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LGBTQ+ · Film festival · Chicago, Illinois

Black Alphabet Film Festival (BAFF)

October 16-18, 2026 at AMC Theater and Jamii Center for Arts & Media

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About Black Alphabet Film Festival (BAFF)

Chicago's festival of films by and about Black LGBTQ+ people, run by Black Alphabet since 2013. The Chicago weekend includes an opening reception at the Jamii Center and a day of screenings at the AMC on Delano Court.

What to expect

Film festivals like this one screen features, documentaries and shorts by or about the community, often with filmmaker talks and panels after the screenings.

Black Alphabet Film Festival (BAFF) has included film screenings, opening reception and artist talkbacks.

Black Alphabet Film Festival (BAFF) was first held in 2013.

The next edition is October 16-18, 2026. It is usually held in October.

  • Film screenings
  • Opening reception
  • Artist talkbacks

Where it happens

Black Alphabet Film Festival (BAFF) is held at AMC Theater and Jamii Center for Arts & Media in Chicago, Illinois. It is one of 22 cultural festivals in Illinois on this calendar.

Map centered on Chicago. The organizer lists AMC Theater and Jamii Center for Arts & Media.Directions

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Questions about Black Alphabet Film Festival (BAFF)

When is Black Alphabet Film Festival (BAFF) 2026?
Black Alphabet Film Festival (BAFF) is October 16-18, 2026, according to the organizer.
Where is Black Alphabet Film Festival (BAFF) held?
Black Alphabet Film Festival (BAFF) takes place at AMC Theater and Jamii Center for Arts & Media in Chicago, Illinois.
What happens at Black Alphabet Film Festival (BAFF)?
Events have included: film screenings, opening reception, artist talkbacks.
Who organizes Black Alphabet Film Festival (BAFF)?
Black Alphabet Film Festival (BAFF) is organized by Black Alphabet NFP. Their official site is blackalphabet.org/film-festival.
What other cultural festivals are near Chicago?
The closest others on this calendar are 1865 Fest in Chicago, IL (same city); 73rd Annual Chicago Powwow in Chicago, IL (same city); African Festival of the Arts in Chicago, IL (same city).

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