
Make your mark in 2024 Denton Black Film Festival
Whether you’re a budding creative or an experienced filmmaker, it can be difficult to break into the competitive and ever-evolving entertainment industry. The Denton Black Film Festival was created to give creatives a platform to share their work. Join us for our 10th anniversary to do just that!
Each year we host curated experiences alongside our competitive film festival. Being accepted means you get access and the opportunity be a part of insightful panel discussions, virtual events, music, comedy, and spoken word experiences plus access to our interactive TEC (Technology, Education, and Culture) Expo – all designed to help you get your work seen by local and international audience!
So don’t wait any longer – submit your work now and join us in celebrating 10 years of showcasing Black culture! DBFF proudly accepts entries via FilmFreeway.com, the world’s best online submission platform. FilmFreeway offers free HD online screeners, unlimited video storage, digital press kits, and more.Â
Opening Date: May 5, 2023
Early Bird: June 26, 2023
Regular:Â October 9, 2023
Extended: October 30, 2023
Notification Date: December 6, 2023
In-Person Festival Date: January 24-28, 2024
Virtually:
We are accepting entries for:
- Narrative Feature
- Documentary Features
- Short Films- Narrative and Documentary
- Web/Episodic Series
- Original Music Videos (No Covers Please)
- Screendance
- College Student Short- Required proof of School Status with Entry (Copy of dated ID or transcript)
- Texas High School Student Short- Required proof of School Status with Entry (Copy of ID or letter on school letterhead)
The deadline is October 9, 2023. Click the button to submit with FilmFreeway. For rules, guidelines and to submit your work, visit filmfreeway.com. Questions? Contact us via email at [email protected]
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Texas College Students Use Code TXCOLLEGE24DBFF for a 20% Discount
Texas High School Students submit free with waiver code TXHS24DBFF – limit of 2 films per person
Waivers are not available for competitive entries and are only available on a limited basis for Invitational consideration.
This has been one of the best film festivals I have attended. Hands down the number one Black film festival in the state of Texas.
Ron Clemons
2021 FilmmakerThis is simply one of the best film festivals in the country. The communication is on point, the hospitality is great, the energy is so warm and inviting. In addition to the films, they have music, poetry, comedy, and art...
Jacolby Percy
FilmmakerThis was my first time participating in the Denton Black Film Festival and I must say I was thoroughly impressed. The organizers were extremely gracious and welcoming. Everything was handled in a professional courteous manner. It felt very personal despite being a virtual event. DBFF is definitely a "must submit" for African American films and filmmakers.
Bayer Mack
2021 FilmmakerI thoroughly enjoyed the content of the festival and the added workshops. Very informative! Will be back!