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BPM’S 2026 Open Call welcomes submissions from Tuesday, Sept. 1 to Thursday, Oct. 1.

Anyone who has ever watched Black content on public media has likely been touched by the work of Black Public Media. For nearly 50 years, we’ve worked with independent filmmakers and public television providers to develop and distribute documentaries, narrative films and digital shorts about the global Black experience. More recently, we’ve begun working with immersive media makers to ensure Black content is part of the immersive media landscape. Explore our website to learn more about this award-winning organization and the creatives it supports.
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Dressed Like Kings offers an intimate look at the South African tradition—oswenka—where men compete weekly for the title of “Best Dressed” to express pride and self-worth. Through the stories of three men, the film explores this fifty-year-old Zulu cultural practice, its challenges, and the question of whether such self-expression is worth the cost.

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If you receive an email from someone named Kai claiming to be associated with Black Public Media and offering voice-over work for a project that would circulate throughout North America and parts of Africa, PLEASE IGNORE! That is NOT a Black Public Media project. It is a scam. BPM does not solicit VO talent by email and we are not at all affiliated with this person or their specious campaign. Sadly, the internet is rife with con artists. Stay safe!