culture2create presents

FILM FESTIVAL

Submit your film

Protect the Block Film Festival focuses on stories that amplify the rich cultural heritage of sub-cultures, neighborhoods and residents in inner-cities around the globe. PTBFF shines a spotlight on filmmakers who express the value in the neighborhoods and communities that influence their identity.

Eligibility Requirements


  • Short Films must be under 15 minutes.

  • Short Films must either showcase aspects of a community, neighborhood, people or sub-culture influenced by inner-city culture.

  • Short Films must either be directed by a person or feature persons native to inner-city neighborhoods, or tell a story of inner-city experiences.

HOW DO WE DEFINE “INNER-CITY“?

An urban or suburban area of concentrated communities of black, brown, indigenous, or marginalized people.