Get to know Maori Karmael Holmes curator, filmmaker, writer, and founder of the BlackStar Film Festival, which was founded in 2012.

The 10th annual BlackStar Film Festival took place on August 4th – 8th 2021 in Philadelphia, PA offering both in-person and virtual events. Attendees had the opportunity to attend panels, network during happy hour events and even attend in person film screenings at the Mann Center and Eakins Oval. It was such an exciting way to celebrate BIPOC filmmakers, visual artists and film lovers with an array of events and film premieres.

Now more than ever we demand answers and most importantly change. While some organize events and protests to make their voices heard, others may turn to their canvas or any other tools to create to relay the message that black lives matter.