Urbanworld Film Festival

Urbanworld Film Festival Oct 29th - Nov 2nd 2025. Founded in New York City.

The Urbanworld® Film Festival, established since 1997, we are The People’s Festival, largest Academy Award qualifying black and multicultural film festival in the world.

It’s our honor to share the award-winners for ! This was our biggest year yet, with stunning films from across the glo...
11/06/2025

It’s our honor to share the award-winners for ! This was our biggest year yet, with stunning films from across the globe. These films moved us, inspired us, and stretched the imagination of what cinema could truly be! Congratulations to all of the award-winners, as well our new alumni! Welcome to the family…It’s not just a festival - it’s a MOVEMENT!

The 29th Annual Urbanworld Film Festival ignited New York City with more than 9,000+ attendees, over five days of cinematic brilliance and cultural celebration, honoring filmmakers whose work continues to push the boundaries of global storytelling. Founded in 1997 by Stacy Spikes, the Urbanworld Film Festival is the world’s largest multicultural competitive
festival and an Academy Award®–qualifying festival. From October 29 to November 1, 2025,
Urbanworld showcased more than 100+ films, reaffirming its position as one of the world’s most influential platforms for voices in film and media.

“Urbanworld continues to be a beacon for
storytellers who dare to dream differently,” said Stacy Spikes , Founder of Urbanworld Film
Festival and Co-Founder of MoviePass.

See you at !

The 29th Urbanworld Film Festival was our biggest yet! Are you ready for the awards announcement?
11/05/2025

The 29th Urbanworld Film Festival was our biggest yet! Are you ready for the awards announcement?

TODAY is the day! Love animation? Love purposeful stories with a hear? Don’t miss our 5pm screening of ASALI!ASALI: Powe...
11/01/2025

TODAY is the day! Love animation? Love purposeful stories with a hear? Don’t miss our 5pm screening of ASALI!

ASALI: Power of The Pollinators, is an animated action-adventure short film that follows Asali, a little honey bee who is the survivor of the collapse of her bee colony, as she meets a colorful group of pollinator friends and a human environmental scientist.

Together they unravel a trail of secrets to discover if they can save their home from a monstrous and deadly force that has been haunting Asali and her family’s past.

Head to urbanworld.org for tickets to the 5pm See you there!

TODAY! Don’t miss “White History Month” at Urbanworld Film Festival!On an eventful day in the principal’s office, a di...
11/01/2025

TODAY! Don’t miss “White History Month” at Urbanworld Film Festival!

On an eventful day in the principal’s office, a disillusioned teacher and a troubled student form an unlikely connection, setting in motion a life-altering encounter that will change both of their futures forever.

This original, thrilling and subversive film needs to be seen on the big screen. Don’t miss your chance to see it at . Head to the link our bio for tickets and more!

See this incredible film on TODAY, Nov 1st, 3:00 PM at Regal Union Square!

TONIGHT! Don’t miss the special screening of Me Period, directed by Lisa Cunningham, and experience the chance to be mov...
11/01/2025

TONIGHT! Don’t miss the special screening of Me Period, directed by Lisa Cunningham, and experience the chance to be moved by what has gone unheard for too long.

Presented by Black Girls Rock, the documentary sensitively explores the beauty and complexity of how we navigate sensitive conversations about our bodies with Tabitha Brown, Sheryl Lee Ralph, and others.

See you there, TODAY, 9:45 PM, Regal Union Square!

TODAY! On the final day of , truth has never looked so powerful. Our Documentary Shorts expose, uplift, and enlighten t...
11/01/2025

TODAY! On the final day of , truth has never looked so powerful. Our Documentary Shorts expose, uplift, and enlighten through stories that demand to be seen.

Join us in celebrating these courageous filmmakers in Shorts: Documentary presented by BLACK GIRLS ROCK! See you there, TODAY, 1:00 PM Regal Union Square!

10/31/2025

It’s not just a festival, it’s a MOVEMENT! is off to a great start! Check out some testimonials from Day 1 of our biggest year yet…We’re just getting started!

We’ve got countless more incredible films and short blocks lined up for you, each reminding you of why you love cinema! Head to the link in our bio for tickets to screenings, talkbacks and more! You don’t want to miss this...

TONIGHT! Don’t miss the powerful visual poetry of Summer of Violence screening at ! Cut off from her father’s support, ...
10/31/2025

TONIGHT! Don’t miss the powerful visual poetry of Summer of Violence screening at ! Cut off from her father’s support, a young poet struggles to survive in 1993 Denver during the city’s turbulent “Summer of Violence.”

Written & Directed by Nicki Micheaux, and starring Kasey Inez & Jah King Guillory, we feel honored to present this incredible film at the 29th Urbanworld Film Festival! Don’t miss it - head to the link in our bio for tickets NOW! See you there tonight, 9:00 PM, Regal Union Square!

10/31/2025

TODAY! Don’t miss the powerful “the black narratives, 1618-2143” in its first screening as part of SHORTS: History!

This film is not one to be missed! A scientist programs an artificial intelligence with short stories of Black life passed on through generations.

Head to Urbanworld.org for tickets! 2:00 PM Regal Union Square! See you there.

Address

174 W 4th Street
New York, NY
10014

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 8pm
Tuesday 9am - 8pm
Wednesday 9am - 8pm
Thursday 9am - 8pm
Friday 9am - 8pm
Saturday 9am - 8pm
Sunday 8am - 8pm

Website

https://urbanworld.org/passes-2024/, https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3Lzg6wtcHfIUvAHAyOXjK

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