Black Women Film is excited to re-launch our award-winning film camp model for Black teen girls taking place this summer. Participants will be mentored and supported by Black Women Film alumni and industry professionals to create their first short films.

WE THRIVE Black Girls Film Camp is an Afro-centric film camp for Black women identified and non-binary youth 17-24 based in the Greater Toronto Area presented by Black Women Film! Canada in collaboration with the Nia Centre for the Arts..

Facilitated by award-winning filmmakers and educators Ella Cooper and Laurie Townsend, this camp will also include presentations by guest mentors to help participants create their first films in a safe and fun outdoor and online environment.

Program Dates: August 5th - 12th, 2020
Register before July 24th at 11:59PM

During this filmmaking intensive participants will:

Learn Filmmaking Techniques
Articulate & celebrate their unique stories
Create video self portraits and your first short film
Learn from Black Women filmmakers
Build new connections and have fun in nature

This exciting initiative is a partnership between Black Women Film! Canada in collaboration with the Nia Centre, with generous support from the Canada Council for the Arts.