The mission of the San Antonio Black International Film Festival (SABIFF) is to showcase quality films, advocate for, and support filmmakers of African descent. We expose and educate audiences to the myriad of stories, subject matters, voices, perspectives, and diverse images of Black people throughout the global Diaspora that have been historically under-represented.
Meet SABIFF BOARD MEMBERS & Team
SABIFF new Chairman, and board members to be added soon.
Ada M. Babineaux
Founder, Director Ada M. Babineaux (Babino), an indie filmmaker, founder of Jezebel Filmworks, and Nommo Speaker's Bureau, has worked in a variety of production roles throughout her career. Read More
Babineaux's initial and pivotal production experience working on renowned filmmaker Haile Gerima's acclaimed indie film SANKOFA, opened her eyes to Black independent filmmaking "by any means necessary." With a primary focus on documentaries, she has five productions to her credit, including her timeless hair docu-drama Middle Passage -N- Roots. Babineaux has garnered her experience on numerous indie films, and served as a Producer for Black Entertainment Television, BET on Jazz, and, WHUT, Howard University's only Black owned PBS station, A native of San Antonio, Texas, she received a Communications Degree from Howard University, and an MA in Film from American University in Washington, DC. |
Tom Crumby
Board Treasurer The founder of Tom Crumby & Associates Tax & Financial Services, aka, callmytaxguy.com, Crumby is an expert accountant with over 30-years of Federal, State and local corporate, small business and individual tax consulting. Read More
A former IRS accountant, he is well versed in Income Tax, Tax Preparation, General Ledger, Financial Accounting, Nonprofits, Auditing, Strategic Planning, Bookkeeping, Accounts Payable Financial Reporting, Budgets, Payroll, and Financial Analysis. |
Iris Harvey
Board Member Iris Harvey comes to SABIFF with a wealth of leadership experience, a love for Black film, arts, culture and international travel! The former President and CEO of Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio. Read More
She also served on the Board of Directors and Board Chair of PP Federation of America Board of Directors and Global Advisory Board. A fierce advocate for health equity and reproductive rights, “no matter what” (her motto). Iris has consistently elevated these issues on the national stage. In 2023 she announced her retirement after leading PP for seven years. |
SABIFF 2025 Local TEAM
Ada M. Babineaux - Founder, Executive Director, curator/programmer,
Dat Mayne DeeWayne Goodloe - Co-Programmer, A/V Support, Editor, Programs Committee
Patsy Whitfield - Awards Event Producer, Events Committee
Mia Morris - Church and School Outreach
Nicole Thrash - Membership and Events Committee (Meet & Greet & Fundraiser Producer)
Starr Winchester - Grant Committee
Frenchy Saintiny - Event Talent
Danielle King - Event Talent
Truth Pierce - Social Media Committee
Andrew Jacobi Jeter - Stage Manager, Awards Programs
Robin 'DragonFly' Wilson - Event Talent - Red Carpet Host 2025
JoAnn Robinson - Events Committee Awards Gala Events Staging
Festival Volunteers - Danielle King, Andrew Jacobi Jeter, JoAnn Robinson, Jay Hart, John Lambert, Jess Mahogony, Nicole Smith, Devon Mathews
Ada M. Babineaux - Founder, Executive Director, curator/programmer,
Dat Mayne DeeWayne Goodloe - Co-Programmer, A/V Support, Editor, Programs Committee
Patsy Whitfield - Awards Event Producer, Events Committee
Mia Morris - Church and School Outreach
Nicole Thrash - Membership and Events Committee (Meet & Greet & Fundraiser Producer)
Starr Winchester - Grant Committee
Frenchy Saintiny - Event Talent
Danielle King - Event Talent
Truth Pierce - Social Media Committee
Andrew Jacobi Jeter - Stage Manager, Awards Programs
Robin 'DragonFly' Wilson - Event Talent - Red Carpet Host 2025
JoAnn Robinson - Events Committee Awards Gala Events Staging
Festival Volunteers - Danielle King, Andrew Jacobi Jeter, JoAnn Robinson, Jay Hart, John Lambert, Jess Mahogony, Nicole Smith, Devon Mathews
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JUDGES:
Ada M. Babineaux Kay Shaw Patsy Whitfield Kim Jordon Mia Morris Clare M. Babino Dee Wayne Goodloe Karen Babino S. Torriano Berry Nicole Thrash Frenchy Saintiny Diane Green Mimi Machado-Luces Karyn Cook Nathaniel Bellamy, Jr. Starr Winchester Kyle Walk-Faust 
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*Permanent Acknowledgement & Special Thanks to: #SUPERLIVESTREAMS the original creators of www.sabiff.tv (2020)
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SABIFF 2025 FINAL REPORT
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Sabiff 2024 Final Report
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SABIFF 2023 FINAL REPORT
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SABIFF 2022 FINAL REPORT
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