Virginia Black
Film Festival:

Welcome to the 2^nd annual Virginia Black Film Festival taking place Juneteenth Week (June 19^th – 22^nd)

VBFF will begin on Thursday (Juneteenth) hosting one of the most elaborate celebrations in the country, including a Beach Party, a Free Concert, and more! Our audiences will enjoy four days of exciting programming, including a film screenings, expert panel discussions, networking events, celebrity guests and an exclusive awards gala! 

Maverick Entertainment (the leading distributor for independently produced feature films by Black creators) will have personnel in attendance throughout the event, identifying potential opportunities for
distribution deals.

VBFF events will take place throughout the beautiful seaside City of Hampton at the American Theatre, Hampton University, and Fort Monroe, including the special Juneteenth VBFF Kickoff Beach Party at the beautiful Paradise Ocean Club!

VBFF is aligned to the Black Arts Foundation (501c3), whose mission is to establish forums that showcase the work of emerging artists of Color in Film, Theater, Music, Photography, and Modern Art, to provide educational and professional development opportunities, and to advocate for the visibility and success of Black artists. BAF in association with VBFF has established a $50,000 endowment with Hampton University to provide scholarships for students in the Arts.