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Welcome to the Charlotte black film festival
Our mission is to create economic empowerment for, heighten awareness of, promote the significance and need for African American cinema as an art form, and to be a voice for independent filmmakers of color.
The Goals of the Charlotte Black Film Festival is to:
- Promote diversity through cultural expressions, dialogue and understanding.
- Promote and display works that express the African American experiences.
OUR EVENTS





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About Conference
CBFF SCHEDULE
- First Day July 6, 2023
- Second Day July 7, 2023
- Third Day July 7, 2023

03:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Check In/Hotel Registration – Hilton at University
July 6 – July 9, 2023 13th Charlotte Black Film Festival About Us Contact Count Every Second Until the Event Welcome to the Charlotte black film festival Our mission is ...
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05:30 PM - 07:30 PM
Welcome Meet & Greet
July 6 – July 9, 2023 13th Charlotte Black Film Festival About Us Contact Count Every Second Until the Event Welcome to the Charlotte black film festival Our mission is ...
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08:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Fashion of Film
July 6 – July 9, 2023 13th Charlotte Black Film Festival About Us Contact Count Every Second Until the Event Welcome to the Charlotte black film festival Our mission is ...
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10:00 PM - 12:00 PM
After Party TBA
July 6 – July 9, 2023 13th Charlotte Black Film Festival About Us Contact Count Every Second Until the Event Welcome to the Charlotte black film festival Our mission is ...
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03:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Check In/Hotel Registration – Hilton at University
July 6 – July 9, 2023 13th Charlotte Black Film Festival About Us Contact Count Every Second Until the Event Welcome to the Charlotte black film festival Our mission is ...
- by TekTalk

05:30 PM - 07:30 PM
Welcome Meet & Greet
July 6 – July 9, 2023 13th Charlotte Black Film Festival About Us Contact Count Every Second Until the Event Welcome to the Charlotte black film festival Our mission is ...
- by TekTalk

08:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Fashion of Film
July 6 – July 9, 2023 13th Charlotte Black Film Festival About Us Contact Count Every Second Until the Event Welcome to the Charlotte black film festival Our mission is ...
- by TekTalk

10:00 PM - 12:00 PM
After Party TBA
July 6 – July 9, 2023 13th Charlotte Black Film Festival About Us Contact Count Every Second Until the Event Welcome to the Charlotte black film festival Our mission is ...
- by TekTalk

03:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Check In/Hotel Registration – Hilton at University
July 6 – July 9, 2023 13th Charlotte Black Film Festival About Us Contact Count Every Second Until the Event Welcome to the Charlotte black film festival Our mission is ...
- by TekTalk

05:30 PM - 07:30 PM
Welcome Meet & Greet
July 6 – July 9, 2023 13th Charlotte Black Film Festival About Us Contact Count Every Second Until the Event Welcome to the Charlotte black film festival Our mission is ...
- by TekTalk

08:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Fashion of Film
July 6 – July 9, 2023 13th Charlotte Black Film Festival About Us Contact Count Every Second Until the Event Welcome to the Charlotte black film festival Our mission is ...
- by TekTalk

10:00 PM - 12:00 PM
After Party TBA
July 6 – July 9, 2023 13th Charlotte Black Film Festival About Us Contact Count Every Second Until the Event Welcome to the Charlotte black film festival Our mission is ...
- by TekTalk
Festival box office

Regular VIP All Access
(June 1 - June 20)
$129
$140 after 6/20

Early Bird Movie Pass
In-Person and Virtual
$40 Regular $59
2023 sponsors



News & Impact

19 Dec
IOCTV Streaming Platform
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Charlotte, NC – Charlotte Black Film Festival is proud to announce its own streaming platform ioctv.net offering African American creators and filmmakers the opportunity to showcase their works and get exposure to a ...

19 Dec
National Endowment for the Arts Grants
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For two consecutive year, Tommy Nichols, Founder of the Charlotte Black Film Festival was selected to review and recommend grants for media Art organization across America. The National Endowment of ...

19 Dec
IOCTV Selected Best Virtual Platform
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The Charlotte Black Film Festival IOCTV Platform was selected Best Virtual Platform by Queen City Nerve, Charlotte local independent newspaper. Part of our mission here at Queen City Nerve to ...
Testimonials
What Attendees Say
Tommy I had an amazing time at CBFF. I have been to a lot of festivals and yours is by far is one of the best I've been to. It services the people that need it the most. Plus, in terms of attendance it's probably the best and I have been to Pan African and HBFF and the people do not support independent films like they do at CBFF if they don't have stars in it. What you're doing for the city of Charlotte is outstanding.
Producer/Director Mark Harris Chicago, ILL
Tommy and the staff at CBFF was great. The workshop s were educational and informative! A wonderful environment to network. The films were also great! Can’t wait till next year! Keep up the good work.
Karen Baker, Newark, NJ
Just wanted to thank you for the advice that you gave me and the experience I got from the Charlotte Black Film festival. I pitched the Comedy Movie The Jitney Station about the Unlicensed Taxi Service in the Black Community. Again Thanks a lot. I learned a lot
Jay White Durham, NC