AUGUST 11 - AUGUST 18
FOR FILMMAKERS AND MOVIE LOVERS RAISED IN THE CULTURE OF HIP HOP
ABOUT THE HIP HOP FILM FESTIVAL
The Hip Hop Film Festival focuses on FILMMAKERS and CONTENT CREATORS from the global culture that is Hip Hop, with a focus on economic sustainability and the filmmaker as an entrepreneur.
Going beyond rap music, the festival provides a platform for exploring the people, places, lifestyles, and events that have contributed to the transformation of this dynamic American art form into a global phenomenon. With an impressive lineup of films, master classes, live competitions, and more, the festival promises an immersive experience that showcases the breadth and depth of hip hop’s impact.
The festival hosts directors and producers from ALL OVER THE WORLD including : France, Australia, Poland, Canada, the UK, Israel, Switzerland, South Africa, India, Iran, Germany, Greece, China, Japan, the US... basically every continent on earth where narratives are being shaped and created by young artists who are fearlessly pushing culture forward.
DEMOGRAPHICS FOR 2024
The Hip Hop Film Festival hosts upwards of 2,500 people in-person across multiple venues in NYC, while our streaming and immersive experiences extends the festival reach into the millions.
HIP HOP FILM FESTIVAL VENUES
The Hip Hop Film Festival partners with THE SCHOMBURG CENTER, 30 Rockefeller Plaza, CHASE, The Alamo and other high profile venues / satellite locations to deliver a hybrid festival solution that features in-person events and a robust virtual offering in the newly minted Harlem Film House Metaverse.
HARLEM FILM HOUSE XR
The Hip Hop Film Festival achieved record breaking growth through unique cultivations and immersive experiences in the festival's Web3 offerings. It allows for the implementation of the blockchain, NFT's, Immersive experiences and more, while allowing fans, attendees and artists to interact with our brands and sponsors year round on mobile, desktop or VR headsets.
MASTER CYPHERS
The Hip Hop FIlm Festival is known for its groundbreaking MASTER CYPHERS with the biggest names in the industry. The festival boasts A-list level Oscar winners as alumni and advisory board members, and provides network deals, acquisition meetings with major distributors and more to help grow and support the careers of the participating filmmakers.
2023 SPONSORS & PARTNERS
THE YEAR AHEAD
HHFF DEMOGRAPHICS
Our attendees, fans and followers range in age from 13 to 65, with the majority being between the ages 25-44. The patrons of the Hip Hop Film Festival are a fast growing multi ethnic “super consumer group” who drive over 50% of sales growth in all industries representing over 2 trillion dollars in discretionary income combined.
HHFF WORLD TOUR 2023
The Netherlands - Asia - South America - Kenya - Ivory Coast - South Africa - Europe
The festival runs August to August, which allows the momentum to continue year round as the festival tours around the world with film competitions, Master Cyphers and music/art showcases while delivering branded curated content directly to it’s growing network WORLDWIDE.
SPONSOR LEVELS
GLOBAL BRANDING OPPORTUNITIES
What They Are Saying
What They Are Saying
Press, Film Makers, Fans
Avoiding the all too common pratfalls of pageantry and name-dropping, the organizers created a genuine promotion and educational vehicle for up and coming talent.
-Rory Winston, Writer, The Resident
The festival provided a great and unique experience. The people behind it work hard, and the lines of communication were terrific. I can see this being a monster festival in years to come...
-Chris Thorne, Film Maker
The founders were incredible supportive and made sure that each filmmaker was given valuable feedback, marketing advice and tips on how to make their submissions better. A great community!
Melissa Mickens, Film Maker