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IBDFF 2023

 We are pleased to announce that the 4th Annual Indianapolis Black Documentary Film Festival (IBDFF) will take place on Friday August 4th - Sunday August 6th, 2023.


On Friday August 4th, IBDFF will bestow our 2nd Annual IBDFF Spotlight Award to a deserving filmmaker who has created films that shine a positive light on the African American Experience.

On August 5th and 6th, the festival will screen a variety of documentary films that span the Diaspora. We look forward to having you with us.

Who we are

 Indianapolis Black Documentary Film Festival showcases documentaries about the African American experience that inspire socially conscious cultural discourse. Our dynamic group of collaborators is committed to fostering an appreciation for documentary films by maintaining a platform for filmmakers to share their work as catalysts for meaningful dialogue. This summer event spans three days and two venues:

Submissions

IBDFF 2023 Schedule

Friday, August 4

Saturday, August 5

Saturday, August 5

Reception and Featured Screening
Indianapolis Art Center
820 East 67th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46220

Awarding of the IBDFF Spotlight Award

Saturday, August 5

Saturday, August 5

Saturday, August 5

Full Screening Day – Schedule TBA
Indianapolis Art Center
820 East 67th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46220 

Sunday, August 6

Saturday, August 5

Sunday, August 6

Full Screening Day – Schedule TBA
Kan-Kan Cinema and Brasserie
1258 Windsor Street
Indianapolis, IN 46201 

IBDFF 2023 Sponsors

Logo, Efroymson Family fund, IBDFF 2022 sponsor
Logo, Indiana Humanities, IBDFF 2022 sponsor
Logo, National Endowment for the Humanities, IBDFF 2022 sponsor
Logo, Indianapolis Recorder Newspaper, IBDFF 2022 sponsor
Logo, Martin University, IBDFF 2022 sponsor
Logo, Nubian Construction Group, IBDFF 2022 sponsor
Logo, Vincent Singleton, IBDFF 2022 sponsor

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