#bsff22

Y’all know good and well there was no way I couldn’t put together a #Bestof2022 list without highlighting my family at @blackstarfest. From starting the year as one of the set photographers for the 4 films (@ourikafilm, @bigthreefilm, The Love Machine and Tonight, We Eat Flowers) created during the Philadelphia Filmmaker Lab (remind me to update my #IMDB page) to photographing my 6th festival alongside @mochionfilm (we need a pic together!), Aiden, @shaquanbattle and Solomon, this year was another highlight filled with great energy, beautiful spirits and inspiration. #blackstarfilmfestival #bsff22 #filmmakers #sundanceisthewhiteblackstar (at BlackStar Film Festival) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cm0GhsyLqmJ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

One of my highlights this year was having the opportunity to contribute set photography and video to the 4 films debuting as part of @blackstarfest’s Philadelphia Filmmaker Lab. All 4 films are amazing, and I am happy I got the chance to watch them in their entirety. Major congratulations to @julianxturner @be_slingsandarrows @jasminelynea_ @glassdick and their casts and crews for creating these masterpieces with @allagesproductions. Seeing all your elation post screening is definitely one of my festival highlights. You can still catch the films if you haven’t seen them yet on #BlackStar’s website until 2PM today. #bsff22 #byindiemeansnecessary #allagesproductions #xfinity (at BlackStar Film Festival) https://www.instagram.com/p/ChC1IFYL-wx/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Another incredible year with the amazing team at @blackstarfest in the books. This has been my 6th time photographing BlackStar and it’s been inspiring seeing it grow, change with the times, and continue to show why they’re one of the most loved organizations in film and culture. Much love to the people who have shown me love since day 1 in 2017, to the new attendees that I met and staff I worked with this year (also, @mochionfilm you are a beast! 📷). I can’t wait until next year, for now I’ll be editing these moments and memories. #bsff22 #byindiemeansnecessary (at BlackStar Film Festival) https://www.instagram.com/p/ChANwMjLi2p/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

It’s still not too late to get your ticket(s) to @blackstarfest. I will see you there! Posted @withregram • @blackstarfest The full schedule for the 2022 BlackStar Film Festival is here! You can now buy tickets to individual film screenings and events via the link in our bio or at blackstarfest.org/schedule.✨ ⁠ ⁠ This year’s schedule is packed with in-person and virtual programming, including screenings at @pennlivearts, an Opening Night Party @bartramsgarden, virtual live panels like "Disability Justice and Filmmaking," and so much more!⁠ ⁠ Visit our website to see the full schedule, and get your tickets or a pass today so you don’t miss any of the fun! #bsff22 #byindiemeansnecessary —- [Image Description: A poster advertises “Tickets on Sale Now” for the 2022 BlackStar Film Festival, August 3-7. In the center is the phrase “By Indie Means Necessary.” The text - which appears in white and teal - is surrounded by various shapes in violet and yellow, and it is all placed against black.] (at BlackStar Film Festival) https://www.instagram.com/p/CgNMiJlJEvn/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#TBT I figured today was as good as any to share some of my favorite memories/photos from @blackstarfest #BSFF21. As you can imagine, there are A LOT of photos, so I wanted these to best tell the story of the festival and the many events that happened each day. As always it was a great time and I’m already looking forward to #BSFF22, evident by photos 9 & 10 lol. 📸 1-8: me, 9: (I need his name ASAP), 10: @carmenlobue (at BlackStar Film Festival) https://www.instagram.com/p/CTnYKcWLF3Q/?utm_medium=tumblr