SABIFF 2026 Schedule
A-C-T-I-O-N!
FRIDAY | 10/2 — 'BLACK FRIDAY' Opening Day • History Assignments
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Student Matinee | School Field Trip
A morning of history-themed presentations featuring guest speakers and short films.
Open to filmmakers, festival attendees, and senior centers.
(Guest speakers and topics TBA • RSVP required)
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
History Art Exhibit — #InTheEyeOfTheBeholder
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
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
MelanEyes Media’s San Antonio Black History Bus Tour
(Reservations and pre-payment required)
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
AI & History Forum & Discussion
(Guest confirmations forthcoming)
9:00 PM – 11:30 PM
Wind-Down Networking Night
Network, eat, drink, and unwind with live music at a popular San Antonio hotspot.
SATURDAY | 10/3 — SOUL SATURDAY Movie Day • The Heartbeat of the Festival
9:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Films in Competition — Official Selections
Festival-judged narrative and documentary shorts and features, animation, music videos, and student films.
Screened in curated blocks simultaneously on two screens at The Carver (Big & Lil Venues).
8:00 PM – 11:30 PM
Filmmakers & Ubuntu Community Awards
Closing Night Awards Dinner & Gala featuring live entertainment, DJ, and dancing.
This upscale evening honors Texas history makers committed to the stewardship and dissemination of African American history.
The night culminates with the Best of Show Film Awards in an uplifting celebration.
(Reservations & prepaid tickets required)
SUNDAY | 10/4 — 'SUNDAY GLORY' Best of Show • Wrap Party
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Best of Show Happy Hour & Festival Wrap
Toast to history—past, present, and future—as SABIFF 2026 concludes with winning short films, food, and fun.
Free and open to volunteers, guests, and audiences.
(Best of Show films also available online at sabiff.tv for virtual audiences)
C-U-T! IT'S A WRAP.
FRIDAY | 10/2 — 'BLACK FRIDAY' Opening Day • History Assignments
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Student Matinee | School Field Trip
A morning of history-themed presentations featuring guest speakers and short films.
Open to filmmakers, festival attendees, and senior centers.
(Guest speakers and topics TBA • RSVP required)
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
History Art Exhibit — #InTheEyeOfTheBeholder
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
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
MelanEyes Media’s San Antonio Black History Bus Tour
(Reservations and pre-payment required)
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
AI & History Forum & Discussion
(Guest confirmations forthcoming)
9:00 PM – 11:30 PM
Wind-Down Networking Night
Network, eat, drink, and unwind with live music at a popular San Antonio hotspot.
SATURDAY | 10/3 — SOUL SATURDAY Movie Day • The Heartbeat of the Festival
9:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Films in Competition — Official Selections
Festival-judged narrative and documentary shorts and features, animation, music videos, and student films.
Screened in curated blocks simultaneously on two screens at The Carver (Big & Lil Venues).
8:00 PM – 11:30 PM
Filmmakers & Ubuntu Community Awards
Closing Night Awards Dinner & Gala featuring live entertainment, DJ, and dancing.
This upscale evening honors Texas history makers committed to the stewardship and dissemination of African American history.
The night culminates with the Best of Show Film Awards in an uplifting celebration.
(Reservations & prepaid tickets required)
SUNDAY | 10/4 — 'SUNDAY GLORY' Best of Show • Wrap Party
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Best of Show Happy Hour & Festival Wrap
Toast to history—past, present, and future—as SABIFF 2026 concludes with winning short films, food, and fun.
Free and open to volunteers, guests, and audiences.
(Best of Show films also available online at sabiff.tv for virtual audiences)
C-U-T! IT'S A WRAP.
