Urbanworld 2024 Shines Bright With Star-Studded Premieres [Video]

The 28th Annual Urbanworld Film Festival and Innovation Summit wrapped up this week in New York City. It marked a significant milestone in cinema and technology. Read more about the pioneering film festival inside.

From Nov. 13 through Nov. 17, Urbanworld Film Festival wrapped up a series of events and sold-out screenings. This year’s festival drew global creators and thought leaders, cementing its reputation as a premier platform for groundbreaking films, innovation, and dynamic cultural conversations.

The Innovation Summit, powered by the FutureCast Foundation, spotlighted storytelling’s future through AI, VR, and digital media. Highlights included a masterclass by Urbanworld’s founder, Stacy Spikes and impactful discussions from industry giants like Netflix and Roku. Summit Ambassador Chiké Okonkwo emphasized technology’s role in amplifying diverse voices, inspiring a new wave of creatives.

Urbanworld showcased over 70 films, including sold-out screenings of Songs From the Hole, Criminal, and The Honorable Shyne. Celebrations peaked with the Luminary Award …