AUGUST 14 — 23

Excelling Storytellers

Access • Networking • Talks • Films • Music • Art • Food

XL Fest brings together industry professionals, providing an immersive experience. From thought-provoking panels to film showcases we aim to celebrate the power of storytelling through the captivating art form of cinema.

The Tate Brothers have joined forces with, founder, Troy Pryor to elevate XL Fest in Chicago.

PURCHASE TICKETS

  • Access to the Main Stage, all panels, films, marketplace, lounges, gameroom,  podcast, & general mixers +  VIP Mixer, celeb meet & greets. + priority access & no line wait + merch bags, including the latest book from Director, Malcolm D. Lee

  • Access to the Main Stage, all panels, films, marketplace, lounges, gameroom,  podcast, & general mixers +  VIP Mixer, celeb meet & greets. NO REFUNDS

  • Access to the Main Stage, all panels, films, marketplace, lounges, gameroom,  podcast, & general mixers +  VIP Mixer, celeb meet & greets. NO REFUNDS

  • Creative influencers brunch hosted by TateMen Entertainment

Speakers

  • Larenz Tate

  • Vanessa Williams

  • Boris Kodjoe

  • Nicole Ari Parker

  • Mekhi Phifer

  • Laron Tate

  • Vivica A. Fox

  • Michael Beach

  • Wood Harris

  • Steve Harris

  • Lahmard Tate

  • Malinda Williams

  • Darrin Henson

  • Cynthia McWillimas

  • GEORGE TILLMAN

  • BOB TIETEL

  • Lisa Beasley

  • KevOnStage

  • Mark Hood

  • Robin Robinson

  • Val Warner

  • Terrell Brown

  • Sam Chapman

  • Tyra Martin

  • DJ Vince Lawrence

  • Dave Jeff

  • Coodie & Chike

  • Dometi Pongo

  • Leon Rogers

  • TaRhonda Jones

  • Brandon Pope

  • Dilla

  • Dani Jackson

  • Lawrence “Binky” Tolfree

  • NK Gutierrez

  • Mellisa DuPrey

  • Maurice Dortch

  • Britany B. Kennedy

  • Qadree Holmes

  • Lonnie Edwards

  • Troy Pryor

Schedule / at a glance

  • 12:00 PM | Workshops AICP

    Location: Obama Foundation

    3:00 PM | Fireside Chat Presented by AICP

    Location: Sophy Hotel

    4:00 PM | Happy Hour Mixer Hosted by ProducHers

    Location: Sophy Hotel

    8:00 PM | Opening Night Celebration

    Location: harper Court

  • ALL DAY | BASECAMP

    ALL DAY | Podcast Studio

    ALL DAY | Activations/ Brand Lounges/ Art/ Red Carpet

    ALL DAY | Screenings

    ALL DAY | Celeb lounge/Green Room (All XL Pass)

    10:00 AM | Check In + Wall Projections (In Door + Outdoor)

    10:00 AM | Screenings Start

    11:00 AM | Wellness Activations

    12:00 PM | Obama Tour

    12:00 PM | Happy Songs About Unhappy Things

    12:00 PM | LUNCH

    2:00 PM | Who Tells Your Story?!

    3:00 PM | NETWORKING MIXER

    4:00 PM | The Ebony Canal Screening

    6:00 PM | You Don't Know Chi

    7:00 PM | Chess Not Checkers

    8:00 PM | NETWORKING MIXER

    9:00 PM | What's the Word (All XL Pass)

  • ALL DAY | BASECAMP

    ALL DAY | Activations/ Brand Lounges/ Art/ Red Carpet

    ALL DAY | Podcast Studio

    ALL DAY | Screenings

    ALL DAY | Celeb lounge/Green Room (All XL Pass)

    10:00 AM | Check In + Wall Projections (In Door + Outdoor)

    10:00 AM | Screenings Start

    10:00 PM | Fatherless No More Screening

    12:00 PM | Soul Food Youth Saturday

    1:00 PM | Pitch Competition featuring "GO"

    2:00 PM | Distribution

    3:00 PM | NETWORKING MIXER

    5:00 PM | Soul Food (TV)5:30 PMSoul Food (Film)

    6:00 PM | Family Business

    7:00 PM | IN THE MIX - MIXER

    9:00 PM | Cigar Lounge (All XL Pass)

  • 12:00 PM | Faith & Film

    1:00 PM | Soul Food Sunday Brunch

    Recognitions

  • 5:00 PM | Rooftop Cinema Club

    8:00 PM | Rooftop Cinema Club

    10:00 PM |. Rooftop Cinema Club

  • 12:00 PM | Workshops AICP

    Location: Obama Foundation

    3:00 PM | Fireside Chat Presented by AICP

    Location: Sophy Hotel

    4:00 PM | Happy Hour Mixer Hosted by ProducHers

    Location: Sophy Hotel

    8:00 PM | Opening Night Celebration

    Location: harper Court

  • 12:00 PM | Workshops AICP

    Location: Obama Foundation

    3:00 PM | Fireside Chat Presented by AICP

    Location: Sophy Hotel

    4:00 PM | Happy Hour Mixer Hosted by ProducHers

    Location: Sophy Hotel

    8:00 PM | Opening Night Celebration

    Location: harper Court

  • 12:00 PM | Workshops AICP

    Location: Obama Foundation

    3:00 PM | Fireside Chat Presented by AICP

    Location: Sophy Hotel

    4:00 PM | Happy Hour Mixer Hosted by ProducHers

    Location: Sophy Hotel

    8:00 PM | Opening Night Celebration

    Location: harper Court

  • 12:00 PM | Workshops AICP

    Location: Obama Foundation

    3:00 PM | Fireside Chat Presented by AICP

    Location: Sophy Hotel

    4:00 PM | Happy Hour Mixer Hosted by ProducHers

    Location: Sophy Hotel

    8:00 PM | Opening Night Celebration

    Location: harper Court

  • 12:00 PM | Workshops AICP

    Location: Obama Foundation

    3:00 PM | Fireside Chat Presented by AICP

    Location: Sophy Hotel

    4:00 PM | Happy Hour Mixer Hosted by ProducHers

    Location: Sophy Hotel

    8:00 PM | Opening Night Celebration

    Location: harper Court

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