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Featuring Martine Syms

Issue 004 of Seen

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A photo of Martine Syms. Her green braids are falling in front of her face.
Press Release

BlackStar Projects Launches Fourth Issue of Seen

BlackStar Projects—producer of the BlackStar Film Festival—is proud to announce the launch of the fourth issue of Seen, its twice-annual …

BlackStar Film Festival August 3-7, 2022 written in bold letters in a violet, neon teal, and bright yellow color palette.
Press Release

BlackStar Projects Announces Film Lineup for 2022 Festival

BlackStar Projects, the premier organization celebrating visionary Black, Brown, and Indigenous film and media artists, today announced the films selected …

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A group photo of festival staff, year-round staff, and board taken at the conclusion of the 2021 BlackStar Film Festival. It shows the group huddle together and posing for the camera, which is slightly above the crowd. Most people are smiling widely and there are a number of bright colors worn. It is taken outside in the early evening.