APPLICATIONS FOR BGFC 2026 ARE NOW CLOSED AND WILL REOPEN IN FALL 2026

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

CAMP PREP 1. INTRODUCE YOURSELF Share your name, a photo of you doing something that brings you joy, and tell us why you chose to share the photo. After you post, comment on at least one other person's post and introduce yourself. (Be sure to add a profile pic/headshot for your post) 2. REVIEW CAMP WEBSITE Review the camp website and where everything is located. Click on the team folder and locate your folder where you will upload your weekly footage. Review your workplans in your folders. View the camp schedule and speakers. If you have any questions, share them at the bottom of the camp homepage. 3. WATCH 2 SHORT FILMS Watch two short films with your production team. Discuss what you like and what you would have done differently if you were the writer/director/editor. Short films are located on the homepage of the website or by clicking "FILMS" in the menu on the homepage. 4. SHORT FILM REVIEW Share your production teammates' names and the short film you all have seen and enjoyed the most. Tell us why your team liked the film. (Be sure to add a profile pic/headshot for your post) 5. YOUR STORY REVIEW Share your story mountain and beat sheet with your team. When discussing your story mountain with your team, identify the goal of your film/story and the goal of your protagonist. In one sentence, finalize the logline of your film in the comments section below. A logline is a very brief synopsis of your film. View film posters from previous cohorts and read their loglines for ideas. (Be sure to add a profile pic/headshot for your post) 6. SIGN YOUR TEAM UP FOR FIRST WRITERS ROOM SESSION SIGN UP SEE YOU ON SATURDAY, MAR. 8TH AT 10AM EST!

SUBMIT FINAL FILM ASSETS FILM WORK - FINAL FILM ASSETS DUE BY MIDNIGHT JUNE 16TH EST **NO EXCEPTIONS** SESSION 9 - SPEAKERS

In Spring 2022, Black Girls Film Camp provided an all-expense paid LA Retreat at USC in partnership with USC Annenberg's Critical Media Project for teen directors, their editor, coach, and a parent to attend. This trip was held from April 29th - May 1st 2022. During the weekend retreat, participants attended sessions led by USC Annenberg and The School of Cinematic Arts' professors, a high tea hosted by Board Member, Nichelle Tramble Spellman, took a shooting basics course taught by Miki Turner, and visited the Academy Museum and Hollywood Blvd. THE 2022 LA RETREAT REELS

SUBMIT FINAL FILM WORK SESSION 7 - SPEAKERS

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

SUBMIT FILM WORK STORYBOARD FEEDBACK SIGN UP STORYBOARDING & PLANNING FOR PRODUCTION RESOURCES How To Make A Storyboard Overview of Shots and Angles SESSION 4 - SPEAKERS

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

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

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: 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 CLOSES OCT 31, 2025 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

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