THE SABIFF 2026 FLIMMAKER AWARDS CEREMONY & UBUNTU COMMUNITY AWARD GALA

Celebrate SABIFF 2026 with film screenings, an AI workshop, podcast programming, and a gala honoring filmmakers and changemakers.
About this Event

SABIFF 2026 – Saturday Festival Highlights | DAY 2

SABIFF 2026 – Saturday Festival Highlights brings together film, technology, storytelling, and community celebration for a full day of programming under the #HistoryUpRising theme.

DAY 2 features Films-In-Competition showcase screenings at the Carver & Lil Carver, an engaging AI Workshop with PlotWeaver AI at VelocityTX, and online programming through SABIFF’s Film Fiyah Podcast.

🎬 DAY 2 EVENING EVENT: FILMMAKER & UBUNTU COMMUNITY AWARDS GALA

The evening culminates with the SABIFF 2026 Filmmaker & Ubuntu Community Awards Gala, celebrating outstanding filmmakers and honoring Texas community changemakers.

Guests will enjoy an unforgettable evening featuring:

• 🍽️ Catered dinner by Mona’s Cuisine, LLC
• 🎶 Live entertainment
• 🎧 DJ and dancing
• 🤫 Silent auction
• 🏆 Filmmaker and Ubuntu Community Awards
• 🎬 Announcement of the winning films in competition
• 🤝 An opportunity to connect with filmmakers, creatives, community leaders, and supporters

🎟️ TICKET & PASS OPTIONS

There are three ways to attend SABIFF 2026:

1. ALL ACCESS PASS – Enjoy access to the full festival experience.
2. DAY PASS – Get access to programming for a specific festival day.
3. GALA TICKET – Purchase a ticket specifically for the Filmmaker & Ubuntu Community Awards Gala.

🎟️ Ticket Information:
https://www.sabiff.tv/2026-tickets.html

🥂 CORPORATE & COMMUNITY GROUP TABLES

Corporations, organizations, businesses, and community groups interested in attending together can purchase a Gala Table.

The Table Purchase option is available during checkout. When purchasing a table, organizations and groups will also be able to select from the available Mona’s Cuisine menu options.

Come together with your colleagues, organization, friends, or community group and celebrate the filmmakers and community changemakers who are making an impact.

Saturday, October 3, 2026 | San Antonio, Texas

Film Screenings: 9:00 AM–6:30 PM
AI Workshop: 12:00 PM–2:30 PM
Awards Gala: 8:00 PM–11:30 PM
Gala Venue: Ame Bethel Beasley-Brown Community Center, 225 N. Swiss Street, San Antonio, TX 78202

Make sure to link this event as a #SABIFF2026 Festival Event – DAY 2 / 2nd Day Evening Event.

Join us for a full day of film, technology, history, culture, community, and celebration as we continue the #HistoryUpRising journey at SABIFF 2026!