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Seattle Black Film Festival


Seattle Black Film Festival is BACK and even better! For over two decades, SBFF has been a cornerstone of art, conversation, and community in the heart of the Central District. Hosted at the historic Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute, SBFF celebrates Black storytelling in all its depth and brilliance.

For the 2025 festival, we're not just bringing you over 100 films across the full spectrum of genres and styles. We're also immersing you in interactive experiences like a House music party, a candid panel with some of your favorite Black content creators, and workshops to help you navigate the indie filmmaking landscape.

Gather your people and come make memories with us at SBFF 2025!

Upcoming Events at Seattle Black Film Festival

Annual Seattle Black Film Festival

Thursday, Apr 24, 2025 at 5:30pm
Langston Hughes Performing Arts Grand Hall
Seattle, WA
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Annual Seattle Black Film Festival

Annual Seattle Black Film Festival

Saturday, Apr 26, 2025 at 10:00am
Seattle, WA
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Annual Seattle Black Film Festival

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22nd Annual Seattle Black Film Festival

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