Black Web Fest is an organization dedicated to celebrating Black creators. We focus on new media, entertainment and technology.
Joined November 2016
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23 Feb 2023
85% of jobs are gotten through networking. Help support Black & Brown creators by becoming a mentor. Sign-up as a volunteer to help our community of creators: forms.gle/qKi1J6Xn1HKu3gxP8 #payitforward
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Black Web Fest retweeted
8 May 2024
Calling all Latine storytellers! Submissions are NOW OPEN for the 2024 #LatineList - and we’re accepting features, pilots plays this year along with our partners @NALIP_org the Latin Tracking Board!
Learn more here and submit your project by 7/1/24: blcklst.com/programs
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Black Web Fest retweeted
2 Apr 2024
we just launched apps for our next cohort 🎉
we’re investing a $125K SAFE for 7% in up to 12 underrepresented pre-seed founders to build with us in brooklyn from july to sept
visit bk-xl.com for more details and to apply!
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17 Aug 2023
Thank you to one of our biggest supporters @CommunitasUSA . We are one of their August Microgrant winners. Our microgrant will go toward funding our IRS tax exemption application.
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4 Aug 2023
We regretfully announce that all dates are now canceled for our Block Party Summer Screenings series.
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30 Jun 2023
Unfortunately, tonight is canceled due to unhealthy air quality. We will still be hosting Block Party Summer Screenings July 14th, August 4th, and August 18th . RSVP now: blackwebfest.org/block-party…
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Black Web Fest retweeted
16 Jun 2023
Want $100K to make your cinematic dreams reality?
Submit your feature to the @GM Writer-Driven Shorts Program today! Two emerging, diverse filmmakers will be selected to make short films based on their features - and receive $100K to do so.
Learn more: bit.ly/40Fa4Re
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16 Jun 2023
We're collaborating with the @theyard to bring you Block Party Summer Screenings, starting Friday, June 30th. We're capturing the vibrant essence of New York block parties with film screenings, food, shopping, performances & more. RSVP NOW: blackwebfest.org/block-party…
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Black Web Fest retweeted
8 Jun 2023
Join @socialjusticefd & @visiblehandsvc next week for our @BKXLAccelerator Demo Day! 🎉
Come see what our 12 exceptional BIPOC-led companies have been working tirelessly on to bring their visions to life.
Join us on 6/12 at Barclays Center! 🖤💙🤍
lu.ma/kzwcou16
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Black Web Fest retweeted
29 May 2023
We’re collaborating with the @GM Marketing and Media Incubator Fund for the Writer-Driven Shorts Program!
Two emerging, diverse filmmakers will each receive a $100K grant to fund a short film based on their feature script.
Submit by August 15: bit.ly/3Nh78Hx
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Black Web Fest retweeted
29 May 2023
📅 June is approaching and so are these scriptwriting deadlines!
Visit our website for further details and for other places to send your work. bbc.in/3wFWX6I
@ChesilTheatre @funnywomen @climate__spring @Film_London @NewWritingNorth @ThePopcornGroup @FilmHubNorth
ALT A montage of 6 logos for scriptwriting opportunities: Chesil Theatre, Funny Women, The Hot House Shorts, Northern Writers' Awards, Popcorn Award and Film Hub North
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27 May 2023
Tomorrow is day two of our game jam. Do you know a game developer or designer? Share the flyer and message us if you'd like to register.
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Black Web Fest retweeted
19 May 2023
Check it out 👇🏽
19 May 2023
hosting an early-stage investor fair for founders this tues in nyc
college fair style: every 45 mins, 30 select founders enter the room & meet two dozen top vc's including @2048vc, @AforeVC, @anthemis, @BessemerVP, @CowboyVC, & more
info 👉 lu.ma/earlystagefair
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16 May 2023
We're seeking vendors for our Block Party Summer Screening events. Learn more and apply at : blackwebfest.org/block-party…
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Black Web Fest retweeted
8 May 2023
We’re collaborating with the @GM Marketing and Media Incubator Fund for the Writer-Driven Shorts Program!
Two emerging, diverse filmmakers will each receive a $100K grant to fund a short film based on their feature script.
Submit by August 15: bit.ly/3Nh78Hx
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Black Web Fest retweeted
3 May 2023
VC Job Openings🪄
Making roles public is so important for promoting diversity within the ecosystem.
Check out this week's openings (Apr 26 - May 3)👇
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Black Web Fest retweeted
25 Apr 2023
our founder @surgieboi will speaking at "Black Web Fest" on its "More than NFTs" Web3 panel this Saturday at 1:00pm EST at Heyground Harlem ⚡️
discussions include:
✅ crypto's effects on sports cards
✅ blockchain's effects on counterfeiting & fraud
✅ getting started in Web3
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Black Web Fest retweeted
6 Apr 2023
📢🧵 News Alert!
Pilot is our opportunity for writers who have already taken their first steps in a professional writing career. Today we can announce that it will open again for submissions between 5th and 26th September 2023. However, this year with one important change… 1/7
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24 Mar 2023
Next Thursday, join us & @blackfilmspace for a special #WomensHistoryMonth !
ChiChi Anyanwu, Lin Que Ayoung & Ngozi Anyanwu will be sitting with us to discuss their work, their process, and their lives as creators. Get tixs here: blackfilmspace.com/events-ca…
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