A photo from the 2025 BlackStar Film Festival opening party. A spirit tunnel has opened on the dance floor, a person in a wheelchair is going through it, they are holding a paper fan in the air. Those on the sides have paper fans as well, raised in celebration.

BlackStar Film Festival 2026

August 6-9 BlackStar Film Festival is an annual celebration of the visual and storytelling traditions of Black, Brown, and Indigenous people from around the world.

Join us as we celebrate our 15th anniversary. Events will take place in person in Philadelphia and online around the world.

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A photo of a crowd watching a film, masks on, at BlackStar Film Festival inside the Kimmel Center.

Submissions

Film submissions are currently open. We invite filmmakers to submit their short and feature-length films of any genre for consideration. The regular deadline is March 1.

Advertising

An advertising partnership with BlackStar Film Festival offers authentic visibility, brand alignment with a one-of-a-kind cultural institution, and direct support for emerging and established creatives.
Schedule a call with partnerships consultant, [email protected], to discuss BlackStar advertising opportunities.

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Sponsorship

Align your brand with visionary artists, reach a global audience, and be part of a movement for joy and liberation.

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