Celebrating its 31st year in 2025, the Black Harvest Film Festival is Chicago’s annual showcase for Black film across the diaspora. Born from an urgent need to celebrate the Black experience, the Black Harvest Film Festival unites filmmakers and audiences to showcase the power of Black cinema. This annual festival highlights emerging and established talents and historical narratives, enriching the landscape of Black culture. The festival curates both short and feature length films, proudly presenting influential auteurs and emerging filmmakers of color side by side.
The 31st Annual Black Harvest Film Festival will be held at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago’s Gene Siskel Film Center November 7–16, 2025. The Black Harvest Film Festival invites Black, African American, and African Diaspora identifying directors, producers, and screenwriters to submit their work for consideration in this year’s festival. Submit your film by Friday, June 27.
