An annual celebration of the visual and storytelling traditions of the global majority—showcasing films by Black, Brown, and Indigenous people 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.

Past exhibitions include Joiri Minaya: Venus Fly Trap and Terence Nance: Swarm.

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