About
The African American Cinema Society (AACS) mission is to amplify Black cinema and empower diverse voices in the entertainment industry. Founded by Kayli Walls, Daisa Watkins, and Caleb Dunomes, this club was founded to build community and opportunity for students in film and media across the diaspora. Originally founded by John Singleton in the 1980s at the University of Southern California and adapted at Loyola Marymount University, we aim to promote networking and knowledge of the entertainment industry through panels and various events based around Black cinema.
The club's own words, from UCLA's directory (2025).
How to join
Usually open: show up to a general meeting (typically weeks 1–3) and join their mailing list or group chat; email them to get on the list.
This is the typical process for this kind of club. Their email will have the specifics.
Details
- Who can join
- Undergrads & grads
- Type
- Registered org
- Listed under
- Film, Arts
- UCLA registry ID
- 6429