Newark Black Film Festival 2024

Celebrate a milestone with us! Join the 50th Newark Black Film Festival, from July 10-14, 2024. Purchase a Festival Pass for full access to all film screenings, panel discussions, and special events, including our epic opening night reception! Please note, tickets for the closing night party and awards ceremony are sold separately.

Upon purchase, you will receive a code to register for individual films and events at no additional cost. You must sign up separately for each event you wish to attend.

Collect your pass at The Newark Museum of Art by presenting your digital ticket and ID during any of the 2024 NBFF events, including special screenings on June 19 and June 26.

Secure your place in this historic celebration of Black film—mark your calendars and be part of the legacy!

Learn more by visiting https://newarkblackfilmfestival.com/

Individual Film Screenings & Awards Ceremony

Don’t miss the individual films and events, with the full schedule and tickets becoming available by the end of May. Join us for the awards ceremony, with tickets also released by the end of May.

Festival Pass

Secure a Festival Pass to experience the best of the 50th Newark Black Film Festival. This pass grants access to all NBFF films, panels, and activations, including the opening night reception. Please note, tickets for the awards ceremony are sold separately.

Students & NMOA Members Festival Pass

Take advantage of our discounted Festival Pass, available exclusively for students and NMOA members. Enjoy the same full access as our Festival Pass, including all films, panels, and the opening night reception PLUS reserved VIP seating for 1 day at the festival. Please note, tickets for the closing night party and awards ceremony are sold separately.

VIP Festival Pass

Enhance your festival experience with our VIP Festival Pass. This premium pass offers exclusive access to all NBFF films, panels, and special activations, plus VIP-only perks like an invitation to the awards ceremony, VIP seating, merchandise, 2 complimentary film screening tickets, and a VIP lanyard.

Event Guidelines: Parking is available next to the Museum for $10. Please use the Pay by App or Text to Pay options at entrances on Washington Street and Central Avenue.

The Newark Black Film Festival is supported by: Bank of America, New Jersey Economic Development Authority, and Tito's Handmade Vodka.

Host or Publisher Newark Museum of Art