FILM CATEGORIES

STUDENT FILMS

Projects created by student filmmakers, encouraging the next generation of storytellers.

MOBILE FILMS

STUDENT FILMS

Films shot exclusively on mobile devices, emphasizing creativity and accessibility.

FEATURE FILMS

STUDENT FILMS

DOCUMENTARY SHORTS

Full-length films that provide a more extensive exploration of themes relevant to the festival's mission. Feature films will be selected from submissions.

DOCUMENTARY SHORTS

EXPERIMENTAL SHORTS

DOCUMENTARY SHORTS

Non-fictional works capturing real-world stories, historical accounts, and cultural documentation.

NARRATIVE SHORTS

EXPERIMENTAL SHORTS

Fictional stories that reflect diverse perspectives and cultural narratives.

EXPERIMENTAL SHORTS

Creative works that push the boundaries of traditional storytelling through visual and narrative innovation.

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The RCFF celebrates stories by and for us, transforming oral traditions into visual narratives. It empowers African Americans and people of color in all aspects of filmmaking and showcases Black artists across mediums. Film submissions are accepted via FilmFreeway.com, with guidelines and FAQs available there

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FILM CATEGORIES

STUDENT FILMS

STUDENT FILMS

STUDENT FILMS

MOBILE FILMS

STUDENT FILMS

STUDENT FILMS

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STUDENT FILMS

DOCUMENTARY SHORTS

DOCUMENTARY SHORTS

EXPERIMENTAL SHORTS

DOCUMENTARY SHORTS

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EXPERIMENTAL SHORTS

EXPERIMENTAL SHORTS

EXPERIMENTAL SHORTS

EXPERIMENTAL SHORTS

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