"The African film industry generates $5 billion annually, a fraction of its potential $20 billion capacity". This underperformance is attributed to structural challenges such as underfunding, underdevelopment, and undervaluation. BSIFF is helping to close this gap ..."- UNESCO
BSIFF is a leading Pan-African film festival that champions the business of film, cultural dialogue, and African storytelling. dedicated to bridging gaps in film knowledge, access, and opportunity
From its inception, BSIFF has been guided by a simple ethos: bringing cinema closer to the people while strengthening the art and the business of film.
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Black Star International Film Festival
BSIFF Now Accepting Series
The Black Star International Film Festival is expanding its submissions to welcome series and vertical dramas.
As storytelling continues to evolve across television, streaming platforms, and mobile-first formats, BSIFF is opening its doors to creators telling powerful stories season by season and frame by frame. From traditional episodic series to emerging vertical drama formats, we invite bold and innovative work that reflects the changing landscape of global storytelling.
From the very beginning, BSIFF has been guided by a clear ethos: bringing cinema closer to the people while strengthening both the art and the business of film.
While the festival maintains a strong focus on Black stories and creatives across Africa and the diaspora, we remain open to filmmakers from around the world whose work contributes meaningfully to the global conversation through cinema.
BSIFF Now Accepting Interactive Storytelling & Narrative Games
Storytelling continues to evolve and the future of narrative is increasingly interactive.
The Black Star International Film Festival (BSIFF) invites creators working at the intersection of story, technology, and immersive media to submit their work for our Interactive Storytelling / Narrative Games category.
We are looking for powerful stories told through interactive formats that engage audiences in new and exciting ways.
Eligible submissions include:
- Narrative video games
- Interactive films
- Story-based mobile games
- VR storytelling experiences
- AR story experiences
FILM NEEDS YOU. YES, YOU!
For a film to happen, the entire society must come together. We need food, drinks, clothing, furniture, jewelry, props, hotels, cars, lights, cameras, financial services—and much more.
From set designers to sellers, caterers to costumiers, technicians to tailors—every product and service contributes to the magic of cinema. That’s the true relevance of film in society. If your business offers anything needed to make, market, or sell a film
SHOWCASE & SELL AT THE BLACK STAR INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
24th–28th September 2025 A full week of networking, visibility, and business growth.
Meet new markets Connect with creatives and entrepreneurs Grow your business through direct exposure Let’s grow together through film.
Apply now to book your vending booth and be a part of the creative economy in motion.
BSIFF 25 Selected Films
Don’t miss out on this chance to be a part of exciting events happening at BSIFF 25. Get your tickets now.
Submit Your Film
The BSIFF festival accepts submissions of feature-length and short films in various categories such as fiction, documentary, animation, and experimental films. Additionally, the festival presents awards in different categories.
About BSIFF
BSIFF inspires a love for film and cinema and empowers independent African filmmakers to share their unique stories with the world. Through distribution opportunities, networking, film education, and skill acquisition, BSIFF helps filmmakers push their creative boundaries beyond limits and achieve their dreams of reaching a global audience.
Black Star Music Concert
BMC’s goal is to provide a platform for emerging artists in the Ghanaian and African music industry to showcase their talents, gain recognition, and secure support from investors or individuals willing to assist them in managing their careers.
Join The BSIFF Family
BSIFF Members, or Black Stars, share a love of film and culture and gain access to various opportunities and networks.