DEVELOP • DISCOVER • CELEBRATE
Advancing
Black Voices
in Film and
Television
Through recognition, education, workforce development, and exhibition, FAAAF creates opportunity and amplifies Black storytelling.
One Foundation. Three Pillars.
Advancing Black storytelling through education, exhibition, and recognition.
Workforce
Development
Building the next generation of creative professionals through education, training, and industry access.
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LightReel
Film Festival
Discovering and showcasing bold, original voices through independent film and meaningful conversations.
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Black Reel
Awards
Celebrating excellence and honoring outstanding achievement in Black film and television.
Explore AwardsEDUCATION & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
Building the Next Generation.
Empowering emerging storytellers and entertainment professionals through education, mentorship, and meaningful industry access.
YOUTH EDUCATION
Reel Kids
Introducing young creators to the art and craft of filmmaking through hands-on education, imagination, and storytelling.
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Producers Institute
Equipping emerging producers and creative professionals with industry knowledge, practical skills, and meaningful professional connections.
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IndustryInsights
Connecting emerging talent with entertainment industry professionals through conversations, insights, mentorship, and career-building opportunities.
Explore IndustryInsightsOUR HISTORY & OUR PURPOSE
Our Legacy.
Our Impact.
Established 2004
For more than two decades, the Foundation for the Augmentation of African-Americans in Film has championed Black artistic excellence, expanded opportunities for emerging filmmakers, and created platforms for discovery, education, and professional development.
Through the Black Reel Awards, LightReel, and our workforce development initiatives, FAAAF celebrates achievement while investing in the next generation of storytellers.
Discover Our StoryBlack Reel Awards
Established to recognize excellence in Black film.
FAAAF Founded
Building a lasting foundation for recognition, education, and opportunity.
LightReel Film Festival
Launching a new platform for independent film, discovery, and engagement.
THE FAAAF MISSION
Recognition. Education. Discovery.
One mission connecting cultural achievement with opportunities for the next generation.
WHAT'S HAPPENING AT FAAAF
Upcoming Initiatives
Discover the programs, experiences, and opportunities shaping our creative community.
JUNE 3–5, 2027 · WASHINGTON, DC
LightReel 8
Where Stories Come to Light. Experience independent cinema, emerging voices, and engaging conversations at our eighth annual film festival.
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Black Reel Awards
Celebrating exceptional artistic achievement and the contributions of Black storytellers in film and television.
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IndustryInsights
Meaningful conversations with entertainment professionals that share knowledge, encourage connections, and inspire careers.
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Help Shape the Future of Black Storytelling.
Your support helps FAAAF expand educational opportunities, develop emerging talent, celebrate artistic excellence, and elevate Black voices in film and television.
Make a Donation
Help sustain our year-round educational, cultural, and workforce development programs while investing in the next generation of storytellers.
Give TodayBecome a Sponsor
Align your organization with FAAAF's signature programs and cultural initiatives while supporting the advancement of Black storytelling.
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Collaborate with FAAAF to create meaningful opportunities for filmmakers, emerging professionals, students, and the communities we serve.
Explore PartnershipsTogether, we can create more opportunities for the stories that deserve to be told.
