Press Releases

July 17, 2025
HBFF's Partnership with Stage 32
We’re thrilled to announce our incredible new partnership with Stage32.com, the largest global online platform for film, television, and digital creatives, with a thriving community of over 1.3 million professionals across the entertainment industry. This collaboration represents an exciting step forward and will provide valuable support, resources, and exposure to our filmmakers and creative community. Stay tuned as we roll out more details on how this impactful partnership will elevate and empower our storytellers!
April 3, 2025
THE HOLLYWOOD BLACK FILM FESTIVAL IS PROUD TO ANNOUNCE KEKE PALMER AND BILL DUKE WILL SERVE AS FESTIVAL AMBASSADORS
[Hollywood....April 3, 2025] The Hollywood Black Film Festival (HBFF) has named Keke Palmer and Bill Duke to serve as Ambassadors for this year’s festival. As Ambassadors, both Palmer and Duke will offer creators an array of experience and guidance to help further themselves as better storytellers in the industry.
March 11, 2025
The Black Hollywood Film Festival Makes Stellar Return To The Film Festival Circuit October 2025
[Hollywood....March 11, 2025] The Hollywood Black Film Festival (HBFF) will be making its return to the film festival circuit in Hollywood, CA., this October. Slated to run October 15-19, 2025, the festival will make its home at the W Hotel in Hollywood, and screenings will be held at the Harmony Gold Theater in Los Angeles.