# @hbcubuzz on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DajSiHACq_t
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/67595549-hbcubuzz-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2026-07-09T00:06:38.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** HBCU Buzz (@hbcubuzz) — https://gondola.cc/hbcubuzz

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HBCU alumni continue to make history in filmmaking.⁠
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Clark Atlanta University alumnus and filmmaker Lekeith Jones has made history after becoming the first HBCU alum to surpass 1 million YouTube views with a short film. Created entirely without a production budget, Urgency has grown into one of YouTube’s most-watched independent short films, proving that compelling storytelling can reach audiences around the world regardless of budget.⁠
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The film was produced by Clark Atlanta alumni Stephon Greenlee, Kaylan T. Fox, and Jada Alicia, with Tre Hazelwood serving as Director of Photography and Julian Miller contributing as part of the filmmaking team. Together, the team brought an ambitious vision to life that continues to resonate with audiences years after its release.⁠
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Jones also becomes only the second Black filmmaker in the United States this decade to surpass 1 million YouTube views with a short film, highlighting the rarity of the achievement and marking another milestone for HBCU representation in independent filmmaking.⁠
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Jones is currently developing his debut feature film as he continues building a career dedicated to telling bold, character-driven stories for audiences around the world.⁠
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#ClarkAtlanta #HBCU #Film

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