By Cameron Lee April 15, 2025 Tre McGriff, founder of CineOdyssey — a nonprofit launched in 2017 known for screening independent films across Charlotte — is debuting his first Animation Festival this week. The multi-day event, taking place April 17-19 at Independent Picture House, VAPA Center, and The Gantt, will spotlight Black animators and student … Continue reading CineOdyssey Animation Festival will honor Charlottean who created the first Black sitcom on Nickelodeon and showcase several animated films