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The William and Louise Greaves Filmmaker Seminar is a gathering for Black, Brown, and Indigenous artists working in cinematic realms. The Seminar will take place March 6-8, 2026, in-person only, at Stanford University in Palo Alto, CA.
Over the course of three days, attendees will explore the technical and creative aspects of media-making, connect with one another, and take part in a thoughtful and intimate exchange of ideas. The Seminar is an opportunity for artists, scholars, and filmmakers to center their practice while being immersed in the natural beauty of northern California.
Early registration, $250 $200 (*Early Bird Rate*), is open now through January 4. The regular registration deadline is February 13.
The Seminar is hosted in partnership with the Institute for Diversity in the Arts (IDA) at Stanford University.
For questions, please contact [email protected].
Registration FAQs
To attend you must fill out this registration form and pay the fee.
Early Registration Deadline: January 4
Regular (Final) Registration Deadline: February 13
Discounted group rates are available for purchases of five or more passes. Contact [email protected] to receive a code.
We offer discounts to students and low-income individuals depending on need. To request a discount email [email protected] with your needs.
Program
The Seminar is named after visionary filmmakers William and Louise Greaves, who together co-produced landmark documentaries such as Symbiopsychotaxiplasm and Ralph Bunche: An American Odyssey. Read more about the importance of William’s decades-long career, which included over 200 documentary films, here.
Participants can expect to explore the technical and creative aspects of media-making, while having honest conversations about the successes and pitfalls of their work. Our environment considers the intersection of cinema and visual arts, and is exclusively designed for people of color to focus and not manage the added burden of representation.
2025 Recap Video
Venues
The 2026 Seminar will take place on the campus of Stanford University with specific locations and venue information to be announced.
Recommended Hotels:
625 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94301
(7mins walking distance from campus)
675 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94301
(9 mins walking distance from campus)
Recommended Airports:
- San Francisco International Airport
(25 mins driving distance from campus)
- San Jose Mineta International Airport
(23 mins driving distance from campus)
Seminar Archive
Look back at our programming for a glimpse of what to expect.