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BlackStar Film Festival

2027 dates not announced yet · usually August

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About BlackStar Film Festival

An annual Philadelphia film festival for work by Black, Brown and Indigenous filmmakers from around the world, run by BlackStar Projects. It has screenings with Q&As, panels, a live morning show and a bazaar, with some programs online. 2026 was the 15th edition.

What to expect

Film festivals like this one screen features, documentaries and shorts by or about the community, often with filmmaker talks and panels after the screenings.

BlackStar Film Festival has included film screenings, premieres, q&as, panels, morning show and bazaar.

BlackStar Film Festival was first held in 2012. It is ticketed; see the official site for prices.

The organizer has not announced dates for 2027 yet. In 2026 it was held August 6-9, 2026. It is usually held in August.

  • Film screenings
  • Premieres
  • Q&As
  • Panels
  • Morning show
  • Bazaar

Where it happens

BlackStar Film Festival is held at Kimmel Center and other Philadelphia venues in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is one of 22 cultural festivals in Pennsylvania on this calendar.

Map centered on Philadelphia. The organizer lists Kimmel Center and other Philadelphia venues.Directions

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Questions about BlackStar Film Festival

When is BlackStar Film Festival 2027?
The organizer has not announced 2027 dates yet. In 2026 it was held August 6-9, 2026. It is usually held in August.
Where is BlackStar Film Festival held?
BlackStar Film Festival takes place at Kimmel Center and other Philadelphia venues in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Is BlackStar Film Festival free?
No. The organizer sells tickets or charges admission. Check the official site for prices.
What happens at BlackStar Film Festival?
Events have included: film screenings, premieres, q&as, panels, morning show, bazaar.
Who organizes BlackStar Film Festival?
BlackStar Film Festival is organized by BlackStar Projects. Their official site is blackstarprojects.org/festival.
What other cultural festivals are near Philadelphia?
The closest others on this calendar are ACANA African Festival in Philadelphia, PA (same city); Concilio's Annual Hispanic Fiesta in Philadelphia, PA (same city); Israeli Film Festival of Philadelphia in Philadelphia, PA (same city).

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