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BlackStar Film Festival July 31st - August 3rd 2025

BlackStar Film Festival is an annual celebration of the visual and storytelling traditions of Black, Brown, and Indigenous people from around the world.

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SUBMISSIONS


The early bird deadline is February 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 8
Schedule Released

July 31 – Aug 3
Festival Dates