Capturing the Black Film and Theatre Initiative means showcasing its mission to redefine the boundaries of community and art at UCLA. Amber Payne, a fourth-year film and television student and president of BFTI, was inspired to start the initiative in the spring because she felt as though UCLA lacked a space for Black filmmakers. Read more...

Photo: Vice president of the Black Film and Theatre Initiative Maiyah LaMar poses at a table with flyers and posters highlighting different aspects of the organization. At a school where Black students only make up around 7% of the student body, clubs like BFTI are vital in ensuring each voice is heard, said club president Amber Payne. (Courtesy of Amber Payne)