Gentleman Jack Double Mellowed Tennessee Whiskey will provide one participating film creator the opportunity to screen his short film for an exclusive audience in Miami and win $10,000 to help further his dreams.
“I am honored to continue this partnership with Gentleman Jack Real to Reel,” says Omari Hardwick, the award-winning actor, producer and writer. “This initiative is close to my heart as a writer and producer. Real to Reel helps to elevate the progress of Black creativity and stories we see on screen, which fuels true diversity in film and entertainment.”
Soul Fire, a short by Atlanta-based filmmaker, Janlatae Mullins, was selected as the 2017 Real to Reel winning film. The film is a timeless story of love, loss and remembrance. In addition to winning the grand prize, Mullins and her film will be highlighted as part of the 2018 Real to Reel program.
“Gentleman Jack is excited to partner with Codeblack Entertainment and Omari Hardwick for the second year of Real to Reel,” says Tracey Johnson, Multicultural Marketing Manager, Jack Daniel’s. “We recognize that ethnically diverse talent is under-represented in the film industry, and we are proud to help bridge the gap as entertainment continues to make strides.”
The Gentleman Jack Real to Reel contest is open to individuals who have created, directed and/or written a film in which they own the rights. Entrants must be 21 years old or older at the time of submission. Entries close on May 8 at 11:59 p.m. ET.
Submissions will be judged by a panel of industry experts, based screenwriting, production quality and entertainment value. This year, fans will also have an opportunity to weigh in on the final winner through an online voting process, May 11 through May 21.