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Tickets for the entire day's virtual event coming soon
Cocktails & Critics Afterparty
Early Bird tickets coming soon
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16th Annual Day of Black Docs
MAY 13, 2023
MODERATED BY TBA

DAY OF BLACK DOCS

Approaching two decades, our signature event DOBD showcases premiere documentaries directed and/or produced by Black filmmakers. Held at the prestigious American Film Institute, the day brings together black filmmakers and enthusiasts with dynamic filmmaker panels and networking. It is a celebration of documentaries, which highlights the Black Experience and spotlights its filmmakers from around the world.

RSVP Events

Non-members must pay, and Paid BADWest members must RSVP on the website to attend the meeting.

Exchange Ideas

The benefits of being a member include free monthly meetings, screenings and other special events.

Filmmakers

Documentaries highlight the Black Experience and spotlights its filmmakers from around the world.

Screening

Watch filmmaker trailers from the St. Clair Bourne 4th Monday Free Documentary Screening series.

Early Bird Saving

A limited quantity of Early Bird tickets are coming soon

Two Virtual Days

Tickets for the entire event coming soon

Box Office

Purchase tickets via Eventbrite using the buy ticket button. Please do not share purchased event screener link.

The Black Association of Documentary Filmmakers West (BAD West) is a professional organization providing people of African descent working in documentary film, video or other media the opportunity to network professionally, share resources, exchange ideas and meet socially in order to enhance the development, production, promotion and exhibition of documentaries. The Black Association of Documentary Filmmakers West also advocates the recognition and professional advancement of Black documentary filmmakers.

Fulcrum

The Black Association of Documentary Filmmakers West is a project of Fulcrum Arts' Emerge fiscal sponsorship program.

--Website, www.fulcrumarts.org

California-Arts-Council

This activity is supported in part by the California Arts Council, a state agency.

--Website, www.fulcrumarts.org

Donations to The Black Association of Documentary Filmmakers West are tax deductible to the full extent of the law under Federal ID 95-2540759.