SABIFF 2023
The San Antonio Black International Film Festival celebrates year #5, uplifting the theme: HBCU FILM LOVE. Join us as we spotlight Creative Talent who hail from Historically Black Colleges & Universities, making waves in the television and film Industry, as well as in indie film production.
DAY 1 (10/5): A festive Opening Night Red Carpet Reception, Ankh Achievement Awardee
Program Entertainment, Event: (@ Carver Community Cultural Ctr).
Evening - Post Mixer at ELSEWHERE - SA.
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DAY 2 (10/6): BLACK FRIDAY Films-In-Competition, Workshops, Panels, and HBCU Forum, Networking.
*{School Field Trip Day Opportunity} (@ St. Philip's College)
HIGHLIGHTS
An Interactive Acting Workshop w/ Charlene Brown best known as Kimberly Reese (the aspiring medical student) from the critically acclaimed TV sitcom, A Different World. Brown is an actress producer, director and creator of the Charlene Brown Acting Studio in Houston, TX.
(1). For Youth/Students -and- (2). For Adults (Registration Require - see Tickets Day 2 and Day 3)
The Casting Game Plan: Action Steps to Land the Role with Danielle King (The Telsey Office [NYC], and Erica Hart Casting Director [NYC] (Virtual)
Mecca Hour - A showcase of short films created by Howard University Film students over the years. Curated by HU Professor Montre Aza Missouri, Professor, Howard University Cathy Hughes School of Communications
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Screening: TELL THEM WE ARE RISING: The Story of Historical Black Colleges and Universities.
Guest co-director, Marcos Williams available post screening for Q&A
Town Hall: THE HBCU EXPERIENCE: VOICES FROM THE BLACK ENCLAVE an interactive community
forum with thought leaders in conversation on the importance of HBCUs, and more. Produced by
Harvest & Feast Productions. (@ Carver Community Cultural Ctr)
Post Networking at DAKOTA Ice House & Bar - Music, Networking, Eat * Drink * Chill
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DAY 3 (10/7): SOUL SATURDAY
Int'l Films-in-Competition, Workshops, Panels.
Highlights:
Interactive Acting Workshop w/ Charlene Brown best known as Kimberly Reese (the aspiring medical student) from the critically acclaimed ddTV sitcom, A Different World. Brown is an actress producer , director and creator of the Charlene Brown Acting Studio in Houston, TX.
(1). For Youth/students and (2). Adults (Registration Require - see Tickets Day 3)
Director Kelley Kali (Jagged Mind, Kemba, Lola's House (TBD live or virtual)
Producer, Instructor Monty Ross (formally with 40 Acres & A Mule early works) (virtual)
Explore the career of a Script Continuity with Script Continuity Supervisor Samuel Sullivan (TBD live or virtual)
Fix It in Post - Explore a career in post-production with a professional post panel
Closing night Cinema Under the Stars featuring the HBCU musical drama SCHOOL DAZE by Spike Lee. Hosted by Comedian, Clifton Simmons. Fun, Food trucks, Vendors, Black Trivia Give Aways, DJ, Music. Don't forget to bring your lawn chairs and blankets for a fun filled, family friendly Black Cinema experience. (@ St. Philip's College) Co-partners: Friends of the Carver, and SA Public Library.
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DAY 4 (10/8): SUNDAY GLORY - Closing Films-In-Competition Awards Brunch (@ The Little Carver)
Catered brunch, entertainment, and awards. Reveal of the Audience Choice Awardee
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Hope to see ya in SA, OCT. 5 - 8, 2023!
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