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SABIFF 2025 - FILMMAKER AWARDS & UBUNTU COMMUNITY AWARDS GALA

SABIFF 2025 - FILMMAKER AWARDS & UBUNTU COMMUNITY AWARDS GALA

The San Antonio Black International Film Festival (SABIFF) 2025 presents the Filmmaker Awards & Ubuntu Community Awards Gala, honoring Films-In-Competition winners and outstanding Texas-based community innovators making an impact social change through the power of in art, law, politics, activism, and spirituality. The evening includes a full program of awards, a 3-course dinner, live jazz fusion, and DJ entertainment.
In our ACTIonVISM deed, a portion of ticket sales benefits SAAACAM (San Antonio African American Community Archive & Museum)

๐ŸŽค Host:Keith Scott (KROV Radio)

๐ŸŽต Entertainment:

Live Music: Kenny Keys Jazz Fusion Trio
DJ: Ron Gordon (WSAN Radio)
More Info available at:

Available at SABIFF.tv or via QR code on flyer
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Co-Sponsored by:SABIFF, H-E-B, San Antonio Area Foundation, and others.
๐ŸŒŸ UBUNTU Community Award Honoree:

Congresswoman JasmineCrockett, Esq.

Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett has purposefully made every decision with one goal in mind: protecting the civil liberties of those in underrepresented communities. As a public defender, civil rights attorney, State Representative, and United States Congresswoman, Jasmine Crockett dedicates her life to public service, with the goal of serving justice and ensuring equality for all. In the midst of political turmoil, economic distress, and racial inequality, Congresswoman Crockett laced up her shoes to march for justice and run for the Texas House of Representatives.

๐ŸŒŸ Ubuntu Community Award Honoree:
Deborah Omowale Jarmon

Chief Executive OfficerSAN ANTONIO AFRICAN AMERICAN ARCHIVES & COMMUNITY MUSEUM (SAAACAM)โ€‹A retired civil servant with a 27-year career in the world of air traffic control, Deborah relocated to San Antonio to be a "close-by" grandmother, teaching them the importance of their legacy. Opening a bed and breakfast in the King William area of San Antonio, named for the family matriarch, โ€œEvaโ€™s Escape at the Gardenia Innโ€ immersed her family in Deborahโ€™s personal mission of love and service for family and community.

๐ŸŒŸ Ubuntu Community Award Honoree:
Graciela Sanchez
Graciela follows in the footsteps of her mother and abuelitas, strong neighborhood women of color, cultural workers, and activists of San Antonio. As director of the Esperanza Peace and Justice Center, a community-based cultural arts/social justice organization, Graciela works with staff and community to develop programs that culturally ground working-class and poor people of color, queer people and women, and individuals who are survivors of cultural genocide.

๐ŸŒŸ Ubuntu Communiity Award Honoree:
Donte 'PD' Banks
Pastor Donte Banks is the Lead Pastor of GodChasers Community Church in San Antonio, Texas. He is also an author, speaker, and community activist. He is known for his ability to teach the Word of God with clarity and conviction, blending humor, humility, and spiritual insight. He is also recognized for his work in mentorship and community development.

*This event follows our Films In Competition showcases, screened all day at both Carver Community Cultural Center - Ticket options include: An All Access Pass, A 1-Day Pass or purchases for a single Gala ticket. Corporate & Non-Profit VIP Tables also available for sale.
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#SABIFF 2025 Next Days Event:
๐ŸŽฌ Sunday, October 5 โ€” Sunday Glory BEST OF SHOW โ€œShowcaseโ€
Wrap Film Viewing Party closes out the festival
Best-of-Fest screenings (in-person + online)
Extended online for film All Access Pass holders for 1-week post-festival

Sol Cypress, San Antonio, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel
$75
08:00 PM - 11:30 PM on Sat, 4 Oct 2025

Event Supported By

SAN ANTONIO BLACK INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL (SABIFF)
202-744-2641
sabiffteam@sabiff.tv

Artist Group Info

San Antonio Black Intl Film Festival (SABIFF)
sabiffteam@gmail.com
Sol Cypress, San Antonio, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel
103 9th Street San Antonio, TX 78215 United States
San Antonio, Texas 78215
202 744 2641
sabiffteam@sabiff.tv