The 14th Annual Twin Cities Black Film Festival

The mission of the TCBFF is to provide a platform for independent black and multicultural films. The TCBFF also aims to facilitate the growth of filmmakers of color by providing networking opportunities with industry professionals and the business world and recognize the accomplishments of African Americans in Hollywood.

Thursday night, October 6, 2016 was the opening of the 14th annual Twin Cities Black Film  Festival (TCBFF) in Saint Paul. I attended It’s a Short Life! the screening of the short films: 22 Years, Last Supper, Wrath of Grapes, The Christmas You Don't Know, Blessed, and Westbound. After each film was screened the filmmakers had a chance to take the stage and there was a short Q&A. The discussion was a nice chance to learn more about the artistic process and engage with the artists.

I especially was drawn to the quirky comedy of Wrath of Grapes, a short film  about a detective investigating a death-by-plastic-grape. And standing out on Thursday night was the beautiful cinematogrphay and compelling story of Blessed, which was a suspsence film about a cop who suffers a miscarriage.  A special thanks to TCBFF for providing me access to the film screening and for  introducing me to the community of film enthusiasts that they  have created.

The festival runs through Sunday, October 9, 2016. Learn more about attending.

Here's a break down of events so far from social media:

Friday Night at the Minnesota History Center

Through Sunday, you can catch the @TCBFF at the @MNHistoryCenter. Save us a seat: https://t.co/LfsaA7ot3V pic.twitter.com/mmU3aBZgIt

— Visit Saint Paul (@SaintPaul) October 7, 2016

It is the opening night of the @twincitiesblackfilmfestival! Events go through this weekend in Saint Paul.

A photo posted by Artfully Engaging-Kendra Plant (@kendra.plant) on Oct 6, 2016 at 5:03pm PDT

About Last Night! Had a Great Time at our Opening Night Gala @minnesotahistoricalsociety! More Pics to come. Thank You to all of you who came out to support TCBFF! We Appreciate You! Day 2 Cool Noir Fashion Show Tribute to Prince! Bedlam Lowertown 213 4th st E St Paul 55101. Sponsored by Motorwerks BMW, Saks 5th off 5th, LaCroix Water,Doritos and Rockler Furs! General Admission $10 with @pro_djdime spinning the Hottest Music All Night! Special Damon Dickson- One of Prince's Original Dancers as a Model! See You There! #tcbfffashionshow #tcbff #themorrowgroup #blackgirlsrock #blackfilmfest #mnfashion #mnfilm #mnfashionweek #prince #mnstyle #twincities #minneapolis #stpaul #minnesota #Dopeness #thelovemovementcontinues

A photo posted by TCBFF (@twincitiesblackfilmfestival) on Oct 7, 2016 at 7:35am PDT

Friday Night Fashion Show at Bedlam Lowertown

The Fashion Show was beautiful its not over yet! I love the furs!! #tcbff #twincitiesblackfilmfestival #twincities #film #entertainment#Motorwerks #BMW #music #LaCroixWater, #Saks #fashion #style #swagbag #Prince #stpaul #minnesota #purplerain #fashionshow #cool? #coolnoir #event #bloglife #photooftheday #vip #redcarpet #instagram #TagsForLikes #instalove

A photo posted by Sherri Box (@sherribox) on Oct 7, 2016 at 7:47pm PDT

@vandalismdesign #TheFaceOfFashion #TCBFF #SometimesYouHaveToStandOutToFitIn pic.twitter.com/o3zSP2sJ5L

— JSB (@RisingBetts) October 8, 2016

Saturday Films at McNally Smith College of Music

The Example is on the schedule for 5:35 pm on Saturday October 8 at #TCBFF. https://t.co/eZ9zylkjfm

— Marc Isaacs (@wordmasseur) September 22, 2016

My film #Marianne screens in Minesotta & North Carolina this weekend as part of @TCBFF & #TryonFilmFestival TRAILER: https://t.co/ifIaxrqYCS pic.twitter.com/fDMLd45eN5

— Tomisin Adepeju (@TAdepeju) October 8, 2016