SABIFF 2026 OFFICIAL FILMS- IN- COMPETITION
Experience the Heart & Soul of #SABIFF2026The Films in Competition Showcases are the heart and soul of every film festival—and SABIFF 2026 is no exception. Our Official Selections have been carefully judged and thoughtfully curated into Film Blocks featuring either a compelling feature film or a collection of short films grouped into approximately 90-minute screening experiences.
Whether you're joining us in person or through our Video On Demand (VOD) platform, prepare to laugh, learn, reflect, and be inspired by bold independent cinema from around the world.
Whether you're joining us in person or through our Video On Demand (VOD) platform, prepare to laugh, learn, reflect, and be inspired by bold independent cinema from around the world.
🎬 Start Planning Your Festival Journey Early!
Throughout Black Friday (October 2) and Soul Saturday (October 3), film blocks will screen simultaneously across three venues in San Antonio, offering audiences an extraordinary journey through powerful stories from the United States, West Africa, East Africa, the Caribbean, Europe, Iran, and beyond. Together, these films celebrate the richness, diversity, and global experiences of people of African descent.
Browse the trailers, read the film synopses, select film blocks, purchase the film pass that works best for you, and begin planning your festival journey. Because many film blocks screen simultaneously—and each screening is presented one time only—we encourage you to review the schedule in advance and map out the films you don't want to miss. Fortunately, all three venues are conveniently located on same location, or within minutes of one another, making it easy to move between screenings and experience even more of the festival.
Enjoy the experience... and let the stories stay with you long after the credits roll
Throughout Black Friday (October 2) and Soul Saturday (October 3), film blocks will screen simultaneously across three venues in San Antonio, offering audiences an extraordinary journey through powerful stories from the United States, West Africa, East Africa, the Caribbean, Europe, Iran, and beyond. Together, these films celebrate the richness, diversity, and global experiences of people of African descent.
Browse the trailers, read the film synopses, select film blocks, purchase the film pass that works best for you, and begin planning your festival journey. Because many film blocks screen simultaneously—and each screening is presented one time only—we encourage you to review the schedule in advance and map out the films you don't want to miss. Fortunately, all three venues are conveniently located on same location, or within minutes of one another, making it easy to move between screenings and experience even more of the festival.
Enjoy the experience... and let the stories stay with you long after the credits roll
