Making Art that Moves

Opening Fall 2026

WHAT IS THE GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BLACK CINEMATIC ARTS?

We are an independent higher education nonprofit launching an accredited graduate school of cinematic arts with a focus on the Black experience, traditions, and history.

Our innovative three-year MFA will provide unique opportunities through experiential learning in Hollywood and cinema centers worldwide, positioning our graduates

ahead of their peers.

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

We aim to produce a pipeline of Black filmmakers as transformative leaders, fostering excellence in story and artistry in all aspects of filmmaking, employing the Black experience and history as a profound root and resource for the cinematic arts.

We will facilitate unparalleled global learning experiences, enabling students to interact with and learn from world cultures while fostering industry relationships worldwide. Our graduates will be positioned for leadership roles and meaningful careers, bringing new perspectives to the art and business of global cinema and building a more equitable, inclusive landscape within the industry and the films it produces.