The Royal Starr Arts Institute is dedicated to fostering a vibrant creative community throughout Michigan by connecting artists, educators, and filmmakers through enriching events, educational programs, and collaborative networking opportunities. We strive to support artistic growth and creativity, empower emerging talent, and celebrate diverse voices through our signature events, including monthly mixers and the annual Royal Starr Film Festival, where art and community come together to inspire, educate, and elevate the creative landscape of Metro Detroit and beyond.

Our Events

Filmmaker Community Mixer

We host an Industry Professional Mixer every month from January to October. It take place Second Tuesday of the month. You can participate in this event in two ways. You can attend it as a community member or be given space for a table to promote, cast, or inform about what you are working on.

To become a community member just attend the next Mixer.

To request a space for a table send us an emails at community@royalstarr.org

Royal Starr Film Festival

The Royal Starr Film Festival (RSFF) is an international film festival centered in downtown Birmingham, Michigan and will screen curated selection of films including shorts, features, and documentaries films at the state of the art and historic Birmingham 8 powered by the Emagine Theaters and planned by the non-profit, Royal Starr Arts Institute.

2025 Royal Starr Film Festival will take place September 11th - 14th, 2025

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