For more than four decades, Black Public Media has maintained a proud legacy of supporting media makers who create content that reflect the diversity and nuance of the global Black experience. Throughout the year, we offer a range of funding and training, distribution opportunities to our creative community.
Scroll down to discover the BPM opportunities currently accepting submissions.
BPM OPEN CALL
Stories have long demonstrated their power to amplify voices and deepen cultural understanding, a truth reflected in the films BPM has supported over the years. We rely on our community of talented media-makers to create compelling, nuanced work that brings the perspectives, experiences, and concerns of the Black community into the broader public discourse. BPM is especially interested in projects that explore critical issues, foster cultural understanding, and engage local and national audiences.
For this year’s Open Call, we are accepting feature-length, nonfiction projects across all subject areas. Independent filmmakers are invited to submit feature‑length nonfiction works in a wide range of formats, styles, and genres. Up to five (5) projects will be selected to pitch their project at BPM’s 10th PitchBLACK. One project will receive up to $xxx,xxx in production funding at the PitchBLACK forum in June 2026.
KEY DATES
Application Deadline: OCTOBER 1, 2026, 11:59 PM PST
Applicants notified of PitchBLACK Selections: January 2027
PitchBlack forum: June, 7, 2026 in New York City (further dates and details to come)
ACCESSIBILITY
BPM is committed to making our programs accessible. Our application which follows the IDA's Common Application is an online form that requires written responses.
If alternative means of applying are needed please email funding@blackpublicmedia.org or call (212) 234-8223 x1002 no later than September 15, 2026.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Please go HERE for more information on the Open Call (eligibility requirements, application details, etc.), PitchBLACK and FAQs.
We look forward to your submissions!