Apr 27, 2026 | Arts + Culture, Events, Film
The American Black Film Festival (ABFF) has announced the films that are taking part in the festival’s HBO Short Film Showcase. This year is the landmark 30th edition of the festival. Taking place later in May, the fest’s short film line-up...
Mar 2, 2026 | Arts + Culture, Film
Akinola Davies Jr.’s “My Father’s Shadow” is a 2025 family drama that blurs the boundaries of joy and grief, politics and personal relationships, dreams and reality. Set in Lagos, Nigeria, against the backdrop of the controversial 1993 presidential election, it is...
Feb 2, 2026 | Arts + Culture, Film, History, Music
February 2026 is the 100th anniversary of Black History Month, and cultural institutions, art museums, food markets, and a host of regional happenings around Southern California will honor Black culture through fantastic conversations, art exhibits, food events,...
Nov 17, 2025 | Film, HBCU
Each year, this event continues to spotlight emerging voices and honor trailblazers who’ve paved the way in film and television. From thought-provoking panels to celebrity appearances and student showcases, the festival never fails to remind me why HBCU storytelling...
Apr 7, 2025 | Events, Film
The North Carolina Black Film Festival is produced by the Black Arts Alliance Inc., (a non-profit and registered 501c3). The festival is a four-day juried and invitational festival of independent motion pictures by Black filmmakers. Also, the festival features films...