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San Diego Black Film Festival 2025

Any Film Ticket

Any Film Ticket This ticket is good for a single admission to one film of your choice on any day of the festival, except opening day. Purchase Now

wednesday

Pre-Opening Film Wednesday January 29, 7PM AMC Theatres La Jolla 12 8657 Villa La Jolla Dr #129, La Jolla, CA 92037 7PM Wednesday January 29 Pre-opening featuring: http://sdbff.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Karma_Trailer_HD_1080p-1.mp4 Karma: USA, 2024 short comedy, 17 mins., Dir. Kent Faulcon. From recently rediscovered footage comes a comedic skit about a young novelist who believes before he can propose to his true love, he must confess his past affair. http://sdbff.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Keep-Me-2-comp.mov w/Keep Me:  USA, 2024 short comedy (music/Hip Hop), 10 mins., Dir. Mytrell Foreman. A son grows up to be a drug dealer but decides to change his life through God.

Saturday Night Prime Films

Saturday Night Prime Films Our Saturday Night Prime Films are heavy hitters. These feature films of various subject matters including comedy, drama, horror, action, documentaries and more, are sure to keep you riveted throughout the screenings.​​ SATURDAY FEBUARY 1 (3PM-8PM) FILM ANNOUNCMENTS TBA AMC LaJolla 12, 8657 Villa La Jolla Drive, #129, LaJolla, CA 92037 Map & Directions  

Screening Pass

Screening Pass – $75 This pass is good for all films each day of the festival including opening day films and panel discussions. Dates: Jan. 29-Feb. 2Locations: ​AMC La Jolla 12 – Directions (There are three ways to purchase.) 1. PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE: Your tickets, passes or other purchases will not be mailed to you. Your receipt is your ticket to the film or event. Therefore, you must print-out your receipt and bring with you to the film or event. Or bring your receipt to pick up your screening pass or other credential. No cell phone display of a receipt will be accepted. Again, you must print your receipt on paper and bring with you to act as your ticket. Or you must print out your receipt and bring with you in order to pick up your screening pass or other credential. If you are unable to print-out a receipt, please do not purchase a film ticket or event ticket online. Instead, you should purchase your tickets at the festival box office or at the film or event location. You must bring a valid ID that matches the name on your printed receipt. All sales are final. Absolutely no refunds unless a film or event is cancelled. Buy Now Screening Pass 2. PURCHASE TICKETS AT THE BOX OFFICE: All film tickets, passes, and events can be purchased at the festival box office located at 220 West “G” Street, Suite E. Downtown San Diego. Starting January 2, the festival ticket office will be open daily 10AM – 6PM. 3. PURCHASE TICKETS AT FILM OR EVENT LOCATION: You may also purchase film or event tickets on the day of the event or at the actual location of the film or event. In this case, simply show up at least 15 minutes prior to the start of the film or event and attempt to purchase your way in. However, there is no guarantee that the event or film would not have already sold out. Therefore, it might be a good idea to advance purchase your film or event ticket on the day of the event from the festival box office or event location. Or, purchase online on the day of the film or event.

Tix

Tickets Pre-Opening Opening Day Film & Reception Filmmaker’s Mixer Industry Party Filmmaker’s Breakfast Awards Dinner & Gala Screening Pass Festival Pass Any Film Ticket   TBA        

Awards Dinner & Gala

Awards Dinner & Gala The San Diego Black Film Festival Awards Dinner & Gala is the most prestigious event of the festival. This is where filmmakers are presented awards for Best Film, Best Director, Best Actor, and numerous other categories. Winners take to the stage, receive their award, and give thanks to all those who made it possible. Expect entertainment and other enjoyable activities. Celebrity hosts, numerous celebrity attendees, exquisite cuisine and fine spirits. Dress to impress! This event will sell out, so it’s a good idea to purchase an Awards Dinner & Gala ticket before full details announced.​​Date: Saturday, February 1, 2025Time: 7PM Location: Marriot La Jolla, 4240 La Jolla Village Drive, La Jolla, CA 92037. Map & Directions ​Pre-Dinner Cocktails and Red Carpet (6PM) Purchase Tickets

Pre Opening Reception

Pre-Opening Reception & Panel ​Preview things to come at the 2027 San Diego Black Film Festival by attending the annual Pre-Opening Reception & Panel. Meet & greet filmmakers; sit at director chairs for photos; pick up festival tickets and brochures.  It’s also an opportunity to obtain information about the festival’s upcoming films, parties and panel discussions. Filmmakers and other celebrity guests are always on-hand for photos and autographs.​​ TBA 2027 Reservations Required – fill in form below.  Maximum of 2 attendees per reservation.  ​If you’re not certain that you and your guest will be able to attend, please do not make a reservation.  In addition, it might be a good idea to first talk to any friend or guest you plan on inviting to tag along with you before committing them to attending the Pre-Opening Reception.  In the event of an emergency preventing you from attending, please let us know in advance so that other attendees may be admitted in your place. You will not receive a confirmation, but rest assured we will receive your reservation once your push reserve. Your name will then be added to our will call list.