Black Web Fest is an international festival that celebrates Black creatives and digital content. We believe in bridging the gap between Black creatives and technology. We commit ourselves to educating underserved communities across the African diaspora. Our core themes are media, discovery, education, and technology.

We launched our first festival in 2017. Since launching we’ve had events in New York, Atlanta, and London. We’ve screened over 40 films and highlighted more than 50 independent creatives. During the festival we screen Black short films, documentaries, web series and animation. The event features panels with industry experts and influencers. During this time, we plan to create programming , virtual events, and provide resources to Black creators. 

Upcoming Projects

• Creating Immersive Art, VR & AR
• How to Copyright Your Work
• Media Hackathon
• How to Create Press Release & Gain Publicity During Covid
• Ask Me Anythings with Industry Experts
• Virtual Mixers
• Creators Fund

Did You Know?

There is also a lack of gender equality in media. Female characters fill only 28.7% of all speaking roles in film. For scripted series, less than 40% of all speaking characters were girls and women (broadcast=36.4%, cable=37.3%, streaming=38.1%). Only 3.4% of all film directors were female. Among TV and digital series, broadcast had the highest percentage of directors (17.1%) and streaming the lowest (11.8%). Over 69% of our attendees are women.

Our festival creates a unique space for creatives to share films, learn new skills, and network.

Running a festival is costly we want to make sure this upcoming season will be amazing. We are raising funding for Black Web Fest programming. Funding will help us pay for our team, talent, PR, and administration fees (crowdfunding, credit card fees, taxes, reward cost). Also help us fully fund a $5,000 Creators Fund for Black creators in need.

Our stretch goal is $30,000 this will allow us to create our own platform to better service our community. 

All rewards will be delivered by January 31, 2021.

Victoria Coker | Black Web Fest Creator

Victoria Coker is an entrepreneur, marketer and artist. She graduated from St. John’s University with a Bachelor’s in communication arts. Ms. Coker has more than ten years of design, marketing and event planning experience. In the past, she worked for arts organizations such as Carnegie Hall and BRIC Arts Media.

Ms. Coker was inspired to create CLRED Media after seeing there was a lack of diversity in media. Last year, she organized the first ever Black Web Fest. She believes by amplifying the voices of people of color; she will empower her community.

Thank you for your support. Your contribution will help us build a safe space for Black creators.

Don’t forget to tell a friend about our campaign!!!