Black Trans Short Film Festival draws sold-out crowd in Durham

INDY Week reported that the inaugural Black Trans Short Film Festival took place in Durham, drawing a sold-out crowd to the Bullpen at American Underground's former location.

The festival featured works by emerging and established Black trans filmmakers, creating a space for storytelling and community engagement.

Courtney Sebring, Communications Director at Comfrey Films and a Durham native, highlighted the importance of the event in bringing together narratives central to her work and upbringing.

Sebring noted that growing up in Durham among Black and Brown artists and organizers taught her the value of her voice, which she now helps amplify through supporting Black trans and gender nonconforming filmmakers.