Thursday, August 23 to Saturday, August 25; Wexner Center for the Arts [Film/Video Theater], 1871 N. High St.; and Gateway Film Center, 1550 N. High St.

The primary objective of the Columbus Black International Film Festival is to showcase Black filmmakers locally, nationally, and internationally while highlighting a spectrum of stories told by people of the African diaspora.

This festival will also provide an advantage for filmmakers and the community to learn about the film industry through educational workshops and panel discussions, a safe space to showcase film, and an opportunity to network with the filmmakers in the city.

Columbus is the heart of America and home to some of the most creative Black filmmakers in the country. This festival will showcase new and emerging talent as well as talent that has represented our city for years.

Tickets: filmfreeway.com/ColumbusBlackInternationalFilmFestival/tickets