IGNITE PASS $49.99
- Access to the full one-day summit
- All Fireside Chats & Ignition Labs
- Google AI Sprint + creator showcase
- Breakfast & lunch included
- Movies & Mimosas screening
- Closing reception with wine, champagne & light bites
BLACK.INDIE.IGNITE.
2026
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12
WEEKSVILLE HERITAGE CENTER - BROOKLYN, NY
An intentionally intimate gathering for Black indie filmmakers, immersive creators, and creative technologists.
Centered on curated conversation, creative discovery, collaboration, community and wellness.
ABOUT
WHY WE GATHER
BLACK. INDIE. IGNITE. 2026
Black.Indie.Ignite. was born from a simple belief: the future of Black independent storytelling isn't built in isolation—it's built in community that continues long after the event ends.
Honest Discussions
Creative Discovery
Connecting + Wellness
TESTIMONIAL
MEANINGFUL MOMENT
ATTENDEE TESTIMONIAL
“I was able to have deep and meaningful conversations on how to navigate the ever-changing world of this industry… I learned a lot and will carry this into my work moving into 2026.” -- Sid Varland
EXPERIENCE
THE EXPERIENCE
BE IN THE ROOM
Every part of Black.Indie.Ignite. is intentionally designed to encourage conversation, collaboration, and connection—from fireside chats and creator labs to shared meals, wellness moments and our closing reception.
Fireside Chats: Conversations That Spark
Dive deep into the stories, strategies, and challenges that shape the industry — designed to spark new ideas, challenge perspectives, and fuel your next big move.
Ignition Labs: From Spark to Action
Roll up your sleeves to build skills, map strategies, and create actionable plans you can implement immediately in your own projects and career.
Wellness Sessions
Movement, mindfulness, and visualization experiences woven throughout the day to keep creativity flowing and energy high.
Networking & Receptions
More than a conference, Black.Indie.Ignite. is designed to foster genuine connection through intentional networking, collaborative experiences and a celebratory closing reception.
INTENTIONAL
Small by Design. Accessible by Intention.
CURATED & INTIMATE
Black.Indie.Ignite. was designed to strengthen local creative communities through intentional gatherings where filmmakers can connect, collaborate, and discover new ideas together. Keeping attendance limited and tickets affordable helps remove barriers so more storytellers can participate. Every ticket includes a full day of programming, breakfast, lunch, Movies & Mimosas, and our closing reception.
SCHEDULE
SCHEDULE DETAILS
Designed with Intention
Black.Indie.Ignite. was intentionally created as a smaller gathering where conversations can go deeper, collaborations happen naturally, and every attendee has the opportunity to participate. We believe meaningful creative communities are built through shared experiences
EVENT LOCATION :
Weeksville Heritage Center
158 Buffalo Ave,
Brooklyn, NY 11213
SPEAKER LIST COMING SOON
10:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Built around collaboration over competition, the summit features creator conversations, hands-on labs, networking experiences and opportunities to build meaningful industry relationships.
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Enjoy an inspiring film screening and continue the conversation during our closing reception featuring networking, creator connections and the Sprint winner announcement.
An intentional gathering created for Black indie filmmakers, immersive creators and creative technologists.
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