AfroFuturism Festival: Black Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Horror and Gaming

What is AfroFuturism?

AfroFuturism takes you on a journey for self-discovery of sci-fi-, fantasy, horror and gaming projects that engages the imaginative and spiritual senses.

Nigerian Artist Ytasha Womack, author of "Afrofuturism: the World of Black Sci-Fi Fantasy and Fantasy Culture," explains that, to her, Afrofuturism offers a “highly intersectional” way of looking at possible futures or alternate realities through a black cultural lens. It is non-linear, fluid and uses the black imagination to consider mysticism, metaphysics, identity and liberation; and, despite offering black folks a way to see ourselves in a better future, Afrofuturism blends the future, the past and the present.

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AfroFuturism Festival

AfroFuturism -- Black sci-fi, horror and fantasy -- is a movement that the Urban Mediamakers organization has joined. A consortium of content creators who use new technology to create a multitude of interactive projects, the organization gives urban creatives an opportunity to showcase their artistry as they tell stories of their communities, compete with peers, hone their skills through educational series and interact with public supporters of media excellence. The Urban Mediamakers bring a mixed bag of media projects representing AfroFuturism.

You are invited to be a part of the 5th annual AfroFuturism Festival celebrating Black sci-fi, fantasy, horror through art, films, books, comics and gaming. Featuring virtual and in-person events.

AfroFuturism Fest | Black Sci-fi, Horror and Fantasy | $25; Youth 13 and under free | Register now! | Download the GGC Free Parking Map

Bring the family and enjoy good fun with content creators!

WHEN: Saturday, October 21, 2023 | Noon-10:00PM
WHERE: Georgia Gwinnett College | Cisco Auditorium |1000 University Center Lane, Building C | Lawrenceville, GA 30043

WHAT: 6th AfroFuturism Fest presented by the 22nd Urban Mediamakers Film Festival (UMFF):

  • UMFF 2023 Films Streaming 24/7 on UrbanFlixToGo.com SPOTLIGHT
  • Melanin | Director Darren Brown | United States | 02:00:00 | 12:00 p.m. | Get Tickets
  • UMFF Afrofuturism 2023 Series #1 | Black Sci-Fi, Horror and Fantasy | 2:15 p.m. | Get Tickets Now!
    • Möbius' Trip | Director Matt Jaems | Netherlands | 19:45
    • The Duppy Man's Walk | Director Gregory James Foxx Jr. | United States | 18:12
    • Boogie | Director Patrick Patx Rutledge | United States | 22:06
    • Delta Lovers | Director NATASHA C. SMITH | Short | United States | 4:31
    • Freeman Hospitality | Director Michael Cooke | Short | United States | 19:30
  • UMFF Animation Series #2 | 3:30 p.m. | Get Tickets Now!
    • Les Petits Pois | Directors Florentine Grelier, Francis Gavelle | France | 6:00
    • Lover Boy’s Little Dream | Director Ritvick Mehra | Canada | 15:00
    • Mitja Lluna I L’estel | Submitter Franc Planas | Spain | 3:00
    • Momentos | Director Toñin Lizana | Spain | 2:00
    • Peat And Patty | Director Clinnie Brinson | United States | 2:27 (Student)
    • Pig | Director Jorn Leeuwerink | Netherlands | 8:00
    • The Boy Who Portrayed Monsters | Directors Víctor Izquierdo, Pablo Sánchez | Spain | 8:00
    • The Jennie Show | Directors Superdog, Kevin Lee | Taiwan | 2:58
    • The Source 1996 | Director Ivy Luxen | United States | 6:30 (Student)
  • An Exclusive Afrofuturism Conversation with Brian McGee | Storyboard Artist, Brian McGee, talks about some of his experience, working on HBO’s “Lovecraft Country” and Netflix’s “They Cloned Tyrone” | 4:00 - 4:45 p.m. | Get Tickets!
  • UMFF Afrofuturism 2023 Series #2 - Black Sci-Fi, Horror and Fantasy | 4:45 p.m. | Get Tickets Now!
    • Assaman | Director Katrina Brook Flores | Short | United States | 14:55
    • Color Karma | Director Johhn Cuie | Short | United States | 20:00 (Student)
    • Lover's Anonymous | Director Nasya Jenkins | Short | United States | 9:28 (Student)
    • Melo Me | Director Kelvin Mbugua | Short | United States | 14:00 (Student)
    • Nalb Noum | Director Xzaviah J. Stone Sr. | Short | United States | 10:07
    • You'll Always Have Hope | Director Darien Woodard | Short | United States | 15:00 (Student)
    • If You Go... ASTRAY | Director Jason Fleurant | Books | United States | 5:44
  • UMFF Thriller, Sci-Fi, and Horror Series | 6:30 p.m. | Get Tickets Now!
    • Rezar | Director Walter Carlos Garcia | United States | 28:00
    • Solo Un Ensayo | Director Hugo Sanz | Spain | 9:00
    • Ter Chono. A Mongolian Story | Director George Dogaru | Romania | 22:01
  • UMFF Afrofuturism Comic Book – BlackBird | Visual and Live Reading | 7:30 p.m. | Get Tickets Now!
  • Legal and Business Aspects of Content Creation | Arrington and Phillips Attorneys at Law | Attorneys Marvin Arrington, Jr. and Vincent P. Phillips | 8:00 p.m. | Get Tickets!
  • Reimagined Volume II: Mahal | Director Michaela Ternasky-Holland | United States | 20:00 | Virtual Reality Demonstration | 8:45 p.m. | Get Tickets
  • Afrofuturism Costume/Cosplay Contest Judging | 9:00 p.m.`

ADMISSION: $25 - Adults | Youth 13 under and Georgia Gwinnett College students and staff FREE.

GET YOUR TICKETS NOW: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/22nd-urban-mediamakers-international-film-festival-2669629

Get your tickets today and bring your family. All youth must be accompanied by an adult.

Note: This schedule may change without notice.

AfroFuturism FesT 2023 Tickets

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  • Call for
    Entries:
    AfroFuturism Festival
    Call for Entries CLOSED for 2023
    Submit today!
  • Passes:
    Adults: $25 | Youth 12 and under free with a paid adult.
  • This is a family-friendly event.

    GET TICKETS NOW!
  • Vendors:
    AfroFuturism Artists and Vendors Wanted
    $50

    REGISTER AS AN ARTIST OR VENDOR NOW

    For more information, call Renee at 404.590.1691.

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