Black Light: A Howard Short Film Showcase
Schedule
Thu, 30 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Fri, 01 May, 2026 at 10:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
Miracle Theatre | Washington, DC
About this Event
Please note: Tickets are date-specific. Be sure to select the correct night — Thursday, April 30 or Friday, May 1— when reserving your seat.
Black Light: A Howard Short Film Showcase
Obibini Pictures presents this two-night cinematic celebration spotlighting Howard University’s emerging filmmakers on April 30 alongside MFA alumni filmmakers on May 1.
From classroom to big screen, the showcase bridges Undergraduate Directing for Film & TV Shorts (Class of 2026), MFA filmmakers, the Howard University Film Organization (HUFO), and alumni in a curated festival experience that honors Howard’s cinematic legacy while fostering future creative community in Washington, D.C.
Hosted at the historic Miracle Theatre, Black Light invites audiences to experience powerful short films, conversations, and community in a setting that connects Howard’s filmmaking tradition to the wider landscape of Black independent cinema.
Get tickets at: blacklightshowcase.com
Support Black Light
Black Light: A Howard Short Film Showcase is fiscally sponsored by Fractured Atlas, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts service organization, and is hosted at the Miracle Theatre in Washington, D.C.
Contributions for the charitable purposes of Black Light must be made payable to “Fractured Atlas” and are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.
Proceeds support the development of independent Black cinema spaces in Washington, D.C. This showcase is independently produced by Professor Akosua Adoma Owusu and Obibini Pictures in collaboration with Howard University students.
Disclaimer
This showcase is not an official Howard University event. The event is independently produced by Obibini Pictures, LLC. Student films remain the intellectual property of their creators.
Thursday, April 30
🕑: 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Undergraduate Directing for Film & TV Shorts - Block I
Info: Selected shorts films from Howard University’s Directing for Film & TV students
🕑: 08:00 PM - 08:30 PM
Howard University Film Organization (HUFO) Spotlight
Info: Where's Everybody At? Volume 2
🕑: 08:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Undergraduate Directing for Film & TV Shorts - Block 2
Info: Selected shorts films from Howard University’s Directing for Film & TV students
Friday, May 1
🕑: 06:30 PM - 08:30 PM
MFA Alumni Showcase
Info: Curated selection from recent MFA filmmakers and alumni
🕑: 08:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Alumni Roundtable
Info: Reflections from MFA filmmakers and alumi on Howard’s cinematic legacy
Where is it happening?
Miracle Theatre, 535 8th Street Southeast, Washington, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 24.57 to USD 58.51


















