Some people curate films.Maori Karmael Holmes curates futures. She doesn’t just show us the reel—She shows us what’s real. From the front row to the projection booth, from the streets of Philly to global cinematic circles, Maori has redefined what curation means for the culture. As the founder, chief executive, and artistic officer of the BlackStar Film Festival, she hasn’t just held space—she’s built it. But this story started long before the big screens.I first met Maori when she …

