Black Alphabet Film Festival 2024 The Black Alphabet Film Festival (BAFF) is more than a film showcase—it’s a movement that centers Black LGBTQ+ voices and builds community through cinema and conversation. Founded in 2013 as Chicago’s first Black LGBTQ+ film festival, BAFF has grown into a nationally recognized cultural event. Each year it expands beyond Chicago through pop‑up and drive‑in screenings, virtual events and satellite festivals in cities like Cincinnati and Seatt