The Black Film Summit is expanding to a four day event!! Returning March 20-23, 2024. We are interested in films across the Pan African diaspora. All genres of films are accepted for review.
The Black Film Summit is dedicated to creating a welcoming environment for filmmakers across the Pan African diaspora to gather, be heard, and have their work showcased. We strive to give the African American community and its allies a safe space where they can enjoy, converse, and celebrate independent films featuring people of color.
Filmmakers in attendance will have the opportunity to introduce their film and hold a short Q&A afterwards with the audience. More events will be announced soon.
TBFS 2024 is the event you wont want to miss. From open to close The Black Film Summit looks to Engage, Entertain, Enlighten, and Educate as we come together out of love for film and the culture.
TBFS offers 5 awards for films, 2 individual performance awards, and 2 awards for ensembles.
**Of note, 2 of our film awards are specifically for student films, both undergrad and graduate level. Student films are also eligible for and considered for all other awards categories based on the films run time.
Best Feature Film
Best Short Film
Best Documentary
Best Performance- Short Film
Best Performance- Feature Film
Best Ensemble- Short Film
Best Ensemble - Feature Film
Best Student Film- Undergraduate
Best Student Film- Graduate
Upon admission to the festival, the SUBMITTER will receive a nontransferable free All-Inclusive Ticket and discount code for up to 6 guests.