Actress Tamara Tunie is the BronzeLens Legendary SuperStar
Actor Clifton Davis is the Bronze Excellence in Iconic Performance and Writing Honoree
BronzeLens SuperStars Weekend events take place March 6 – 8, 2026.
(Atlanta, Georgia) February 11, 2026 – BronzeLens 2026 Superstars Weekend pays homage to CBS’ groundbreaking daytime soap opera “Beyond the Gates” for its excellence behind and in front of the lens, March 6-8 in Atlanta, Georgia. The show is the first daytime soap opera with a majority-Black ensemble cast, produced by CBS Studios, and has become a go-to series for loyal viewers worldwide. “This year we want to give special attention to “Beyond the Gates” because of its historic imprint on our community and beyond. The producers could have chosen to take their extraordinary cast and crew and go the usual route of filming in Los Angeles or New York. Highlighting the show during the BronzeLens Superstars Weekend is our way of saying welcome and that we’re so glad they chose Atlanta as home,” said Kathleen Bertrand, BronzeLens Executive Producer.
The weekend is anchored by the 17th annual BronzeLens Women SuperStars Honors awards program, Saturday, March 7, 2026. Multitalented stage, screen, and film actress Tamara Tunie is the 2026 Legendary SuperStar. Tunie recently made history starring in the CBS Daytime series “Beyond the Gates,” the first soap opera to center on an affluent Black family. She stars as Anita Dupree, the family’s matriarch. Two of Tunie’s fellow female cast members will also be feted.
Actress Jasmine Burke is the 2026 Visionary SuperStar. Burke is recognized for her role on “Beyond the Gates” as June, a homeless woman fighting to regain her life. Her heartfelt portrayal of her character matches her passion for serving the community with mental health resources through her Jasmine Burke Foundation.
The 2026 Behind the Lens SuperStar is three-time Emmy Award-winning Costume Designer Jeresa Featherstone-Winfield. Featherstone-Winfield is captivating “Beyond the Gates” audiences with her talent in what she describes as an opportunity of a lifetime and a chance to build a world from the ground up and dress characters who reflect the breadth and beauty of the Black experience, from Sunday best elegance to boardroom power dressing and everyday streetwear.
Industry giant Clifton Davis will receive the Bronze Excellence in Iconic Performance and Writing award during Sunday Brunch with the Brothers on Sunday, March 8, 2026. Davis, who plays “Beyond the Gates” patriarch Vernon Dupree, will also celebrate with fellow men of the “Beyond the Gates” cast for an in-depth and candid conversation about what led them to have careers in entertainment and what helps them to thrive.
Reel Women: Her Vision, Her Voice will kick off the BronzeLens 2026 Superstars Weekend on March 6, 2026. This student-focused afternoon of women’s empowerment takes place at the Mary Schmidt Campbell Center for Innovation and the Arts on the campus of Spelman College. The event features a panel discussion and a meet-and-greet with industry professionals, including Actress/Producer Charity Jordan, Producer Dr. Ty Johnston, Actress Karan Kendrick, and Makeup Artist Patrice Coleman.
BronzeLens 2026 Superstar Weekend At-a-Glance
- Friday, March 6, 2026
Reel Women: Her Vision, Her Voice
4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Location: Mary Schmidt Campbell Center for Innovation & the Arts, on the campus of Spelman College
This event is free and open to the public. For more information, CLICK HERE.
- Saturday, March 7, 2026
BronzeLens Women SuperStars Honors
5:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Location: Rialto Center for the Arts at Georgia State University
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- Sunday, March 8, 2026
Sunday Brunch with the Brothers
Noon to 3:00 pm
Location: Shirley A Massey Conference Center on the campus of Morehouse College
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- For information about the BronzeLens Film Festival, CLICK HERE.
About the BronzeLens Film Festival
BronzeLens Film Festival of Atlanta, Georgia, is a nonprofit organization founded in 2009 dedicated to bringing national and international attention to Atlanta as a center for film and film production for people of color. Its mission is twofold: to promote Atlanta as the film mecca for people of color, to showcase films, and to provide networking opportunities that develop the next generation of filmmakers. Since its inception, BronzeLens has brought national and international attention to Atlanta, helping to showcase the city as a leader in the thriving film industry.
Last updated on February 13, 2026
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