The Diaspora Festival of Black and Independent Film is an annual event held at the Sonja Haynes Stone Center for Research in Black Cultures and Histories at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Since the inception of the festival format in 2004 -- it started out as a popular film series -- the Diaspora Festival has been spotlighting films from all corners of the African diaspora. Many screenings are North Carolina premieres and feature commentary and appearances by filmmakers and local scholars.

All screenings are free and open to the public and will take place at the Stone Center (150 South Rd, Chapel Hill).

Rules & Terms

Films that deal with African Diaspora art, culture and history as and/or independent films of topical interest and relevance.

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  • Camille DeBose

    I was not able to attend the festival but I am profoundly grateful for the inclusion of my short Locus. The festival administrators were so gracious in communicating with me. Thank you!

    November 2025
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  • Gil Alves

    Thanks for select my film.
    I'm so glad to be part of this Film Festival.

    November 2023
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  • Ken Gregory

    Excellent Film Festival! Great staff! Great communication!

    October 2022
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  • Pamela Peregrino

    Estamos muito felizes de ter participado do Diaspora Festival of Black and Independent Film!
    Thank you very much!!!!!

    October 2022
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  • Ryan Eccleston

    It was an absolutely amazing experience. Thank you !

    October 2022
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