General information
- Dates
- 27–31 January 2027
- Location
- Not available
- Submission deadline
- 15 October 2026
- Eligibility
- StudentsInternational
- Subtitles
- Subtitles required in EN
- Contact
- dentonbff@gmail.com
- Official website
- http://dentonbff.com/
- Last checked
- 23 September 2026
News
A New AI Workshop is Opening Doors for Filmmakers and Creatives
The Denton Black Film Festival Institute (DBFFi), in partnership with Learn The WAI, presents a live AI workshop designed to introduce creatives, entrepreneurs, and professionals to practical AI tools that enhance productivity, creativity, and income potential.
2026 DBFF Award Winners
Congratulations to the official winners of the 2026 DBFF Filmmaker Awards.
2026 Denton Black Film Festival Releases Featured Programming and Films
Festival theme focused on “Hope & Courage”
DBFF Alumni News
Our Movement Starts Here – Now Streaming; Nitashia Johnson Creative Spotlight; DBFF alumni Starling Thomas and Jerod Couch Black Butterflies film in progress;
Denton Black Film Festival Alumni Updates: Breaking New Ground in Film and Media
Catch up with the latest accomplishments from Denton Black Film Festival alumni! Shequeta L.
2025 DBFF Award Winners
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. Virtual viewers inputted their choice of award wining films as well.
2025 Selected Competitive Films
Each year we look for creatives from all around the world who want to share "our" stories. Here's this year's selected films list.
Monopoly: Denton Edition is released; see what’s on the board and where to find the game
Denton's new Monopoly board features Denton staples like live music, the Denton Black Film Festival and the Old Alton Bridge. Penny Kimble/DRC.