Greenwood Film Festival is a revolutionary film festival in Tulsa Oklahoma where Truth and storytelling meet. As a premiere black film festival, we screen films that expose the ills of society, speak truth to power, challenge us to grow, make us laugh and empower.

Captivating screenings, interactive workshops, engaging panels, delicious VIP lounge food, and your next connection await you at the Greenwood Film Festival.

Schedule of Events:

August 4, 2024:

2:00 PM: Healing on Greenwood

It's time to possess the healing that Greenwood needs. Join us as we soak in the events of the Massacre, time traveling to put ourselves in their shoes, and ultimately gain healing.

5:30 PM: Screening Preshow

Watch trailers, and learn all about the festival and sponsors in the virtual preshow.

6:20 PM: Film Screening

Greenwood Ablaze. Hip Hop's Lost Soul, Huey, Breathe, Traffick in the City

8:45 PM: Q&A Session

Stay with us as we ask the filmmakers, actors, and producers our most burning questions and discuss the film.

9:00 PM: Creative Connections

Let's do more than network, let's build something special for your next project.

August 5, 2024:

2:00 PM: Embracing Our Natural Identity

Let's talk about embracing our natural identity. From cultural, hair, make-up etc.

3:00 PM: Money Verses Purpose Panel

A question of questions. Money versus purpose. How can you do both in this economy and day of inflation?

5:30 PM: Film Screening

A Race in the Sun, Pictures Only, Ameka and Her Magical Crown, Freedom Hair

8:45 PM: Q&A Sessions

Stay with us as we ask the filmmakers, actors, and producers our most burning questions and discuss the film.

9:00 PM: Creative Connections

Let's do more than network, let's build something special for your next project.

August 6, 2024:

2:00 PM: Gen Z, LGBTQ+, and Mental Health

This a hot topic but a much-needed convo. Gen Z is being bombarded by ideals that harm the individual and the community. So let's unpack this! This is a convo you don't want to miss!

3:00 PM: Finding Causes To Film Panel

Whether is a documentary or a narrative film, you have something to say. Learn how to hone your voice and create films connected to causes that matter.

6:00 PM: Film Screening

Sentient, Candence: A Love Story, Photosynthesis, Remember Me: Dementia in the African American Community.

8:45 PM: Q&A Session

Stay with us as we ask the filmmakers, actors, and producers our most burning questions and discuss the film.

9:00 PM: Creative Connections

Let's do more than network, let's build something special for your next project.

August 7, 2024:

2:00 PM: Acting Workshop

Discover the depth that every actor needs and most directors are looking for. It's an acting workshop for beginners and advance actors

5:30 PM: Film Screening

They Don't Live Long, Save Our Sons, The Wrong Choice, The War Torn Drum, SA'ANA

8:45 PM: Q&A Session

Stay with us as we ask the filmmakers, actors, and producers our most burning questions and discuss the film.

9:00 PM: Creative Connection

Let's do more than network, let's build something special for your next project.

August 8, 2024:

2:00 PM: Filmmaking Workshop

Dive into filmmaking secrets to enhance your productions. Whether you are new or old. This is for you.

3:00 PM: The Truth of the Massacre Keynote

Let's go on a journey to discover the roots of why the 1921 Massacre happened. We will uncover the conspiracy, unearth Oklahoma's history, and find the root of white supremacy and self-hate.

6:00 PM: Film Screening

They're Marching On Us, Battle Line: A Poetic Cry for Justice, HELP! I Think My Teacher is Racist, GATES

8:45 PM: Q&A Session

Stay with us as we ask the filmmakers, actors, and producers our most burning questions and discuss the film.

9:00 PM: Creative Connection

Let's do more than network, let's build something special for your next project.

August 9, 2024:

1:00 PM: Producing Workshop

Let's talk about the keys to great producing. From theatrical releases to streaming. How do you take an idea from concept to the screen?

2:00 PM: How to Distribute & Keep Your Rights Panel

Distribution is one of the hardest and gate kept endeavors. Learn how to break the code for your next productions.

4:00 PM: Film Screening

Sites of Resistance and Healing, Mister Gates

6:00 PM: Q&A Session

Stay with us as we ask the filmmakers, actors, and producers our most burning questions and discuss the film.

6:20 PM: GFF Awards

The first GFF award show goes over the best of the best and wraps the year's festival up.

Dates: August 4 - 9, 2024

Location:

Online,
Tulsa, OK 74101.

Admissions:

Student Pass: $0.00
Day Pass: $10.00
All-Access Festival Pass: $50.00

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