2027 Greaves Seminar Call for Proposals
Curators, film programmers, filmmakers, and film scholars are invited to submit a proposal to present at the seventh Greaves Seminar, an annual program for Black, Brown, and Indigenous artists working in cinematic realms, hosted by BlackStar and the Institute for Diversity in the Arts at Stanford University.
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: OCT 5, 2026
Selected proposals will become seminar sessions presented during the 2027 Greaves Seminar, scheduled for March 5-7 at Stanford University. Travel, accommodation, and a small stipend will be provided, as well as additional program funding as approved for your session.
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2026 ANNOUNCEMENT
WHAT: The William + Louise Greaves Seminar is an annual gathering that brings together Black, Brown, and Indigenous artists for workshops, panels, and deep conversations about their filmmaking practice – without having to manage the added burden of representation.
The 2026 Seminar will take place in person at Stanford University in Palo Alto, California from March 6-8. It is hosted in partnership with Stanford’s Institute for Diversity in the Arts.
The early registration deadline is January 4.
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