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Detroit Black Film Festival

2027 dates not announced yet · usually September

About Detroit Black Film Festival

An annual festival of Black film held at venues around Detroit, started by Lazar and Marshalle Favors of Trinity Films Entertainment Group. The seventh edition in 2026, titled 'Sincerely Detroit', included screenings, panels, workshops and talks.

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.

Detroit Black Film Festival has included film screenings, panels, workshops, talks and closing night program.

The organizer has not announced dates for 2027 yet. In 2026 it was held September 23-27, 2026.

  • Film screenings
  • Panels
  • Workshops
  • Talks
  • Closing night program

Where it happens

Detroit Black Film Festival is held at Various Detroit locations; hub at Imani Humphrey Event Hall in Detroit, Michigan. It is one of 14 cultural festivals in Michigan on this calendar.

Map centered on Detroit. The organizer lists Various Detroit locations; hub at Imani Humphrey Event Hall.Directions

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Questions about Detroit Black Film Festival

When is Detroit Black Film Festival 2027?
The organizer has not announced 2027 dates yet. In 2026 it was held September 23-27, 2026.
Where is Detroit Black Film Festival held?
Detroit Black Film Festival takes place at Various Detroit locations; hub at Imani Humphrey Event Hall in Detroit, Michigan.
What happens at Detroit Black Film Festival?
Events have included: film screenings, panels, workshops, talks, closing night program.
Who organizes Detroit Black Film Festival?
Detroit Black Film Festival is organized by Trinity Films Entertainment Group (founders Lazar and Marshalle Favors).
What other cultural festivals are near Detroit?
The closest others on this calendar are African World Festival in Detroit, MI (same city); Arab and Chaldean Festival in Detroit, MI (same city); Juneteenth Jubilee Detroit in Detroit, MI (same city).

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