Cine Soul 2026

7pm Fri: OPENING MIXER

A 90s "House Party"

Sat 11am: NEED SOME INSPIRATION?

Cine Soul kicks off with a POWERFUL new doc about black women in California politics. Then, join us for the URBAN FILM SUMMIT where creativity comes to life with an INSIGHTFUL industry conversation!

1:30pm: TABLE FOR TWO

3 amazing shorts about Black Love including the new film by WESLEY JONATHAN of ROLL BOUNCE!

2:45pm: IT's COMPLICATED

5 incredible new shorts including THE LISTENERS with BLAIR UNDERWOOD & 49er Vernon Davis!

Sat 7pm: MIXER ON BOARD THE KING

is the perfect casual, get together. But when it's on the DELTA KING it's even better! Dress in your finest or in classic 90s streetwear, leans heavily into high-energy music, and celebrates one of the most vibrant eras of Black filmmaking.

Sun. 11am: NEED MORE INSPIRATION?

Join Opera singer/ Emmy Winning TV Producer Susheel Bibbs for a musical look back in time to the real life of the MOTHER of CIVIL RIGHTS in California, Mary Ellen Pleasant.

Sun. 12:45pm: ECHOES & FUTURES

A journey into Black History

3 incredible shorts, The American Black Cowboy, Soul of Oakland, and Soaring Together, a thoughtful look into the life of one of the Tuskeegee Airmen. Excellent program for students!

Sun. 2pm: CINE SOUL FEATURE FINALE!

From the CREATOR OF REMEMBER ME, THE MAHALIA JACKSON STORY, comes a brilliant new documentary film, The Bucket Wish, illustrating an experimental journey into self discovery and exploration of our intrinsic wishes for our lives! From the creative mind of Ericka Nicole Malone!

SUN. 7pm BRILLIANCE AWARDS CLOSING MIXER

After a weekend of amazing cinema, what better way to finish it off than with a party in the courtyard. Join us as we celebrate these amazing filmmakers and their incredible accomplishments.

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