Black Light 2026: Howard HBCU Short Film Showcase at Miracle Theatre Washington DC

Experience the electrifying return of Black Light: A Howard Short Film Showcase — Washington DC’s premier HBCU cinematic event — April 30–May 1, 2026 at the historic Miracle Theatre. Howard University’s brightest undergraduate Directing for Film & TV students, MFA filmmakers, alumni, and HUFO members step into the spotlight alongside invited guest artists, transforming classroom shorts into big-screen magic. This two-night celebration of Black storytelling and intergenerational exchange puts emerging Black talent from the nation’s leading HBCU on center stage in the heart of the DMV.

Film lovers, students, creatives, and industry insiders won’t want to miss this exclusive opportunity to discover the next generation of Black filmmakers shaping Hollywood and beyond. Presented by Obibini Pictures and independently produced under Artistic Director Akosua Adoma Owusu with co-curator Zion Murphy, the showcase delivers inspiration, networking, and pure cinematic fire at one of DC’s most iconic venues. Date-specific tickets are on sale now — grab yours before they sell out and support HBCU excellence in Washington DC’s vibrant arts scene!