way, which catapults her into an exploration of her roots and how it extends to her community, only to find what she's been searching for may have been there all along.

Director Biography - Kareema Bee

Kareema Bee is a writer, 2x Emmy-nominated producer, and actress from New York City. For the past decade, she's produced content spanning major TV and film productions (scripted and unscripted), has worked in creative development, representation, digital video, and led initiatives for high profile social impact events.

As an artist, she lent her talents to numerous residencies and placed as a semi-finalist in notable network writing fellowships. Her written work can also be seen in children's animation, award shows, and high-profile speeches. She has also placed in notable festivals as the lead actress in short films.

This work, though is her most personal yet, illuminating the story she's been meant to share all along - her own.

After a painful split from her boyfriend Nathan, Delilah finds herself reflecting upon everything that she did to contribute to the end of their relationship. But in the midst of that despair, she suddenly discovers that she can travel back to the past! This is her chance to go back and fix all of the things she did wrong in the relationship. But as she time travels (and changes things), it becomes clear that what she really needs to pay attention to is herself. This is ultimately a story about one woman's self-actualization: learning to see herself beyond her relationships and traumas, and to truly work on her own healing.

Director Biography- Victor V. Hogan II





Victor V. Hogan, II is a Director and Emmy Award-winning Producer/Editor, renowned for his impactful contributions to the television and film industries. Born as Victor Vicente Hogan, II to Victor Hogan, Sr. and Icilda Hogan, both immigrants from Panama, he was born in New York, New York, and was raised in the multi-cultural neighborhood of South Queens.

Following his early years in New York, Hogan moved to Atlanta, Georgia, where he has built an impressive career spanning over three decades. His extensive experience encompasses directing, editing, and producing a wide array of projects for major cable networks, streaming platforms, and independent films.

Hogan's exceptional work was recognized with an Emmy Award for his producing and editing role in the compelling 2004 documentary, "The New Face of Homelessness." This accolade solidified his reputation as a leader in the industry.

As the Chief Creative Officer (CCO) and co-founder of QVH Media, an independent film studio based in Atlanta, Hogan continues to inspire creativity and innovation within the film community. Additionally, he owns Sacri Monti Films, a full-service post-production company that showcases his dedication to quality storytelling and visual excellence.

Through his remarkable journey, Victor V. Hogan, II remains committed to pushing the boundaries of artistic expression and making a lasting impact in the world of film production.

Home is the legacy of our matriarchs, the embrace of sacred spaces, and the stories we carry through generations. Born out of an impromptu gathering, the film was first captured on an August morning at Villa Rosa—the historic home known as the "Summer White House of the Civil Rights Movement"—where women sat in a circle, weaving together stories of lineage, memory, and belonging. The following August, women sat on porches, reflecting on their experiences in quiet contemplation. Crafted in post-production, Home stitches together these intimate moments, uncovering the meaning of home—to history, to each other, and to the places that continue to call us back.

Director Biography - Julie M. Wenah

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Julie M. Wenah is a filmmaker, digital civil rights lawyer, and technology product leader whose work explores identity, belonging, and healing. With a background spanning law, technology, and the arts, she merges personal narratives, cultural heritage, and social impact into evocative storytelling.

Her films, Home and Rain to Reign, examine personal and collective identity. Home redefines belonging through traditions, maternal lineage, and the spaces that shape us. Rain to Reign (2022), inspired by Key Ballah’s Preparing My 

Daughter for Rain, brings together women to explore Black womanhood—through the Body, the Heart, the Land, and the Soul.

Julie’s legal and tech career includes roles at NASA, the White House, the Department of Commerce, Airbnb, and Meta. A champion of digital civil rights, she co-chaired the FCC’s Committee on Innovation and Access for the CEDC and serves as Chairwoman of the Digital Civil Rights Coalition, leading conversations on AI, biometric data, and emerging technologies. She also serves as a Board Director for Women In Product, advocating for diversity in tech leadership.

A lover of music, dance, math, and poetry, Julie is the Founder of The Album & The Mixtape, a collective dedicated to storytelling as healing. She continues to push boundaries in short-form storytelling, blending cinematic artistry with real-world impact.