Apply For BGFC 2027

For Teen Girls
INTERESTED IN STORYTELLING AND READY
TO DIRECT YOUR OWN FILM?
THIS IS A FREE PROGRAM
The Black Girls Film Camp will be held virtually in Spring 2027, from February 18 to June 19, 2027, on select Saturdays from 10 am - 1:30 pm EST. The camp targets high school girls between the ages of 14 and 18 years old. Applications close on Oct. 31, 2026 at 11:59pm ET.
Interested participants must be:
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In high school and between the ages of 14 and 18
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Self-identify as a girl or gender expansive
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Interested in storytelling and film
Requirements:
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Attend virtual orientation on 2/3/2026 from 7pm - 9pm EST
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Commit to 8 Saturday sessions between 2/27 - 6/19/2027
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Attend a Writers Retreat in Wilmington, NC from 2/18 - 2/21/2027 (All expenses covered for Teen Director)
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Attend Shoot Weekend in Atlanta, GA from 5/14 - 5/17/20277 (All expenses covered for Teen Director)
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Attend Premiere Weekend in Charlotte, NC from 7/8 - 7/11/2027
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(All expenses covered Teen Director)
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Write and direct a 5 - 7 minute short film
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Lead a production team with a film editor, creative producer, cinematographer, and alumni coach.
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DOWNLOAD SAMPLE BGFC 2026 APPLICATION
We are providing a PDF sample version of the 2026 Teen Director Application in advance before applications go LIVE on October 15th! Use the application to prepare your pitch and answers to submit the full digital application by the deadline of Oct. 31st.
**Digital Applications Are Only Accepted for Consideration
RESOURCES
WORKSHOP RECORDINGS
BGFC 2027 INTEREST MEETING RECORDING - SEP. 23, 2026
SOCIAL IMPACT GUIDES
2025 COHORT SOCIAL IMPACT GUIDE
2026 COHORT SOCIAL IMPACT GUIDE
ALUMNI PITCHES (1 - 2 MIN VIDEO)
NYLA HOPKINS (2026 COHORT) - ME, MYSELF, AND ANNIE (SOCIAL IMPACT TOPIC: MENTAL HEALTH)
ANIYAH MCNEILL (2026 COHORT) - THE CURE (SOCIAL IMPACT TOPIC: BODY OWNERSHIP)
WHITNEY JOHNSON (2026 COHORT) - THE LIZARD (SOCIAL IMPACT TOPIC: MENTAL HEALTH)
AALIYAH IDRISSA (2025 COHORT) - REWINDED (SOCIAL IMPACT TOPIC: ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT)
GABBY VANCE (2025 COHORT) - CRESCENDO (SOCIAL IMPACT TOPIC: MENTAL HEALTH)


