The Chicago Film Symposium Returns in 2025
Uplifting Black and brown filmmakers in Chicago — stay tuned for this year’s lineup
Who We Are
A collaboration between Black Women Directors x Black Film Club Chicago
Black Women Directors was founded in 2015 by Danielle A. Scruggs as a digital archive to highlight and celebrate the work of Black women and nonbinary filmmakers.
Black Film Club was founded in 2020 by Troy Martin and Chinyere “Chi” Achebe to provide a safe space to showcase and amplify work, contribute to the community-building experiences for Black storytellers, and foster meaningful connections with diverse audiences.
Our mission is to amplify diverse stories from Chicago’s Black and brown filmmakers through impactful films, insightful panels, and community connections that foster inspiration and meaningful dialogue.
What People Are Saying
“It’s exciting to see all of this come together and to have a space where we can all see each other’s work and ask each other questions.”
— Filmmaker Ahlaam Delange
“I just feel like there’s so much untapped potential [in Chicago], and I just refuse to believe that you have to build in California or New York.”
— Filmmaker Regina Hoyles