Firelight’s 2020 Year In Review Series concludes today with highlights from Firelight Media’s array of artist programs.

When the pandemic hit in the spring, followed closely by the national reckoning with questions of racial justice in the U.S., Firelight Media sprang into action. First, we surveyed our community of filmmakers to ask them what they needed, and then we did what we do best: provided our community of BIPOC filmmakers with resources, support, and solidarity to help them continue their work.

Below are a few highlights from Firelight Media’s 2020 programming, including a new cohort of our flagship Documentary Lab; new funds for emerging and mid-career filmmakers of color, including our first international fund; and a new digital event series launched in direct response to the pandemic.

These program offerings are thanks in part to generous contributions from our supporters. Please consider making a year-end gift to Firelight Media — contributions will directly support new work from BIPOC filmmakers in 2021 and beyond. Donations of any amount are greatly appreciated.

We thank you for your support, and we look forward to the year ahead — may it be in all ways better than the year behind us.

Read more on Firelight Media's Medium page.

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