TALKS AND EVENTS
12 events
Opening Night Party co-presented by Andscape
co-presented by Andscape Join us as we kick off the festival in style with music, dancing, and more! The party will feature mixes by DJ Aura and DJ Be...
On Critics and Criticism Co-presented by Critical Minded
With Angelica Jade Bastién, Beandrea July, Jason L. Asenap, and Jason England moderated by Bedatri D. Choudhury Being a critic isn’t just a matter of ...
First Friday at The Barnes
Use code “BLACKSTAR24” at checkout for $10 tickets. All Access and Industry pass holders can attend for free. Enjoy an evening of art, liv...
An Interconnected and Embodied BlackStar Flow: All Levels Yoga
Before the Saturday morning films and discussions begin, we invite you to turn your breath and attention inward to reflect on the impact of the storie...
Laugh to Keep from Crying
With Felicia Pride, ishkwaazhe Shane McSauby, and Rocheé Jeffrey, moderated by Bashir Salahuddin Comedy offers a powerful tool for writers to inject h...
Duty of Care
With Amber Espinosa-Jones, Contessa Gayles, JJ’88, and Natalie Bullock Brown, Moderated by Andraéa LaVant Beyond the camera, how far does a filmmaker’...
Filmmaker Mixer co-presented by AmDoc/POV, ITVS, Black Public Media, WORLD
Free to attend, but RSVP/Registration requested. Registration does not guarantee entrance. Co-presented by AmDoc/POV, ITVS, Black Public Media, WORLD
Morning Flow with Craig
Get excited for Sunday morning yoga and movement class with Craig! Featuring gentle hip and spine openers, this class is centered around celebrating t...
Media-Making in the Time of Genocide
With Eman, Ivy MacDonald, Pierre Michel Jean, moderated by Zeba Blay How is media being used in the time of genocide? What are the failures of the mai...
Grounding, Reflection and Visioning Session
What’s still sitting with you from this year’s BlackStar Fest? How have the experiences, conversations, and ideas changed you? What do you need to bri...
Spotlight Conversation: A Litany for Survival: The Life and Work of Audre Lorde Co-Presented by Black Feminist Film School
With Ada Gay Griffin, JT Takagi, and Michelle Parkerson, moderated by Alexis Pauline Gumbs “…That is the work of the poet within each one of us....
Closing Night Party
Join us as we send off the festival in style with music, dancing, and more! The party will feature mixes by DJ lil’dave and Oluwafemi, with host...