Well, let me tell ya ’bout this Diamond State Black Film Festival. Sounds fancy, huh? I ain’t never been to one of them film things, but from what I hear, it’s a big deal.
They say it’s the biggest one in Delaware, that little state over on the East Coast. Lots of them “indie films,” whatever that means. Movies made by folks who ain’t got all the big Hollywood money, I reckon. But they got stories to tell, and that’s what matters, ain’t it?
This festival, they show all sorts of movies. All by black filmmakers, they say. Good for them! About time we heard more of our stories, right? Not just the stuff they show on TV all the time. They got dramas, comedies, probably some of them scary ones too. I ain’t too fond of them scary ones, give me a good laugh any day.
They do this every year, I think. Seems like it was just in Wilmington, that big city in Delaware. Folks came from all over, I bet. Filmmakers, actors, and just regular folks like you and me, wanting to see somethin’ different.
- They show all kinds of movies, not just the ones you see at the big theaters.
- It’s a chance for black filmmakers to show their work and get some recognition.
- People come from all over to see the movies and meet the folks who made them.
Now, I ain’t know nothin’ ‘bout makin’ movies. But I know a good story when I hear one. And I reckon these filmmakers got plenty of good stories to tell. Stories about our lives, our struggles, our joys. Stories that need to be heard.
They even give out awards, you know, like them Oscars but for black films. That’s gotta be somethin’ special, all that hard work payin’ off. Makes a body proud, even if you ain’t got nothin’ to do with it.
I heard tell they had it at this place called Theatre N. Sounds fancy. Probably got them big comfy seats, not like the hard benches at the church social. And I bet they got that good popcorn too, the kind with all that butter. Man, I love good popcorn.
This festival, it ain’t just about watchin’ movies, though. It’s about community, see? It’s about folks gettin’ together, sharin’ stories, and supportin’ each other. That’s important, specially in these times. We need to stick together, lift each other up.
So, if you ever get a chance, go check out this Diamond State Black Film Festival. Even if you ain’t never been to a film festival before, you might just surprise yourself. You might see a movie that makes you laugh, cry, or think real hard. And that’s a good thing, ain’t it? Learnin’ somethin’ new, seein’ the world through somebody else’s eyes. That’s what makes life interestin’, I always say.
And you know what else? It helps these young filmmakers get their start. They need all the support they can get, and going to see their movies, well, that’s one way to do it. It’s like plantin’ a seed, ya know? You help them grow, and who knows what they’ll do next? Maybe they’ll make the next big blockbuster movie, and you can say you saw their first one at the Diamond State Black Film Festival. That’d be somethin’, wouldn’t it?
So, yeah, that’s what I know about the Diamond State Black Film Festival. It’s a place for good movies, good folks, and good stories. And that’s somethin’ we can all appreciate.
They even got events and stuff besides just movies, you know, like panels and Q&As. That’s where the people who made the movie talk to the audience and answer questions. It seems like a good place to make some new friends, too, folks who are passionate about films and storytelling. It’s an important event that celebrates black culture and creativity, and we need more things like that in the world.
I reckon I might even try to go next year, if my old bones will let me. It’d be nice to see somethin’ different, to support our folks and hear their stories. And maybe, just maybe, I’ll even get some of that good popcorn.
Tags: [Film Festival, Black Cinema, Independent Film, Delaware, Wilmington, Black Filmmakers, DSBFF, Theatre N, Community Event, Black Culture]
