Skip to content

Center your filmmaking practice at the Greaves Seminar

Learn More

A photo of Suneil Sanzgiri in conversation with someone. They are on stage, both people are holding microphones.

2026 BlackStar Film Festival Submissions are Now Open

Submit Your Film

A photo of a crowd watching a film, masks on, at BlackStar Film Festival inside the Kimmel Center.
Events Upcoming Events Upcoming Events Upcoming Events Upcoming Events Upcoming Events Upcoming Events Upcoming Events Upcoming Events Upcoming Events Upcoming
View all events
Programs Featured Programs Featured Programs Featured Programs Featured Programs Featured Programs Featured Programs Featured Programs Featured Programs Featured Programs Featured
View all programs
News Latest News Latest News Latest News Latest News Latest News Latest News Latest News Latest News Latest News Latest
View all news
A photo of a several copies of Seen issue 009 laid out on a table.
Press Release

Now On Sale: BlackStar Projects’ Seen Issue 009

BlackStar is thrilled to announce that the ninth issue of Seen—the organization’s bi-annual journal of film and visual culture, dedicated …

Melanie Charles performs a song at the 2024 BlackStar Luminary Gala.
Press Release

BlackStar Projects Announces 2025 Luminary Gala

BlackStar Projects is pleased to announce its 2025 Luminary Gala Awards, honoring Autumn Durald Arkapaw, Meshell Ndegeocello, Robert Townsend and …

Help BlackStar Shine

BlackStar is a leader in a global movement recognizing media arts and visual culture as a vital component in rectifying historical imbalances and creating a more equitable world. You can help BlackStar shine by making a one-time donation today.

Support BlackStar

A photo of BlackStar Projects staff