Vici Howard amplifies the impact of black and brown femme films
The BBFF Streaming Platform
Is Almost Here
Watch powerful films that center the Black & Brown femme experience — from around the world. The BBFF Streaming Platform launches soon, giving you access to bold cinema, exclusive content, and future events from anywhere in the world.
BBFF 2025: Black & Brown Film Festival Chicago
The 2025 Black & Brown Femme Film Festival transformed Chicago’s Logan Center for the Arts into a vibrant space of storytelling, artistry, and community. Over two unforgettable days, audiences experienced 44 groundbreaking films from around the globe — spanning documentary, drama, comedy, horror, and animation.
The festival was more than screenings — it was panels, conversations, and connections that highlighted the vision and resilience of Black & Brown femme filmmakers. Together, we created a space where voices were amplified, stories were honored, and community was built.
We are deeply grateful to the supporters, volunteers, partners, and attendees who made BBFF 2025 such a success. Your energy turned this gathering into something truly special.
Now, as we look ahead to launching the BBFF Streaming Platform and building year-round programming, we need your continued support.
Film Festival Finalists '25
This year’s BBFF showcases bold, visionary films from around the world. Discover the 2025 finalists, explore their stories, and meet the artists behind the lens.
Watch the official 2025 BBFF Black & Brown Film Festival Chicago preview.
Black & Brown Femme Films
“Femme” – A celebration of those who resonate with their femininity. Whether cisgender, transgender, non-binary, or anywhere in between, ‘Femme’ is the embodiment of the feminine essence in all its diverse forms. It’s Black and Brown Femme Films’ mission to amplify and showcase our unique perspectives through the art of film.
Always inclusive and submission free
BBFF ( Black & Brown Femme Films ) Is an inclusive, submission free, rotating showcase, celebrating the diverse voices of filmmakers and performing artists identifying as black, brown, and femme. Empowering under represented talents, we foster a nurturing community, driving positive change through thought-provoking narratives and performances. Join us as we champion brilliance in cinema and the performing arts. (This years Black & Brown Film Festival Chicago, is taking place July 25th, 2025!)
Stories We’ve Shared
Throughout the year, Black & Brown Femme Films produces immersive cultural events that celebrate and elevate the voices of Black and Brown femme artists and storytellers. From film festivals and poetry slams to art installations and pop-up museums, our programming creates powerful platforms for creativity, healing, and community. Each event fuels our mission to amplify underrepresented voices and inspire social change through the arts.
Black & Brown Poetry Festival: Voices in Motion Spring '25
An Ode to the Eye of the Poet The Black & Brown Poetry Festival: Voices in Motion was a groundbreaking 3-day event and the only poetry festival of its kind in the Chicagoland area—centered exclusively on the voices, artistry, and power of Black and Brown femme poets.
The Vibe: Celebration of Women of Color Pop-Up Museum 2025
This year the Vibe Pop up Museum was an immersive, one-of-a-kind pop-up museum honoring the creativity, resilience, and global influence of women of color. This unforgettable experience blends art, fashion, music, and storytelling into a powerful cultural celebration for all ages.
Become a BBFF Sponsor
Join us in uplifting independent film, art, and storytelling by femmes of color. As a sponsor, you’ll support community-centered events like our annual Film Festival, The Vibe pop-up museum, and Poetry Festival — while receiving meaningful recognition in return.