Hip-hop’s origin story — DJ Kool Herc’s 1973 Bronx dance party — channels a naturally visual mythos. In 1973, the world was still enthralled with disco, while Marvin Gaye, Pink Floyd, the Rolling ...

In photographer and filmmaker Gabriel Moses’ debut short film, The Last Hour, a man wakes up to find he’s got a timer attached to his chest. What follows is a quietly devastating meditation on the ...

Streaming platforms for MIC DROP - A Hip Hop Short Film haven’t been announced yet. Check back soon for updates on where you can watch it online.

A few years ago I found myself listening to a studio chief expounding about how important it was for Hollywood to tap into the latest youth culture trend, or as he put it, “catch a wave before it hits ...

When it comes to adapting true stories into films and shows, there isn’t anything that is truly off limits. Michael Jackson’s story is getting the treatment we’ve all been waiting for in ‘Michael.’ Wu ...

Hip Hop Film Festival’s 10th anniversary will spotlight Master Cyphers, a three-day Harlem series of film industry talks with a twist. The Hip Hop Film Festival is celebrating its 10th anniversary by ...

In 2026, hip-hop music videos are more than just promotional tools—they’re powerful statements of identity, artistry, and cultural influence. Artists are merging cinematic storytelling, fashion, and ...

Hip-hop icon Too Short is making a major return to the big screen with a role in the upcoming film "Freaky Tales," a drama set in 1980s Oakland. The movie, which opens in theaters on April 4, features ...

Wild Style is arguably the very first movie and one of the very few that shows the true essence of what Hip Hop is about. When Hip-Hop was being passed off as a fad that wouldn’t last beyond “Rapper’s ...