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Network. Mix. Mingle.
Link Up Happy Hour Mixer
Wednesday, September 30 / 7:00p-9:00p
WXYZ Lounge at the Aloft
Check in, grab a badge, and start the conversations that matter. The Link Up is your chance to meet fellow filmmakers, industry insiders, and festival guests before the screenings begin. Network, swap stories, and set the stage for an unforgettable IBFF weekend.
Mic Check: IBFF Karaoke Night
Sponsored by No Where Special
Friday October 2 / 6:30p - 9p
No Where Special
The screenings may be over, but the show isn’t. Grab the mic, sing your favorite hits and celebrate with filmmakers, industry professionals and festivalgoers at a high-energy night of music, laughter and unforgettable performances. Whether you’re ready to command the stage or cheer from the crowd, come close out the evening with IBFF.
INVITATION ONLY
Director's Breakfast:
An Exclusive Gathering of Filmmakers, Cast & Crew
Saturday October 3 / 8a - 10:30a
Location: Chicago's Chicken & Waffles
Great films begin with a director’s vision. Each year, IBFF honors the directors behind our official selections with an exclusive, invitation-only brunch created especially for them.
This intimate gathering brings directors together with fellow filmmakers, industry professionals and special guests for meaningful conversation, connection and celebration. Over brunch, directors can share their creative journeys, exchange ideas and build relationships with others who understand what it takes to bring a story from the page to the screen.
The IBFF Directors Brunch is our way of recognizing the vision, leadership and determination of the directors whose work helps make the festival possible.
IBFF Intimate Set
at 1865 Club
Saturday, October 3 / 9:30p - 11:30p
1865 Club
610 21st Avenue North. Nashville, TN. 37203
Saturday night settles into a smooth R&B groove at one of the coolest intimate hangout spots in the city. Enjoy live performances, soulful music, great food and drinks in a space made for relaxing and connecting. Take a break from the festival rush, find your favorite corner and let the music set the mood. It’s a different side of IBFF: warm, laid-back and unmistakably Nashville.
Special guest performance by Broadway Tre.
Opening Night. Then rooftop vibes.
Thursday, Oct. 1 / 9:30p-12:30a
Harriet's Rooftop Bar at 1 Hotel Nashville
Meet us on the rooftop.
The International Black Film Festival Opening Night Party takes over Harriet’s Rooftop Bar on Thursday, October 1 at 9:30 PM.
Celebrate the start of the festival with a stylish night of connection, conversation, and rooftop ambiance.
No Charge
Friday Night Meet Up
Friday October 2 / 10:00p -Until
No Where Special
Meet us at By Nowhere Special as the festival celebration continues Friday night. Connect with filmmakers, industry professionals, festivalgoers and people out enjoying the city over great food, cocktails and good conversation. Then hit the dance floor as a hot DJ keeps the music going and the energy high all night. Whether you’re coming from a screening, a panel or simply looking for a great place to enjoy Nashville, this is where everyone meets, mingles and parties with IBFF.
Midnight Breakfast at Monelle's
Saturday October 3 /12:30am
1235 6th Ave. North
Nashville, TN 37208
Location: Monelle's Restaurant
The night doesn’t have to end after the festival. Join us for Midnight Breakfast at Monell’s, a late-night IBFF gathering with good food, familiar faces and a chance to unwind, connect and keep the conversations going.
IBFF Saturday Night
Dance Party
Saturday, October 3 / 9:30p - 11:30p
No Where Special
2000 Belcourt Ave, Nashville, TN 37212
It’s Saturday night, and we’re taking the festival energy straight to the dance floor.
Join us at Nowhere Special for the IBFF Saturday Night Dance Party, where filmmakers, creatives, industry guests and festivalgoers come together to celebrate, connect and close out the night with great music, drinks and plenty of movement.
Come straight from the screenings, panels or dinner and meet us there. No speeches. No agenda. Just good people, a great DJ and Saturday night energy.
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