The Denton Black Film Festival (DBFF) in its 9th year is an inclusive, Black cultural experience with film at its heart and spotlights on other forms of storytelling, like spoken word, art, music, comedy, and dance. We also highlight social justice issues through films and panel discussions. After pivoting to a virtual experience in 2021 and 2022 we look forward to returning to an in-person Festival with virtual components. We anticipate over 10,000 attendees and our plans for 2023 DBFF include an interactive tech expo, various workshops, panels and events hosted by the DBFF Institute (DBFFi). Launched in 2018, DBFFi connects creatives with insight into the film industry to help them hone their craft.
In our competitive program awards are provided in each category and have included Panavision camera packages, cash prizes, trophies, and certificates. Finalists for each award category are determined by the submission team's ratings and announced prior to the Festival's opening day.
The selection of award recipients in each category are accomplished through a ranking system by appointed jurors which includes industry professionals and film enthusiasts. Award winners are announced at the Awards Celebration and on social media at the end of the Festival. Winners not in attendance will receive their awards via mail within two weeks of the Festival's closing.
Note: Award eligibility is subject to any restrictions or conditions imposed by applicable laws and regulations (international, federal, state or otherwise), and the award recipient is responsible for all applicable taxes, tariffs, insurance, and similar charges or costs (if any).
For international filmmakers, awards and prizes will have free shipping, but the filmmaker is responsible for any duties, taxes, special fees, etc. Certain prizes may not be available internationally and may only be available in the USA. No alternate or additional compensation will be provided in this situation.
Screening Filmmaker Benefits:
– Two VIP Experience (All Access) Festival privileges for filmmaker and one guest
– Six complimentary tickets + discounts for additional tickets may be requested.
– Special filmmaker events i.e. panels, workshops, award programs, mixers, etc.
– Access to any special VIP spaces
– Discounted hotel accommodation rates are available for all filmmakers and Festival
attendees. Deadline dates for reservations apply.
* Categories, awards and benefits are subject to change at the discretion of DBFF.