BlackStar Pitch
Funding Amount
$75,000 grand prize; $25,000 runner-up prize
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
BlackStar Pitch
Overview: A live pitch competition at the BlackStar Film Festival for short non-fiction projects.
Award Structure:
Project Type: Short non-fiction (documentary) projects
Eligibility: Black, Brown, and Indigenous media artists and filmmakers
Program History:
Recent Winners (2025):
Contact: Available through blackstarfest.org
How to Apply
Application Process
Detailed application instructions not provided in available materials. Submissions open later in the year (timing varies). Contact BlackStar Projects for submission details and deadlines.
Presentation: Live pitch competition at BlackStar Film Festival (typically held in July/August)
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