Black Indie Creatives Coalition

LXCL:Secure your spot at a discounted rate for Black.Indie.Ignite. 2026. Includes full-day access to all programming, breakfast, lunch, Movies &amp; Mimosas, Ignition Labs, the Ignition Studio, the Creator Showcase and the Reception + Creator Grant Celebration.

Early Bird Ignite Pass

LXCL:Includes full-day access to all programming, breakfast, lunch, Movies &amp; Mimosas, Ignition Labs, the Ignition Studio, the Creator Showcase and the Reception + Creator Grant Celebration.

Ignite Pass

<a fr-original-style="" href="https://blackindieignite.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">BLACK.INDIE.IGNITE. 2026</a> brings together 100 Black indie filmmakers, storytellers and creators for a full day of honest conversation, hands-on learning and community.&nbsp; No endless panels. Instead, the day includes candid fireside conversations, hands-on Ignition Labs, wellness experiences, Movies &amp; Mimosas and the Ignition Studio, where creators can try new tools and explore how they can support their work. What to Expect<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" id="isPasted" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Fireside conversations with filmmakers, creators and industry leaders</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Hands-on Ignition Labs designed to turn conversation into action</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Ignition Studio: Creator Lab + Challenge, with Creator Coaches and Google mentors.&nbsp;Powered by Google</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">$5,500 in Creator Grants awarded through the Creator Showcase</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Time throughout the day to meet, talk and build relationships</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Wellness and reflection woven throughout the experience</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Reception + Creator Grant Celebration</li></ul>Included With Your Ticket☕ Breakfast bites🥗 Full lunch🎬 Movies &amp; Mimosas🥂 Closing reception with wine, champagne and light bites Who Should Attend?Black filmmakers, producers, writers, animators, immersive creators, creative entrepreneurs, creative technologists, students and emerging storytellers.Whether you&#39;re working on your first project or your tenth, there&#39;s room for you here. Hosted By<a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.kweli.tv/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">kweliTV</a> is an award-winning streaming platform amplifying independent films, documentaries and series from across the African diaspora. <a fr-original-style="" href="https://blackindie.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">The Black Indie Creatives Coalition (BICC)</a> is a nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening the Black independent creative ecosystem through education, community-building and professional development. SPONSORED BY: GOOGLE + SURDNA FOUNDATION&nbsp;

<a href="https://blackindieignite.com/" target="_blank">BLACK.INDIE.IGNITE. 2026</a> brings together 100 Black indie filmmakers, storytellers and creators for a full day of honest conversation, hands-on learning and community.  No endless panels. Instead, the day includes candid fireside conversations, hands-on Ignition Labs, wellness experiences, Movies &amp; Mimosas and the Ignition Studio, where creators can try new tools and explore how they can support their work. What to Expect<ul><li>Fireside conversations with filmmakers, creators and industry leaders</li><li>Hands-on Ignition Labs designed to turn conversation into action</li><li>Ignition Studio: Creator Lab + Challenge, with Creator Coaches and Google mentors. Powered by Google</li><li>$5,500 in Creator Grants awarded through the Creator Showcase</li><li>Time throughout the day to meet, talk and build relationships</li><li>Wellness and reflection woven throughout the experience</li><li>Reception + Creator Grant Celebration</li></ul>Included With Your Ticket☕ Breakfast bites🥗 Full lunch🎬 Movies &amp; Mimosas🥂 Closing reception with wine, champagne and light bites Who Should Attend?Black filmmakers, producers, writers, animators, immersive creators, creative entrepreneurs, creative technologists, students and emerging storytellers.Whether you're working on your first project or your tenth, there's room for you here. Hosted By<a href="https://www.kweli.tv/" target="_blank">kweliTV</a> is an award-winning streaming platform amplifying independent films, documentaries and series from across the African diaspora. <a href="https://blackindie.org/" target="_blank">The Black Indie Creatives Coalition (BICC)</a> is a nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening the Black independent creative ecosystem through education, community-building and professional development. SPONSORED BY: GOOGLE + SURDNA FOUNDATION

Black Indie Creatives Coalition

Black.Indie.Ignite. 2026

158 Buffalo Ave

Ignite Pass

$50

Early Bird Ignite Pass

$30