The Creative Edge Collaborative

08/04/2026

We are pleased to serve as community promotional partners of The 2026 Washington, D.C. edition of the African Diaspora International Film Festival.
This festival is presented by ArtMattan Productions in collaboration with the Africa World Now Project and Friends of Ukanwa Johnson. The festival receives media support from WPFW and features special programming presented in partnership with KweliTV. 🌿🌿🌿

05/19/2026

Caribbean cinema is complex, diverse, and globally relevant. DC Caribbean FilmFest is where it comes into view.

We invite our Gateway Arts District community to join us June 5–11, 2026 at AFI Silver Theatre in recognition of Caribbean Heritage Month.

This festival now in its 24th year has been led by and along with co-presenting partners the Caribbean Association of the World Bank Group and IMF Staff (CAWI), Caribbean Professional Network (CPN), and the Institute of Caribbean Studies (ICS)— with special thanks to media sponsor WPFW and supporting sponsor DC Caribbean Bar Association.

05/08/2026

We are pleased to announce the launch of this year’s DC CARIBBEAN FILMFEST presented by our community partners and festival host .
FOR TODAY ONLY, Fri May 8, tix are available to the community for $10.
Check for details. 🧡

02/20/2026

02/20/2026

Future of Film & Media Conference was always imagined as a global platform to support our community and cultural partners.

We are pleased to announce our promotional partnership with the NEW AFRICAN FILM FESTIVAL (NAFF), presented by the AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center and Africa World Now Project

Now in its 22nd season, NAFF brings the vibrancy of African filmmaking from all corners of the continent and across the diaspora to the Washington, DC, area.

Special thanks to NAFF co-founders Mwiza Munthali and Judy Mbuya, and media sponsor WPFW.

12/09/2025

What better way to ring in the holidays than with Bowie State University's annual Messiah Concert, a cherished holiday tradition that fills the season with music, joy and community spirit. This family friendly event promises an evening of inspiration and celebration, perfect for getting into the holiday spirit.

Special guests: Anthony Brown , Dr. Ricky Dillard, Brandie Sutton, G. Thomas Allen, Aaron Crouch and Anthony Walker

Grab your tickets here: https://securelb.imodules.com/s/1266/bp18/interior.aspx?sid=1266&gid=1&pgid=2444&cid=4178