Opening Night red carpet arrivals Jeff Friday, Nicole Friday and Regina Hall

Opening Night Reception, sponsored by Comcast Spotlight

presented by HBO TuRae

presented by Xfinity (Prize: $2,500) Brooklyn.Blue.Sky created by Rhavynn Drummer and Dui Jarrod

presented by Turner Darrin Dortch “Short Changed” (Comedy) Derege Harding “Fulfillment” (Drama)

presented by TV One (Prize: $5,000 and a production deal) “Down for Whatever” a drama written by Tim Folsome

presented by NBCUniversal Duain Richmond