The San Antonio Black International Film Festival (SABIFF), is pleased to present SABIFF 2022. Festival dates run OCTOBER 6 - OCTOBER 9, 2021. OPEN CALL for our “Films in Competition” begins on February 1, 2022 and ends on July 19, 2022. The Early Bird Special ends on April 3rd. SABIFF accepts all original, quality video/film narratives, animation, and documentaries with diverse perspectives on the Black experience. Films that are created by, for, and/or about Black perspectives, with Black Creatives in leading production roles are welcomed. Imaginative genres, and original subject matters are encouraged.
About SABIFF
The mission of the San Antonio Black International Film Festival is to showcase quality films, advocate for, and support filmmakers of African descent. We expose audiences to the myriad of subject matters, stories, voices, and diverse images of Black people throughout the global Diaspora that have been historically under-represented. We have our own virtual platform that features 4 Theaters which we use to showcase films and Filmmakers throughout the year leading up to the festival.
SABIFF believes that the narratives, images, history, culture, lives, and a diverse range of art & storytelling by Black Filmmakers MATTER. Creatives are applauded for their desire to bring stories from a Black perspective to life. We welcome Filmmakers from around-the-world to respond to our call.
About SABIFF 2022
This year will mark SABIFF’s 4th year of empowering events. Our events will be held both virtually and physically, in the "Alamo City.” In addition to the Films in Competition, SABIFF 2022 turns the spotlight on animation Creatives. Our theme, ANIMATION IN BLACK will be highlighted at our opening night film presentation, the Ankh Achievement Awardee, panels, and the closing film. Scheduled programming will center on animation talent, with essential roles both in the independent realm, and in the animation industry.
San Antonio is hailed as the 7th largest city in the United States, and a 'military city.' As the second largest city in Texas, San Antonio is widely known for tourist attractions which include: the Alamo, the five-time NBA champion SPURS basketball team, delicious Tex-Mex cuisine, the 750 ft. Hemisphere Tower, and its beautiful River Walk, which runs through the downtown area. San Antonio is an up & coming city full of possibility and exploration. SABIFF’s expansion of the arts, culture, and storytelling through Black films, adds to the city’s commitment to broaden diversity and inclusion.
SABIFF 2022 welcome's San Antonio audiences in town, and viewers across the world-wide-web to join us the first weekend in October (10/6 - 10/9), as we celebrate diverse storytelling, culture and the arts through filmmaking, festivities, and of course, some down-home San Antonio hospitality!
*Black Heritage Things to do in San Antonio https://www.visitsanantonio.com/black-heritage/
A physical SABIFF 2022 Award will be presented to winning filmmakers in each category (10) at our annual Awards Brunch the closing day of the festival with a few surprises.
*Best Narrative Feature Film *Best Narrative Short Film
*Best Documentary Feature Film *Best Documentary Short Film
*Best Student Film *Music Video
*Best Animation Film *Best Actor in a Film *Best Actress in a Film *Audience Choice Award
(voted on by the viewing audience)