Opened since February 11, 2022

Films must be submitted no later than April 1, 2022. Early bird deadline is March 1, 2022.

Festival Dates: July 14-17, 2022

NEWARK BLACK FILM FESTIVAL PRESENTED BY THE NEWARK MUSEUM OF ART

The Newark Museum of Art celebrates the 48th anniversary of the Newark Black Film Festival by continuing its legacy of presenting films that heighten the historic importance of the Black experience in the United States. The festival has screened 943 films to audiences since its inception in 1974. Produced by The Newark Museum of Art, the Newark Black Film Festival is back for the first time since 2019 in a fresh new format. We are proud to reintroduce this beloved event to our film community.

Screenings

The Newark Museum of Art’s Newark Black Film Festival will take place between July 14 and 17, 2022. Exact schedule and location of screenings to be announced.

Eligibility 

Original films released since January 2019 will be considered. Films must be directed by a person who identifies as Black or must tell a story of Black experience. Non-commercial or independent films over which the filmmaker has had control of the finished piece are preferred. Films produced for or shown on television or online are eligible if they meet the above criteria. If the length of selected works dictates, the screenings may be abbreviated.

Films produced in other languages or countries may be entered if they have an English-language soundtrack or subtitles and meet the above criteria.

Entry Instructions 

Films must be submitted via digital means only, through filmfreeway.com/NBFF2022.

Entry fee: $40 (April 1)

Early bird entry fee: $20 (March 1)