Oak Park Black Film Festival
Fifth annual festival · October 5–11, 2026 · St. HOPE
Remaining programs: Oct. 10 at 5 PM & Oct. 11 at 2 PM
Guild Theater, 2828 35th Street, Sacramento, CA 95817
Independent cinema and conversation celebrating Black stories, history, and filmmakers.
Saturday, October 10 · 5 PM
- Black Is Beautiful: The Kwame Brathwaite Story — documentary about the photographer and activist.
- Food for the Soul — short film by Chisom Chieke.
- Funny Feelings — film by Rhonda Baraka.
Moderator: Melanie Townsend. The organizer lists a reception at Fixins Soul Kitchen after the screenings.
Sunday, October 11 · 2 PM
- Montmartre — feature film by Leon Hendrix III.
- Dawn — short film by Shia Shabazz Smith.
- Basement People — short film by Christine Swanson.
- Awards presentation.
Moderator: Courtney Dempsey. No Sunday reception.
Before you go
Day passes: $25, plus any applicable checkout fees. Ages 18+. Open seating is first come, first served. Day passes apply only to the selected day. No outside food or drinks; concessions are available. Schedule and availability may change.
The Watch button opens the Funny Feelings trailer linked by the organizer; it is not a festival recap.