# Event Details - **Event Name**: 2025 HBCU Film Invitational / Awards Saturday - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 22 Nov, 2025 at 10:00 am – Sat, 22 Nov, 2025 at 08:00 pm - **Event Description**: Join Autumn Sun for a day of films, conversation and awards as we celebrate the inaugural HBCU Film Invitational in Detroit!About this EventSpotlighting 20 student filmmakers from Historically Black Colleges and Universities, hosted in Detroit to showcase their work and compete for the $25,000 Legacy Award!The 2025 class of finalists will represent a dozen institutions. Alabama A&M University - Howard University - North Carolina A&T State University - Spelman College - Morehouse College - Morgan State University - Hampton University - North Carolina Central University - Florida A&M University - Bowie State University - Dillard University & Grambling State University.About Autumn SunAutumn Sun is a grassroots organization dedicated to creating platforms that spotlight the creative ingenuity of young Black artists. Through initiatives like the HBCU Film Invitational, Autumn Sun aims to empower and amplify the voices of emerging talent, fostering a dynamic and inclusive cultural landscape. Visit AutumnSunFest.Org and follow @AutumnSunFest for more!Agenda?: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AMThen, Now, & Next: A ConversationInfo: Meet us at the Detroit Public Library for a panel with the HBCU filmmakers and local alumni to participate in discussions around increasing accessibility for future media professionals. (Limited Seating)?: 11:45 AM - 02:45 PMThe Watch PartyInfo: Head across Woodward to the Charles Wright and catch a screening of the 20 short films vying to be the recipient of the 2025 Legacy Award and $25,000. Drama, documentary, dance, animation, and more!?: 06:00 PM - 07:30 PMHBCU Invitational Awards PresentationInfo: Honoring the legacy of HBCUs in cinema! Join us as we celebrate the next era of Black filmmakers, hear from special guest speakers and presenters, and reveal the jury's selection to be the 2025 recipient of the Legacy Award. (Live Taping - Semi-Formal Attire Suggested - Doors Open at 5pm) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/detroit/2025-hbcu-film-invitational-awards-saturday/100001966314900800 - **Event Categories**: entertainment, art, performances, workshops, theatre, parties - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 35, max: 35, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Detroit - **state**: MI - **country**: United States - **location**: Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History - **lat**: 42.3592386 - **long**: -83.06089109999999 - **full address**: Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, 315 East Warren Avenue, Detroit, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: 2025 HBCU Film Invitational / Awards Saturday - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/624abb12babc8015c7df76571f344ce88de5332f166d09a5b22acdf8532c8b91-rimg-w1200-h600-dc120d19-gmir.jpg?v=1763437659 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is 2025 HBCU Film Invitational / Awards Saturday being held? - **A:** 2025 HBCU Film Invitational / Awards Saturday takes place on Sat, 22 Nov, 2025 at 10:00 am to Sat, 22 Nov, 2025 at 08:00 pm at Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, 315 East Warren Avenue, Detroit, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing 2025 HBCU Film Invitational / Awards Saturday? - **A:** 2025 HBCU Film Invitational / Awards Saturday is organized by Detroit HBCU Network. - **Q**: Who is this event for? 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