The Rhode Island Black Film Festival is a platform for storytelling through the medium of film by African-American, Afro-Caribbean and Afro-Latin filmmakers. We are a catalyst for storytelling about the culture and historical contributions of people of African descent.
Rhode Island Black Film Festival, April 14-19 at venues in Providence, Kingston and Newport. Rhode Island where storytellers from across the African diaspora come to premiere their work, connect with industry insiders, and be part of a powerful movement that celebrates Black voices, visions, and creativity.
We’re looking for bold, brilliant, and boundary-pushing films from filmmakers of African descent and those that explore the Pan African experience. All genres and formats are welcome—features, shorts, docs, animation, experimental, narratives, and everything in between. We look forward to viewing your film. Categories are feature, documentary, short, animated.
Submit Your Film For 2026. Deadline In November 28.
Check out our schedule for upcoming events, film screenings and much more on our events page.
Check out past and present films or submit your own for consideration in this year’s festival using our online form located on our submission page.
If you’re thinking about a college major in film or as a career move, here is an opportunity to learn and get first hand knowledge from professionals inside the industry.
RIBFF is always looking for people who are dedicated to film and our mission of bringing awareness. Find out how you become a part of something great and join our team.