A Celebration of Diversity and Empowerment: 2023 DC Black Film Festival from Aug.18th-19th
/As the heart of America’s cultural landscape, Washington D.C. is once again preparing to host the much-anticipated DC Black Film Festival (DCBFF). From August 18th to 19th, 2023, The Miracle Theatre will welcome filmmakers, industry professionals, and cinema enthusiasts to a unique event dedicated to celebrating diversity and empowerment.
Now in its seventh year, the DCBFF has carved out a reputation as a vital nexus for independent filmmakers. The festival provides a platform for the showcasing of exceptional films created by or about people of African descent, offering diverse voices a stage from…(read more here or click below)
https://blogeventsnow.com/a-celebration-of-diversity-and-empowerment-2023-dc-black-film-festival-from-aug-18th-19th
Taji Mag: Spotlight on Cinema: Kevin Sampson Discusses Film Favorites, Festival Impact, and the DCBFF
/https://tajimag.com/spotlight-on-cinema-kevin-sampson-discusses-film-favorites-festival-impact-and-the-dcbff-experience/
DCist: DC Black Film Festival Puts The Stories Of Washingtonians On The Big Screen
/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/
WTOP News: DC Black Film Fest brings interactive, choose-your-own adventure experience
/The seventh annual D.C. Black Film Festival is returning to the Miracle Theatre on Barracks Row in Southeast.
Movies will screen in person on Friday, Aug. 18, and Saturday, Aug. 19, and then stream virtually through Aug. 30.
Founder and Festival Director Kevin Sampson told WTOP he’s excited because he feels “like it’s going to be getting back to what it was pre-COVID where people want to be out, they want to engage and make a festival what a festival is.”
“You can easily curate films on Netflix, on a streaming platform, but you can’t have strangers, friends and family come into a room and be entertained then have conversation after [like you can at a film festival],” Sampson said.
Read more here: https://wtop.com/entertainment/2023/08/dc-black-film-fest-brings-interactive-choose-your-own-adventure-experience/
WTOP: 6th annual DC Black Film Festival returns to Miracle Theatre on Barracks Row
/Check out the write up and listen to what’s going on this weekend via WTOP!
https://wtop.com/entertainment/2022/08/6th-annual-dc-black-film-festival-returns-to-miracle-theatre-on-barracks-row/
The DC Lineup for this weekend: local heritage, shofar horns and a Haus Party
/Check out the mention in DC Line here: https://thedcline.org/2020/09/18/the-dc-lineup-for-this-weekend-local-heritage-shofar-horns-and-a-haus-party/
WTOP: DC Black Film Festival presents virtual slate to spark timely conversation
/Check out the article here: https://wtop.com/entertainment/2020/09/dc-black-film-festival-presents-virtual-slate-to-spark-timely-conversation/?fbclid=IwAR1L4njpgfTQvBqbCI7vlQkczoS6qk0hq3Puk5Q61NvenK7nMFFIaw3dvuY
Elements of Madness: Six Must-See Films at the 2019 DC Black Film Festival
/Check out the article from Douglas Davidson here: https://elementsofmadness.com/2019/08/12/dcbff2019/
Washingtonian: Things To Do in DC This Weekend
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Patch: DC Black Film Festival Returning For Third Year
/Check out the preview of our 3rd annual fest here:
https://patch.com/district-columbia/washingtondc/dc-black-film-festival-returning-third-year
DCist: DC Black Film Festival Returns to Miracle Theatre→
/Check out the write up here: http://dcist.com/2018/08/dcs_second_annual_black_film_festiv.php
WTOP: DC Black Film Festival returns to Miracle Theatre on Barracks Row→
/WASHINGTON — Launching a brand-new film festival can feel like a miracle achievement.
It’s only fitting that the Miracle Theatre is hosting the second annual D.C. Black Film Festival, which returns to Barracks Row near the Eastern Market Metro from Thursday to Saturday.
In order to qualify, at least one “above the line” creative...
Enlighten Me radio show w/ Andrea Cambron→
/Hey Fam,
I recently celebrated a film debut at a film festival for a good friend of mine and it was thrilling to be in the film space again. I saw films that put mainstream theater releases to shame. Chopping it up amongst peers about styling conventions and character arch and development was like coming home.
So as DC celebrates it’s annual Black Film Festival tomorrow through the weekend, I thought it would be good to highlight some of the films you won’t see in mainstream theaters. I’ll have Kevin Sampson, Founder of the festival on the program as well as feature some filmmakers like WIll Feagins and Deanna Del Ciello that you may want to keep an eye on.
Tune in every Wednesday from 4-5p ET on WERA-FM 96.7 in Arlington, Va or check us out online at Facebook.com/EnlightenMeOnWERA or Twitter @EnlightenMeWERA@andreacambron.
What You Can Expect to See At This Year's DC Black Film Festival!→
/Our founder/director, Kevin Sampson, spoke with Horace Holmes on Good Morning Washington about the 2018 festival!
Picture Lock Radio: Ep. 88- Joe Marshall, Joseph E. Austin II, Jennifer Lewis & Blake Bynum→
/Listen to the full episode here!
I'm continuing my talk w/ filmmakers whose films will be in the DC Black Film Festival showcase. Kickin‘ the show off I have Joe Marshall, writer/director of Here Kitty, which will screen during our We Still Dealin’ With This block. Then I talk with Joseph E. Austin II, writer/director of 1 Chance, one of our Opening Night Films. I have Jennifer Lewis, director of Austin’s Voice, which will play during our We Still Dealin‘ With This block as well. Finally, we’ll hear from Blake Bynum, director of Buried, which will play during our Friends: How Many Of Us Have Them block. Another great round of interviews from filmmakers you’ll be able to see next week at the DC Black Film Festival.
Check out Joe and Here Kitty on Instagram at: @joelumberjack
Catch Joseph and 1 Chance on Instagram: @JosephAustinII
Did you listen to the podcast? Jennifer isn't on social: :)
The orginal Paper Boy, Blake can be found on Instagram/twitter here: @itsdapaperboy
Picture Lock Radio: Ep. 87- Lewis T. Powell, Shayla Racquel, Patrick House, Terrance Smalls & Michael Faulkner→
/This week I’m still talking w/ filmmakers whose films will be in the DC Black Film Festival showcase. On this episode, I’m talking with two filmmakers from our History and Hidden Figures block, which will take a look at stories from our history and hidden figures that should be known Friday August 17th beginning at 9AM. I have the writer/producer/director/star of Padlock Men, Lewis T. Powell and writer/director of Riverment, Shayla Racquel. Then, I have to filmmakers from our Friends: How Many of Us Have Them film block which will play Saturday August 18th from 11:20AM to 1:50PM, and focuses on films of friendship...or the lack theereof. I have interviews with the writer/director of Blue Diamonds, Patrick House and the director and producer of the web series Lost Kings, Terrance Smalls and Michael Faulkner respectively.
Check out Padlock Men here: https://www.facebook.com/padlockmen/
Learn more about Riverment here: https://rivermentfilm.com/
Get those Blue Diamonds here: https://www.patrickhousefilms.com/bluediamondsfilm1/
Find Baltimore's Lost Kings here: https://www.facebook.com/lostkingstheseries/
Picture Lock Radio: Ep. 86- Chad Quinn, Savannah Kopp, Bruce Gorman Jr., & Praheme→
/On Friday August 17th we’ll be showing a Love and Heartbreak block of films that deal with love and the heartbreak that sometimes comes with it. So today I’m speaking with Chad Quinn, writer/director of For The Love of Musiq; Savannah Kopp, writer/producer of The Wedding Scene; Bruce Gorman Jr., writer/producer/director of Thurman Comes Home; and Praheme, writer/director of Stuck. Your definitely going to to want to see these films at the festival, and you’ll enjoy getting to know these filmmakers and the stories behind their films on the show today. Listen to the show here
Check out Chad Quinn here: https://www.instagram.com/cuttyq/?hl=en
Try to get hitched with The Wedding Scene here: https://www.facebook.com/weddingsceneshort/
Check out Thurman Comes Home here: https://www.facebook.com/ThurmanComesHome/
Find out more about Stuck here: https://www.praheme.com/