Making Art that Moves
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FILM LAB EVENTS
#1 Screenwriting 4.18.26
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WHY A BLACK GRADUATE FILM SCHOOL IS NEEDED
(McKinsey & Company Research)
$10B in Lost Revenue
The film and TV industry could gain $10 billion annually by addressing racial inequities.
Under 6% Representation
Fewer than 6% of U.S. film writers, directors, and producers are Black—far lower in some genres.
Gatekeepers of Opportunity
Black creatives in senior roles are often the only pathway for other Black talent to be hired.
Systemic Barriers
The McKinsey Report identified 40 pain points Black creatives face working in Hollywood, with major obstacles in development, financing, marketing, and distribution.
We at GSBCA believe in the potential of gifted Black filmmakers to achieve the highest levels of filmmaking and leadership in the industry if barriers are broken by unparalleled training in filmmaking, leadership, and global film relationships are opened to them.
CUTTING-EDGE CURRICULUM
YEAR
1
Foundations
Includes the Black experience and history, Masterclass Workshops with industry experts, and the Sundance
Film Festival.
Global Filmmaking
Semester-long experiences integrating artistic and industrial perspectives from global cinematic centers.
3
YEAR
Hollywood Industry
Focus on Hollywood cinema and internships in Los Angeles, culminating in a final MFA project, which can include a feature film.
YEAR
2
EUROPEAN CINEMA
France
Cannes Film Festival
EAST ASIAN CINEMA
Korea
Busan Int'l Film Festival
BOLLYWOOD & INDIAN ART CINEMA
India
AFRICAN CINEMA
South Africa
FESPACO Film Festival
OUR MISSION
We are committed to cultivating a pipeline of diverse filmmakers as transformative leaders, cultivating excellence in story and artistry in all aspects of filmmaking, and employing the Black experience and history as a profound root and resource for the cinematic arts.
We create global learning experiences that enable students to engage with world cultures and build meaningful industry relationships worldwide. Our graduates are positioned for leadership roles and impactful careers, bringing new perspectives to the art and business of global cinema and contributing to a more equitable and inclusive film industry.
VISION STATEMENT
We envision a world-class graduate school of cinema centered on the Black experience, traditions, and arts, where generations of filmmakers are launched as transformative global leaders.
Situation in the historic Black Arts District of Leimert Park in South Los Angeles, GSBCA seeks to counter cultural amnesia by equipping filmmakers with the knowledge of who they are, where they come from, and the power of the stories they carry. We aspire to reshape the global cinematic landscape by advancing excellence, equity, and narrative sovereignty in the art and business of film.
"We must learn from the past to
comprehend the present and find our future."
- African Proverb