The AIN’T FILM FEST is rooted in the belief that creativity is not just for entertainment—it’s a force for change. In a time when Memphis, TN, and the broader U.S. South are confronting new waves of systemic oppression—from environmental racism and corporate overreach to economic injustice and cultural erasure—we aim to guide an activated city and region toward building a resilient community of resources, resistance, and reclamation.
Through the power of film and conversation, we are reclaiming storytelling as a tool for liberation.
THURSDAY, February 26th
POWERHOUSE MALCO THEATER | 6:30-9:30 PM
Gather together to enjoy films from Memphis filmmakers, keynotes from extraordinary culturebearers, and experience creativity through activities for activism. You’re not going to want to miss this!
FESTIVAL LINE UP WILL BE ANNOUNCED IN FEBRUARY!
FESTIVAL LINE UP WILL BE ANNOUNCED IN FEBRUARY!
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FRIDAY, February 27th
CXFFEEBLACK | 6-9 PM
Join us for a night of tasty film screenings, delicious drinks, and finger-licking light bites. We’ll hear from Southern filmmakers from the Prototype Film Residency and get knowledge from food justice advocates in Memphis.