Archive · 23 Jul 2025
Micheaux Film Festival Announces Ambassadors for 2025 Edition
The Micheaux Film Festival, which celebrates independent filmmakers, has announced new ambassadors for its 2025 event.
These ambassadors include actor Lil Rel Howery, comedian Aida Rodriguez, and YouTuber Kinigra Deon.
They will help with the festival's programming at the Culver Theater in Los Angeles.
Howery was previously honored with an award at the festival.
The festival's Director of Programming has also changed roles, now acting as an advisor.
The festival aims to uplift indie artists and promote inspiring stories, continuing the legacy of Oscar Micheaux.
Micheaux Film Festival has added Lil Rel Howery, Aida Rodriguez and Kinigra Deon as ambassadors for its 2025 edition.
The festival will run from October 23-26 in Los Angeles.
The ambassadors will play an integral part in this year's programming at the Culver Theater.
Lil Rel Howery was awarded the festival’s Oscar Micheaux Trailblazer Award last year.
Courtney L. Branch stepped down as Director of Programming in January and remains as an advisor.
- Who
- Lil Rel Howery, Aida Rodriguez, and Kinigra Deon are the new ambassadors.
- What
- Micheaux Film Festival announced new ambassadors.
- When
- The 2025 edition will run from October 23-26.
- Where
- Los Angeles at the Culver Theater.
- Why
- To support filmmakers and programming.
- Festival Name
- Micheaux Film Festival
- Ambassadors
- Lil Rel Howery, Aida Rodriguez, Kinigra Deon
- Location
- Los Angeles
- Dates
- October 23-26
- Venue
- Culver Theater
- Director of Programming
- Courtney L. Branch (Advisor)