

The Denton Black Film Festival has grown into a five-day event that allows you, our guest, to immerse yourself in some of the best artistic showcases of Black cinema, music, spoken word, art and more.
Experience Passes on Sale Soon!
VIP
ALL EXPERIENCE PASS
- Opening VIP Reception
- Access to In-person & virtual screenings
- Masterclasses & Seminars
- Access to Feature Music Concert
- Access to Comedy, Spoken Word, & Art Experiences
- Free Entry TEC Expo
- 10th Anniversary Commemorative T-Shirt
FILM ONLY
IN PERSON & VIRTUAL
- Access to In-person and virtual film screenings
- Does not include Masterclasses
FIVE BLOCK PASS
Film & Expriences*
- Choose between Film Blocks, Experiences, or Feature Screenings; In-person or virtual
- Includes Spoken Word or Comedy Experiences
- Excludes Feature Music Concert
VIRTUAL ONLY
DATES TBA
All Access Virtual Festival Pass
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POETRY SLAM COMPETITION

2 1/2 DAY TEC(h) EXPO

WORKSHOPS + PANELS

FEATURE CONCERT

SOCIALS + AFTER PARTIES
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EDUCATE, ENTERTAIN, & INSPIREBLACK STORYTELLERS
The Denton Black Film Festival (DBFF) in its 9th year is an inclusive, Black cultural experience with film at its heart and spotlights on other forms of storytelling, like spoken word, art, music, comedy, and dance. We also highlight social justice issues through films and panel discussions. After pivoting to a virtual experience in 2021 and 2022 we look forward to returning to an in-person Festival with virtual components. Once again, we invite you to visit, bring a friend and #ExperienceCulture.
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General FAQ
The Denton Black Film Festival has been around for 9 years. Each year growing larger. The visiting audience is diverse and welcome to all regardless of age, race, gender, or creed. There’s something for everyone as we showcase Black culture.
Early Bird sales starts December 11th. Regular ticket prices begin December 18th.
The Denton Black Film Festival is located at various venues in downtown Denton, Texas. Most venues are within walking distance. Locations include: NCTC, Margo Jones Performance Hall at TWU, UNT on the square, Campus Theater, Denton Civic Center and more.
We have a list of local hotels of various rates in order to make your DBFF planning visit experience a lot easier. Compare rates and pay attention to cutoff dates to discount rates for reservations. Visit here.
Denton, Texas is located approx. 40 mins from both Dallas and Fort Worth. DFW airport and Dallas Love Field are each preferred airports when traveling to the Denton Black Film Festival.
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