CineNoir: Black Voices in Film
February 27 - March 1, 2026

Robinson Film Center, in partnership with Mahogani Media, proudly presents the 2026 CineNoir: Black Voices in Film series! 

For its third year, this annual showcase will close out Black History Month with a celebration of the rich and diverse tapestry of Black culture through visual storytelling. The weekend event will feature a curated selection of inspiring and insightful studio-released and independent features, as well as short films created by Black filmmakers from our region and beyond. 

Throughout the state of Louisiana, the direct and indirect influence of black and brown culture can be felt through so many dimensions of life including food, music, dance, literature, and film. The Shreveport-Bossier region is home to a majority African-American population, along with representation from many other corners of the African diaspora, making it the perfect place to celebrate Black Voices in Film! CineNoir will shine a light on the abundance of economic, social, and cultural wealth this diverse group provides to our local communities. 

CineNoir is for cinephiles and casual movie-goers alike, from all walks of life, offering meaningful discourse on the art of filmmaking, while showcasing a variety of voices in Black cinema. This series will not only help our community celebrate its creative contributions during Black History Month, but will also further Robinson Film Center’s mission to Educate, Enrich, and Entertain the region through film.

Want to be a part of this year’s event? Submit your feature film or short for consideration today!

Submissions are open through December 24

Application process

Submit you CineNoir application along with a copy of the film to be considered for exhibition. Feature films are shown alone. Shorts are presented in blocks, dependent on length. Film selection is decided by the CineNoir selection committee. Your film must be submitted through an online link. Final exhibition copy of film on DCP or Blu-ray is due 14 days before screening.

Submissions are due by Dec 24