# Burke Entertainment Partners Celebrates “The Waterboyz” Major Win at ABFF

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- Published: 2024-06-20T06:22:40-04:00
- Author: EAN

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Burke Entertainment Partners is happy to announce that “The Waterboyz,” a film produced
by the company, has won the prestigious Best Director Award at the American Black
Film Festival (ABFF). Written and directed by the talented Coke Daniels, “The Waterboyz”
made its world premiere at the festival, captivating audiences and critics alike.

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Burke Entertainment Partners’ CEO Vanzil T. Burke and  Victor T. Burke, President,
who are blood brothers, made the announcement.

“The Waterboyz” is a gripping narrative set in the streets of Atlanta. It weaves
the tales of two young men whose paths cross in dramatically different pursuits.
One strives to make a legitimate living, while the other seeks to dominate the streets
through mayhem. The film features standout performances by a stellar cast, including
Akil McDowell, Alani “La La” Anthony, Quavo, Omar Dorsey, and Rockmond Dunbar.

Coke Daniels’ visionary direction and compelling storytelling were recognized with
the ABFF “Best Director” Award, presented by Cadillac, highlighting his exceptional
contribution to the film industry.

“The Waterboyz” Producers include Daniels, Errol Sadler, John Doherty, Tirrell D.
Whittley, and Cameron S. Mitchell. The film also boasts an impressive lineup of 
executive producers, including Burke Entertainment’s Vanzil T. Burke and Victor 
T Burke,  Dolapo Erinkitola, Coach K., Pee Thomas, Ben Crump, and Brian Sher.

“We are incredibly proud of Coke Daniels and the entire team behind ‘The Waterboyz’
for this remarkable achievement,” said Vanzil T. Burke, CEO of Burke Entertainment.“
The film’s success at ABFF underscores the powerful storytelling and exceptional
talent that brought this project to life. We look forward to seeing the continued
impact of ‘The Waterboyz’ on audiences worldwide.”

For the ABFF screening, Burke Entertainment partnered with Waterboyz in the Hood,
an Atlanta-based organization known for its organized water-selling business. The
company has fared well with space given to them by T.I’s The Trap Music Museum to
operate and collaborations with various Atlanta restaurants to distribute water 
exclusively. Recognizing their ambition to become true businesspeople, Burke Entertainment
included their story in the film to help elevate their efforts.

“Their dedication and entrepreneurial spirit truly stood out to us,” said Vanzil
T. Burke CEO of Burke Entertainment. “We wanted to support their journey and help
amplify their impact.”

The Waterboyz in the Hood also helped promote the ABFF screening of “The Waterboyz”
in Miami by handing out water bottles with information about the event.

Burke Entertainment also partnered with Briarcliff and The Solution to executive
produce the recently announced horror/thriller “Werewolves,” which is set for a 
wide release of the film in theatres on December 6, 2024.