Join a Community That
Moves Your Career Forward
For $75/year, you’ll get access to programs, events, and a network designed to help you stay consistent, find collaborators, and move your work forward.
As a member, you can:
Apply to our grants and mentorship program at no additional cost
Join our screenwriting accountability group
Attend workshops, panels, and member-only events
Connect with filmmakers through our community and member directory
Membership is non refundable after 7 days.
PIPELINE PROGRAMS
Explore Our Pipeline Programs—built to help you develop your work and move your career forward.
Our Grants provide direct funding to help bring your projects to life, while our Mentorship Program pairs selected filmmakers with experienced industry professionals for one-on-one guidance, feedback, and career support.
These programs are offered on a limited annual basis, and all Black Film Space members can apply at no additional cost as part of their membership.
Learn more about our past grant recipients and our mentorship program.
SCreenwriting Development
Stay consistent, sharpen your craft, and make real progress on your scripts.
SCREENWRITING ACCOUNTABILITY GROUP
Write alongside other filmmakers in focused, structured sessions designed to help you stay consistent, build momentum, and actually
finish your work.
Offered twice a year in the spring and fall. Click here to learn more.
FREE MONTHLY VIRTUAL
SCREENWRITING WORKSHOPS
Join our signature Virtual screenwriting workshops—interactive sessions where one 10–15 page script or excerpt is read and workshopped through peer-to-peer feedback. Discussions focus on story structure, character development, and dialogue, giving you practical insight you can apply to your own work.
These sessions are led by Jabari McDonald, a professional screenwriter and producer who has worked on projects for Netflix, HBO Max, NBC, and Amazon, and brings real-world industry experience into every workshop.
FREE VIRTUAL PANELS,
MEMBER EVENTS
& IN-PERSON PERKS
We host virtual and member-only events throughout the year, covering topics ranging from directing and film financing to navigating film festivals, music composition, and much more.
Join live virtual panels throughout the year at no additional cost. Most sessions are recorded, with dozens available to watch anytime in our membership portal.
Attend our monthly virtual orientations—open to both new and longtime members—where you can meet other filmmakers through breakout sessions.
Members also receive discounts to select Black Film Space events in NYC and LA, along with occasional access to special screenings and gatherings.
CONNECT WITH OTHER FILMMAKERS
Get matched with other members through bi-weekly introductions sent via email through our membership portal, making it easy to build real relationships with fellow filmmakers.
Meet filmmakers in our virtual orientations through breakout sessions and real conversations.
Post what you’re working on in our community threads and engage with other filmmakers.
Access our directory of 600+ members to find collaborators and build your network.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you have any other questions feel free to e-mail us at info@blackfilmspace.com
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After signing up, you’ll get access to our membership portal where you can create your profile, explore upcoming events, and access our welcome kit to get oriented.
You’ll have the option to opt in to bi-weekly member matchups via email, introduce yourself in the community, and start connecting with other filmmakers.
We recommend starting with a virtual orientation, where you can meet other members, learn how to navigate the platform, and get plugged into the community.
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Yes. Most of our programming—including panels, workshops, mentorship, and community features—is virtual and accessible from anywhere. Our in-person events are an added benefit, not the core of the membership.
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We offer a 7-day window from the time of purchase to request a refund. After 7 days, memberships are non-refundable.
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Our main programs—like grants, mentorship, and the screenwriting accountability group—are offered on a limited basis throughout the year, typically once per cycle.