Submissions are officially open for the 17th Annual Charlotte Black Film Festival (CBFF) on FilmFreeway! Celebrating "The Cinematic Heart of Charlotte Black Film Week," CBFF returns May 28 – June 5, 2027 to highlight, empower, and amplify the voices of independent Black storytellers, directors, and content creators from across the globe. Whether you are submitting a feature, short, documentary, web series, or youth project, we invite you to bring your work to Charlotte’s premier platform for diverse cinema. Mark your calendars for these key deadlines: