The Seventh Annual Kwanzaa Film Festival 2023 begins December 26th to the closing ceremony on 1/1/2024
Tickets can be purchased TBA
The Kwanzaa Film Festival is committed to discovering and developing filmmakers to help support the principles of Unity, self-determination, collective work and responsibility, cooperative economics, purpose, creativity, and faith.. .
We strongly encourage independent filmmakers who have universal themes from African American storytellers who attract the global audience.
We accept films in these categories:
.Nguzo SABA (7 PRINCIPLES) AWARD A film short or feature narrative (US and INTERNATIONAL) written, produced or directed by a person of African descent . The film must include at least one scene emphasizing one of the seven principles.
a. Short Narrative films by emerging directors
b. Films with a Black Writer or Director narrative feature films that express empowerment of African American Role models
c. Short documentary films that educate and empower us to become financially literate.
d.. Nia Short student films
Seeking students which have the most compelling story.
Jury Narrative Feature Competiton Award
Jury Documentary feature Award
KFF Short film Award
Jury Award Best Narrative
Best Director of a Narrative Feature
Best Actor
Best short film award
Opportunities to meet with distributors as well as professional consultations.