Oak Park Black Film Festival

The Oak Park Black Film Festival is a celebration of African-American stories and history through cinema showcasing independent features, documentaries and short films by African-American filmmakers.  

The 3rd annual event will take place at the historic Guild Theater in Oak Park October 9-15, 2024. 

Congratulations to the 2023 Oak Park Black Film Festival Award Recipients: 

Best Feature Film: “Honor Student” (Tamika Miller, Director)

Best Short Film: “We Were Meant To” (Tari Wariebi, Director)

Best Documentary: “King of Kings: Chasing Edward Jones” (Harriet Marin Jones, Director)

Viewer’s Choice: “Going to Mars: The Nikki Giovanni Project” (Joe Brewster & Michèle Stephenson, Directors)