✦ Conscious Creations Films Presents ✦
Afrofuturist Femmes
Film Festival
Living out our ancestors' wildest dreams — amplifying the voices of femmes in the African Diaspora through the lens of Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Thriller, and beyond.
Detroit, MI · Hollywood Casino Greektown · An Ongoing Legacy
Our Mission
Amplifying
the Diaspora
This festival was created to showcase the rich Afrofuturist work of femmes across the African Diaspora — capturing the fullness of our stories through cinema. We aim to amplify diverse voices that lie within Afrofuturism, spanning Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Thriller, and any genre infused with Afrofuturist elements.
Curated by MacKenzie K. Galloway, Owner of Conscious Creations Films, the festival celebrates femmes from every corner of the globe — North America, Africa, Asia, South America, Europe, Australia, and the Pacific Islands.
Femmes
Film Festival
Open Call
Submit Your Film
Feature Categories
- Best Fantasy Feature
- Best Sci-Fi Feature
- Best Thriller Feature
- Best Afrofuturist Drama Feature
- Best Afrofuturist Comedy Feature
- Best Afrofuturist Romance Feature
- Best Afrofuturist Documentary Feature
- Best Afrofuturist Student Feature
Short Film Categories
- Best Fantasy Short
- Best Sci-Fi Short
- Best Thriller Short
- Best Afrofuturist Drama Short
- Best Afrofuturist Comedy Short
- Best Afrofuturist Romance Short
- Best Experimental Short
- Best Afrofuturist Documentary Short
- Best Afrofuturist Student Short
Special Categories
- Best Afrofuturist Song
- Best Afrofuturist Music Video
- Best Afrofuturist Film Poster
Eligibility Requirements
- Directed, written, produced or featuring femmes of African descent
- Completed on or after September 2022
- In English or with English subtitles
- Complete works only — no rough cuts or treatments
Apply Now
Fill out the form below to begin your submission. All entries are reviewed by our jury.
By submitting you agree to festival rules. All content must adhere to eligibility requirements. Judges reserve the right not to grant an award.
Our Partners
Sponsors & Partners
The Afrofuturist Femmes Film Festival is made possible through the generous support of organizations that believe in the power of Black femme storytelling. We are grateful for every partner who helps us amplify these vital voices.
✦ Galaxy Tier — Presenting Partners
Conscious Creations Films
Festival Curator
National Microloan
Conference
Event Partner
◈ Stellar Tier — Supporting Sponsors
Hollywood Casino
Greektown
Detroit Arts
Alliance
Diaspora
Media Group
◇ Comet Tier — Community Sponsors
Black Cinema
Collective
FutureVision
Studio
Afro Arts
Foundation
Melanin
Creatives
Become a Sponsor
Join us in celebrating Afrofuturist femme storytelling. Sponsorship packages available at all levels — gain visibility with industry professionals, elected officials, scholars, and a passionate creative community.
The People
Meet the Team
The festival is brought to life by a passionate crew of creatives, programmers, and advocates dedicated to the Afrofuturist vision.
MacKenzie K. Galloway
Founder & Festival Curator
Owner of Conscious Creations Films, MacKenzie founded the Afrofuturist Femmes Film Festival to honor our ancestors' wildest dreams — creating a global stage for femmes of the African Diaspora in speculative cinema.
Programming Director
Film Programmer
Curating the selection of features, shorts, and experimental works across two dedicated screening rooms — ensuring every voice in the diaspora finds its stage.
Jury Coordinator
Awards & Jury
Managing our distinguished panel of industry judges who bring expertise across Afrofuturist cinema, visual arts, and speculative storytelling to select our award recipients.
Outreach & Community
Community Liaison
Connecting filmmakers, scholars, elected officials, and industry professionals — building the network that makes Afrofuturist cinema visible and celebrated year-round.
Sponsorship & Partnerships
Development Director
Cultivating relationships with organizations that align with our mission — securing the support that allows us to amplify Black femme storytelling on the biggest stages.
Creative & Marketing
Creative Director
Shaping the visual identity and brand of the festival — from poster design to social storytelling — ensuring every touchpoint reflects the power of Afrofuturist aesthetics.
The Archive
Films & Past Winners
A celebration of the extraordinary works submitted and honored at the Afrofuturist Femmes Film Festival. Every film here represents a universe imagined, a story told, an ancestor honored.
Daughters of the Cosmos
Sci-Fi FeatureNyame's Thread
Fantasy ShortThe Ancestral Archive
Documentary FeatureFractured Meridian
Thriller FeatureBetween Two Suns
Sci-FiThe Indigo Sea
FantasyLunar Daughters
DramaEchoes of Sankofa
DocumentaryThe Golden Hour Uprising
ThrillerVoltage
ExperimentalRooted in the Stars
Fantasy ShortThe Mask Beneath
Thriller ShortOracle Protocol
Sci-Fi ShortVigil
Drama ShortSupernova Girl
Comedy ShortIntergalactic Hymn
Music VideoAncestor's Frequency
Afrofuturist SongVoyager Poster Series
Film PosterBlackstar Rising
Music VideoGet In Touch
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Festival
Afrofuturist Femmes Film Festival
Produced By
Conscious Creations Films
MacKenzie K. Galloway, Curator
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Location
Detroit, Michigan
Hollywood Casino Greektown
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