Second Annual Reel Black Festival Presented by Kansas City PBS

February, 2026 | Venue and Schedule Coming Soon

Join Kansas City PBS in honoring the vibrant culture, history and creativity of Black Kansas City through the power of film. This year’s festival will showcase a compelling curation of local short and feature-length films from Black filmmakers across the region. These works will be selected by an esteemed panel of filmmakers, producers, programmers and community leaders, ensuring a dynamic and thoughtful representation of the Black experience and Black brilliance in Kansas City and beyond.

The deadline for entries was October 17, 2025.

View last year's films and program here.

Become a Sponsor

The Reel Black Film Festival is a vibrant showcase of Black filmmakers, stories, and experiences that deserve to be seen and celebrated. To learn more about how your organization can be part of this important celebration through Sponsorship, contact Gina Holt, Senior Corporate Relations Manager at gholt@kansascitypbs.org.