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After Party – Thursday at Hilton Hotel

  AFTER FASHION SHOW PARTY @  HILTON HOTEL with DJ KHASO   $20 at the door or $10 for all 3 After Parties with any festival ticket.  (must prepay at the Box […]

Garden Ministry – Short Film – Runtime: 10mins

A joyful portrait of Reverend Dallas Conyers–how she survived environmental racism, became a climate organizer out of necessity, and her passion for healing the climate crisis through community organizing and […]

GENERATION Z – Feature Film – 60mins

A documentary that explores the mindset of kids during the pandemic and all the events of 2020 Director, Writer, Producer: Joyce A Jones Trailer: Generation Z - Trailer | A […]

Block 1 Films – Theater I

HARRIS ROOM - Hilton Charlotte University Place 8629 J M Keynes Dr,, Charlotte, NC

Come and view films from around the world as the 13th annual Charlotte Black Film Festival celebrates our 2023 official sections in person and on our IOCTV network. Two screens […]

Cultural Environmentalism Panel

HARRIS ROOM - Hilton Charlotte University Place 8629 J M Keynes Dr,, Charlotte, NC

The stereotype that environmentalists are all white and wealthy, and its corollary that “Black people don’t do nature,” are both clearly false. The racist history of the environmental movement does continue to […]

Flo Jo: A Daughters Love – Documentary – Runtime: 51mins

The untold story of Florence Griffith Joyner, told through the eyes of those who knew her best. Director: Shannon Dion; Producer: Mary Joyner; Key Cast: Mary Joyner Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uI0mO7vJSyI

Black Butterfly – Short Film – Runtime: 12mins

On the day of his long-awaited, well-deserved promotion at his corporate job, an ambitious Black man starts to see cracks in his carefully constructed persona. Director, Writer, Producer: Kelvin Summerhill […]

Inez – Short Film – Runtime: 18mins

After her Grandma passes away, 26 year old Kayla is catapulted back to her childhood memories of her Grandma only to discover that her memories are different. Grandma keeps disappearing […]

Color of Love – Short Film – 11mins

"Color of Love" is an inspiring short film that follows the story of Susan and Andre, a couple from different backgrounds who share a deep love. When their son's life […]

March Forth – Short Film – 8mins

A fictional tale based on the true story of twenty-two (22) women whose bold actions and visionary leadership changed their campus, their country, and the world. Director: Melanie RW Oram […]

I Am… – TV/Web Series – Runtime: 18mins

"I Am..." a series about people connecting and colliding with one another on their journey through life ultimately unraveling and revealing their true self. Director: Michael Melvin Writers and Producers: […]

From Script to Stream – Checklist for Film, Music and Entertainment

HARRIS ROOM - Hilton Charlotte University Place 8629 J M Keynes Dr,, Charlotte, NC

 From Script to Stream - Legal, Script writing, Producing a blockbuster In this workshop hear from TV, Film, Writers, and Producers who have worked with Tyler Perry Studios and Spike […]

Day 6 – Short Film – Runtime: 36mins

In the very short span of six day, a hardworking, loving, fiercely devoted son, Noel, must come to terms with the pain and finality of losing his beloved mother to […]

Father’s Day – Student Film – Runtime: 6mins

Ellison, a retired heavyweight boxer that became dependent on painkillers, finally receives his 1-year sobriety chip. With his sobriety heavy on his mind, he decides to spend the day with […]

RSVP – Short Film – Runtime: 12mins

When Bailey and Jasmyn are running late for birthday brunch, they find themselves on a chaotic drive into DC that brings up some underlying tension between them. RSVP is a […]

This Is Not a Drill – Short Film – Runtime: 14mins

College students' lives transpire as a tragedy unfolds. Director, Writer: Mariot Valcin Jr. Producers: Nicole E Luciano, Alexis M Robinson Key Cast: Elijah Cooke, Hope Flowers, Sean Griffin, Ida Misghina, […]

My Beat Your Movie

HARRIS ROOM - Hilton Charlotte University Place 8629 J M Keynes Dr,, Charlotte, NC

Calling all Music Artists and. Producers. The My Beat Your Music event is where you submit 1, 2, or 3 songs where filmmakers, and attendees at the 13th annual Charlotte […]

The Dreamer – Feature Film – Runtime: 96mins

From Sheena Faust Entertainment comes a modern day adaptation of the biblical story of Joseph, a timeless story that encourages, motivates, and inspires The Dreamer in us all. An arrogant […]

Dear Eleanor – Short Film – Runtime: 19mins

1941. Buddy, an airplane mechanic from Ohio enrolls to serve his country as a Tuskegee Airman, but his beloved Eleanor must overcome her fears of racial violence in the South […]

Toni. Mamie. Connie.

It is centered around three African American women in the 1950s as they play their last game with their baseball team. It shows their trials and tribulations as they become […]

New Day Mr. E – Short Film – 12mins

New Day Mr. E captures the experience of an unconventional Nigerian-American teacher trying to inspire a group of inner-city high school students from disadvantaged backgrounds. Director, Writer: Uchenna "Conphidance" Echeazu […]

Release – Feature Film – Runtime: 113mins

A group of people attend a retreat to deal with the daily stresses of life only to face their problem. Director: Nick Dalmacy Writers: Tawanda Auston, Nick Dalmacy Producer: Tawanda […]

Rhapsody In Justice – Feature Film – Runtime: 110mins

Following 3 journalists, “Rhapsody in Justice” cleverly portrays the idiosyncrasies and complexities of racism during the Trump era. Set in Harlem New York the film utilizes satirical humor and heart […]

Comedy of Film Show – Theater I

HARRIS ROOM - Hilton Charlotte University Place 8629 J M Keynes Dr,, Charlotte, NC

Comedy is one of the leading film Genres in the world and the Charlotte Black Film Festival pays homage to black comedians and the movies that made us LOL. This […]

After Parties @Sofie’s

Get into All three after-parties - Only $10 with any Festival Ticket _ Must Prepay Thursday, July 6, 2023 - Hilton Hotel 10 PM - $20 without Festival Package - […]