2018 DC Black Film Festival
Event Information
Description
Join us August 16 - 18, 2018, in Southeast Washington, D.C., for the 2018 DC Black Film Festival (DCBFF)! The DCBFF is dedicated to exhibiting quality film, web series and television content by and about people of African descent. Visit www.dcbff.org for more information about the 2018 festival showcase, schedule of events, discounted hotel rates (through July 17th), tourism, and more.
2018 Festival Schedule - At A Glance
We can't wait for you to join us for this year's festival! It's sure to be an entertaining experience filled with conversation starting films, educational opportunities, and social events. Don't forget to check out the list of this year's films and their individual screening times.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 16th
FILMMAKERS' WELCOME RECEPTION
Join us for a welcome reception to honor the filmmakers selected for this year's festival!
Location: Capitol Hill Hotel
5:00PM-6:30PM
OPENING NIGHT FILMS AND Q&As
Going At It Alone
DCBFF's opening night film line-up includes films that showcase stories of the journey of self-discovery.
Films: 1 Chance, Odyssey, Othello-San
Location: The Miracle Theatre
7:00PM-10:30PM
FRIDAY, AUGUST 17th
FILM SCREENINGS - BLOCK 1
History & Hidden Figures
These films showcase our history or hidden figures in it.
Films: Briscoe: Man of Science and Substance, Deeds Not Words, Dr Renaissance, Agents of Change, Padlock Men
Location: The Miracle Theatre
9:00AM-12:00PM
FILM SCREENINGS - BLOCK 2
Love & Heartbreak
These films showcase love and, in some cases, the heartbreak that sometimes comes with it.
Films: Thurman Comes Home, LOOSE, KEEP IT TIGHT, Rumination, For The Love Of Musiq, Room Tone, The Wedding Scene, Stuck, One Bedroom
Location: The Miracle Theatre
12:30PM-3:45PM
FILM SCREENINGS - BLOCK 3
We Still Dealin' With This!?
Films showcasing issues in society that we need to talk about and deal with.
Films: Dishonour, Ghost Me, Botanical Black, Riverment, Austin's Voice, Frank and Lamar, Night, Under The Law, Here Kitty, Jabari Keating, MAKE AMERICA BLACK AGAIN
Location: The Miracle Theatre
4:15PM -7:00PM
FILM SCREENINGS - BLOCK 4
Making Black Lives Matter Through Film
We'll screen the hit documentary "United Skates" followed by a panel to discuss how we can make black lives matter through film. Panelists will be announced soon.
Film: United Skates
Location: The Miracle Theatre
7:30PM-10PM
DCBFF FILMMAKER PARTY & SOCIAL
Sponsored by Picture Lock PR
Come enjoy networking and drinks to the backdrop of local talent.
Location: The Fridge
10:00-12:00PM
Saturday, August 18th
FILM SCREENINGS - BLOCK 1
Girl Power: Daughter & Me
Our Girl Power showcase will exhibit films about amazing girls competing in chess and women of color in untraditional jobs. Moms and dads can buy one ticket and get their daughter in free.
Films: Queens in Training, The Possibility of Her
Location: The Miracle Theatre
9:00AM-11:00AM
FILM SCREENINGS - BLOCK 2
Friends: How Many Of Us Have Them?
Showcasing films about friendship or the lack thereof.
Location: The Miracle Theatre
11:20AM-1:50PM
FREE FILMMAKER'S WORKSHOP
Intellectual Property
More details to come.
**NOTE: This is a free, ticketed event. Due to space limitations you must have a ticket to attend the workshop. Reserve your seat today!**
Location: Capitol Hill Hotel
3:00PM-4:00PM
Fireside Chat with Sanford Greene
Sanford Greene has worked professionally in the comic illustration and related industries for over 15 years. Working for mainline publishers such as, Marvel, DC, Dark Horse and Image Comics. You can see his most recent work on the hit Marvel series “ Powerman and Iron Fist “ as well as covers for “ Black Panther ” and “ Inhumans “. Join us for an intimate conversation with Sanford about his career and work in comics.
4:30PM-5:30PM
CLOSING NIGHT FILMS & CONVERSATION
The Rise of The Black Super Hero: A Conversation w/ Sanford Greene
Join us for our closing night film showcase, featuring sci-fi, animated and super hero films. We'll have a conversation with Sanford Greene (who has drawn for Marvel's Powerman & Iron Fist, Black Panther, Runaways and DC's Wonder Girl, Teen Titans Go, Justice League and more) about the rise of the black super hero in film and television.
Location: The Miracle Theatre
7:15PM-10:30PM
