About

Baltimore International Black Film Festival is a long-standing and well-respected event that showcases powerful and diverse films by Black filmmakers from across the African Diaspora. It is recognized for its excellent organization, culturally rich environment, and commitment to highlighting bold, trailblazing stories on relevant global Black issues. The festival serves as an invaluable platform for filmmakers to reach engaged audiences and gain meaningful recognition.

Recommendations

Experience

Sybastien Retais

8/12/2026
10

"Amazing artists and brand!!"

Taiken Kage

7/1/2026
Provided a score of  
10
  for Baltimore International Black Film Festival
10

"A wonderful long-standing Black Film Festival highlighting the works of mainly Black FILMMAKERS from all across the globe. From every part of The African Diaspora. Powerful, Brave , Bold, Trailblazing stories featuring the Gifts and Talents of the Global Black Collective. Some stories that need to be seen , that otherwise may not get an opportunity to be showcased as they deserve. Films that also highlight the oh so importance of Black Unity, particularly in times such as these , even more so. The Baltimore International Black Film Festival is a much needed treasure. "

Go Takeuchi

5/11/2026
10

"They have been running a wonderful and meaningful film festival for many years"

Keiska Young

5/9/2026
Provided a score of  
10
  for Baltimore International Black Film Festival
10

"The BIBFF has become a community staple of excellence over the years. You’re guaranteed to watch a diverse array of films with topics that travel the globe. As a filmmaker who’s been blessed enough to be accepted to the festival twice, I feel blessed to have shared the screen with really talented filmmakers. Kenneth and his team continue to impress, year after year. "

Vivian Vazquez

4/9/2026
10

"As a first-time filmmaker whose film was selected to screen at the BIBFF, I remain deeply grateful for the organized and caring manner in which the entire festival was conducted. Communication with the hosts was easy, the spaces were comfortable and culturally beautiful, and the atmosphere was positive. I had so much fun! I will always cherish my experience at the BIBFF. "

Barbara Attie

4/6/2026
10

"Invaluable venue for screening out documentary BaddDDD Sonia Sanchez. Well run festival with great audiences."

Tiffani Brown

4/4/2026
Provided a score of  
10
  for Baltimore International Black Film Festival

Niyi Coker

4/2/2026
10

"This is a festival the opens doors for filmmakers to showcase to an audience deeply interested in themes and subjects concerning lesser known but highly relevant Black issues."

Sharief Quawee

3/20/2026
Provided a score of  
10
  for Baltimore International Black Film Festival

Terence Dickson

3/14/2026
Provided a score of  
10
  for Baltimore International Black Film Festival

H K

3/14/2026
10

"When our film “Outed: The Painful Reality” was banned from public screening in Uganda due to its portrayal of the dangers faced by LGBTQ people, it was a great honor to have it screened at the Baltimore International Black Film Festival in 2015, where it also received the Best International Feature Film Award. The festival provided an important platform for stories that could not safely be shown at home and demonstrated a genuine commitment to diverse voices and independent filmmakers. I’m grateful for the opportunity and proud to support the important work the festival continues to do.

Best regards,
Kamoga "

Theodore Alexander

3/14/2026
Provided a score of  
10
  for Baltimore International Black Film Festival

Gretchen Hildebran

3/13/2026
Provided a score of  
10
  for Baltimore International Black Film Festival