BLACK STORIES
are everywhere.
The National Black Movie Association champions Black film, filmmakers and audiences through education, access, advocacy and community.
15k
students reached through NBMA programs
50+
student red carpet credentials across major media events
$100k+
awarded in scholarships
Reel HBCU Luncheon 2024
what we do
We champion Black cinema, honor the stories that shape our culture and create more opportunities for Black films to be seen and supported.
create.
We equip emerging and established filmmakers with the resources, education and opportunities to bring Black stories to life.
connect.
We bring filmmakers, audiences and industry professionals together to build relationships, share knowledge and strengthen our creative community.
celebrate.
We champion Black cinema, honor the stories that shape our culture and create more opportunities for Black films to be seen and supported.
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#REElHBCUChallenge luncheon
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#REelhbcuchallenge winners 2023
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agnes moss at the New York Stock Exchange
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NBMA - film institute summer program
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Asadah + Laila! @ BET Awards
In 2020, the first National Black Movie Day received official recognition in Washington, D.C.,
including a mayoral proclamation recognizing February 15 as Black Movie Day. The recognition affirmed NBMA’s work to celebrate Black cinema, support emerging filmmakers, and expand opportunities for Black stories to be seen and supported.
The annual holiday is celebrated on the third Saturday of February to recognize
and appreciate Black creatives in the film and media industries.
National Black Movie Day returns February 20, 2027.
Continue below to discover how you, your organization, or your community can take part.
national black movie day
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February 20th, 2027
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national black movie day ✳︎ February 20th, 2027 ✳︎
WATCH BLACK. SUPPORT BLACK. CELEBRATE BLACK.
NATIONAL BLACK MOVIE DAY
IS COMING
A national celebration of Black stories, filmmakers
and the audiences who support them.
Each year, NBMA invites communities everywhere to watch, create, share and support Black cinema. Whether you're at home, in a theater or gathering with your community, National Black Movie Day is an opportunity to celebrate the stories shaping our culture.
Reel HBCU Filmmakers and Scholars
INVEST IN THE STORIES OF TOMORROW, TODAY.
Your support creates access, opportunity, and pathways for the next generation of Black storytellers.
Why Give?
SUPPORT CREATORS
Help Black storytellers develop and share their work.
CREATE ACCESS
Expand scholarships, education, and industry experiences.
BUILD THE FUTURE
Invest in the next generation of film and media talent.
NBMA
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MEMBERSHIPS
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launching november 2026
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NBMA ✳︎ MEMBERSHIPS ✳︎ launching november 2026 ✳︎
COMMUNITY MEMBER
For supporters, students, emerging creatives and individuals who want to connect with Black film and the NBMA community.
CREATIVE MEMBER
For filmmakers, creative professionals and industry partners looking to build, collaborate and create greater opportunities across Black film and media.
LEGACY MEMBER
For patrons committed to making a deeper investment in the future of Black storytelling, education and access.
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Whether you're a filmmaker, creative, community partner or organization, there's a place for you at NBMA.