The HBCU First LOOK Film Festival returns to Howard University from November 6–8, 2025, spotlighting a new generation of storytellers who continue to shape the future of Black cinema and television. Now in its third year, the nation’s only film festival dedicated to HBCU-educated filmmakers and content creators is set to deliver an inspiring three-day experience of panels, screenings, masterclasses, and the highly anticipated Film Challenge Showcase. This year, actress, producer, and entrepreneur Marsai Martin joins the festival as its Creative Ambassador, helping to amplify the 2025 theme — “Elevate Future Storytellers” — which underscores the festival’s commitment to amplifying
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