MVP [Melvin Van Peebles] 1 The Hip Hop Film Festival will honor the original baaadaaass, Melvin Van Peebles at the 2018 Hip Hop Film Festival awards ceremony on August 5th at 8pm. Noted as the father of independent filmmakers, Melvin’s groundbreaking legacy is the source of inspiration for independent filmmakers, especially those of color who […]

we rock. we don’t stop. 1 HIP HOP FILM FESTIVAL – KENYANairobi Kenya – July 13th – KCA University The world’s first festival for filmmakers and film lovers raised in the global culture of Hip Hop is taking the love on the road.  The first stop on the Hip Hop Film Festival International Tour is […]

she rocks. she won’t stop. WOMEN WHO CONTROL THE NARRATIVE 1 When it comes to women & film, the Hip Hop Film Festival brings to the forefront the baddest women to ever touch a camera.  Strong, beautiful, confident and with piercing narratives, these women prove the power of a female centered narrative is just as […]