FREE Festival Submissions: Shorts & Features

OR, NOW offering guaranteed acceptances for all submissions in 2025.

The Black Film & Screenplay Festival was created to showcase the most outstanding and most powerful Black-driven stories from around the world today. It is designed to promote more films and stories on the reality of Black people from around the globe. To show films and screenplays about Black realities or showcasing black actors.

FILM FESTIVAL:

Each submitted film is guaranteed acceptance.

1) Screening #1, where you will also obtain your audience feedback video.
2) Screening #2 virtually on the streaming service WILDsound TV (optional)

3) Podcast interview at WILDsound Radio on ITunes
4) Blog interview promoting you and your film.

SCREENPLAY FESTIVAL:

1st Tier: FULL FEEDBACK on your screenplay (

2nd Tier: Garner a best scene of screenplay performed by professional actors and made into a promotional video.

(cut & paste the link here to watch the recent videos: https://vimeo.com/showcase/8252522)

Then (Tier #3), we will send you a list of questions to answer for our blog interview that will promote you and your script.

Then after that (Tier #4), we will set up a podcast interview on our popular iTunes show where will we chat with you about the process of how the film was made.

Awards & Prizes

Winners get a "proof of concept" scene(s) of their script made into a promotional video performed by professional actors.

All submissions receive full feedback on their screenplay from the industry no matter what.

Rules & Terms

All screenplays accepted in any genre or format as long their are Black driven stories and/or characters. Full feedback on all entries no matter what.

For FILMS, we accept in any genre or format as long their are Black driven stories and/or characters.

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Recent testimnials:

It's really refreshing to have festivals that understand the importance of feedback & interaction for film makers & artists. BFFF truly gets it. Wonderful platform for creators.
- John Leviege

The Black Feedback Film Festival was exceptional. I am thrilled I entered and grateful my film was a Winner. The Feedback and marketing provided meant everything.
- Sheldyn Moore

Black Feedback Film Festival has done a great job communicating with me on the experience, opportunities, and possibilities it offers.
- Hakim Robinson

Thank you Black Feedback Film Festival, your program is excellent and I truly liked the engagement with the viewer abs the feedback It truly shows why the people voted for our film the Power of Intimate Touch. We thank you and appreciate your program Les D.
- Leslie Dotson

Great experience. The feedback was much appreciated! My film “Black Daddy: The Movie” won Best Feature Film at the festival. The follow up article and interview from Matthew was great as well.
- Damon Jamal Taylor
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  • Lucinda Clark

    This program provides wide exposure across several media outlets. Matthew and his team are great. Thank you for selecting our project!

    June 2025
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  • mark ridley

    I'm so happy and Humbled to be selected as an official film for my film, OTIS.. This is my first time being in your amazing festival. I'm looking forward to meeting many of you when I come

    June 2025
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  • Cortez Mack

    Black Film & Screenplay Festival,

    Thank you for selecting my short film, "The Power Of One" as an Official Selection of your film festival. This is a GREAT HONOR, and, I am HUMBLED by this GREAT RECOGNITION . . .

    June 2025
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  • CHLOE COKO

    An refreshing and empowering experience.

    January 2025
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  • Kyle Jacobs


    "Empowering Moments at the Black Film Festival"

    The Black Film Festival was a transformative experience, showcasing diverse narratives and empowering voices. It was inspiring to see films capturing the essence of Black experiences worldwide, touching on themes like identity and social justice.

    Presenting my film "Crisis" was a highlight, surrounded by fellow filmmakers passionate about amplifying underrepresented voices. The festival's inclusive atmosphere sparked valuable discussions and connections, reinforcing the importance of diverse storytelling.

    Overall, the festival was empowering and inspirational, emphasizing the impact of representation in media and the power of storytelling for positive change. I look forward to continuing this journey of inclusivity and creativity in cinema.

    April 2024
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