The FilmGood Festival Returns To Empower Diverse Creators, Through Storytelling And Wellness
The post The FilmGood Festival Returns To Empower Diverse Creators, Through Storytelling And Wellness appeared com. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA DECEMBER 14: Etienne Maurice and Sheryl Lee Ralph attend WalkGood LA’s 2nd Annual FilmGood And Wellness Festival “Acting In Comedy” panel at WalkGood LA on December 14, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. The multi-day event features screenings of short and feature-length films, accompanied by filmmaker Q&As, industry workshops, wellness activations, and community networking in Los Angeles, held at The WalkGood Yard in Los Angeles. FilmGood, inspired by festivals like Sundance, SXSW, and Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival, cultivates a vibrant and inclusive community for filmmakers, industry professionals, and movie enthusiasts, with wellness at the centerpiece of its programming. Founded by Etienne Maurice, an entrepreneur, community activist, actor, wellness expert, and the son of Emmy Award-winning actress Sheryl Lee Ralph, the festival aligns with the mission of The WalkGood Yard, Maurice’s creative wellness studio, which is part of the nonprofit wellness organization WalkGood LA. Founded by siblings Etienne Maurice, Ivy Coco Maurice, and Marley Ralph, WalkGood LA is a Black owned and family-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to healing and uniting communities through art, wellness, and activism. It has become a cultural movement that merges creative expression with purpose, creating equitable healing spaces across Los Angeles and beyond. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA DECEMBER 14: (L-R) William Stanford Davis, Lisa Ann Walter and Sheryl Lee Ralph speak at WalkGood LA’s 2nd Annual FilmGood And Wellness Festival “Acting In Comedy” panel at WalkGood LA on December 14, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.