Black And Brown Femme Films
BBFF
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.
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Read MoreBlack & Brown Poetry Festival: Voices in Motion
BBFF celebrates the power of words and the beauty of diverse voices. From open mic nights honoring the poetic talent of women of color to cinematic showcases of love and verse, we highlight language in motion.On April 25th, join us for a stage filled with voices of resilience, identity, and beauty. On April 26th, we gather at Chicago’s Music Box Theater for a day where film meets poetry, featuring Love Jones and a selection of short poetry films. We invite storytellers, dreamers, and creators to submit works under 5 minutes via Film Freeway. Submissions are now open.
Black & Brown Poetry Festival: Voices in Motion 3-Day Event
Join us for Chicago’s ONLY 3-day poetry festival dedicated to uplifting the powerful voices of Black and Brown Femme Poets! This April, BBFF (Black & Brown Femme Films) celebrates National Poetry Month with an unforgettable lineup of art, community, and culture.
Day 1: Kicks off with Catalina Maria Johnson, Road Scholar, presenting her captivating program "Latin Hip Hop as a New Poetry" at Pilsen Arts & Community House. 1637 W 18th St, Chicago, IL 60608
Day 2: Brings an electrifying open mic night where Black and Brown femme poets share their stories, creativity, and spirit at Last Sip Cafe located at 1057 W. Argyle in Chicago, IL 60640
Day 3: Closes the festival with a dazzling film festival at the iconic Music Box Theater, located at 3733 N. Southport, Chicago, Il 60613. The Poetry Film Festival features works inspired by poetry and femme brilliance.
Don’t miss this extraordinary celebration of spoken word, art, and sisterhood!
Artists & Filmmakers
Film Festival Finalists '25
ViBe: Exhibition Celebrating Women of Color
BBFF brought the energy to life! At the Vibe exhibition, we explored music, dance, food, innovations, and rites of passage of women of color from around the world. We invited everyone to join us on a celebratory journey to uncover the vibrant tapestry of pop culture created by BIPOC women.
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 underrepresented 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
Submission Rules
By submitting your film and artwork, you acknowledge you have read, understood, and accepted all rules and regulations
- Next submission date coming soon!
Art Submission Guidelines
- Submit original, unpublished artwork
- Timely submission is essential
- Use .jpg, .gif, or .png format, and maintain an image size of about 800x800 pixels in black-and-white/greyscale/RGB
- Although we encourage explicit content, avoid depictions involving underage characters. We embrace all forms of queer and genderqueer content
Thank you!
