BFA

Featuring Jenn Nkiru, director of The Great North, in conversation with Salamishah Tillet.

MovieMaker

Press Release

This year’s festival will take place from July 31-August 3, 2025, with in-person film screenings at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, the Wilma Theater and the Suzanne Roberts Theatre.

Announcement

Applications close June 10. Get a behind-the-scenes look and have fun while supporting our work to champion filmmakers of color.

Announcement

Ads are now available for the 2025 BlackStar Film Festival. Reach a global audience of cinephiles, artists, and other tastemakers.

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In 2025, BlackStar Film Festival will host the sixth BlackStar Pitch. Filmmakers will pitch their short nonfiction projects in front of a panel of judges to receive feedback and have an opportunity to win a grand prize of $75,000 cash.

Announcement

BlackStar Projects is pleased to announce its winter program and upcoming events, including the dates and submission opening for the 14th annual BlackStar Film Festival taking place this summer.