DCist: DC Black Film Festival Puts The Stories Of Washingtonians On The Big Screen

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The upcoming DC Black Film Festival lets Black people see themselves on the big screen in compelling stories that highlight just how diverse the community and its experiences are — and this year’s iteration touches on several parts of District culture.

“That’s the biggest and most important thing because… when you see yourself on screen, like if you see it, you believe you can achieve it,” says Kevin Sampson, the festival’s founder and director. “And so really, that’s what we’re trying to do.”

The festival, now in its seventh year, runs Aug. 18-30…(click below for more)

https://dcist.com/story/23/08/15/dc-black-film-festival-local-filmmakers-cannabis-nascar-stephen-cummings/

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Kevin Sampson

The fact that Kevin Sampson is not just a film critic, but a writer, producer, and director as well makes his understanding of cinema even better. Coming from a theoretical and hands on approach, he understands both sides of the struggle of viewing and creating great works. After receiving an MFA in Film & Electronic Media from American University in Washington, D.C in 2011, Kevin took his love for film to the next level by creating and producing Picture Lock, an entertainment website, podcast, and hour long film review TV show that runs on Arlington Independent Media’s public access station in Arlington, VA. The show covers new releases, classic films, and interviews with local filmmakers in the DMV area. He is also a member of the Washington DC Area Film Critics Association and African American Film Critics Association. He is currently looking forward to filming his first feature film in the near future. He believes that film is one of the most powerful art forms in the world, and he hopes that he can use the craft to inspire others and make a difference in it.