BlackStar Film Festival 2025 - BlackStar

NEWS

In-person and Virtual Ad Space Now Available

Opportunity Calls: $75K for Your Short Doc

BlackStar Announces 2025 Festival Dates & Winter Programs

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In-person and Virtual Ad Space Now Available

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SUBMISSIONS

The late deadline is April 1.

Submit your film

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Key Dates

Jan 7
Film Submissions Open

April 1
Submissions Close

May 7
Early Bird Passes On Sale

June 3
Film Program Announced

July 1
Schedule Released

July 31 – Aug 3
Festival Dates

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