FESTIVALS: RapidLion, The South African International Film Festival
Festival CalendarFestivals March 2, 2020
RapidLion, the South African International Film Festival, will launch its fifth edition with the Premiere screening of the award-winning film, Letters of Hope by Director, Vusi Africa. The star-studded opening night will see Joburg’s film industry players gather to mark this milestone and celebrate cinema talent from Africa, its... Read more
INTERVIEW: San Antonio Black International Film Festival
Festival CalendarFestivalsInterviews October 8, 2019
The first San Antonio Black International Film Festival (SABIFF) takes place October 10 – 13, 2019. SABIFF is the brainchild of Ada M. Babineaux (Middle Passage –N- Roots, Sassard & Blowed: Shirley Horn, I Don’ Been Through The Snake’s Skin) working with DeAnna Brown, founder of Forward Progress, Inc.,... Read more
BLACK PERSPECTIVES PROGRAM @ 55TH CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
Festival CalendarFestivals October 2, 2019
The 55th Chicago International Film Festival, presented by Cinema/Chicago, announces its 23rd Black Perspectives Program showcasing excellence in filmmaking from African American filmmakers and the African diaspora. This program celebrates African-American and black storytellers from Alabama to France, Chicago to Senegal.To buy Tickets: Chicago Film Festival: Black Perspectives FRI... Read more
The Black Lens program welcomes acclaimed filmmakers and explores a diverse slate of topics and themes at the 2019 Milwaukee Film Festival. Emmy nominated filmmakers and Milwaukee natives Michael Starrbury and Terilyn Shropshire will be attending this year’s Festival to participate in a talk with moderator Amanda Porterfield about... Read more
FESTIVALS: On the Radar: Fall 2019
Festival CalendarFestivals September 22, 2019
You can put the sun hat and beach blanket away. Fall is in the air and that means a new season of film festivals is underway. Many of the upcoming festivals offer opportunities for black filmmakers to showcase their work, even if they aren’t afro-centric events. The festivals in... Read more
FESTIVALS: On the Radar: Festivals for Black Filmmakers to Attend
Festival CalendarFestivals June 16, 2019
Summer and fall are brimming with film festivals that seek submissions from novice and seasoned filmmakers alike. If you're looking to get a "foot in the door" of the film industry, L.A. Shorts, DC Black Film Festival and African Diaspora Film Festival are just a few of the festivals... Read more
