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Real-world film and media training.

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Workshops in video, photo, and podcasting.

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Stories that shift culture and build community.

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Our Community In Action

Black Creators. Bold Voices.

Behind-the-scenes from our filmmaking and photo labs.

Community events, premieres, and student project showings.

Partner-driven storytelling and creative experiments.

Workshops. Workforce. Real-World Impact.

Our Work

The Black Film Guild provides education and real-world experience through a series of specialized programs:

Filmmaking, photography, editing, podcasting, and documentary workshops

A Workforce Development Pathway that prepares students for creative careers

Partnerships with schools, organizations, and city departments to deliver community-based media projects

WALTER WALLACE

Executive Director

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Empowering Black creatives through media, mentorship, and opportunity.

More about us

The Black Film Guild is a nonprofit collective focused on advancing Black storytellers through hands-on training and community-driven projects. From workshops to real-world partnerships, we build bridges between creativity and career.
Our mission

Empowering Black creatives through education, storytelling, and career development.

What We Offer

Workshops, labs, and real-world training in filmmaking, podcasting, and photography.

Get Involved

Join our programs, collaborate as a partner, or support the movement.

Watch Our Work

See What We’ve Created

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Make a Donation

Your donation helps us train the next generation of Black creatives. From media workshops in schools to community film projects with local government, we create real opportunities for Black filmmakers, editors, and photographers. Our Workforce Development Program prepares young creatives for sustainable careers in film, podcasting, and visual storytelling. Every dollar goes toward mentorship, gear, and real-world experience.

Our team members

We Train Visionaries

Walter Wallace
Executive Director

Leads the vision, partnerships, and strategic growth of Black Film Guild’s mission to empower Black creatives.

Keaja Williams
Operations

Oversees day-to-day programs and logistics to ensure smooth delivery of workshops and community projects.

Megan White
Finance

Manages budgets, funding, and financial strategy to sustain and grow BFG’s impact.

Jasmine Bledsoe
Secretary

Coordinates communication, documentation, and board operations to keep the Guild aligned and accountable.

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testimonials

"This organization has consistently provided an invaluable platform for fostering creativity, amplifying diverse voices, and cultivating meaningful connections within the film industry."

Myeisha Haywood-Killings
Executive Director of Young Artist Adventures, Black Film Guild Board Member

"As a beginner filmmaker, I found the on-site job opportunities to be an invaluable learning experience. I left the hands-on opportunity with new skills, including how to use an art deck and manage various PA duties."

Samantha
Black Film Guild Member

"The Black Film Guild has been an incredible resource, teaching me not only the technical and creative aspects of photography but also the importance of building a community and leveraging my talents to book jobs."

Lawrence
Black Film Guild Workshop Attendee
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Community. Camera. Career. Change.

Join Our Creative Community

Talk Film. Share Work. Get Hired.

Download the Discord app and join the Black Film Guild server to connect with other filmmakers, photographers, and editors. Get updates on workshops, share your projects, and build your network in real time.

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Where to find us

Oakland

HQ is in Oakland with workshops all throughout the Bay Area.