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Jacksonville, United States · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
The Afrofuturism Film Festival in Jacksonville, Florida is a Black-focused genre festival that promotes Afrofuturist storytelling while also connecting film culture to emerging technologies such as AI, digital currency, and NFTs.[1] It is notable for being tied to Jacksonville’s Black film history and for showcasing Afrofuturism across many mainstream genres, including music videos, visual albums, drama, comedy, and documentary, making it a distinctive niche event within the broader festival circuit.[1][2]
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
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