Renaissance Black Film Fest

Name: Renaissance Black Film Fest
Address: 144 State St, Albany, NY, 12207, US
Telephone: +15187523007

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Join us for the 3rd Renaissance Black Film Festival, October 9-12 2025 Featuring screenings, panels, parties, and an awards ceremony with celebrity hosts and special guests, it’s a celebration of Black excellence and creativity you won’t want to miss!

11/05/2025

✨ Just sitting here reflecting on an unforgettable weekend at the Renaissance Black Film Festival 2025 ✨

From October 9–12, we came together to celebrate the power of storytelling, community, and creativity. Every screening, conversation, and connection reminded us why we do this. To honor the beauty and brilliance of Black cinema. 🖤🎬

A heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who showed up, bought tickets, volunteered, and supported in every way. Your presence made this festival truly special.

And a big round of applause for our 2025 award winners:

🏆 Best Documentary Short: Naturally Crowned by Joy Deas
🏆 Best Narrative Short: Rehash by Kevin Giles
🏆 Best Documentary Feature: Me Period by Lisa Cunningham
🏆 Best Narrative Feature: Outdoor School by Ike Etuk
🏆 Programmer’s Choice Award: Nya Does Nothing by Erica Apantaku & Jenny Casas

Here’s to more stories, more connection, more community and more renaissance moments. Until next time…keep shining, keep creating, and keep sharing the magic.

10/11/2025

Last screening day is today! Filmmakers here a your chance to chat with leaders in black Hollywood if you haven't yet! Film lovers, you GOTTA see what we have on deck for yall, these filmmakers did some amazing work. Come to starting at 11, panel at 6, special feature at 7!!!!! 🔥❤️😁🎉

10/10/2025

Tonight you HAVE to come see Vanished starring and catch her on the panel with starting at 7!!!!!!

10/09/2025

🎬 Last Call for Tickets! 🎟️
Don’t miss your chance to be part of the Renaissance Black Film Festival this weekend — it’s all happening THIS WEEKEND October 9th–12th!

Our panels are going to be nothing short of powerful, inspiring, and deeply insightful, moderated by the incredible Angelo Maddox .4ms , who will be leading conversations that matter. 💬✨

From storytelling and representation to community and craft, these discussions are packed with wisdom, real experiences, and takeaways you don’t want to miss. You’ll leave feeling inspired, informed, and connected.

🗓️ Panel Schedule:
🎥 Thursday Night: Spectrum 8 Theater
🏨 Friday Night: Renaissance Hotel
🏨 Saturday Night: Renaissance Hotel

This is your last chance to grab tickets before they’re gone! Tap the link in our bio to secure your spot and let’s make this weekend unforgettable. 🔗🔥

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10/07/2025

Don’t miss opening night screening of featuring and a panel about building for resilience with .mendoza or and of starting at 630p at the only and only BUY TICKETS TODAY!!!

10/06/2025

It’s that time of year!✨ The film festival this year is going to be one for the books!

Panels, parties, screenings, prizes, performances and all! Click the link in the bio to get tickets before they sell out! 🔥🔥

If you are looking to volunteer, go to the website and sign up to secure a spot!

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10/05/2025

🎬 The Official 2025 Schedule is HERE! 🖤
Get ready for a jam-packed weekend of films, panels, performances, and unforgettable moments — October 9th–12th.

✨ Tap the link in our bio to grab your tickets now! This only happens once a year and trust us, you don’t want to miss it.

👠 Dress to impress for the red carpet.
🎥 Come ready to network, collaborate, and connect.
💫 Whether you’re looking for acting or filmmaking opportunities, creative collaborations, or even new friendships (and maybe relationships 👀), this is the place to be.

The energy, the talent, the vibes…all in one unforgettable weekend!

Thank you to our amazing sponsors for their contributions!

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10/04/2025

🔥 If the Black Film Festival wasn’t already LIT, we’re taking it to another level Friday, October 10th at Fuze Box!🔥

🎤 With Special Performances by Aila Chiar & Morganical 🎶😍
🎬 Hosted by celebrity guest Barton Fitzpatrick, well known from his character “Reg” from “The Chi”
🎧 And and in the booth!

It’s R&B Night for the Renaissance Black Film Festival so you know it’s gonna be a MOVIE. 🎥🙏🏽✨

✨ October 10th. After the screenings. 9pm at Fuze Box. Be there‼️

10/03/2025

✨ We are thrilled to welcome Barton Fitzpatrick as this year’s celebrity Host & Panelist at the Renaissance Black Film Festival! ✨

Known for his unforgettable role as Reg Taylor on , Barton is also an R&B singer, songwriter, and actor with films streaming now on Tubi. He’s bringing his talent, wisdom, and artistry straight to Albany! 🎬🎤

It’s time get your best outfits ready for the function , and bring your best questions for the panels. You don’t want to miss these unforgettable memories.

This only happens once a year but it’s worth it everytime!💯💯

🎟️ Tickets are going fast! Get yours ASAP!

Link in bio!

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Address

144 State St
Albany, NY
12207

Telephone

+15187523007

Website

http://blackfilmfestny.com/

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