DC Black Film Festival

August 17 – August 19, 2017 TICKETS ON SALE NOW: Get your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2017-dc-black-film-festival-tickets-35852448639 Check out this year's full festival lineup featuring 52 independent productions: http://dcbff.org/2017-films/ This event will be hosted at The Miracle Theatre and The Fridge in Southeast Washington, DC! PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS: FREE filmmaker’s workshop: What Now? Ensuring Your Production Comes To Fruition In Post! Don't let your film get stuck in the can. This workshop will focus on how to plan past production to ensure your film will see the light of day. This workshop will be led by Executive Director of The Black Film & TV Collective, Huriyyah Muhammad, and Publicist/Founder of Golden Life Ventures, Leslie Green. You won't want to miss it. **NOTE: This is a free, ticketed event. Due to space limitations you must have a ticket to attend the workshop. Reserve your seat today!** "The District" Film Block: Showcasing an eclectic mix of films about, or by filmmakers from, Washington, D.C. "What is Black?" DCBFF's opening night film line-up includes films that analyze the black experience and will be followed by a panel discussion of the topic "What Is Black?" Panel discussion will be hosted by Districtly Speaking founder, Jonelle Henry. "Making Black Lives Matter Through Film" Join us for our closing night film showcase, featuring films that remind us that black lives matter, and address topics such as police brutality, reform and mental health. Panel to follow hosted by DCBFF founder and film critic, Kevin Sampson. Keep up with us at www.dcbff.org and on social media: -Twitter/Instagram/Snapchat: @dcblackfilmfest -Facebook: DC Black Film Festival For Press Registration please visit http://dcbff.org/press-credentials/ Other inquiries: info@dcbff.org