Explore Our Memberships

FIND YOUR PLACE IN THE STORY.

NBMA membership brings together the people who create Black stories, champion Black cinema and invest in its future. Choose the membership path that best reflects how you want to participate.

Community MEMBER

For supporters, students, emerging creatives and individuals who want to connect with Black film and the NBMA community.

Includes:

  • Digital membership card

  • NBMA newsletter + community updates

  • Early event announcements

  • Select virtual + member-only events

  • Priority registration + member discounts

  • Film discussions + community networking

  • Member directory access

  • Opportunities to engage with NBMA programming

CREATIVE MEMBER

For filmmakers, creative professionals and industry partners looking to build, collaborate and create greater opportunities across Black film and media.

Includes:

  • All Community Member benefits

  • Workshops + professional development

  • Creative and filmmaker resources

  • Mentorship + industry networking opportunities

  • Creative, filmmaker + project spotlight consideration

  • Screening + pitch opportunity consideration

  • Cast, crew + collaboration connections

  • Volunteer, internship + professional opportunities

  • Priority access to select filmmaker programs

  • Discounted submission opportunities

LEGACY MEMBER

For patrons committed to making a deeper investment in the future of Black storytelling, education and access.

Includes:

  • Official NBMA partner/patron recognition

  • Organization or supporter profile opportunities

  • VIP + signature event access

  • Private briefings + priority communications

  • Business + premium networking

  • Event collaboration opportunities

  • Sponsorship + named support opportunities

  • Talent + project discovery

  • Legacy impact updates

  • Priority partnership conversations

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