Thank you to the Ford Foundation for their generous support.
The 4th annual Detroit Black Film Festival
This year's theme - " Cinema × Cuisines × Cocktails "
Join us for the 4th Annual Detroit Black Film Festival!
The festival takes place Wednesday, September 27 - Sunday, October 1st, 2023 at 3 locations:
Location 1: Carr Center, 15 E. Kirby, Detroit, MI 48202
Location 2: Marlene Boll YMCA Theater, 1401 Broadway, Detroit, MI 48226
Location 3: DoubleTree Hotel, 525 W. Lafayette Blvd., Detroit, MI 48226
Look forward to an unforgettable 5 days of celebrating the rich diversity and talent within the black film community.
Visit EVENTBRITE to view the 2023 EVENT & SCREENING SCHEDULE
View the TRAILERS on the DBFF INSTAGRAM page.
PASSES & TICKETS
All Access Festival Pass - $200
Includes:
All Movie Screenings
Creatives x Content & Conversations with Bryan Smiley
Awards Ceremony
Taste of Black Spirits: "The Cocktail Concierge" Event
Festival Pass - $100
Includes:
All Movie Screenings
Creatives x Content & Conversations with Bryan Smiley
Awards Ceremony
One Day Screening Pass - $25
Includes:
All Movie Screenings for the Day
Individual Tickets
One Hour Block of Movies - $15
Creatives x Content & Conversations with Bryan Smiley - $30
Awards Ceremony - $40
From thought-provoking documentaries to captivating narratives, this year's festival promises to showcase a wide range of compelling stories that highlight black experiences. Get ready to be immersed in a world of captivating cinematography, powerful performances, and thought-provoking discussions.
We can't wait to see you at the 4th Annual Detroit Black Film Festival.
Dear Filmmakers,
On behalf of the Detroit Black Film Festival, we extend our heartfelt thanks. It was our honor to screen such unique and powerful stories.
We are pleased to announce the 2023 Detroit Black Film Festival awardees:
Best Director
Gregory Allan Williams
Best Short Film
We Were Meant to
Best Feature Film
Gaining Ground: The Fight for Black Land
Best Drama
Reunion
Best Documentary
Feature Film
Let The Church Say
Best Documentary
Short Film
UNEXPECTED
Best Animated Film
Street Light
Best Student Film
Speak Up Brotha!
Debut Filmmaker Award
Jirard
Breakthrough Film Award
Electric Pioneers
Independent Spirit Award
Intimate Betrayals
Independent Spirit Award
Die Willie Die
Independent Spirit Award
Breathe
Best Screenplay
Mid-Coitus
Best International
Feature Film
Purple Don’t Cry
Best International
Short Film
The Perfect Knight
Festival Choice Award
Feature Film
The SixTripleEight
Festival Choice Award
Short Film
Green Trip
Festival Choice Award
Short Film
Black is Beautiful