PRESS The largest Black film festival in Texas and the Southwest returns Jan. 27-31, 2027, with a virtual extension to Feb. 7 and Creative Connect events statewide.

The Denton Black Film Festival Institute (DBFFi), in partnership with Learn The WAI, presents a live AI workshop designed to introduce creatives, entrepreneurs, and professionals to practical AI tools that enhance productivity, creativity, and income potential.

This isn’t about learning AI someday- it’s about using AI immediately to create, grow, and earn. In Person Classes

Congratulations to the official winners of the 2026 DBFF Filmmaker Awards.

Festival theme focused on “Hope & Courage”

Feature Art Exhibition: AXIS, an exhibition by Demetrius Oliver. Running from January 27 to February 15, 2025

Denton’s new Monopoly board features Denton staples like live music, the Denton Black Film Festival and the Old Alton Bridge. Penny Kimble/DRC.

DBFF featured packed line-up of 80 plus films, dozens of workshops, three art shows, spoken word slam, comedy, dance, gaming competition and a festive Kirk Whalum Concert

For the 10th anniversary of the Denton Black Film Festival 85 films were curated for in various categories and genres. Among these selections the DBFF Film Team ratings resulted in finalists from which the Competitive Jurors selected the Best and the runner up in each category.

The Commish Radio Show podcast with Ed Gray dedicated an episode to Quakertown. Listen as Ed Gray sits down with Rev. Reginald Logan, filmmaker Lindell Singleton, and a special guest recalls the history of Quakertown.