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

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

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EARLY BIRD PREMIERE TICKETS AVAILABLE UNTIL JUNE 1, 2026! PREMIERE SCREENING AND AWARDS GALA 7:30 PM – 11:00 PM | NASCAR Hall of Fame Celebrate the brilliance of the next generation of filmmakers at Black Girls Film Camp’s 6th Annual Premiere Weekend finale. Experience an unforgettable evening of original short films written and directed by nationally selected teen girls from the 2026 BGFC cohort, and join us as we honor acclaimed filmmaker Christine Swanson as this year’s Luminary Award Recipient. Award presentation by actress, writer, and director, lisa arrindell. Evening Schedule: Doors Open: 6:45 PM Red Carpet Mixer: 7:00 PM Premiere Screening: 7:30 PM Dinner & Awards Gala: 9:00 PM Attire: Evening Chic/Red Carpet Ready PURCHASE TICKETS FREE PREMIERE WEEKEND EVENTS 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM | Thu. June 25 The Clark Sisters (Directed By Christine Swanson) Location: Independent Picture House (4237 Raleigh St, Charlotte, NC 28213) Admission: Free Community Event Ticket: Limited Seats Available COMING SOON 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM | Fri. June 26 Albany Road (Directed By Christine Swanson) Location: Independent Picture House (4237 Raleigh St, Charlotte, NC 28213) Admission: Free Community Event Ticket: Limited Seats Available COMING SOON THE PREMIERE WEEKEND LUMINARY HONOREE SCREENINGS Join Black Girls Film Camp as we honor acclaimed TV and film director Christine Swanson during our 6th Annual Premiere Weekend. Celebrate Christine Swanson’s body of work through special evening and afternoon FREE community film screenings at Independent Picture House. These community screenings are a part of a special event series that honors her powerful contributions to storytelling, cinema, and representation. Grab your tickets to additional events: The Featured Fireside Chat and a formal Luminary Award Presentation at the Premiere Screening and Awards Gala. 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM | Fri. June 26 Good Grief: Pass the Bread, Mom Is Dead - A Conversation with Author and TV Writer Angela Nissel Location: Harvey B. Gantt Center (551 S Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202) Join Emmy-nominated TV writer, producer, and author Angela Nissel for a heartfelt and humorous discussion of her new memoir, Good Grief: Pass the Bread, Mom Is Dead with national media personality and entertainment host, Laiya St. Clair. Through wit, vulnerability, and cultural insight, Angela explores grief, family, and healing and invites audiences into an intimate journey that reminds us of the power of storytelling to hold both pain and joy at once. 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM | Fri. June 26 Backtalker : An Evening with Dr. Kimberlé Crenshaw Location: Harvey B. Gantt Center ( 551 S Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202) We are deeply honored to welcome renowned legal scholar Kimberlé Crenshaw for a dynamic conversation with author and philanthropist, Monique Couvson, centered on her new book Backtalker. Known for shaping how we understand identity, power, and justice, Crenshaw’s work continues to influence generations of scholars, activists, and storytellers. This conversation will explore the power of speaking truth to systems and the role of narrative in advancing social change. THE PREMIERE WEEKEND FIRE STORIES SERIES As part of Black Girls Film Camp’s Premiere Weekend, the Fire Stories Series is a free signature author series hosted in partnership with the Harvey B. Gantt Center to curate powerful conversations with visionary Black women storytellers and narrative change agents. On Friday, June 26, we are honored to feature two extraordinary voices and their new book releases: RESERVE FREE TICKET RESERVE FREE TICKET THE ALUMNI FILM FEST 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM | Sat. June 27 | Alumni Film Screenings and Panels Location: ImaginOn (300 E 7th St, Charlotte, NC 28202) Join us at the Black Girls Film Camp Alumni Film Fest at ImaginOn for a day of cinema, teen storytelling and fun with future filmmakers in action! From screenings to Hollywood industry panels, workshops let by CPCC's Film and Media program, and interactive sessions, this FREE event brings the magic of filmmaking straight to the Charlotte community for teens and families. Free lunch provided with registration! RESERVE FREE TICKET RESERVE FREE TICKET POWERHOUSE HOLLYWOOD PRODUCERS PANEL 12:15 PM – 1:15 PM | Sat. June 27 ImaginOn: The Round Step into an inspiring conversation with some of Hollywood’s most influential producers. This dynamic panel will explore career journeys, producing at the highest levels, and building impactful stories that shape culture and representation in film and television. Featured Panelists: Tressa Azarel Smallwood (Megamind Media), Autumn Bailey-Ford (Autumn Bailey Entertainment), Diane Houslin (B.O.B. Film House), Karen Peterkin (Kronicle Media). Moderated by Tracy "Twinkie" Byrd. FEATURED FIRESIDE CHAT: CHRISTINE SWANSON 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Sat. June 27 ImaginOn: Wells Fargo Theater Join us for an intimate conversation with Christine Swanson on her creative journey, directing for film and television, and the power of centering meaningful stories on screen. Moderated by Francene Marie. RESERVE FREE TICKET

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In Spring 2023, Black Girls Film Camp provided its second annual all-expenses paid LA Production 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 26th - May 1st, 2023. During the weekend retreat, participants attended sessions led by USC Annenberg and The School of Cinematic Arts' professors, UTA agents, Salli Richardson Whitfield, Yvette Nicole Brown, and Shaun Robinson, engaged in a customized visit and experience at Array's Creative Campus and Walt Disney Studios in Burbank, attended a high tea hosted by Board Member and filmmaker, Nichelle Tramble Spellman, took a shooting basics course taught by Miki Turner, and visited the Academy Museum. THE 2023 LA RETREAT AT USC REELS

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Operation Restoration Ms. Foundation California Film Institute/MVFF (Screening Sponsor) Emory University (Screening Sponsor) Final Draft Screenwriting Software Beats By Dre 2022 PARTNERS IUrban Education Collaborative at UNC Charlotte Women + Girls Research Alliance Black Women In Film Network Women In Film LA University of Southern California I AM not the MEdia, Inc. By Design Events, LLC. Urban Educators for Change Dorm Key 2022 PLANNING TEAM Jimmeka Anderson Sierra Davis Deneen Dixon-Payne Shanell Smaw Faithe Lizarda Gina Antilus Dr. Angelia F. 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This trip was held from April 26th - May 1st, 2023. During the weekend retreat, participants attended sessions led by USC Annenberg and The School of Cinematic Arts' professors, UTA agents, Salli Richardson Whitfield, Yvette Nicole Brown, and Shaun Robinson, engaged in a customized visit and experience at Array's Creative Campus and Walt Disney Studios in Burbank, attended a high tea hosted by Board Member and filmmaker, Nichelle Tramble Spellman, took a shooting basics course taught by Miki Turner, and visited the Academy Museum. THE 2023 LA RETREAT AT USC REELS 2022 PREMIERE | Black Girl Film Camp 2022 PREMIERE WATCH THE FULL SHOWCASE FEATURED SPEAKERS PHOTOS FROM THE RED CARPET THE AWARD WINNERS Fullscreen Page | Black Girl Film Camp ALUMNI | Black Girl Film Camp ALUMNI 2024 COHORT 2023 COHORT 2022 COHORT 2021 COHORT ALUMNI HIGHLIGHTS ACTIVE ALUMNI MEMBERS Jessica Johnson (2021) Sanaa Wilkins (2021) Marley Noel (2022) Sydney White (2022) Camille Satterwhite Rambert (2022) Ashley Meier (2022) Khloe Thompson (2022) Precious Foreman (2022) Terryn Pinder (2023) Avery Kelley (2023) Addison Belhomme (2023) Lanaa Dantzler (2023) Hannah Merriweather (2023) Jaida Cox (2023) Jaela Ellis (2023) Taylor Brooks (2023) Alexandra Bonner (2024) Alexandria Johnson (2024) ​ Emerie Boone (2024) Milan Armorer (2024) Daria Strachan (2024) Marley Jones (2024) Jayden Dial (2024) Kyla Holmes (2024) Caris Pryor (2024) Azuri Vallatine (2024) ​ 2024-25 ALUMNI BOARD UPCOMING ALUMNI SCREENINGS Screenings Black and Brown Femme Film Festival Film(s): Desquameted Filmmaker: Terryn Pinder (2023) Date: July 13, 2024 Location: Chicago, IL XL Film Festival Film(s): Game Changers, A Thin Line Btw Black and White, Keep It To Yourself Filmmaker(s): Caris Pryor (2024), Addison Belhomme (2023), Maya Hooks (2022) Date: August 17, 2024 Location: Chicago, IL Red Moon Film Festival Film(s): As You Are Filmmaker(s): Daria Strachan (2024) Date: August 25 - 30, 2024 Location: Online Make News, Make Noise: Screening Room Film(s): (Honorable Mentions) The Gift And The Curse, As You Are, Tinted, The Pad Hustle Filmmaker: Alexandra Bonner (2024), Daria Strachan (2024), Milan Armorer (2024), Kyla Holmes (2024) Date: September 5 - 8, 2024 Location: TBD Mill Valley Film Festival Film(s): Sole Sista Filmmaker(s): Emerie Boone (2024) Date: October 3 - 13, 2024 Location: San Rafael, CA ​ Black Writers Weekend Film(s): Tinted, The All Aroundz Filmmaker(s): Milan Armorer (2024), Avery Kelley (2023) Date: Aug 2, 2024 Location: Atlanta, GA New York Independent Film Festival Film(s): As You Are Filmmaker(s): Daria Strachan (2024) Date: August 2024 Location: Online ​ ​ FilmGate Miami Film(s): The Pad Hustle Filmmaker(s): Kyla Holmes (2024) Date: August 28, 2024 Location: Miami, FL Imagine This Intel Women's Film Festival Film(s): 2024 Films - Collection Filmmaker(s): 2024 Cohort Date: September 19 - 29, 2024 Location: Online/New York, NY ​ Micheaux Film Festival Film(s): As You Are, Sole Sista, The Pad Hustle, Stank Face, Self Belief Symphony Filmmaker(s): Daria Strachan (2024), Emerie Boone (2024), Kyla Holmes (2024), Marley Jones (2024), Azuri Vallatine (2024) Date: October 21 - 28, 2024 Location: Los Angeles, CA GirlzEmpowered Event Film(s): The Pad Hustle Filmmaker(s): Kyla Holmes (2024) Date: August 11, 2024 Location: Detroit, MI ​ Film Independent - Future Filmmakers Film(s): Tinted Filmmaker(s): Milan Armorer (2024) Date: August 24, 2024 Location: Los Angeles, CA ​ Urban Film Festival Film(s): The Pad Holmes Filmmaker: Kyla Holmes (2024) Date: August 30 - September 1, 2024 Location: Miami, FL Lady Filmmakers Film Festival Film(s): As You Are Filmmaker: Daria (2024) Date: September 25 - 30, 2024 Location: Los Angeles, CA ​ ​ ​ Fort Lauderdale Int'l Film Festival Film(s): The Pad Hustle Filmmaker: Kyla Holmes (2024) Date: November 8 - 17, 2024 Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL Previous 1 2 3 4 5 Next

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