First Posted: 9/25/2013

WILMINGTON — The 13th annual North Carolina Black Film Festival is accepting film and fashion submissions until Dec. 31.

The film festival, which will be held from March 13 to March 16 in Wilmington, will showcase features, shorts, animation and documentary films and music videos by black filmmakers. Prizes of $500 will be awarded in each category.

For the Fashion in Films submissions, each designer will be responsible for creating unique fashions inspired by classic black film chosen by Swefli Inc. Selected designers will have the opportunity to showcase their creations at the festival.

For information about the film festival, call Charlon Turner at 910-620-3313. For information about Fashion in Film, call Ashika Payne at 910-409-4172.