Posts Tagged ‘Black filmmakers’
Pan African Film & Arts Festival 2026
For over 30 years, PAFF has been the international beacon for the African diaspora film and arts communities. As the critically acclaimed largest Black film and arts festival and Black History Month activation in the United States, PAFF brings together filmmakers, artists, and unique craftspeople from over 40 countries and six continents to Los Angeles annually, to showcase their pivotal work and talent. PAFF has become the quintessential global celebration of Pan-African cultures.
Read MoreBlack Harvest Film Festival 2025
Celebrating its 31st year in 2025, the Black Harvest Film Festival is Chicago’s annual showcase for Black film across the diaspora. The 31st Annual Black Harvest Film Festival will be held at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago’s Gene Siskel Film Center November 7–16, 2025.
Read MoreWhy ‘Sinners,’ a Jim Crow-era vampire film, is a personal endeavor for director Ryan Coogler
A new movies combines elements of fantasy with the realities of segregation during the Jim Crow period.
Read MoreWhy Black Satire Is the Art Form for Our Absurd Age
Adam Bradley discusses the significance of Black satire, especially in trying political times such as these.
Read More5 must-see Black films from the 2024 Chicago International Film Festival
Chicago’s international film fest took over the city this month to debut films made by and starring Black talent.
Read MoreBLACK HARVEST FILM FESTIVAL
Celebrating its 30th year in 2024, the Black Harvest Film Festival is Chicago’s annual showcase for films that celebrate, explore and share the Black, African American, and African Diaspora experience.
Read MoreJustin Simien is out to show Black creativity has always been integral to Hollywood’s success
Justin Simien grew tired of not seeing his fellow Black filmmakers get their due, so he’s doing something about it.
Read MoreRegina King says her biopic about Shirley Chisholm’s 1972 campaign is also a story about 2024
A Netflix movie about Shirley Chisholm created by sister duo Regina and Reina King is the result of a 15-year vision.
Read More‘American Society of Magical Negroes’ cast and director say not to judge the film by its trailer
A new satirical film pokes fun at a stereotype of Black characters that is sometimes seen in movies by white filmmakers.
Read MoreNational Black Movie Day is a celebration — and a call for action
A growing appreciation of Black film is a start, but equal representation among filmmakers and stars has yet to be achieved.
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