The W.K. Kellogg Foundation and ADISA–backed initiative supports emerging filmmakers whose stories invite empathy, ...

On the first day of the ESSENCE Film Festival, the lights dimmed and the stories lit up—each one a reminder of the beauty, complexity, and brilliance of Black life on screen. From emotionally gripping ...

The Essence Film Festival, from Essence Studios, took place during the 2024 Essence Fest, with stars like Garcelle Beauvais, Tisha Campbell, Essence Atkins, Danielle Brooks, Wayne Brady, Danielle ...

Grab your popcorn and find a good seat! The 2024 ESSENCE Film Festival is coming to New Orleans July 5 -7. Taking place in the Convention Center during the 2024 ESSENCE Festival of Culture, the ...

Known for his gritty film content, award-winning indie filmmaker Matty Rich has been selected to screen his much-talked about short, BIRTH OF THE BLACK UNDERWORLD, at the Essence Film Festival on ...

On Day One of the 2024 ESSENCE Festival of Culture, our Film Festival kicked off with an intimate chat with one of Hollywood’s most active forces, Aml Ameen. “I’m one of nine children, so I picked up ...