Philadelphia’s 2024 Annual Blackstar Film Festival Kicks Off This Weekend
The heat of summer has nothing on the hot chatter building up around the annual Blackstar Film Festival this weekend, from August 2, 2024, to August 4, 2024. Not to be confused with your average, run-of-the-mill film fest; it's a celebration of Black, Brown, and Indigenous voices from around the globe, curated to spark conversations and inspire creativity.
Via Blackstar Film Festival’s Instagram
What can you expect at Blackstar? Well, besides an incredibly cool selection of films:
Engaging panel discussions with filmmakers and artists
Workshops and masterclasses to hone your own craft
Live music and performances to keep the vibe just right
A chance to network with like-minded folks who share your passion for groundbreaking cinema
It's like nothing you've ever experienced—because it's everything you've never seen. You’ll find short documentaries, feature documentaries, experiential films, and narratives at longstanding Philadelphian theaters Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, and Suzanne Roberts Theatre. It’s essentially like the Indie Oscars of Philadelphia!
Prepare to be wowed by cutting-edge storytelling, cultural conversations, and Oscar-buzz-worthy performances. Plus, it’s the best place to spot future breakout stars (so you can say you knew them when... because, why not?).
Don't worry if you're bad at planning; we’ve all been there. Here's a pro tip: Download the festival’s app to stay updated on last-minute schedule changes. Trust us, you don't want to accidentally miss that one film everyone's going to be talking about for the next six months.
Via Blackstar Film Festival’s Website
And have you heard about the panels? Prepare to explore the creative journey with Q&A sessions from directors, actors, and artists worldwide Spoiler: The behind-the-scenes anecdotes are just as gripping as the films themselves!
Grab your tickets now for one of Philly’s most iconic weekends. You've got stories to hear, films to see, and memories to make.
Want more excitement this summer? Check out our article on the best places to watch the 2024 Olympics and make sure you don't miss a moment of the action!
