A group of ten diverse people posing together indoors in front of a brick wall, smiling, with a sign reading 'EAGLE FRAN' partially visible in the background.

Awakened Lounge amplifies the voices of creatives of color by providing a platform to share their stories through the powerful medium of film. Whether you’re a writer, actor, or behind-the-scenes visionary, we invite you to be part of our film production journey. Your stories deserve to be seen, and we’re here to help bring them to life, giving you the space to showcase your talent and creativity.

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  • Three women in a kitchen raising glasses for a toast, smiling and making a joyful expression.

    Vows & Vendettas

  • Two people, a man and a woman, standing in a kitchen, engaging in a conversation with expressive gestures and facial expressions.

    Manifested Bliss

  • Two women engaged in conversation outdoors in front of a brick building with a window. One woman is wearing a white top with a yellow beaded necklace, and the other is wearing a dark top and glasses.

    Temptations, Lies, & Betrayal (2009)

    Fiction drama about the life of Malaya (Kirby Wright). Malaya always wanted to be independent and on her own, but when things start to fall apart, can she really handle it? 

  • A person sitting with their head down, against a closed door or cabinet, with a dark background.

    Values (2010)

    Amanda thought Kenny felt the same way that she felt about him towards her, until he proved her wrong by getting into a relationship. Was Kenny truly in love with his girlfriend Trish or does he still carry feelings for Amanda but is just too afraid to ad

  • A couple embraces at the front door of a house with the number 102 on the wall. The house has horizontal siding and three visible windows.

    Deceived (2009)

    Just when you think your relationship is going good, think again…Entered into Campus Movie Fest Atlanta-AUC 2009