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St. Kitts and Nevis implements mandatory biometric data for Citizenship by Investment Programme. What Black film stakeholders need to know about mobility The Citizenship by Investment Unit of St. Kitts and Nevis has announced the upcoming implementation of mandatory biometric data collection for all new applicants under its Citizenship by Investment Programme (CBI), with the measure expected to take effect before the end of Q1 2026. The initiative aligns the Federation’s secu

Final Draft updated its Terms of Service in 2026. Here's what Black filmmakers, screenwriters, and indie film students need to know before your scripts disappear. When a company like Final Draft  updates its Terms of Service and End User License Agreement , it's easy to dismiss as legal housekeeping. But that is not the case If you're building IP, pitching streamers, developing festival-bound scripts, or working on anything you intend to own and monetize, those terms directly

Looking for film funding or festival entries? Explore the January 2026 Black Film Wire guide to resources for filmmakers across the global Black diaspora. 2026 is heating up to be an exciting year for film and TV. For budding and established black talent, this also represents multiple opportunities to upskill, exhibit work on larger stages, and secure funding for passion projects. It is to this end that Black Film Wire  has put together an extensive list of available opportun

AFFC Storytellers Film Lab Cohort III is now accepting applications from emerging female filmmakers in Nairobi. 6-week program, apply by February 2. The African Female Filmmakers Collective  (AFFC) has announced an open call for its highly anticipated Storytellers Film Lab Cohort III , a transformative opportunity designed specifically for emerging women filmmakers based in Nairobi, Kenya. This intensive six-week program offers hands-on training, professional mentorship, and

The Nigerian studio behind ‘The Men's Club’ has put out a call for a male and female role in a new TV Series. Apply by 26 January, 2026.   Filmmaker and Founder of Urban Vision 360 Tola Odunsi  has put out a casting call for two lead roles in an upcoming TV series.  The announcement, made via social media  yesterday, states that interested actors and actresses should be between 25 and 35 years old, and preferably be relatively new faces. They are to send a profile, social med

Leading Nigerian studio Bluhouse has put out a call for an Igbo-speaking female role. Deadline is January 11. BLUHOUSE Studios, the production house behind films like Freedom Way   (2024) , A Quiet Monday   (2023)  , the Zikoko Life Anthology  Series (2025), and Indie pictures like Obi is A Boy   (2025)   and Kachifo (Till the Morning Come) , has put out a casting call for a female role.  Applicants, between 25 and 35 years, are required to send in a monologue in Igbo as seen

BlackFilmWire’s List of Casting Call opportunities in the black diaspora for December 2025 and early 2026.

If you’ve been waiting for a sign to put your art out into the world, this might be it. Every month,  Outlast Arts Education  puts together a love letter to creativity in the form of a curated list of grants, workshops, and contests made especially for Black and Native artists. From screenwriting to poetry, filmmaking to nonfiction, it’s a growing space where BIPOC voices are seen, celebrated, and supported. Think of it as your monthly reminder that your art deserves room to

Apply Now: $40M Next Narrative Africa Fund Opens Call for Film & TV Script Grants Attention filmmakers, screenwriters, and visionaries:...

By Sahndra Fon Dufe | Black Film Wire June is Men’s Mental Health Month—and for Black men especially, this moment carries layered meaning. For too long, our brothers have been told to “man up,” to suppress, to endure. But the truth is, healing is power. Vulnerability is strength. And community is medicine. In Los Angeles, a city that often celebrates hustle over healing, a few powerful spaces are creating room for our men to pause, process, and pour into themselves—mentally,

Something BIG  is coming to Nollywood and it’s got its eye on the next generation. The NextGen Films  Initiative , founded by filmmaker and producer Joy Odiete , is making its debut with a bold new project: Bwari Blue . Designed to elevate emerging talent and shine a light on undiscovered Nigerian voices, this platform is more than just a film, it’s a movement. Odiete, known for her commitment to authentic storytelling and industry development, is partnering with key creative

2024 Projects FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA – [Date]  – The Red Sea Souk Project Market has officially opened submissions...

Source:  @chrisbivins on Instagram Lights, Camera, Action, Atlanta! If you’ve been looking for your on-screen break, this might just be the opportunity you've been waiting for. 📍 Details at a Glance: Location:  Atlanta, GA Who They're Looking For:  Non-union actors (all types) Pay:  $100 for 8 hours + overtime pay after 8 Experience Required:  None — just bring your energy, presence, and a positive attitude! 📝 Why This Matters: MTV has long been a launchpad for new talent.

Free $6,000 Animation & Post-Production Training for African Women – Apply Now! Image: Lagos University Nigerian creatives, What if we...

Tyler Perry Launches Dream Collective to Empower Emerging Filmmakers Amid Industry DEI Cutbacks Tyler Perry Studios Inside the Tyler Perry Studios Dream Collective: A Life-Changing Opportunity for Filmmakers Renowned filmmaker and media mogul Tyler Perry is celebrated for his extensive contributions to Georgia's film industry, and he has unveiled the Tyler Perry Studios Dream Collective . This initiative aims to nurture and support emerging talent in the entertainment sector,

Triggerfish, Africa’s trailblazing animation studio, has joined forces with UNESCO  to launch an empowering initiative that’s set to...

DEAR AFRICAN CREATORS: Discover the Magic of Drama Television with Netflix and Stage 32, Taught by Leila Cohan (Emmy-nominated writer/produc