Black Travel

Film Festival

Finalists Announced!

Our inaugural Black Travel Film Festival, in partnership with Black Travel Alliance.

The Black Travel Film Festival is a pioneering event dedicated to amplifying the voices and perspectives of Black travel creators and visionaries. Committed to showcasing stories from the African diaspora that have often been overlooked or marginalized, this festival celebrates the richness, diversity, and resilience of Black travel culture. Through captivating films, documentaries, and narratives, the festival highlights destinations, experiences, unsung heroes, and journeys that reflect the unique lens of Black storytellers. From exploring heritage sites to re-discovering important figures, the festival aims to redefine the narrative of travel by centering on the stories and experiences of the Black community. By providing a space for these voices to be heard and celebrated, the Black Travel Film Festival is a vital platform for fostering connection, understanding, and representation within the travel industry.

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Timeline

1 May

Applications open

15 June

Applications close

15 August

Finalists Announced

21 November

Winners Announced During Film Festival

RULES
  1. Video files for all projects submitted to the festival must be via direct digital upload or by providing either a Vimeo or YouTube link entered directly on the application
  2. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to ensure that any project submitted to the festival is viewable in its entirety
  3. In the event that the applicant has an updated version of the project after having submitted a previous version of the project to the festival, you may re-submit until the deadline
  4. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to secure authorization and permission from the copyright owner(s) of any and all copyrighted content or materials included within the submitted project
  5. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to secure authorization and permission from the owner(s) of any and all trademarked content or materials included within the submitted project
  6. Applicants submitting projects that contain significant non-English spoken dialogue must provide on-screen English subtitles
  7. Applicants can only submit one project for consideration
  8. Any application received after June 15 will not be considered*
Black Travel Film Festival Rules

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Categories

A competitive section for nonfiction vlogs directed by and/or both written and produced by persons of African descent. An original Vlog video created around the concept of travel, attractions, and tourism of the African Diaspora.

A competitive section for nonfiction feature films directed by or about persons of African descent. A subject-focused film that presents an authentic exploration of a topic, person, place, or theme, just as feature documentaries do.

 

A competitive section showcases compelling narratives that delve into the multifaceted experiences of the African diaspora, both written and produced by persons of African descent. An original motion picture that has a running time of 40 minutes or less, including all credits.

 

A competitive section for short-form episodic series directed by and/or both written and produced by persons of African descent. A group of programs created or adapted for television or the web broadcast with a common series title, related to Black history or Black travel history.

 

2024 Finalists