Archive · 23 Jul 2025
Micheaux Film Festival Adds Ambassadors for 2025 Edition
The Micheaux Film Festival, which celebrates indie filmmakers, has announced new ambassadors for its 2025 event.
Comedian Lil Rel Howery, stand-up comedian Aida Rodriguez, and YouTuber Kinigra Deon will be helping out with the festival.
The festival, which will run in Los Angeles from October 23-26, is focused on showcasing diverse stories.
In other news, the festival's Director of Programming has stepped down but is still involved as an advisor.
The goal of the festival is to elevate indie artists.
Lil Rel Howery, Aida Rodriguez, and Kinigra Deon join the Micheaux Film Festival as ambassadors.
The 2025 Micheaux Film Festival will take place from October 23-26 in Los Angeles.
The ambassadors will play an integral role in this year's programming.
Courtney L. Branch stepped down as Director of Programming in January but remains as an advisor.
Deja Lytle is currently the festival’s programming manager.
- Who
- Lil Rel Howery, Aida Rodriguez, and Kinigra Deon are new ambassadors. Noel Braham is Co-Founder and Festival Director.
- What
- The Micheaux Film Festival has added new ambassadors and announced changes to its programming team.
- When
- The 2025 festival will be from October 23-26. Courtney L. Branch stepped down in January.
- Where
- Los Angeles
- Why
- The festival aims to elevate indie artists and create space for narratives.
- Festival Name
- Micheaux Film Festival
- Ambassadors
- Lil Rel Howery, Aida Rodriguez, Kinigra Deon
- Location
- Los Angeles
- Dates
- October 23-26, 2025
- Director of Programming
- Courtney L. Branch (advisor)
- Programming Manager
- Deja Lytle