A film festival eager to share the works of emerging filmmakers birthed from the riches of Historically Black Colleges.

We see the importance of creating a platform that serves to amplify melanated voices while celebrating creatives from HBCUs. Historically black colleges and universities were founded on the belief that everyone deserves access to a college education. With this film festival we aim to shed light on the creative talent found in HBCUs and increase funding.

Awards & Prizes

People's Choice Award- given to films voted on by festival attendees

Critics Choice Award - films recognized by industry leaders

Rules & Terms

Must state the current HBCU or Alma Mater of cast or crew member before submitting.

Historically black colleges and universities are institutions of higher education in the United States that were established before the Civil Rights Act of 1964 with the intention of primarily serving the African-American community.

Black Legacy Film Festival reserves the right to reject any film that it determines, in its sole and absolute discretion, to contain prohibited content or is offensive, inappropriate or otherwise unacceptable. All eligible entries received will be judged and selections will be notified by email.

By submitting your film for consideration, you agree that you possess the rights to all visual elements and sound, including music, in your film and you allow the Black Legacy Film Festival to screen your film, if it becomes an official selection of the festival.

Permission for the Black Legacy Film Festival to use images and excerpts of each submitted film for promotional purposes is considered granted upon acceptance into the physical screenings at the festival - including trailers/clips on the festival's media channels.

Submission of films implies understanding and acceptance of the above regulations and requirements for submissions.

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  • Nava Goodman

    Amazing experience. Such taented artists that I would have never had the privledge of knowing had this unique opportunity for HBCU filmmakers not been created.

    May 2022
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  • Hassan El-Amin

    I was honored my short The Strong Box was included in the 2021 festival. Great communication from the organizers and a great lineup of films. This festival is top notch!

    November 2021
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  • Jason Henderson

    I thoroughly enjoyed the Black Legacy Film Festival. I had the chance to view every film in the festival.The work from the HBCU grads were amazing! I enjoyed representing my Alma Mater Florida A&M University

    October 2021
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  • Stacey Larkins

    Awesome lineup of films, I feel honored that my was included in the Black Legacy Film Festival!

    October 2021
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  • Joy Shannon

    This festival was excellent! Very professional and easy to work with. I'm glad that "After The LockDown: Black Hollywood & COVID" made it into their fest.

    October 2021
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