WHERE CRAFT MEETS COMMUNITY

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There are
film festivals.
There are networking events.
Then there’s
BFS WEEKEND.

BFS Weekend 2025 is our third annual large-scale conference dedicated to helping Black filmmakers grow their craft, expand their networks, and explore bold new approaches to storytelling. This is a hands-on, skill-building experience designed for Black filmmakers at all levels.

Over the course of one dynamic weekend, attendees will take part in immersive workshops, panels led by industry experts, and community-driven discussions focused on the art and craft of storytelling. While festivals and mixers offer exposure, opportunities for deep creative development outside of expensive academic programs are limited—and that’s where we come in.

We’re bringing together some of the most talented and generous voices in the industry to help filmmakers grow, connect, and create on their own terms.

This year’s theme celebrates the multi-hyphenate creative.

As the film industry constantly evolves in unprecedented ways, filmmakers are facing the reality that sustaining their careers often requires the art of pivoting.

The idea of a multi-hyphenate once carried a stigma for lack of focus, but as the media landscape shifts, multi-hyphenate creatives are emerging as powerhouses with marketable skills that help them generate multiple streams of income that can navigate any industry changes.

We’ll explore what it means to build a career in which you can be celebrated for your diverse skills and offer education that can help you stay marketable as an adaptable storyteller across all areas in the industry.

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Our weekend kicks off with an Opening Night Party on Friday and closes with a Logline & Pitch Competition, but what happens in between is just as powerful.

While our full schedule is still being finalized, here’s a glimpse at some of the sessions we’re planning:

Crafting the All-in-One Pitch
Directing Your Own Performance
Shooting + Directing: Scoring the Best Shot
Being a Multihyphenate in the New Filmmaking Climate
Multihyphenate Fireside Chat

Expect doors to open at 10:00 AM with programming running through the evening. Final schedule and panelists to be announced soon—stay tuned.

Submit your logline for a chance to win $2,500 in our Pitch Competition, sponsored by CliveRd & The Gotham!
Entry is open to all BFS Weekend ticket holders—submit after securing your spot. Deadline to submit is August 8th, 11:59PM ET.

Black Film Space is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible environment for all attendees.

If you have specific accessibility needs—such as ASL interpretation, mobility accommodations, reserved seating, or access to a quiet space—please email us at info@blackfilmspace.com as early as possible.

We’ll do our best to meet your needs and make sure you can fully participate in the event.

The Black Film Space Logline & Pitch Competition is back—and this year, it’s bigger than ever.

In Partnership with cliveRd & The Gotham, we’re giving one storyteller the chance to pitch live in New York City during BFS Weekend, win a $2,500 cash prize, and gain exclusive access to industry opportunities designed to move their career forward.

If you’ve got a compelling story, this is your moment. Submit your logline for a shot to pitch in front of a panel of esteemed judges.
Five finalists will be selected to present their ideas live, and one winner will walk away with more than just funding.

The winning filmmaker will receive:

• $2,500
• A Gotham Pro Membership
• A one-on-one consultation with a Gotham team member to discuss their project’s future.

Meet the Judges

Kia Brooks

Deputy Director, The Gotham
Casey Baron

Programmer, Tribeca Festival (U.S. Narrative & Games)
Sean Charles

Development & Production Manager, ALLBLK & WE tv

LAST YEARS WINNER

Jordaine Pearce won the 2024 competition with a sharp delivery and a powerful concept.

This year, it could be you.

How to Enter

To participate, you must be registered for BFS Weekend.

• Purchase your ticket
• You’ll automatically receive an e-mail with a form to enter the contest.
• Submit your logline by August 8th at 11:59 PM EST
• Finalists will be notified by September 1st.

FAQs

No. It's open for all lengths, formats and genres of scripted/narrative films.
Unfortunately, no. It's open for scripted projects.
Your name, e-mail address, logline, basic details about the project and quality photo of yourself (for promotional purposes)
We are open to all experience levels. We are choosing the finalists based on the most clear, concise, unique, well written loglines.
You are required to use the prize money on the project you are pitching.
You will be provided specific instruction on how to report the use of the funds.
Yes, only two team members from each project can pitch at a time.
To get a feel for how a logline should read, start with a basic structure.
When [INCITING INCIDENT OCCURS]...
A [CHARACTER TYPE]...
Must [OBJECTIVE]...
Before [STAKES]
Keep your logline between 25 to 50 words or one to two sentences.
Unfortunately, no. You can only submit one logline per filmmaker.