Events
Student Matinee
Student Field Trip
A morning of history-themed presentations featuring guest speakers and short films. Matinee also Open to filmmakers, festival attendees, and senior centers. (Guest speakers and topics TBA • RSVP required)
History Art Exhibit
Black Art Gallery | St. Paul Square
Visit San Antonio’s Black Art Gallery located in the city’s historic St. Paul Square. Includes Film Commission Coffee Talk & Reception. #InTheEyeOfTheBeholder
SA Black History Bus Tours
MelanEyes Media's highly rated San Antonio Black History Bus tour
(Reservations and pre-payment required)
AI & History
Forum & Discussion
(Guest confirmations forthcoming)
Networking EVENINGS
Wind-Down Networking NightS
Network, eat, drink, and unwind with live music at a popular San Antonio hotspots.
Films In Competition showcases
Official Selection screenings
Festival-judged narrative and documentary shorts and features, animation, music videos, and student films. Programmed into curated hourly blocks, and screened all day for your viewing. Films show simultaneously on two screens at The Carver (Big & Lil Venues).
ANKH Awards
ANKH Achievement Awards
Ankh Awards will happen in 2027, we now present awards every other year.
UbUNTU Community Awards -&-
Filmmakers & Ubuntu Community Awards
Closing Night Awards Dinner & Gala featuring live entertainment, DJ, and dancing. This upscale evening pays homage both to winning Filmmakers, and also honors Texas history makers committed to the stewardship and dissemination of African American history. The night culminates with the Best of Show Film Awards presentation, in an uplifting celebration. (Reservations & prepaid tickets required)
