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
A weekend to spark ideas, build skills + community, and fuel the future of Black indie film. Created for Black indie filmmakers, immersive creators and creative technologists.
ABOUT
ABOUT US
BLACK. INDIE. IGNITE. 2026
We’re blending inspiration with action uniting industry leaders and emerging voices in a space designed to spark creativity, build tangible skills and create sustainable career pathways.
Curated Fireside Chats
Hands-on Ignition Labs
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
Attendees leave with not just inspiration, but the strategies, tools, and connections to take their careers to the next level.
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. is intentionally limited in size to create meaningful conversations, hands-on learning and stronger opportunities for collaboration. We also believe cost shouldn't be a barrier to participation, which is why tickets are just $49.99 and include a full day of programming, breakfast, lunch, Movies & Mimosas and our closing reception.
SCHEDULE
SCHEDULE DETAILS
Our Event Schedule
Black.Indie.Ignite. returns at a moment of rapid change for independent creators. As technology reshapes how stories are funded, created, distributed and discovered, creators need more than inspiration—they need community, practical knowledge and sustainable pathways forward. Black.Indie.Ignite. brings together filmmakers, storytellers and creative entrepreneurs to connect, learn and build the future together.
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.
A two-day gathering created for Black indie filmmakers, immersive creators and creative technologists.
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