No Ordinary Woman – Short Film – Runtime: 3 mins – Theatre I

No Ordinary Woman delves into the unique challenges faced by black women, who are often expected to be strong and selfless caretakers, while also enduring discrimination and dehumanization due to the color of their skin. The short reflects on the importance of unlearning harmful beliefs and embracing self-love and self-care, even in the face of […]

In The Matchbox – Short Film – Runtime: 10 mins – Theatre I

Uncle Wendell shares a centuries old family secret with his great nephews. If the secret gets out, it can effect and infect the entire world. Literally. Director: Mike Rae Anderson Writer & Producer: Jermi Little Cast: Hawthorne James, Chad Ayers, Davis Osborne, Jermi Little, Mike Rae Anderson, Chris Washburn

Rip, Lol – Short Film – Runtime: 16 mins – Theatre II

NYU Student, Willow, goes back home to Richmond, Virginia with her best friend Jackie as her support system, to see her parents and ‘celebrate’ what would have been her older brother’s 26th birthday. RIP, LOL is an examination of grief and how loss affects an entire family. Directors: Charles Coleman, Khaya Fraites Writer: Khaya Fraites Producer: Hannah Looney […]

“Where is the Money” Grants Available for Filmmakers

WALDEN ROOM - Hilton Hotel

There are Millions of dollars available for content producers. across the nation, The founder of CBFF Tommy Nichols and a special guest will share the resources and how to apply Saturday, July 8, @2pm

STEP – Music Video – Runtime: 3 mins – Theatre II

Music video that celebrates black excellence surrounding black love, black marriage and black dancing. Director: Roxanne McIver Writers: Robert McIver, Shaun Ellis Producer: Robert McIver, Larry Joiner Cast: Robert McIver, Yasmine Butler, Nathane Wayne Hooker Trailer:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=anhdiHhWsxs&list=PLTxalznElRzm62078BnRSE04KHs-BMAAZ&index=79

Toronto Motel – Short Film – Runtime: 45 mins – Theatre II

After months of lockdown due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the province of Ontario is reopening. In this context, TRACY, a street-smart native of Detroit, convinces his Toronto-native cousin CHRISTIAN to attend a house party despite the risk of getting fined for large public gatherings. Upon arriving, they are surprised to find CHRISTIAN's younger sister, ANGELA, […]

Actors Idol Youth Saturday July 8, 3pm

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

Our actor Idol competition where you received three monologues to choose from and then bring your best audition to the Charlotte Black Film Festival.  Audition in front of Casting Agents, Producers, and  Directors. Youth competition ( 17 and younger) at 3:00 pm and Adult ( 18 and over) at 4: 00 pm The winning audition […]

Detangling The South – TV/Web – Runtime: 19 mins – Theatre II

Our Detangled team went on the road for our latest series supporting Citizen SHE United's effort to mobilize Black Women in the South entitled: Road To 300K: Detangling The South! From Leah Chase's kitchen in New Orleans to 16th Street Baptist Church, Ballard House and Kelly Ingram Park in Birmingham, Alabama; Edmund Pettus Bridge in […]

Living in the Dark: A Story About Domestic Violence – Short Film – Runtime: 7 mins – Theatre I

A love story going wrong between a young couple, Peaches and Robbie. Unfortunately Robbie is being verbally and physically abused by his longtime girlfriend Peaches and he is now living in a world of covering up the truth about the violence. Director & Writer: Tiffany Stennett Producer: Tiffany Stennett, Maurice Writes Cast: Juliet Dibenedetto, Robert Toussaint, […]

My Beat your Movie ( Boom Boom Room)

WALDEN ROOM - Hilton Hotel

Calling all Music Artist and. Producers. The My Beat Your Music event is where you submit 1, 2 or 3 songs where filmmakers, Attendees at the 13th annual Charlotte Black Film Festival will judge and score your song/Beat from a playlist with the goal of it bing picked up for a film or TV show. […]

The Scars Beneath – Short Film – Runtime: 22 mins – Theatre II

A young woman battling depression after the death of her mother and surviving a car crash. She feels anxiety is taking over her life. But with the support of a close friend and her sister. She will fight through her fears and not suffer in silence. Director: Bridgett Ladd Writers: Bridgett Ladd, Andria Chappell, Sheridan Randolph Producers: Andria […]