APPLICATIONS FOR OUR ANNUAL 16-WEEK CAMP WILL OPEN OCTOBER 15, 2025!

Apply For BGFC 2026 REGISTER FOR SEP. 24TH REGISTER FOR OCT. 1ST REGISTER FOR OCT. 8TH 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: In high school and between the ages of 13 and 18 Self-identify as a girl or gender expansive Interested in storytelling and film Requirements: Attend virtual orientation on 2/4/2026 from 7pm - 9pm EST Commit to 7 Saturday sessions between 3/7 - 6/13/2026 Attend a Writers Retreat in Kissimmee, FL from 2/26 - 3/1/2026 (All expenses covered EXCEPT transportation) Attend Shoot Weekend in Atlanta, GA from 5/15 - 5/18/2026 (All expenses covered, including transportation) Attend Premiere Weekend in Charlotte, NC from 6/25 - 6/28/2026 (All expenses covered EXCEPT transportation ) Write and direct a 5 - 7 minute short film Lead a production team with a film editor, production coach, cinematographer, and alumni coach. APPLICATION OPENS OCT 15TH 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 DOWNLOAD SAMPLE APPLICATION

Black Girls Film Camp (USA) is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that provides a FREE, national (USA), and hybrid 16-week experience (held once a year) where high school Black girls across the country pitch a story idea, and a final ten are selected to have their short film project produced by the program. BGFC 2026 APPLICATIONS OPEN OCT. 15 REGISTER FOR SEP. 24TH REGISTER FOR OCT. 1ST REGISTER FOR OCT. 8TH BECOME A SPONSOR Small Business Sponsorship Packages And Perks Available! Check out the perks and marketing opportunities for small businesses ranging from brand recognition to BGFC gifts and Premiere Weekend Tickets! Small Business Sponsorship levels start at $250 at the Supporting Sponsor Level. DOWNLOAD SPONSOR GUIDE 2025 COHORT FILMS FILM #1 - MIME BY GABRIELLA BLANKSON FILM #2 - CRESCENDO BY GABRIELLE VANCE FILM #3 - BLACK(OUT) BY AUSET ADAMS FILM #4 - UNDER PRESSURE BY KAI KNIGHTS FILM #5 - JUST-AS-POETIC BY KALAHARI LEWIS FIL M #6 - BLANK BY MIRA JOHNSON FILM #7 - STICKS AND STONES BY KENNEDY PRICE FILM #8 - REWINDED BY AALIYAH IDRISSA FILM #9 - DAY ONE BY KHLOE HICKS FILM #10 - FIND ME IN THE VOID BY DENVER HUMPHREY WATCH MORE BGFC FILMS SPONSORS PARTNERS FESTIVAL & SCREENING PARTNERS CENTER FOR WOMEN AT CAMP PARTNERS CRITICAL MEDIA PROJECT

SUBMIT FILM WORK 2ND WRITERS ROOM SIGN UP BGFC SCREENPLAY LIBRARY STORYTELLING RESOURCES SESSION 1- RECOMMENDED READING The recommended reading provided, is to support you as a filmmaker. You will not be assessed on any readings, this is solely a resource to support your development. Story, by Robert Mckee Chapter 2. The spectrum of the structure** Chapter 3. Structure and setting Chapter 4. Structure and genre Chapter 5. Structure and characters** (** Means highly recommended) SESSION 1 - SPEAKERS ADULLAM TRAILER: REGINA HOYLES INTERVIEW WITH RAE BENJAMIN FELISCHA MARYE DISCUSSES THE SHOW BIGGER TRAILER OF FILM, FLASHPOINT (EXEC. PRODUCED BY CANDACE) 1619 PROJECT TRAILER "BEHIND THE MOVEMENT" TRAILER FIRESIDE CHAT SESSION: THURS. MARCH 9, 2024 | 7-8PM EST

Black Girls Film Camp final award showcase with special guest appearances. PREMIERE WEEKEND Video Created By 2024 BGFC Editor, Georgia Jenkins THE 2024 BGFC PREMIERE SCREENING + AWARDS On Saturday, June 22, 2024, Black Girls Film Camp hosted its fourth annual Premiere Weekend Screening and Awards Gala in Charlotte, NC, at the NASCAR Hall of Fame! The event was live-streamed to a national audience, with over a thousand viewers watching it. Black Girls Film Camp is excited to usher in its new cohort of alumni and films, now totaling 40 stories produced by the program written and directed by aspiring high school Black girl filmmakers from across the world. WATCH PREMIERE ON YOUTUBE 2023 PREMIERE Sat. June 10, 2023 2022 PREMIERE Sat. June 25, 2022 2021 PREMIERE Sat. May 22, 2021

2023 COHORT 2023 PLANNING TEAM Dr. Jimmeka Anderson Sierra Davis Ebony Kaiser Kellianne Jordan Faithe Lizarda Dr. Angelia F. Byrd Deandra Simon Mischa Duffie Casandra Henry Jessica 'Phebe' Crystal J Satterwhite Alyssia Sneed Tamilia Ward Nigeria Segure-Watson Nailah Weller Torie C. Wheatley Siani Johnson Fran Marie Media Angela Uhegwu [S.O.U.L] Amanda Whylie Eris Headley Anya Beltran Navonda Fetterson Nakisa Glover Jessica Johnson Jamie A. Lewis Jasmine Livingston Lillian Mayer KeAre’ Rhea Celeste Wymes Executive Director Finance and Operations Director Communications Coordinator Alumni and Outreach Coordinator Administrative Assistant Merch Coordinator Development Coordinator Planning Team Member Planning Team Member Planning Team Member Planning Team Member Planning Team Member Planning Team Member Planning Team Member Planning Team Member Planning Team Member Planning Team Member Planning Team Member Planning Team Member Planning Team Member Planning Team Member Planning Team Member Planning Team Member Planning Team Member Planning Team Member Planning Team Member Planning Team Member Planning Team Member Planning Team Member Planning Team Member 2023 PRODUCTION TEAMS

ARCHIVED FOOTAGE All Digital Collections American Memory Collections - Search by collection name Collection 2. Search films and videos [Library of Congress] Browse the collections containing film and videos [Library of Congress] National Screening Room Collection SERIES: Independent Television News (ITN) / Reuters Stock Footage Library I BBC Worldwide Learning -Offers a range of rights-cleared video solutions tailored for education, from clip licensing to fully produced short form video segments NASA Media Archive [DVIDS] - Images, audio and video recordings related to space flight, astronomy and aeronautics created by NASA, most of which are not copyrighted Open Video Project [Interaction Design Lab, UNC Chapel Hill] - Repository of digital video content for the digital video, multimedia retrieval, digital library, and other research communities Public Domain Movies from publicdomainflix.com - Full length movies in the Public Domain which can be downloaded, modified and remixed into your own projects Universal Newsreels - Available on DVD or online, via Alexander Street Press Videvo - Free database of HD stock footage, motion graphics, music, sound effects WGBH Openvault - Video, audio, images, searchable transcripts, and resource management tools available for individual and classroom learning

SHORT FILMS SHORT DOCUMENTARIES Subway Ballet A Seat At The Table Spider Drove A Taxi NZINGHA "In Decision" 1 - 2 MIN SHORT FILMS Toast Perfection The Box Betta Stopped Life BLACK GIRLHOOD 100 Years of Black Hair The Show Must Go On Courtroom KiKi Get The Belt Hair Love A Black Girl's Country 2 - 6 MIN SHORT FILMS The Elevator Gratitude Paper Boy Giving Is The Best Communication

SUBMIT FILM WORK BUDGET/SCRIPT FEEDBACK SIGN UP SESSION 3 - SPEAKERS Kelley Kali Directed "KEMBA" Kelley Kali Directed "KEMBA" Kelley Kali Directed "I'M FINE, THANKS FOR ASKING "

LA RETREAT SCHEDULE KNOW BEFORE YOU GO GUIDE SHOOT DAY LOCATIONS SCHEDULE LOCATIONS SCHEDULE SHOOT DAY SHUTTLE SCHEDULE SHUTTLE SCHEDULE CLICK HERE >> PRODUCTION PHASE TRACKER IMPORTANT LINKS SUBMIT FILM POSTER DESIGN UPLOAD FILM POSTER IMAGES CAMERA PRACTICE ACTIVITY STRING-OUTS FEEDBACK SIGN-UP SUBMIT FIRST CUT

Thank You For Your Support On Giving Tuesday! GIVE TO BGFC WAYS TO GIVE Send Cashapp Funds To: $blackgirlsfilmcamp Send Funds Through Zelle To Sierra Davis, Finance Director sierra@blackgirlsfilmcamp.org SPONSORSHIP Your sponsorship is helping to ensure the success of the 2024 Black Girls Film Camp and will create a space for Black girls that is safe, liberating, and educational. Contact our Development Coordinator, Shanell Smaw (shanell@blackgirlsfilmcamp.org) to discuss sponsorship opportunities! SPONSORSHIP LEVELS Contact Us! First Name Last Name Email Message Thanks for submitting! Send

Black Girls Film Camp final award showcase with special guest appearances. 2021 PREMIERE WATCH THE FULL SHOWCASE FEATURED SPEAKER RYAN DESTINY THE VIRTUAL RED CARPET THE AWARD WINNERS Most Original Story Winner: A World So Silent, Ale'ja Wright Best Writer Award Winner: Jessica Johnson, Color Blind Most Impactful Film Winner: SKINtention, Yona Parsons Best Editor Award Winner: Lauren McGarrett, Beauty Mark Best Overall Film Winner: Beauty Mark, Sanaa Wilkins Best Director Award Winner: Nia Best, Acceptance Audience Choice Winner: Color Blind, Jessica Johnson Virtual Red Carpet Best Dressed: Ale'ja Wright

SUBMIT FILM WORK PLANNING FOR YOUR FILM POSTER DESIGNS How To Write A Logline Hollywood Insider: Iconic Film Posters SESSION 5 - SPEAKERS