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!”

CBS “We Are Austin” 2025

“It’s important that we keep investing every single year, because there’s a lot of amazing talent here in Austin.”

KXAN “Studio 512” 2025

“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

“Black Austin Film Festival – brings together world-renowned artists and local filmmakers for a weekend of short films, Q&As, panels, workshops, and improv shows…”

Austin Chronicle 2024

“This weekend ColdTowne Theater is hosting the Black Austin Film Festival. You don’t want to miss it!”

KXAN Studio 512 Austin 2024