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.

A journal of film and visual culture, published twice each calendar year.

A three-day seminar for Black, Brown, and Indigenous artists working in cinematic realms.

A year-long fellowship with BlackStar for Black, Brown, and Indigenous filmmakers in Philadelphia.

Our Sponsored Projects program provides a supportive infrastructure through fiscal sponsorship to projects working at the intersection of art and social justice.

BlackStar founder Maori Karmael Holmes chats with the most groundbreaking artists, change makers, and cultural workers in the game — finding meaning in the intersections of art, social change, and popular culture.

Venus Fly Trap @ Bartram's Garden | May 2025

Film screenings, conversations, and other year-round events from BlackStar.