BlackStar creates the spaces and resources needed to uplift the work of Black, Brown, and Indigenous artists working outside the confines of genre.
Upcoming Events
(Conversation)
May 28, 2026, 3:00 PM
Seen Issue 010 Launch Event
Please join us for a conversation about how Seen issue 010 came together from the editorial, creative, and design process with section editor Camille Acker and art director Leo Brooks, moderated by Heidi Saman.
(Screening Series)
Jun 10, 2025, 2:30 PM
John Coltrane En Motion: The Queen of My Dreams
For What Now: 2026, BlackStar will curate John Coltrane En Motion: Live Rescoring Diasporic Stories of Migration, an immersive film-and-music experience that explores the emotional, cultural, and spiritual pathways of migration through the sonic universe of John Coltrane.
(Screening Series)
Jun 12, 2025, 2:30 PM
John Coltrane En Motion: Mother of George
For What Now: 2026, BlackStar will curate John Coltrane En Motion: Live Rescoring Diasporic Stories of Migration, an immersive film-and-music experience that explores the emotional, cultural, and spiritual pathways of migration through the sonic universe of John Coltrane.
Featured Programs
(Festival)
An annual celebration of the visual and storytelling traditions of the African diaspora and of global communities of color, showcasing films by Black, Brown and Indigenous artists from around the world.
(Seminar)
A three-day seminar for Black, Brown, and Indigenous artists working in cinematic realms, hosted by BlackStar.
(Lab)
A year-long fellowship with BlackStar for Black, Brown, and Indigenous filmmakers in Philadelphia.
Recent News
(Press Release)
Nov 11, 2025
Now On Sale: BlackStar Projects’ Seen Issue 009
This edition is about seeing what is not yet imagined. It features a profile on Love, Brooklyn lead actor André Holland, as well as writing from Autumn Durald Arkapaw, Maya S. Cade, Jenny Yang, Yance Ford, Sanford Biggers, Darol Olu Kae and more.
(Press Release)
Sep 9, 2025
BlackStar Projects Announces 2025 Luminary Gala
Honoring Autumn Durald Arkapaw, Meshell Ndegeocello, Robert Townsend and Third World Newsreel
(Press Release)
Jun 3, 2025
BlackStar Film Festival Announces 2025 Film Lineup
The 2025 BlackStar Film Festival is set to feature a total of 92 films representing 35 countries, including the world premiere of Louis Massiah and Monica Henriquez’s TCB - The Toni Cade Bambara School of Organizing and the North American premiere of Jenn Nkiru’s The Great North.
(Press Release)
Aug 4, 2025
BlackStar Film Festival Announces 2025 Jury and Audience Award Winners
Winners were announced at the annual Director’s Brunch and Awards Ceremony, celebrating all of the festival’s directors.
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