About // Sanaa Lathan

Sanna Lathan host this season of Lens On Talent. Click on the link below to read more on her career and accomplishments. Biography

Featured Director // Phyllis Bancroft

An award winning filmmaker, Bancroft has worked in casting and production at HBO and de Passe Entertainment. Click on the link to find out more about Phyllis and her accomplishments.

Video // In Conflict With Kismet

Directed by Dani Dixon, "In Conflict with Kismet" takes you inside the world of a man and woman struggling with love. Watch now... Video

Photos // Finalists

You watched all season as talented filmmaker's competed for the Lens On Talent grand prize. Now check out photos of the finalists! Rate them and tell us who was your favorite. Photos

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Ryan Coogler

Ryan Coogler

Posted 01/08/2010

Director: Ryan Coogler

Director: Ryan Coogler

Posted 01/08/2010

Phyllis Toben Bancroft

Phyllis Toben Bancroft

Posted 01/08/2010

Director: Phyllis Toben Bancroft

Director: Phyllis Toben Bancroft

Posted 02/03/2010

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The Cast

Phyllis Toben Bancroft

Phyllis Toben Bancroft

Ms. Bancroft is an award winning filmmaker who has worked as a professional actress, stage manager, director and producer for both stage and screen.

Michelle Johnson

Michelle Johnson

Michelle Johnson is a graduate of UCLA where she studied both Film and Political Science with a focus in International Relations.

Edward McDonald

Edward McDonald

Edward McDonald, a Louisiana native, is currently a graduate film student at the Tisch School of the Arts at New York University.

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About the Show

BET and Centric are looking for the best and brightest filmmakers of the new generation with LENS ON TALENT: A JOHNSON & JOHNSON FILMMAKER'S CHALLENGE. This one hour short film showcase hosted by noted film, television and Broadway actress Sanaa Lathan, will feature the top short films from emerging African American talent. The grand prize winner will be awarded an opportunity to produce a short film, which will air on BET and Centric.