What is Black Women Directors?
Black Women Directors is a digital archive and curated newsletter celebrating the brilliance, innovation, and legacy of Black women and non-binary filmmakers worldwide.
Each month, I share new film releases, screening updates, and festival and grant opportunities, as well as reflections on film and visual culture.
If you care about Black women’s art, independent film, and are looking for some film recommendations that are off the beaten path, you’re in the right place.
Why Subscribe?
This work is rooted in care and curation, not algorithms or ad dollars. My North Stars are community building and a deep respect for the filmmakers who shape how we see and experience the world around us.
Subscribe to receive:
Monthly newsletters featuring new releases, archive spotlights, and opportunities
Exclusive bonus posts for paid subscribers: curated film lists, cultural essays, and personal reflections
Highlights from the BWD archive — a living library of over 400 films and counting
Updates on in-person events, screenings, and ways to support this work
What People Are Saying
— Sam Bailey, filmmaker (Brown Girls, You’re So Talented)
— Dennis Doros, co-founder of Milestone Films
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Your support helps keep the archive running, funds community events like the Chicago Film Symposium, and enables me to bring on paid collaborators to sustain this platform in the long term.
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Even if you can’t contribute financially, sharing the newsletter or archive with your friends and community makes a big difference.
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New Here? Start With These:
🎬 21 Must-See Films By Black Women Filmmakers
📚 Explore the Archive
📝 Black Women Directors Monthly – May Edition
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