Storytelling by Genre: A Black Film Space Symposium

Join Black Film Space for a weekend symposium as we explore diverse narrative techniques and genre-specific storytelling in TV and cinema through panels, workshops, and discussions led by industry professionals and experts. This event will provide valuable insights and inspiration for filmmakers to enhance their craft and understanding of storytelling across genres.

This event is in partnership with Afrofuture.

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FRIDAY, SEPT 20TH - Opening Night Party in Partnership with Afrofuture (Sponsored by Giant Pictures)

An evening of mixing and mingling to kickstart our weekend. Hosted by Mc Lolahstic. Sounds by DJ Mohogany. Guest DJ set by Talib Kweli

Time: 6 to 11pm

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SATURDAY, SEPT 21ST - Full day of panels and workshops featuring sessions about Drama, Comedy, Horror, & Afrofuture. Full Line Up of Panelists to be announced August 15th

Time: 12pm to 10:30pm (includes Pitch Competition from 8:30pm to 10:30pm)

Location: The Sheen Center

Black Film Space is partnering with cliveRd, an agile startup studio focused on producing and building projects focused on futurism, for a Logline and Pitch Competition.

We are seeking innovative ideas from our participants to pitch to a panel of judges for a chance to win $1,500 towards their production budget for projects in any narrative format or genre!

You must purchase a ticket to either the Pitch Competition ($15), Saturday Pass, or Weekend Pass and submit a form to be considered for the competition.

You will recieve a link to submit your logline in the registration confirmation e-mail. Submissions close Friday, August 30th, 11:59PM ET.

Please note: The application only requires you to submit your name, logline, and high quality photo of yourself.

Submissions close Friday, August 30th, 11:59PM ET.

From the logline submissions, we will choose 5 finalists to pitch and compete for the $1,500 grant on September 21st, 8:30pm.

The top 5 loglines will be announced on Wednesday, September 11th.

5 Finalists Must Prepare a 6 page deck to pitch in front of an audience and our judges. Each finalist will have up to 5 minutes to pitch their project. Pitch decks must include: Cover Page, Project Summary, Portfolio/Former Projects, Mood Board, Team, Why Us (Why are you the right filmmmakers to make this film?)

The winner will be announced at the end of the session.

Funds will be released within 14 business days following the symposium.

For a full FAQ on the Pitch Competition click here.

Pitch Competition Session Schedule

8:30pm - Panel on how to improve your pitch

9:15pm - Pitch Competition

10:00pm - Mixing and Mingling

Super Early Bird (Ends August 23rd at 11:59pm ET) - $15

Early Bird (Ends September 6th at 11:59pm ET) - $20

Regular (Ends September 19th at 11:59pm ET) - $25

Late - $30

Saturday Pass (All Saturday sessions including Pitch Competition)

Super Early Bird (Ends August 23rd at 11:59pm ET) - $30

Early Bird (Ends September 6th at 11:59pm ET) - $35

Regular(Ends September 19th at 11:59pm ET) - $40

Late - $45

Weekend Pass (Includes Opening Party, All sessions on Saturday, Pitch Competition)

Super Early Bird (Ends August 23rd at 11:59pm ET) - $40

Early Bird (Ends September 6th at 11:59pm ET)- $50

Regular (Ends September 19th at 11:59pm ET) - $60

Late - $70

Pitch Competition (Saturday from 8:30pm to `10:30pm)

Regular - $15

Host or Publisher Black Film Space