Graduate School of Black Cinematic Arts
As an independent higher education nonprofit organization, we aim to provide accredited graduate education in the cinematic arts, focused on the Black experience and history as a profound root and resource for the cinematic arts, and offer unparalleled global learning experiences in cinema to foster screen media industry relationships worldwide.
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CREATE ·2024 Grants ChallengeBlack Filmmakers' MFA: African Roots, Global Experience
To develop GSBCA's MFA for Black filmmakers, we request Year 2 start-up funds to acquire the necessary license from the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE), cover legal and consulting fees, and fund a part-time salary to complete the BPPE application (up to 600 pages). BPPE licensure, which can take up to 2 years, is required before we apply for accreditation. We will apply for WASC accreditation upon opening in Fall 2026, ensuring our first graduating class has accredited diplomas.