The Diamond State Black Film Festival (DSBFF) will showcase 24 selected works created by or featuring People of Color from Sept. 15-17 at Penn Cinema Riverfront and the Delaware Contemporary in Wilmington.Â
Filmmakers from around the country touch on relevant topics including love, racial inequities, mental health and more.Â
Attendees will have a chance to mingle with the people behind the films and attend workshops on industry trends and topics to inspire the next generation of filmmakers.Â
SCHEDULEÂ
Day 1 (Thursday, 9/15)Â
Opening night begins at 6 p.m. featuring three films by Delaware artists including the Emmy Award winning film by Delaware State University students. A reception will follow.Â
LOCATION: Penn Cinema RiverfrontÂ
Day 2 (Friday, 9/16)Â
A full slate of films start at 1 p.m. The day also includes a series of seminars on industry related topics, including the business of filmmaking, small business finances and lending, and screenwriting and pitching your project.Â
LOCATION: Penn Cinema RiverfrontÂ
Day 3 (Saturday, 9/16)Â
Starting at 11 a.m., several hours of selected works will be shown on multiple screens. LOCATION: Penn Cinema RiverfrontÂ
Awards ceremony begins at 6 p.m. followed by a closing party. All Access pass required to attend this event.Â
LOCATION: Delaware ContemporaryÂ
Find more information about the featured films and schedule at Â
TICKETSÂ
Tickets are on sale at Penn Cinema Riverfront box office and at penncinema.com/moviesÂ
- All Access Pass ($100) gives you entry to ALL festival events at Penn Cinema and Delaware Contemporary.Â
- Day Pass ($25) allows you to view the day’s films.Â
ORGANIZERSÂ
DSBFF is presented by the Gamma Theta Lambda Education Foundation, Inc. (GTLEdF). The foundation aims to promote and create educational opportunities and experiences that empower diverse and equitable communities. GTLEdF has provided more than $125,000 in scholarships to students from New Castle County along with offering culturally relevant arts programming.Â
Learn more about the foundation at Â