top of page
007 (2019_10_07 01_20_05 UTC)_edited_edited.jpg

PROGRAMS & SPECIAL EVENTS

Parallel Lines
Parallel Lines
group w Pam_edited.jpg

Pre to Post Workshops

Join us for pre to post workshops and discussions led by industry professionals sharing their expertise on all aspects of documentary filmmaking and career sustainability. Share works-in-progress and take part in the exchange of ideas that considerately guides and inspires creativity. Monthly meetings are open to anyone, with a minimal entrance fee for non-members.

We meet the  first Thursday of the Month

Parallel Lines
BADWEST (147).jpg

St. Claire Bourne 4th Tuesdays Community Screening Series,
our free documentary series!

Named in honor of our founder, the late, award-winning documentary filmmaker St. Clair Bourne. Free, as part of our commitment to the South Los Angeles community, we screen documentary films that highlight stories from the Diaspora. 4th Tuesday screenings are an eclectic, skillful array of short and feature documentaries that push the art form, address the social climate and awaken history.
Parallel Lines

Day of Black Docs

Approaching two decades, our signature event DOBD showcases premiere documentaries directed and/or produced by Black filmmakers. Held at the prestigious American Film Institute, the day brings together black filmmakers and enthusiasts with dynamic filmmaker panels and networking. It is a celebration of documentaries, which highlights the Black Experience and spotlights its filmmakers from around the world.
BADWEST (119)_edited.jpg

Special Events

BADWest hosts a variety of special events in addition to the organization’s central activities.  We are happy to  collaborate with film and community organizations to provide forums, public screenings and more. 
Read More
015 Justice on Trial_edited.jpg

WE ENVISION A GLOBAL COMMUNITY WHERE BLACK DOCUMENTARY FILMMAKER'S FILMS ARE ACTUALIZED FUNDED AND EXHIBITED WORLDWIDE.  
 

bottom of page