Black Star International Film Festival
| Black Star International Film Festival | |
|---|---|
| Location(s) | Ghana |
| Years active | 2015–present |
| Founded by | Juliet Asante |
| Website | bsiff |
Black Star International film festival (BSIFF) is a non-profit festival in Ghana founded by Juliet Asante in 2015. It is a festival celebrated annually to bridge the gap between African movie cinema and the global community of movie makers and focuses on the business aspect of film making.[1][2][3]
Activities[edit]
The festival is celebrated for a week and it coupled with several activities which are Workshop, Panel Session, African Film Market, A music concert, Awards night and daily film screenings. During these activities participant or industry players network do business and also celebrate Africans for their works over the year.[4][5]
Themes[edit]
List of theme from the year of inception to date
| Theme | Year |
|---|---|
| Shaping The Mind of a Generation | 2016[6] |
| For The Young At Heart | 2017[7] |
| Film As a Tool for National Development | 2018[8] |
| Connecting Cultures Through Film | 2019[9] |
References[edit]
- ^ "BSIFF". Black Star International Film Festival. Retrieved 2020-04-13.
- ^ "Black Star International Film Festival 2018 opens in Accra". Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana, Current Affairs, Business News , Headlines, Ghana Sports, Entertainment, Politics, Articles, Opinions, Viral Content. 2018-08-14. Retrieved 2020-04-13.
- ^ "Government to include Black Star International Film Festival in 2019 budget – Catherine Afeku". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 2020-04-13.
- ^ "Black Star International Film Festival". FilmFreeway. Retrieved 2020-04-13.
- ^ "Black Star International Film Festival 2018 opens in Accra". Graphic Online. Retrieved 2020-04-13.
- ^ "Submit". Black Star International Film Festival. Retrieved 2020-04-13.
- ^ Asankomah, Tony (2017-07-15). "Blackstar International Film Festival 2017, Scheduled for 18th – 21st August". GhMovieFreak. Retrieved 2020-04-13.
- ^ Debrah, Ameyaw (2018-08-22). "Black Star International Film Festival (BSIFF) 2018 ends on a high note". AmeyawDebrah.com. Retrieved 2020-04-13.
- ^ "Submit". Black Star International Film Festival. Retrieved 2020-04-13.
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