DBWFF - Opening Night 2026

Name: DBWFF - Opening Night 2026
Released: 2026-05-21
Duration: 2 h

We’re kicking off year three of the Dayton Black Women’s Film Festival under this year’s theme, "Black women educating through film," a reflection of the ways our stories teach, heal, and preserve culture across generations. Join us for our Opening Night Shorts Program, featuring a curated selection of films from Black women filmmakers across the country whose voices continue to shape the future of cinema. The evening begins with our Patio Party at 6:30 PM at THE NEON, followed by a collection of short films at 7:30 PM. The program will also feature a special hometown screening of YOU CHANGED ME, a film shot in Dayton 10 years ago by the festival’s founder, Ange Mitchell, bringing the festival full circle in both place and purpose. Following the shorts program, we will present the Dayton premiere of award-winning filmmaker Christine Swanson’s BASEMENT PEOPLE, followed by an exclusive Q&A with the director. Tickest - just $13.50 each - go on sale April 6.PT2H2026-05-21DBWFF - Opening Night 2026"DBWFF - Opening Night 2026"

Showtimes

May 21, 7:30 pm