S.O.U.L. Shorts and Awards, to include outstanding contribution to Black British screen culture recognised with the Impact Award.
Now in its fifth year, the annual S.O.U.L. Fest returns to BFI Southbank, in partnership with ABFF Global: London, a European spin-off of the American Black Film Festival to celebrate Black film and TV talent both behind and in front of the camera.
Taking place from 1-3 September in London, the festival (created by The British Blacklist, We Are Parable and S.O.U.L. Film) will screen highly anticipated titles at BFI Southbank and Picturehouse Central.
Expect the usual combination of exclusive preview feature films, a programme of masterclasses, panel discussions and practical sessions to support emerging talent in their journey through the film industry and of course parties and events. With partners Sony Pictures, BBC Comedy, University of East London and Amazon Studios.
This year’s festival features a roster of talent presenting films and TV from genres spanning from documentary to horror to drama. From Friday to Sunday, take part in screenings and exclusive Q&As including:
- Multi-award-winning (inc. Toronto Film Critics Association Awards, Canadian Screen Awards, Munich Film Festival) and London Film Festival-nominated drama, Brother, directed by Clement Virgo (The Wire, Empire, American Crime, The Book of Negroes)
- Sheffield DocFest 2023’s Official Selection documentary, White Nanny, Black Child, directed by RTS-winning and BAFTA-nominated producer Andy Mundy-Castle (David Is Dying, The Fade)
- The 2023 American Black Film Festival’s multi-award-winning film, A Song From the Dark, directed by Ogodinife Okpue (Cat Face, Saving Cain)
- The third season premiere preview of the critically acclaimed Netflix series, Top Boy, directed by BAFTA-nominated Myriam Raja (Azaar, Third Sorrow)
- And more!
On Saturday, the S.O.U.L. Shorts and Awards will screen a selection of the very best short films from Black British filmmakers and announce the 2023 S.O.U.L. Fest Awards. In addition to acknowledging the incredible talent on show, this event will recognise an outstanding contribution to Black British screen culture with the Impact Award.
Anthony Andrews, Co-Founder of S.O.U.L. Fest and Co-Founder and Creative Director of We Are Parable, said: “I am honoured to be celebrating the sheer volume and quality of entries this year, as we enter our fifth year of S.O.U.L. Fest. Thank you to everyone who shared their incredible projects and time with us, this year’s programme is certainly one to watch.
Tickets are available now via the S.O.U.L. Fest website here.
