"I received attention from 8 distribution companies as a direct result of being selected to screen at the 2006 HBFF. I've received written offers for distribution from 4 of them, and thanks to Tanya Kersey I received strong consideration from 2 companies in particular. I'm in negotiations right now with three companies - I haven't signed a deal yet but it is forthcoming. I'll go with the best company wit the best deal. I don't think I would be in this position now if it weren't for HBFF." (Note: The filmmaker subsequently signed a distribution deal with UrbanWorks/First Look Studios) - Frank B. Goodin, II, filmmaker, "Love Trap" (HBFF 2006)

"I loved the festival. I appreciated the education, support and care the filmmakers received. It was a classy and elegant festival. I was proud to have been a finalist." - Yvonne Farrow, Writer/Director/Producer, "I'd Rather Be Dancing" (HBFF 2006)

The Big Headache and In The Game received Audience Awards at HBFF. The "The 2006 festival was the first I attended. I enjoyed the screenings and the opportunity to meet the other filmmakers. As a director, I appreciate all of the support my films have received over the years from the HBFF." - Filmmaker, "The Big Headache" (HBFF 2001), "In The Game" (HBFF 2003) and "The Numbers" (HBFF 2006, Winner - Best Short). (Note: "The Big Headache" received domestic and international television and cable distribution as a result of screening at HBFF.)

"I met a lot of budding filmmakers and it was great to have a true host hotel and a venue close-by. Was a great experience. Can't wait to submit my next project and return next year." - Suren Kudva, "Kriya" (HBFF 2006), Filmmaker

"This was a mind blowing educational experience that I can use right away. It motivated me and provided a practical road map to successfully know how to write a business plan, how to structure my company with investors, and most importantly once I finish my movie, how to get that distribution deal. I cannot thank the Hollywood Black Film Festival staff for presenting "Film Finance and Distribution Summit." You have empowered me beyond belief with these industry insights! Thank you again and again!!!!!!!!!! - Deborah L. Shariff, Founder/CEO TFPAA

"Thanks so much. I had a wonderful time and really enjoyed the conference. I look forward to the next HBFF event." - Elizabeth Dell

"This conference provided the due diligence and competitive intelligence necessary for evaluating anyone's film and help proactively position upcoming projects. The speakers were exceptional and they also spent time after their presentation with us. This conference far exceeded my expectations and the price was too low for what we received! Thank you again!!!" - Belinda Bond

"Ms. Tanya Kersey and her staff pulled off an event that will satisfy those who thirst for networking and information of this fickle filmmaking industry. Kersey and her resources I believe posses the capability to render an unsurpassed service to the independent filmmaking community. Specifically, that service falls in the scope of exposing great stories to buyers, investors, producers and talent representatives. Kersey, I would encourage you to ditto a model (www.inktip.com) for those bulletin type websites that amplifies untapped & untold stories to a platform where deals are born. Your focus is to capture & represent African American stories, information and talent. You and your team will gatekeep screenplays and talent that holds potential according to your criteria." - Bervick Deculus