Vici Howard amplifies the impact of black and brown femme films
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BBFF 2025: Black & Brown Film Festival Chicago
The Black & Brown Femme Films Festival (BBFF) returns for its 2025 edition with two days of groundbreaking cinema, creative community, and femme-forward storytelling. Taking place at the Logan Center for the Arts in Chicago, the annual Black & Brown Film Festival Chicago showcases 42 powerful films from around the globe — spanning documentary, animation, horror, comedy, and drama.
From indie panels on distribution and producing, to vibrant meet & greets and our BBFF After Dark gathering, the festival is designed to inspire, uplift, and unite. Explore our vendor and art space, join the conversation, and connect with creators and fans alike. We proudly offer discounted tickets for EBT card holders to ensure accessibility for all.
Celebrate women of color on screen and behind the camera — and help amplify their voices in film.
Join us for an unforgettable weekend of stories, connection, and culture at the Black & Brown Film Festival Chicago.
- Location: Logan Center for the Arts, 915 E. 61st St., Chicago, IL
- 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM CST
- Friday, July 25 to Saturday, July 26, 2025
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.
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!)
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.
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.