BAM Film Fest accepts films made by and/or about people of Black/Afrikan descent. Filmmakers are not required to be of Afrikan descent.
Films can be of any genre -- drama, comedy, horror, adventure, animation, romance, science fiction, experimental, music video, etc. PAFF accepts features,, shorts and web series; narratives and documentaries.
All submissions must be in English or have English subtitles.
By submitting I understand that I am agreeing to the following:
I am currently the owner of this work. Should ownership or rights to my film change, I must notify the Black Arts Movement Film Fest. I own or control the copyright and am duly authorized to submit this documentary film to the Black Arts Movement Film Fest and to the best of my knowledge, all statements on this document are true;
This documentary contains no material which could result in tort claims, royalty claims, claims for breach of contract, or claims of any sort whatsoever; If this documentary is selected for screening at the Black Arts Movement Film Fest, I grant Black Arts Movement Film Fest the right to screen this film in the Bay Area, California, August 1-3, 2025;
I understand and agree that this film entry, if selected for the Film Fest, may be used for promotional purposes for the Festival and/or its partners and I grant Black Arts Movement Film Fest and its partners the rights to use clips of the footage, photographic stills and/or titles and information from the film for promotional purposes;
I fully indemnify and hold Black Arts Movement Film Fest and its partners harmless from any claims which may arise in connection with this film. If a claim arises in connection with this film, I will bear all the costs of defense incurred by Black Arts Movement Film Fest and pay any award of damages which may ensue. I also agree to reimburse Black Arts Movement Film Fest for any attorney fees incurred in connection with the defense of such a claim. By submitting my film, I am indicating that I understand, comply with and agree to the Terms of Entry and the eligibility requirements.
