This is the documentary film created from the footage of oral histories collected from members of the Black community in Mooresville, North Carolina, between August-December 2022. Interviewees were invited to share their memories of growing up in Mooresville. This documentary captures a small portion of the stories that were told in the oral history interviews, […]
A concerned divorced struggling MOM tries to convince her very smart techno teenage son JARED to wear a mask because of a deadly virus called Killwaukee-19. He and his friends refuse to quarantine, one of his friends RYAN catches the virus and dies, but not before him and Jared create a photographic technical mobile app […]
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 Black Film Festival will judge and score your Songs/Beats from a playlist with the goal of it being picked up for a Film or TV […]
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 bachelor must overcome his family's jealousy and come to terms with his own self doubt to fulfill his purpose. Director: Idris Pearson Writer, Producer: Sheena […]
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 to join him and take a chance on love. Her transgender cousin Toni, a true romantic who doesn't tolerate identity discrimination, shows her how. Based […]
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 front runners in a game that has no place for them. It goes from their childhoods to where they are now. Directors and Writers: Ashleigh […]
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 front runners in a game that has no place for them. It goes from their childhoods to where they are now. Directors: Ashleigh B. Curry, […]
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 Producers: Uchenna "Conphidance" Echeazu, Olumba Obu, Ofu Obekpa Key Cast: Conphidance, Onik Obu, Chyna Willis, Te'Quan Jackson, Jeniah Thomas, Shamya Jamerica, Amarachi, John Raimondi, Celeste […]
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 Auston Key Cast: Larita Shelby, Denzel Wells, Julian Horton, Samuel Whitten, Olivia Crosby, Tawanda Auston Trailer: Release - Trailer | A 2023 Charlotte Black Film […]
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 stopping drama that will have you on edge. It depicts a fresh, novel approach to a systematic problem in modern America. Aesthetically vibrant, musically moving […]
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 year's Comedy of Film showcase presents Comedians - Christian "LordHaveMerSay" Johnson, Nikita B, and Darren "DS" Sanders with a special guest host. This will be […]
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 - 8629 J M Keynes Dr, Charlotte, NC 28262 Friday, July 7, 2023, Harold's Chicken & Ice Bar- 10 pm Free with Festival ticket - 440 […]
