Southside Kev is set to make its world premiere at the 30th anniversary of American Black Film Festival in Miami. Set in South Jamaica, Queens, the film follows a misguided teenager trying to gain respect in the streets without losing the innocence that still defines him.   The film is written, directed, and produced by Jamel […]

In 93 ’Til, two young creatives do something increasingly rare: they choose presence over distraction. Over the course of a single day in Philadelphia, Rahmell (Petey McGee), a struggling artist, and Yannie (Sophia Parola), a vintage clothing curator carrying the weight of inherited dreams, allow themselves to slow down; to talk, listen, and connect without […]

SPILL, a Black-owned social platform built for community, culture, and conversation, today announced the launch of the first-ever SPILL Short Film Festival — a two-day digital celebration of independent short-form cinema streaming exclusively on the SPILL App on May 2–3, 2026. The festival was developed in partnership with Chicago-based filmmaker and cultural strategist Camille Johnson (@ellimacjo), whose work building creator-led narrative […]