WE BEEN WORKIN’ We have been working to make BOFG the best it can be. We have a few key updates that we are so excited to share with you. UPDATES Our first update is the introduction of our programs. The most exciting program is DWEL – Discover, Watch, Enjoy Local. This program allows the community to see the work of local filmmakers and participate in a Q&A session with filmmakers. After we have found a way to navigate COVID-19 more permanently, DWEL events will take place at local theaters. If you or someone you know is interested in being featured, click here. Our other two programs are ..read more

UPDATES Earlier this month we shared with you the opportunity to vote for us so that we could win $10k through the Nav Small Business Grant. We should know shortly whether or not we’ve made it to the next round!  COMMUNITY We are excited to announce that we will be hosting our first community event at hosful COLLECTIVE on May 11th. We’d love for you to join us on this Wine Down Wednesday to meet others in the film community. Whether you’re a filmmaker or someone who enjoys watching films, we’d love to see you.  This is a free event including wine, snacks, shopping, and connect ..read more

WHAT A LONG MONTH! Has this been a long month for anyone else? We’ve been doing a lot of behind-the-scenes work and battling some illnesses, so we appreciate your patience and support.   We also can’t stop thinking about #theslap – so many layers. BOFG doesn’t condone violence or misogynoir, so we feel like everyone lost that night. UPDATES Last month we let our OG members know that we are offering a 25% discounted membership – this offer has been extended. All you need to do is update your subscription here: Monthly | Yearly We are also offering a new student discount! For just $6/m ..read more

We are so happy that Hope Madden from Columbus Underground reached out to write an article on us! She highlights the importance of BOFG and what we’re trying to do in the community. Check out the article here: https://columbusunderground.com/black-ohio-film-group-offers-resources-to-filmmakers-hm1 ..read more

We’re so excited to announce our new memberships! First up, we have the “Free for Life” membership, which as the name suggests, is free for life! This membership provides you with access to our basic features, allowing you to browse and discover new content. Next, we have the “All-Access” membership, which is priced at $19.99 per month or $156 per year. This membership provides you with unlimited access to all of our premium features, giving you the ability to explore everything our platform has to offer. Lastly, we have our “Connections” membership, which is perfect for production companies ..read more

Wow, it’s been a very long time since we’ve had a chance to tell you all what’s been going on. This year has gone by so quickly it’s hard to believe! We have been doing a lot of planning and plotting this year for next year and we want to tell you all about it, so let’s get into it: Updates We are so excited to announce that we are FINALLY an official 501(c)(3) organization. This means that we can apply for grants that will help us get our programs up and running. We also can accept donations that are tax-deductible – good for you and good for us! We’ve also created some videos that tell a lit ..read more

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As you may know, we are soon launching our inaugural competition – Writers Room. Writers Room is a 6-week contest for Black Ohioans. They will team up with another writer for a chance to win a free Final Draft subscription and have the opportunity to get their script turned into a film! Now let’s meet the wonderful facilitators that will guide our participants. NATASHIA BOBBITT, she/her Natashia Bobbitt is a Paraprofessional in the mental health field. Originally from Fayetteville, NC, she relocated to Augusta, GA in 2017. She has a bachelor’s degree in Social Work and Psychology. Natashia i ..read more

HAPPY BLACK HISTORY MONTH! We hope you had a great Black History Month! Check out our special BHM edition of Film Fact Fridays on our Instagram. UPDATES We are happy to announce our first educational workshop! This is perfect for those that have started working on a screenplay, been sitting on an idea for a while and not sure where to start, or maybe in need of a little inspiration.  Join us for this hands-on webinar for screenwriters of all levels of experience and at any stage in their process. We’ll focus on how to shape stories for the screen, with an emphasis on a writer’s distinct ..read more