Welcome to SABIFF 2025 - ACTIonVism Film Panel! Join us at 1103 E Commerce St on October 2, 2025 at 7:30 PM (Central Time) for an engaging discussion on activism in film. This thought-provoking event with indie film experts is highly recommended for fellow film enthusiasts, students, history buffs, and African American Studies knowledge seekers. Don't miss this rare opportunity to explore the power of Black Cinema in driving social change. Reister today; don't delay. See you there!
SABIFF 2025 – Day 1(ACTIonVism Film Panel)
Theme: Film Activism – A Weapon for Social Change
This engaging panel discussion kicks off the 2025 San Antonio Black International Film Festival (SABIFF), highlighting the power of film as a tool for activism and cultural transformation.
🎤 Featured Guests:
Renowned LA Rebellion filmmakers and husband-wife indie filmmakers:
Indie Filmmakers & Co-Producers of Sankofa
Haile Gerima (Sankofa, Adwa, Ashes & Embers, Harvest 300 Years)
Shirikiana Gerima (Sankofa, Foot Prints of Pan Africanism, Through The Door of No Return)
🎟️ Admission:
Price: $10.00
Tickets can be purchased online in advance or at the door
Limited seating – early purchase recommended (Festival All Access & Day Pass ticketed participants priority seating)
#SABIFF 2025 Next Days Events
🎬 Friday, October 3 — Black Friday Highlights
School Matinee & Workshops (9 AM – 12:45 PM)
VIP Filmmaker Reception (5:30 PM)
Red Carpet Ceremony & “Sankofa” Screening (6:30 PM – 9:30 PM)
Post-event gathering at Elsewhere-SA on Riverwalk (9:30 PM – Midnight)
🎬 Saturday, October 4 — Soul Saturday
Film Blocks (9 AM – 6:30 PM)
Ubuntu Awards Ceremony, Dinner, Entertainment (8 PM – Midnight)
🎬 Sunday, October 5 — Sunday Glory BEST OF SHOW “Showcase”
Wrap Film Viewing Party closes out the festival
Best-of-Fest screenings (in-person + online)
Extended online film access for 1-week post-festival
Visit www.sabiff.tv to learn more, see film trailers, filmmaker bios, shedules and purchase tickets