Virginia Black Film Festival
About this Event
Virginia Black Film Festival
Virginia Black Film Festival — Celebrating Four Years of Film, Culture & Community
The Virginia Black Film Festival is back for its fourth year—and we’re making this one an experience you won’t want to miss!
In partnership with Visit Williamsburg, the Virginia Black Film Festival (VBFF) brings together exceptional independent films, fascinating conversations, celebrity guests, emerging talent, and film lovers for a celebration of Black storytelling and the art of cinema.
Whether you’ve been with us since our first festival or you’re discovering VBFF for the first time, this is your invitation to experience great films, meet incredible people, and become part of a growing Virginia film tradition.
MORE THAN A FILM FESTIVAL
VBFF is designed for everyone who loves movies and great stories. You don’t have to work in the film industry to enjoy the festival!
Spend the festival discovering films you may not see anywhere else, meeting filmmakers and actors, participating in thought-provoking conversations, and enjoying the energy of a community brought together through cinema.
Our audiences span generations—from college students and aspiring creatives looking to make connections and launch careers to lifelong movie lovers and retirees who appreciate compelling stories, history, culture, and the opportunity to experience something truly special.
EXCEPTIONAL FILMS. POWERFUL STORIES.
VBFF showcases and recognizes outstanding films across multiple categories, with special recognition for:
- International Films
- Student Films & Emerging Filmmakers
- Historically Significant Films
- Independent Features & Short Films
- Stories celebrating Black life, history and culture
Some films will entertain you. Others will challenge you. And some may introduce you to stories and filmmakers you'll be talking about long after the credits roll.
CELEBRITY GUESTS & UNFORGETTABLE CONVERSATIONS
You never know who you might meet at VBFF.
Previous festival guests have included acclaimed actors, filmmakers and cultural figures such as Keith David, Daphne Maxwell Reid, Clifton Powell, Tim Reid, BK Fulton, Jesse Vaughan, and Kemba Smith.
Our celebrity conversations and filmmaker discussions give audiences something they rarely experience at the movies: the opportunity to hear the stories behind the stories directly from the people who create them.
LEARN. CONNECT. BE INSPIRED.
For filmmakers, actors, students and anyone curious about the entertainment industry, VBFF also offers panels, masterclasses, educational sessions, and networking opportunities covering topics such as:
Film Distribution • Acting for Film • Entertainment Law • Filming in Virginia • Independent Filmmaking • Building a Career in Entertainment
College students can meet working professionals and fellow emerging creatives. Independent filmmakers can build relationships and exchange ideas. Film lovers can gain a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at how movies are made and brought to audiences.
COME FOR THE FILMS. STAY FOR THE EXPERIENCE.
Virginia has an incredible community of filmmakers, artists, students, professionals, history lovers and movie fans—and VBFF is where they come together.
Bring your friends. Bring your classmates. Bring your spouse. Bring your film club. Or simply come ready to discover something new.
If you've attended VBFF before, come see what we're doing next.
If you've never experienced the Virginia Black Film Festival, this is your year.
Join us for the fourth annual Virginia Black Film Festival and experience the films, people, conversations and moments that make VBFF more than a festival—it’s a celebration of storytelling, culture and community.
Seats are limited. Get your tickets and join us in Williamsburg!
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 214.19
