Become a Member
By joining BlackStar’s membership program, you become part of a constellation of radical visionaries, creative thinkers, and community collaborators. Your investment ensures we can continue building upon the legacy and wisdom of our elders and ancestors, while creating a more liberatory future for Black, Brown, and Indigenous artists.
For additional information, please contact us at
[email protected].
BlackStar’s Membership Tiers
All member tiers receive an exclusive subscription to our bimonthly membership newsletter, a discount on merchandise, special invites to members-only BlackStar events and early access to discounted BlackStar Film Festival passes. By becoming a member, you provide our organization with the necessary funding to sustain our year-round programmatic work, uplift the work of artists of the global majority, and challenge mainstream narratives of erasure.
Membership can be paid through a one-time gift or recurring monthly gift at any of the following levels: Filmmaker, Film Enthusiast, and Film Scholar. Supporters at $1k or above are eligible to join our Luminary Giving Circle.
Film Archivist – $75
$75 one-time gift or $7 recurring monthly gift
Annual Seen digital subscription
10% off BlackStar merchandise
Priority access to discounted BlackStar Film Festival passes
FilmFreeway discount for film submissions
Priority access to discounted William & Louise Greaves Filmmaker Seminar pass
Special invitation to members-only events
Special offers and discounts for in-person and virtual events
Subscription to our member newsletter
Film Enthusiast – $250
$250 or $25 monthly recurring gift
Annual Seen print & digital subscription
BlackStar Film Festival ticket bundle (contains 5 tickets)
Voting privileges for exclusive member award at the Festival
Priority access to early bird BlackStar Luminary Gala tickets
10% off BlackStar merchandise
Priority access to early bird BlackStar Film Festival passes
FilmFreeway discount for film submission
Priority access to discounted William & Louise Greaves Filmmaker Seminar pass
Special offers and discounts to in-person and virtual events
Special invitation to member-only events
Subscription to our member newsletter
Film Scholar – $500
$500 one-time gift or $45 recurring monthly gift
Annual Seen print & digital subscription
One All Access Pass to BlackStar Film Festival (valued at $350)
Voting privileges for exclusive member award at the Festival
Priority access to early bird BlackStar Luminary Gala tickets
10% off BlackStar merchandise
Priority access to early bird BlackStar Film Festival passes
FilmFreeway discount for film submission
Priority access to discounted William & Louise Greaves Filmmaker Seminar pass
Special offers and discounts to in-person and virtual events
Special invitation to member-only events
Subscription to our member newsletter
Membership Terms and Conditions
Membership terms span 12 months from the initial date of donation. For example, a gift made on July 9, 2025 would expire the following year on that same date. Once a qualifying gift is made, our Development team will reach out within 3-5 business days to discuss your benefits.
Benefits may be subject to change, members will be notified in advance. Membership is considered a tax-deductible gift and is non-refundable and non-transferable.
Benefit eligibility is dependent on the launch date of each respective BlackStar program. Certain programmatic-related benefits will not be fulfilled, if the program has occurred prior to membership enrollment.
