$5,000 Community Sponsorship
Includes a reserved table for 10 guests at the BIFA Red Carpet Awards Gala, sponsor recognition, and promotional visibility throughout the 2026 BIFA Film Festival & Community Celebration.
Plan Your Festival Experience
BIFA 2026 Screening Schedule
Discover the full lineup of films, programs, and special screenings featured at the BIFA 2026 Film Festival.
Explore screening times for both Studio A - Main Screen and Studio B - Screening Room at the Community Collective for Houston.
Black Independent Filmmakers Association
The Black Independent Filmmakers Association (BIFA) is a Houston-based film platform dedicated to elevation independent filmmakers through curate screenings, mentorship industry dialogue, and community engagement.
We host:
- Annual Film Festivals
- Youth Mentorship Programs
- Workshops & panels
- Community Partnerships
- We are a 501c3 Nonprofit
JOIN THE MOVEMENT!
Growing the Future of Filmmakers
Empower
Supporting emerging filmmakers with mentorship, networking, and access tondustry opportunities.
Encourage
Creating platforms for underrepresented voices to showcase their work and grow their craft.
Educate
Providing workshops, training, and hands-on experiences in filmmaking and storytelling.
For youths ages of 16 through 18
We Got Next Program
We Got Next Scholarship Program is designed to empower and uplift the next
generation of leaders, innovators, and changemakers by providing financial support and mentorship to students from underserved communities. What we offer:
• Scholarship Award: Financial assistance for tuition, books, and other educational
expenses.
• Mentorship and Support: Access to mentors, career guidance, and networking
opportunities to help students navigate their academic and professional journeys.
• Leadership Development: Workshops, seminars, and resources that equip
recipients with the skills needed to lead and inspire change.
• College Programs: Identify Colleges with existing Film Programs and gift those
institutions with said Scholarships to be awarded at their discretion.
Thank you for helping fund our "We Got Next" Youth Program. Our goal is to provide mentorship, workshops and scholarships to the next generation of filmmakers. We are a 501c3 so all donations are tax deductible and will help us to empower, educate and equip these amazing young students as they pursue their aspirations.
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$5,000 Community Sponsorship
BECOME A 2026 BIFA COMMUNITY SPONSOR
Includes a reserved table for 10 guests at the BIFA Red Carpet Awards Gala, sponsor recognition, and promotional visibility throughout the 2026 BIFA Film Festival & Community Celebration.
Click below to make your $5,000 sponsorship donation and reserve your table.