Schedules of each day’s events can be found in our Program Guide. If you’re interested in virtual events, check out our virtual event schedule. The in-person event schedule can be found here.

This information can be found in our 2022 accessibility guide. Please note that this guide is meant to accompany the 2022 BlackStar Program Guide, which has details about locations, showtimes, and more.

We understand that some the themes and visuals explored in some of our films as well as the topics discussed throughout the festival can be heavy on the mind and the soul. In hopes that we can alleviate some of that pressure and help you stay grounded as you engage with this year’s offerings, we’ve provided several resources for attendees.

We have two guided meditations available to any interested parties:

Guided Meditation with Kate

Guided Meditation with Shesheena

Additionally, we will offer wellness sessions after three films that have sensitive topics (Aftershock, Silent Beauty, and Hazing), a sensory-friendly area at Penn Live Arts, and morning yoga at 9am Thursday-Sunday at Drexel Square.

All individual tickets can be purchased via our schedule at blackstarfest.org/schedule.

All festival attendees must show proof of vaccination and IDs at the door at all venues and for all indoor and outdoor in-person festival events. We would all like to do our part to keep our community safe and healthy. Please bring a physical or digital copy of your proof of vaccination, along with your valid ID. Upon checking vaccination status, you will receive a dated wristband so that you don’t have to show proof of vaccination again that day. We will be asking for your proof of vaccinations and IDs daily, and providing dated wristbands for the full day. Wearing masks is mandatory for all indoor venues, except briefly when eating and drinking; please be mindful of others and keep a distance. Mask wearing during outdoor events is optional but encouraged.

Medical Exemption: If vaccination is not possible, attendees must have a negative PCR test collected within 72 hours of any given event.

Virtual pass holders receive:

• Admission to all virtual screenings
• Access to BlackStar Pitch Session

All Access pass holders receive:

• Admission to all in-person and virtual screenings
• Access to BlackStar Pitch Session
• Admission to all in-person events, including First Friday! at the Barnes Foundation
• Discounted admission to the Philadelphia Museum of Art, August 3-7, 2022
• Discounted sauna or massage at FORMATION sauna + wellness in the month of August

Member, Filmmaker, and other special discounts are now active. Visit the Ticketing FAQs page for more info.