Press
“Spaces like BAFF are important, because sometimes we just gotta speak without censorship, policing, overthinking, code switching…without all these barriers to our authentic self.”
— Austin Free Press “Austin’s Only Black Film Fest” 2025
“The cinematic sequel we've all been waiting for!”
“It’s important that we keep investing every single year, because there’s a lot of amazing talent here in Austin.”
“We want to show the full spectrum of Black stories.”
— KOOP Radio “Lights Camera Austin” 2025
“We exist to preserve, celebrate, and empower
Black Filmmakers. ”
— CBS Austin “We Are Austin” 2024