Apply For BGFC 2026


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 2026, from February 27 to June 27, 2026, on select Saturdays from 10 am - 1:30 pm EST. The camp targets high school girls between the ages of 13 and 18 years old. Applications close on Oct. 31, 2025 at 11:59pm ET.
Interested participants must be:
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In high school and between the ages of 13 and 18
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Self-identify as a girl or gender expansive
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Interested in storytelling and film
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Requirements:
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Attend virtual orientation on 2/4/2026 from 7pm - 9pm EST
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Commit to 7 Saturday sessions between 3/7 - 6/13/2026
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Attend a Writers Retreat in Kissimmee, FL from 2/26 - 3/1/2026 (All expenses covered EXCEPT transportation)
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Attend Shoot Weekend in Atlanta, GA from 5/15 - 5/18/2026 (All expenses covered, including transportation)
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Attend Premiere Weekend in Charlotte, NC from 6/25 - 6/28/2026 (All expenses covered EXCEPT transportation)
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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, production coach, 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