Venues
10/2 - 9 am - 12:30 pm | Matinee:
The Carver Community Cultural Center
10/3 - 9 am - 6:30 pm:
The Lil' Carver Civic Center- Venues for Movie Screenings
The Carver Community Cultural Center
226 Hackberry Street, SA, TX 78202
The Lil' Carver Civic Center - Behind Big Carver
The Carver Community Cultural Center
10/3 - 9 am - 6:30 pm:
The Lil' Carver Civic Center- Venues for Movie Screenings
The Carver Community Cultural Center
226 Hackberry Street, SA, TX 78202
The Lil' Carver Civic Center - Behind Big Carver
STAY TUNED more details will follow once SABIFF 2026 Open Call concludes and
Films-In-Competition are selected for the festival
Films-In-Competition are selected for the festival
The Carver
Carver Community Cultural Center
For over 75 years, The Carver Community Cultural Center (“The Carver”) has served as the San Antonio Eastside’s foremost gathering place of cultural exchange and performance arts. It was originally erected in 1918, as a community center for African-Americans.
- Carver Community Cultural Center
226 N. Hackberry Street, SA, TX 78202
(free parking in rear & across street)
- Carver Community Cultural Center
226 N. Hackberry Street, SA, TX 78202
(free parking in rear & across street)
The Lil Carver
Little Carver Civic Center
The Little Carver Civic Center is located directly behind the Carver. Equipped with modern amenities and ample space, Little Carver Civic Center offers a flexible venue for both small and large-scale events. Whether hosting a conference, concert, or celebration, this venue can accommodate diverse event needs.
- The Lil Carver Civic Center (behind the Carver)
226 N. Hackberry Street, SA, TX 78202
(free parking in rear & across street)
- The Lil Carver Civic Center (behind the Carver)
226 N. Hackberry Street, SA, TX 78202
(free parking in rear & across street)
STAYBRIDGE SUITES
Located in the heart of San Antonio's historic St. Paul Square district, Staybridge Suites is the official host hotel for SABIFF 2026 and a welcoming gathering place for filmmakers, festival guests, and industry professionals.
IN THE HISTORIC ST. PAUL SQUARE
Throughout the festival weekend, the hotel will host our Feature Film Competition screenings, Opening Night Film Premiere, Film Commission Coffee Talk & Networking Meetup, and Saturday Evening Awards Gala. As Staybridge unveils its newly refreshed accommodations and event spaces this fall, festival attendees will have the opportunity to enjoy an updated guest experience while celebrating Black cinema, culture, and community in one of San Antonio's most historic districts.
123 Hoefgen San Antonio, TX 78205
Get Directions (street, metered or parking lot $20 parking)
123 Hoefgen San Antonio, TX 78205
Get Directions (street, metered or parking lot $20 parking)
velocity texas
A Place of innovation
Inspired by the power of innovation, proximity,
talent attraction, and inclusive economic development, VelocityTX
has embarked on a bold vision to develop an urban Innovation District where collaboration, community, connectivity, and the colliding of ideas spurs innovation in a connected, mixed-use environment that revitalizes
the historic East Side to activity in downtown.
SABIFF will host a must see interactive AI workshop and our Wrap Day Party that leads to a Cinema Under the Stars featuring SABIFF 2026 Best Of Show winning films.
- #VelocityTX 1305 E. Houston St., San Antonio, TX
(free parking available in lot across the street)
talent attraction, and inclusive economic development, VelocityTX
has embarked on a bold vision to develop an urban Innovation District where collaboration, community, connectivity, and the colliding of ideas spurs innovation in a connected, mixed-use environment that revitalizes
the historic East Side to activity in downtown.
SABIFF will host a must see interactive AI workshop and our Wrap Day Party that leads to a Cinema Under the Stars featuring SABIFF 2026 Best Of Show winning films.
- #VelocityTX 1305 E. Houston St., San Antonio, TX
(free parking available in lot across the street)
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