Storytelling That Refuses To Stay Hidden.
A NEW BRAND. A BIGGER VISION.
UNCINE (noun, pronounced un-seen)
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A fusion of “unseen” and “cine” (cinema), UNCINE names a bigger vision to bring visibility to hidden narratives, amplify underground youth storytelling culture, and showcase new perspectives and lived experiences of the next generation.
ABOUT
Our Mission:
We seek to close the representation gap of stories in media by cultivating the next generation of storytellers through production, education, research, and social impact.
Our History:
In 2021 Dr. Jimmeka Anderson created Black Girls Film Camp as a response to the underrepresentation of Black girls in film and media. What began as a single program quickly grew into a national filmmaking incubator, supporting hundreds of young creatives and producing over 50 original films to date that center the diverse experiences of young girls. The program has built a powerful ecosystem that connects participants with filmmakers, scholars, and industry leaders while positioning storytelling as a tool for advocacy and social change.
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As the organization expanded, its vision evolved beyond a single program, leading to the launch of UNCINE, a broader cinematic ecosystem designed to amplify unseen voices and create sustainable pathways in storytelling, research, and policy. While the camp remains the flagship program, UNCINE represents the next chapter of growth, encompassing scholarships, research initiatives, and expanded partnerships.
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Our Impact:
NEW UNCINE COLLEGE
SCHOLARSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT!
We are proud to introduce the UNCINE Scholarship, launching under Black Girls Film Camp’s new organizational brand and vision. This scholarship represents our continued commitment to amplifying the next generation of storytellers who are passionate about shifting narratives and centering underrepresented voices in film.
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The UNCINE Scholarship is a $2,000 award open to high school seniors across the United States who have been accepted into a film program at a college or university and are dedicated to using storytelling as a tool for impact, representation, and change.
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Deadline: May 1, 2026
THE CAMPGROUND: AN ONLINE FILMMAKING RESOURCE HUB
UNCINE’s online hub, The Campground, offers culturally responsive resources for youth and young adults of color interested in film. From videos, tutorials, and curriculum to access to industry insights, we help nurture the next generation of storytellers with the skills and support they need to thrive.
THE CAMP:
OUR FLAGSHIP PROGRAM
UNCINE provides a FREE, national, and hybrid 16-week experience (held once a year) where high school girls across the country pitch a story idea, and a final ten are selected to have their short film project produced by the program.
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Participants receive free cameras and tech equipment, free software, a personal production team of exemplary creatives contracted out by the camp, an all-expense paid weekend production retreat, and free workshops from award-winning filmmakers and Ph.D. scholars.