Our Stories Our Justice campaign has launched! This is a participatory storytelling project “centering individuals and their communities in a collective effort to (re)produce oral and visual histories that shine light on a continuum of radical leadership by BIPOC women.” Read stories from the #DentonBlackFilmFestival and stories from other communities.This project is inspired by  Storming Caesars Palace , along with other stories of the grassroots women who led the Mother Power movement in the 1960’s and 1970’s. They cast off centuries of systemic racism, structural violence, and de ..read more

DENTON, TEXAS – The Denton Black Film Festival wrapped up its 10th year, topping more than 12,000 attendees and recognizing some of the nation’s top independent filmmakers. The festival also featured a gaming competition with nearly 500 attendees including Xbox, Gearbox, Epic Games, Robot Entertainment, Maverick Gaming and more. Attendees from around the nation attended 85 films, three art exhibits, a gaming event, live music, spoken word poetry slam, and master classes, workshops, and panels to help creatives hone their craft. “The 10th year celebration was a joyful experience,” said Ha ..read more

For the 10th anniversary of the Denton Black Film Festival 85 films were curated for in various categories and genres. All showcasing talented storytellers who with passion and creativity shared their films with our audiences.  Among these selections the DBFF Film Team ratings resulted in finalists from which the Competitive Jurors selected the Best and the runner up in each category.   This year we included a new honorary award- DBFF Texas Filmmaker EPIC Award. It was our pleasure to award this to M. Legend Brown. This award-winning filmmaker/writer/producer has supported the De ..read more

Author: Rae Gonzalez | Nov. 14, 2023 In the heart of Denton, Texas, a cultural phenomenon has been unfolding over the years — the Denton Black Film Festival (DBFF). More than just a cinematic celebration, DBFF stands as a beacon for underrepresented voices, aiming to provide a stage for Black stories and a platform for creatives from diverse backgrounds. As the festival has evolved, so has its musical landscape, creating a harmonious blend of visual storytelling and auditory brilliance. Let’s take a rhythmic journey through the years of the Denton Black Film Festival and explore the musical ..read more

For the 10th anniversary of the Denton Black Film Festival 85 films were curated for in various categories and genres. All showcasing talented storytellers who with passion and creativity shared their films with our audiences.  Among these selections the DBFF Film Team ratings resulted in finalists from which the Competitive Jurors selected the Best and the runner up in each category.   This year we included a new honorary award- DBFF Texas Filmmaker EPIC Award. It was our pleasure to award this to M. Legend Brown. This award-winning filmmaker/writer/producer has supported the De ..read more

The Commish Radio Show podcast with Ed Gray dedicated an episode to Quakertown.  Listen as Ed Gray sits down with Rev. Reginald Logan, filmmaker Lindell Singleton, and a special guest recalls the history of Quakertown ..read more

In January 2023, the Denton Black Film Festival showcased 98 exceptional films. With such a wide array of genres to choose from, we divided the films into 8 respective film blocks to make it easier for our guests to navigate our plethora of screenings.  The film block “Spirits in the Dark” was our free screening in the horror genre for our goosebumps lovers! The film block included two thrilling narrative feature-length films and a music video. We’re turning the spotlight on the festival’s past filmmakers that are perfect for a Halloween movie night! Available for streaming on listed plat ..read more

DENTON, TX /  September 21, 2023 / Quakertown, USA, a dramatic, two-part documentary series chronicling the forced removal and relocation of a thriving community of more than 400 residents in Denton, Texas, will begin production this fall, the Denton Black Film Festival Institute and Southroad Pictures announced today. The jointly produced series, against the backdrop of early 20th century Texas, will tell the story of Quakertown representing a multi-generational tragedy impacting the families who lost their homes, their land, and their livelihoods, but the human element leans in t ..read more

By Christian McPhate Staff Writer cmcphate@dentonrc.com | Denton Record-Chronicle Full Original Article here Mary Ellen Taylor sat, tall and defiant, in her rocking chair inside her home. Her house was being moved on railroad ties, pulled by a team of mules from Quakertown to a cow pasture across the tracks in Southeast Denton, which in the early 1920s was the outskirts of town.   The city was forcing all her Black neighbors to relocate, either buying their homes or business properties for under market value to tear down or carrying them away from the white women at nearby Co ..read more

About: DBFF is partnering with Alamo Drafthouse for the 1973 screening of WattStax celebrating its 50th year anniversary on March 19th at 4:05pm [past event] at 1005 Botham Jean Blvd, Dallas TX 75215. This is the 50th anniversary of WattStax with the re-release of music performed at the historic concert in Los Angeles in 1972.  Our special guest will be Deanie Parker and she will lead the Q&A after the screening. She worked for Stax Records spent much of her time working on the mechanics (coordinating housing/transporta ..read more