Annual 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!

Schedule of Events:

10:30 am: Paul Laurence Dunbar: A Documentary
12:30 pm: Fulfill The Promise: The Rise. The Fall. The Promise
01:15 pm: Respect My Crown: The Rise of African american Women in California Politics
04:00 pm: At the Feet of Our Elders Block
07:30 pm: Industry Night - The Ripple Effect: Black Creators Making Waves in New Media.
10:00 pm: Community Curation: Scope Screenings