Morehouse College Human Rights Film Festival

Morehouse College Human Rights Film Festival The Morehouse College Human Rights Film Festival is a human rights film festival in Atlanta, GA.

We're proud to support our friends at the first tour stop of Indie Night Film Festival in Atlanta this Saturday! Get yo...
05/08/2026

We're proud to support our friends at the first tour stop of Indie Night Film Festival in Atlanta this Saturday! Get your tickets today and experience this spectacular event hosted by !

Enjoy good food & drinks while watching the best of independent short films, web series, pilots, and trailers from emerging filmmakers.

📍 Tara Theatre
2345 Cheshire Bridge Rd, Atlanta, GA 30324

🗓 May 9, 2026
✨️ 1 PM Red Carpet
📽 2 PM – 4:30 PM Showtime

Visit the to purchase your tickets today!

✨️ Advisory Council Spotlight ✨️Huge congratulations to MCHRFF Advisory Council member Korstiaan Vandiver, who had the w...
05/05/2026

✨️ Advisory Council Spotlight ✨️

Huge congratulations to MCHRFF Advisory Council member Korstiaan Vandiver, who had the world premiere of his narrative short BEYOND UNSTOPPABLE at the Atlanta Film Festival 🎬

We’re proud to champion you and your wins ! Don’t miss this chance to stream this film and many others available now until May 11.

📺 https://watch.eventive.org/atlff26
📽 Shorts Block: Culture Within a Culture

Got a film idea you’ve been sitting with? This series is designed to help you move it from “someday” to “on set” with pu...
04/22/2026

Got a film idea you’ve been sitting with? This series is designed to help you move it from “someday” to “on set” with purpose.

🎬 Directing Demystified is a 3‑part virtual masterclass with MCHRFF alum, , covering the real tools directors use to direct actors, block scenes, and tell stories visually.

You don't want to miss this opportunity!💡

To our MCHRFF volunteers, thank you for showing up and making space for stories that matter. 💛This , we want to highlig...
04/21/2026

To our MCHRFF volunteers, thank you for showing up and making space for stories that matter. 💛

This , we want to highlight the volunteers who power the Morehouse College Human Rights Film Festival with care, commitment, and community. We truly couldn’t do this festival without you.

Thank you for showing up, speaking up, and standing in service of art, justice, and community. 🙌✨

Want to be a part of the volunteer team? Apply using the link in bio today!

🎬 Big news from our friends at Southern Documentary Fund, passes are on sale now for the Southern Documentary Convening ...
04/14/2026

🎬 Big news from our friends at Southern Documentary Fund, passes are on sale now for the Southern Documentary Convening 2026!

Happening June 5–7 in Durham, NC, this three-day gathering celebrates the power of Southern stories through screenings, panels, and connection.
Don’t miss your chance to attend this inspiring event for filmmakers and storytellers across the South.

Get your passes by visiting the link bio!

As we close out , we would like to highlight the amazing women behind ! 💐✨️ Kara Walker - Founder & Executive Director ...
03/31/2026

As we close out , we would like to highlight the amazing women behind ! 💐

✨️ Kara Walker - Founder & Executive Director of 
✨️ Ceci Leon - Film Festival Producer,  
✨️ Liz Maina - Department Coordinator,

➡️ Swipe to learn more about our small but mighty team! 🙌

📢 ATTN: Filmmakers 🎬There's one week left to submit your films! Our late submissions close Tuesday, March 31.Submit your...
03/24/2026

📢 ATTN: Filmmakers 🎬
There's one week left to submit your films! Our late submissions close Tuesday, March 31.

Submit your narrative features, narrative shorts, documentary features, and documentary shorts to be considered for the 8th Annual Morehouse College Film Festival.

showcases films + community dialogues that promote an appreciation for world cultures, artistic + creative expression, and a commitment to global issues and social justice. See our link in bio for details and submit your film TODAY via !

What an incredible run of events so far this year at ! From powerful screenings to inspiring conversations, we’re gratef...
03/17/2026

What an incredible run of events so far this year at ! From powerful screenings to inspiring conversations, we’re grateful for every filmmaker, student, partner, and community member who showed up and helped us amplify stories that matter.

We’re just getting started and we can’t wait to bring even more transformative programming your way. Stay tuned…the best is yet to come!

✨ Want to make an impact? Become a sponsor for this year’s festival!

Your support helps us continue shaping programming that inspires civic engagement and meaningful creative exchange.

🌐 Visit our website to learn how you can get involved.

🎬 There’s still time to submit your film to the Journey Home Film Festival: ATL Edition ()! Join us June 12–13, 2026 at ...
03/13/2026

🎬 There’s still time to submit your film to the Journey Home Film Festival: ATL Edition ()! Join us June 12–13, 2026 at Morehouse College for a two-day celebration of African and Diaspora storytelling.

Presented by the Morehouse College Human Rights Film Festival in partnership with the original Journey Home Film Festival (Monrovia, Liberia), the ATL Edition builds a cultural bridge from West Africa to Atlanta, the birthplace of the modern Civil Rights Movement. 

By bringing the festival to Atlanta, the birthplace of the modern Civil Rights Movement, the program celebrates storytelling that connects the continent and its worldwide community.

Extended submissions are open through March 14.

🏆 Awards & Prizes:
• Narrative Feature — $1,000
• Narrative Short — $750
• Documentary Short — $750
• Animated Short — $750

Submit your film today!

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Atlanta, GA

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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+14706390624

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