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Celebrating Two Decades of the International Black Film Festival this Giving Tuesday

As we approach our milestone of celebrating 20 years in 2025, we invite you to consider the International Black Film Festival (IBFF) in your charitable giving plans this Giving Tuesday, December 3rd. Your generous contribution will help us continue advancing the fields of film, TV, and music, while providing a platform for creators to showcase their work and share compelling stories. Over the past two decades, IBFF has been instrumental in shaping the entertainment landscape by connecting artists, industry leaders, and audiences, fostering innovation and collaboration across multiple mediums. With your support, we can ensure that we offer even more opportunities for the next generation of creatives to thrive.

Your donation will have a lasting impact in the following ways:

Empowering Emerging Creators: Your support provides filmmakers, musicians, and television producers with critical resources, mentorship, and exposure to bring their work to wider audiences.

Fostering Collaboration: Contributions allow us to connect professionals across the entertainment industries, creating opportunities for cross-disciplinary partnerships that drive creative growth.

Amplifying Unique Voices: Your generosity helps showcase films, music, and TV projects that challenge norms, offering fresh perspectives and ensuring underrepresented voices are heard.

Providing Access & Opportunity: Donations create pathways for emerging talent to engage with industry decision-makers, opening doors for career advancement and creative success.

Supporting Filmmaker Education: Your gift funds educational programs, workshops, and masterclasses, equipping filmmakers with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in a rapidly evolving industry.

Inspiring Future Leaders: By supporting IBFF, you contribute to programs that engage young people in the arts, fostering creativity, critical thinking, and a passion for storytelling.

This Giving Tuesday, help us continue our mission of promoting excellence in film, TV, and music. Your support will empower storytellers, foster artistic innovation, and shape the future of creative artists in our local and global communities.

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—Hazel Joyner-Smith, Founder

*IBFF is a non-profit 501(c)3 charitable organization. IBFF will provide a letter of your charitable giving in a follow up thank you email. If you have any questions email us at [email protected] if you have any questions.