Films must be directed by a person who identifies as Black, Brown, or Indigenous, and tell a story about the experiences of Black, Brown, and/or Indigenous people. We accept shorts and feature-length films of all genres.
We will be accepting submissions on a rolling basis. Our deadlines are as follows:
Late Deadline: April 1
Visit blackstarfest.org/submissions or click the link in our bio to learn more about the rules and regulations, and to submit your film. We can’t wait to see what you’ve been working on!
The BlackStar Film Festival is an annual celebration of the visual and storytelling traditions of the African diaspora and of global Indigenous communities, showcasing films by Black, Brown, and Indigenous artists from around the world.
