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SEMRET, DANCING IN A-YARD et THE WORD

Receive Top Honour at the 19th Montreal International Black Film Festival (MIBFF)

www.montrealblackfilm.com

Montreal, October 2, 2023 – The Montreal International Black Film Festival (MIBFF), created by the Fabienne Colas Foundation and presented by Desjardins, is proud to close its 19th edition. #MIBFF23 celebrated Diversity through 75 films from 20 countries and various industry events.

During this hybrid edition of the festival, a professional jury evaluated the films in competition according to a series of selection criteria. While all the selected films were outstanding, the following really stood out:

BEST NARRATIVE FEATURE:  SEMRET by Caterina Mona (Switzerland)

BEST DOCUMENTARY FILM: DANCING IN A-YARD by Manuela Dalle (USA, France)

HONOURABLE MENTION: WHITE NANNY BLACK CHILD by Andy Perceval Mundy-Castle (United Kingdom)

HONOURABLE MENTION: COLETTE ET JUSTIN by Alain Kassanda (France, Belgium)

BEST SHORT FILM: THE WORD by Rob Neilson (USA)

HONOURABLE MENTION: JÉRÔME by Gianfranco Fernández-Ruiz (USA)

HONOURABLE MENTION: OBA by Femi Oladigbolu (United Kingdom)

 

JURY MEMBERS

Narrative Feature Films: President – Christine Rodriguez, Coralie Ladouceur, Élie Michaud-Alexis

Documentary Feature Films: President – Ebonie Finley, Aziz Zoromba, Anaëlle Béglet

Mid-Length and short Films: President – Reda Lahmouid, Bogdan Anifrani-Fedach, Sarra El Abed 

The 20th Montreal International Black Film Festival (MIBFF) will take place from September 24 to 29. www.MontrealBlackFilm.com

 

Get Social – #MIBFF23
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About the Montreal International Black Film Festival (MIBFF)

Created in 2005 by the Fabienne Colas Foundation, the Montreal International Black Film Festival (MIBFF) is currently the largest Canadian film festival entirely dedicated to black realities from all four corners of the world. It aims to offer the public the most spectacular productions in black cinema and debate the great cultural, social, and socio-economic issues facing society. The MIBFF goal is to promote the development of the independent film industry and showcase more films depicting black realities around the world. The festival seeks to prioritize local and international films that do not necessarily come under the spotlight, a new cinema that moves its audience and raises awareness – and a few eyebrows. In so doing, the MIBFF addresses issues and showcases art that makes you think and smile, provokes, bewilders, and shocks you – a new, fresh look at black cinema from all parts of the globe!

Source: Montreal Black Film Festival – www.MontrealBlackFilm.com

Contact: Veronique@festwave.com

 

 

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Documentaries That Change the World! The 19th MIBFF: OPENS WITH THE SPACE RACE!

Since 2020, there has been a growing awareness in Black communities, that documentary evidence is an empowering tool for change. It can be used to tell stories that change the world, the way we see it, and the way we are seen.

Opening night will take place at the Imperial Cinema at 7:15 pm on Wednesday, September 27 with the Canadian premiere of THE SPACE RACE by Lisa Cortés and Diego Hurtado de Mendoza (USA). Tickets are available for 25$ as well as a VIP package for 100$ on the festival’s website. THE SPACE RACE uncovers the little-known stories of the first Black pilots, engineers and scientists to become astronauts. Simultaneously championed and exploited as political pawns, some made it to space, while others were erased from history. For the first time, THE SPACE RACE puts their lived experiences back into the space exploration narrative and uncovers what it means for the next generation of Black astronaut.

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Truthfully Black: Celebrating Documentaries at MIBFF 19th MIBFF: OPENS WITH THE SPACE RACE + 75 FILMS FROM 20 COUNTRIES! https://montrealblackfilm.com/en/truthfully-black-celebrating-documentaries-at-mibff-19th-mibff-opens-with-the-space-race-75-films-from-20-countries/ Fri, 08 Sep 2023 16:01:10 +0000 https://montrealblackfilm.com/?p=19487 Truthfully Black: Celebrating Documentaries at MIBFF 19th MIBFF: OPENS WITH THE SPACE RACE + 75 FILMS FROM 20 COUNTRIES! FILMS STARRING: Zendaya, Naomi Campbell, Tracee Ellis Ross, Babetida Sadjo, Zandile Madliwa, Sanda Shandu, Leland Melvin, Guion Bluford, Tyson Beckford, Bethann Hardison and more! 19 years of innovation, showcasing Black talent in front of and behind […]

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Truthfully Black: Celebrating Documentaries at MIBFF
19th MIBFF: OPENS WITH THE SPACE RACE + 75 FILMS FROM 20 COUNTRIES!

FILMS STARRING: Zendaya, Naomi Campbell, Tracee Ellis Ross, Babetida Sadjo, Zandile Madliwa, Sanda Shandu, Leland Melvin, Guion Bluford, Tyson Beckford, Bethann Hardison and more!

19 years of innovation, showcasing Black talent in front of and behind the camera and reflecting on the issues facing Afro-descendants
Full Program, opening night VIP passes, All Access Passes & Tickets: www.MontrealBlackFilm.com
The 19th Montreal International Black Film Festival (MIBFF), created by the Fabienne Colas Foundation and presented by Desjardins from September 27 to October 1st, 2023

Watch the trailer here

Montreal, September 8, 2023 – Canada’s largest black film festival, the Montreal International Black Film Festival (MIBFF) presented by Desjardins, is back with an exciting 19th edition, from September 27 to October 1, 2023. Returning in person and online, the MIBFF will offer Montreal audiences innovative, powerful, diverse and bold programming to Montreal audiences! #MIBFF23 will present 75 films from 20 countries, including 5 International Premieres, 6 North American Premieres, 20 Canadian Premieres and 16 Quebec Premieres.

Opening night will take place at the Imperial Cinema at 7:15 pm on Wednesday, September 27 with the Canadian premiere of THE SPACE RACE by Lisa Cortés and Diego Hurtado de Mendoza (USA). Tickets are available for 25$ as well as a VIP package for 100$ on the festival’s website. THE SPACE RACE uncovers the little-known stories of the first Black pilots, engineers and scientists to become astronauts. Simultaneously championed and exploited as political pawns, some made it to space, while others were erased from history. For the first time, THE SPACE RACE puts their lived experiences back into the space exploration narrative and uncovers what it means for the next generation of Black astronauts.

#MIBFF23 will close with the Quebec Premiere of Mohamed Kordofani’s film GOODBYE JULIA (Sudan) a red-carpet presentation at Cinéma du Musée at 5pm. Tickets are available for 20$ on the festival’s website. The film Goodbye Julia begins in July 2005, in the midst of the aftermath of the Sudanese war. MONA, an upper-middle-class retired singer from the North, accidentally hits a Southern child with her car and drives away. When the child’s father chases her on his motorbike, she calls her husband for help. As soon as she returns home, her husband shoots the chaser dead, not knowing Mona hit his son. Burdened by guilt and depression, Mona covertly searches for the victim’s family to offer some compensation.

A red carpet screening of the film INVISIBLE BEAUTY, directed by Bethann Hardison and Frédéric Tcheng, is also planned for Friday, September 29, at the Cinéma du Musée at 9pm. Tickets are available for 12$ on the festival’s website. Fashion revolutionary Bethann Hardison looks back on her journey as a pioneering Black model, modeling agent, and activist, shining a light on an untold chapter in the fight for racial diversity.

“Each year, the Montreal International Black Film Festival celebrates creators who are willing to take a risk by making non-commercial choices, which allows them to tell stories and convey realities that would otherwise not have made it to you. This exciting 19th edition showcases films of all genres from around the globe while putting a special focus on documentary films! What a privilege to be able to continue to showcase exceptional work that did not always make it to the silver screen. By giving a voice to the marginalized and showing films that shatter taboos, our festival’s aim is to promote professional collaboration, foster systemic changes in the industry and the development of independent films – while celebrating diversity on screen. Enjoy your Festival!” – Fabienne Colas, President and Founder of the Montreal, Toronto & Halifax Black Film Festival

The program for this 19th edition covers important topics such as history, social issues, racism, politics, women’s issues, family, fashion, dance and LGBTQ issues. The festival’s rich film selection comes from 20 countries including France, Belgium, Botswana, Canada, Chad, Congo, Guinea Bissau, Kenya, Italy, Madagascar, Poland, Sudan and more.

The festival highlights include: The Space Race, Goodbye Julia, Invisible Beauty, Semret, 1960, Mon père Le diable (Our Father the Devil), An Italian Youth, L’argent, la liberté, une histoire du franc CFA, Dancing in A-Yard, A Story of Bones, White Nanny, Black Child, and more!
Festivalgoers can once again experience opening night like a VIP! The $100 ticket will give you access to the red carpet, the opening film screening, the VIP cocktail, the first choice of seating and one pair of complimentary tickets for the 8pm BBIC screening. Other tickets including ALL ACCESS PASSES online for $79, in person for $119; and individual tickets ranging from $12 to $25 are also available on the festival website. Documentary films are presented by the Canada Media Fund.

The spokesperson this year is Schelby Jean-Baptiste.
Schelby Jean-Baptiste is a Haïtian Canadian actress, TV host and writer. She is known for several roles on Television and on the big screen such as Trécee in ‘Unité 9’, Marie-Carmel in ‘L’Heure Bleue’ and Chloé in ‘L’échappée’, to name a few. She has also been nominated several times, including one at the Gala du Cinéma Québécois in the ‘Best Supporting Actress’ category for her performance in ‘Scratch’ by Sébastien Godron and two at the Dynastie Gala in the ‘Actress of the year’ category. Gemeaux Award winner, she dreams big and has faith that anything is possible for those who believe.

NEW THIS YEAR. The MIBFF Hub in partnership with L’Afromusée.
Sept 28 – 30 2 pm – 8 pm, Oct 1, 11 am – 2 pm
The MIBFF HUB will be the meeting place where festivalgoers can get information, meet up, and network during opening hours. It will also house the festival press room.

OTHER SPECIAL EVENTS

SPOTLIGHT ON OTHER BLACK ART FORMS – POP UP MARKET | September 30th, 11am – 6pm and October 1st | Afromusée | 10 am – 2 pm

The Pop-up Market aims to feature talented Black Artists and highlight their original, artistic, and cultural works. Other Black Art Forms can include painting, hairdressing, fashion, decoration, jewelry, accessories, and traditional adornments.

THE MIBFF BLACK MARKET | September 28 – October 1st |Afromusée & Facebook FREE
Presented by The Festwave Institute. Co-presented by Patrimoine Canadien, SODEC, Téléfilm Canada, Bell Fund, Warner Bros. Discovery Access Canada.

The MIBFF Black Market, an initiative of the Fabienne Colas Foundation – presented by Festwave Institute, is devoted entirely to Industry professionals. During this series, the workings of the film industry will be the subject of discussions and exchanges while aiming to confront ideas and facilitate the acquisition of knowledge.

Bilingual Panels In-Person

  • Applying for funds and grants: Quebec edition
  • The keepers of our past – preserving our Black History and Art

English Panel Online

  • Fighting for our rights

French Panels Online

  • L’intelligence artificielle va-t-elle nous remplacer?

FABIENNE COLAS FOUNDATION’S BEING BLACK IN CANADA
September 28 |Cinéma du Parc | 5:30 pm – 11 pm | Tickets on MontrealBlackFilm.com
Presented by NETFLIX, in collaboration with the National Bank, and supported by Telefilm Canada, the Canada Council for the Arts (as well as La SODEC and Montreal Arts Council for the Montreal cohorts)

35 Canadian short films from the 2022 cohort will be presented at #MIBFF22! The FCF’s Being Black in Canada Program (BBIC) is a professional training program that supported 27 Black Canadian Filmmakers from 18 to 30 years old last year from Montreal, Toronto, Halifax, Ottawa, Calgary, and Vancouver in the creation of documentary short films. BBIC is a vital step on the road towards representation and racial equity, on – screen and behind the camera. This unique project ensures to continue inspiring emerging artists from culturally diverse backgrounds and will change the face of the Canadian Film Industry.

MIBFF IN THE NEIGHBORHOODS
Presented by Desjardins – FREE ADMISSION

This initiative allows the youth to have free access to films created by members of the Black communities. The screenings will be followed by a 60-minute discussion with filmmakers.

  • Sept 28 – 7 pm: Côtes-des-Neiges Cultural Center: Le mythe de la femme noire by Ayana O’Shun, followed by a discussion with the filmmaker, moderated by Sabine Daniel
  • Sept 30 – 7 pm: Maison culturelle et communautaire de Montréal-Nord: Maboungou: Hors-centre by Marlene Millar and Philip Szporer, followed by a discussion with Yvette Mbogo, PEFAPDA coordinator from the Nyata Nyata company, moderated by Shérane Figaro
  • Oct. 1 – 11 am and 1 pm. In partnership with Maison d’Haïti: A selection of five episodes from the Sunny’s Quest program, featuring short videos made with Afro-descendant children, followed by a panel discussion.
  • Oct. 1 – 3:30 pm. In partnership with Maison d’Haïti: Screening of 3 children’s films, each lasting 15 minutes : Akesi and the Secrets of the Forest, Akesi and the Loss of the Bateke Kingdom, Akesi and the Fight for Independence, by Curt Fortin / Saïd Abitar

JURY MEMBERS
Narrative Features: Christine Rodriguez, Coralie Ladouceur, Élie Michaud-Alexis
Documentary Features : Ebonie Finley, Aziz Zoromba, Anaëlle Béglet
Short and Mid-Length Films: Reda Lahmouid, Bogdan Anifrani-Fedach, Sarra El Abed

TICKETS & PASSES*
Opening Night VIP Ticket – $100
In-person All Access Pass – $119 | Online All Access Pass – $79
Regular Film Ticket – $12 | Opening Night – $25 | Closing Night – $20
*Fees: All prices are subject to service charges and taxes

VENUES
Cinéma Impérial : 1430, de Bleury Street, Montreal
Cinéma du Musée : 1379-A, Sherbrooke O. Street, Montreal
Cinéma du Parc : 3575, Park Avenue, Montreal
Maison d’Haïti : 3245 Émile-Journault avenue, Montreal
Montreal North Cultural Center: 12004 Rolland blvd, Montreal-North
Côtes-des-Neiges Cultural Center : 5290 de la Côte-des-Neiges road, Montreal
Afromusée: 533, Ontario E Street, Montreal

The 19th annual Montreal International Black Film Festival (MIBFF), created by the Fabienne Colas Foundation, will be presented by Desjardins from September 27 to October 1st, 2023
www.MontrealBlackFilm.com

Get Social – #MIBFF23 : Facebook| Twitter | Instagram

About the Montreal International Black Film Festival (MIBFF)
Created in 2005 by the Fabienne Colas Foundation, the Montreal International Black Film Festival (MIBFF) is currently the largest Canadian film festival entirely dedicated to black realities from all four corners of the world. It aims to offer the public the most spectacular productions in black cinema and debate the great cultural, social, and socio-economic issues facing society. The MIBFF’s goal is to promote the development of the independent film industry and showcase more films depicting black realities around the world. The festival seeks to prioritize local and international films that do not necessarily come under the spotlight, a new cinema that moves its audience and raises awareness – and a few eyebrows. In so doing, the MIBFF addresses issues and showcases art that makes you think and smile, provokes, bewilders, and shocks you – a new, fresh look at black cinema from all parts of the globe!

Press contact
Véronique Fecteau | veronique@festwave.com | 514-893-0772

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AS FAR AS I CAN WALK, A STAR WITHOUT A STAR (JUANITA), AIX HALE, THEY CAN’T SO I MUST Receive Top Honour at the 18th Montreal International Black Film Festival (MIBFF) https://montrealblackfilm.com/en/as-far-as-i-can-walk-a-star-without-a-star-juanita-aix-hale-they-cant-so-i-must-receive-top-honour-at-the-18th-montreal-international-black-film-festival-mibff/ Wed, 28 Sep 2022 16:57:30 +0000 http://montrealblackfilm.mysites.io/?p=18666 The post AS FAR AS I CAN WALK, A STAR WITHOUT A STAR (JUANITA), AIX HALE, THEY CAN’T SO I MUST Receive Top Honour at the 18th Montreal International Black Film Festival (MIBFF) appeared first on Festival International du Film black de Montréal.

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Montreal, September 28, 2022 – The Montreal International Black Film Festival (MIBFF), created by the Fabienne Colas Foundation and presented by Desjardins, is proud to close its 18th edition. #MIBFF22 celebrated Diversity through 95 films from 25 countries and various industry events.

 

During this hybrid edition of the festival, a professional jury evaluated the films in competition according to a series of selection criteria. While all the selected films were outstanding, the following really stood out:

 

BEST NARRATIVE FEATURE:  AS FAR AS I CAN WALK by Strahinja Banović (Serbia / France / Luxembourg / Bulgaria / Lithuania)

HONOURABLE MENTION: PEREJIL (PARSLEY) by José María Cabral (Dominican Republic)

SPECIAL FESTIVAL MENTION: KANKAN by Joseph Akama; COLOR BLIND by Mostafa Keshvari

 

BEST DOCUMENTARY FEATURE: A STAR WITHOUT A STAR (JUANITA) by KIRK E. KELLEYKAHN (USA)

HONOURABLE MENTION: LOVELY JACKSON, by Matt Waldeck (USA)

 

BEST MID-LENGTH DOCUMENTARY: THE SUN RISES IN THE EAST by Tayo Giwa (USA)

 

BEST NARRATIVE SHORT: AIX HALE by Ian Truitner (France)

HONOURABLE MENTION: NEW MOON by Jeremie Balais, Jeff LeBars, Raul Domingo (USA/FRANCE)

 

BEST DOCUMENTARY SHORT: THEY CAN’T SO I MUST by Dara Eshaghian (Canada)

 

JURY MEMBERS

 

Narrative Feature: President – Anik Matern, John Nyce, Gavin Seal

 

Documentary Feature: President – Jacinthe Brisebois, Ana Alice de Morais, Josa Maule

 

Mid-Length and short films: President – Deidre J., Marwa Laquerre-Trantawy, Sandra Mathieu

 

The 19th Montreal International Black Film Festival (MIBFF)
will take place from September 26 to October 1, 2023
www.MontrealBlackFilm.com

 

Get Social – #MIBFF22
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About the Montreal International Black Film Festival (MIBFF)

Created in 2005 by the Fabienne Colas Foundation, the Montreal International Black Film Festival (MIBFF) is currently the largest Canadian film festival entirely dedicated to black realities from all four corners of the world. It aims to offer the public the most spectacular productions in black cinema and debate the great cultural, social, and socio-economic issues facing society. The MIBFF goal is to promote the development of the independent film industry and showcase more films depicting black realities around the world. The festival seeks to prioritize local and international films that do not necessarily come under the spotlight, a new cinema that moves its audience and raises awareness – and a few eyebrows. In so doing, the MIBFF addresses issues and showcases art that makes you think and smile, provokes, bewilders, and shocks you – a new, fresh look at black cinema from all parts of the globe!

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Source: Montreal Black Film Festival – www.MontrealBlackFilm.com

Contact: Veronique@festwave.com

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18th MIBFF: OPENS WITH THE INTL PREMIERE OF MATT WALDECK’S LOVELY JACKSON + 95 FILMS FROM 25 COUNTRIES! https://montrealblackfilm.com/en/18th-mibff-opens-with-the-intl-premiere-of-matt-waldecks-lovely-jackson-95-films-from-25-countries/ Wed, 31 Aug 2022 16:43:27 +0000 http://montrealblackfilm.mysites.io/?p=18516 The post 18th MIBFF: OPENS WITH THE INTL PREMIERE OF MATT WALDECK’S LOVELY JACKSON + 95 FILMS FROM 25 COUNTRIES! appeared first on Festival International du Film black de Montréal.

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PROGRAM STARRING: Colin Kaepernick, Souleymane Cissé, Gérard Depardieu, Ibrahim Koma, Maxim Khalil, Sidney Poitier, Chantel Riley, Dadju Karidja, Touré Brandon, Victor Dixon, Naturi Naughton, Thomas Sadoski, Orlando Jones, Kenneth Choi, William Fichtner, Kelly McCreary, Lázaro Ramos, Thomás Aquino, Keith David, Danny Glover, Louis Gossett Jr, Jennifer Holness, Rickey Jackson, Rosa Parks and more!

 

Always innovative, MIBFF is back stronger than ever with new additions to its bold programming, inspiring the next generation of Black artists in film and beyond!

Full Program, opening night VIP pass, All Access Pass & Tickets: www.MontrealBlackFilm.com

The 18th Montreal International Black Film Festival (MIBFF), created by the Fabienne Colas Foundation, presented by Desjardins from September 20 to 25, 2022

Montreal, August 31, 2022 – Canada’s largest Black Film Festival, the Montreal International Black Film Festival (MIBFF), is back with a stronger and more diverse 18th edition, from September 20 to 25, 2022. MIBFF is excited to reconnect with the film community and festival goers entirely In Person and Online for the first time in over 2 years, with more venues, programming, and activities than ever before! #MIBFF22 will present 95 films from 25 countries, including 12 World Premieres, 10 International Premieres, 25 Canadian Premieres et 9 Quebec Premieres.

Opening night will take place on Tuesday, September 20 at 7PM at the Imperial Theatre with the International Premiere of Matt Waldeck’s LOVELY JACKSON (USA), followed by a Q&A session with the director and Rickey Jackson. The film is exonerated prisoner Rickey Jackson’s daring first-hand account of the psychology of survival and spiritual fortitude required to withstand 39 years of wrongful incarceration for a murder he didn’t commit.

 

#MIBFF22 will close at Cinéma du Musée with the Canadian Premiere of Manuel Schapira’s TROPIQUE DE LA VIOLENCE (France). Upon his mother’s sudden death and fearing deportation, 13-year-old Moses joins the slums where dozens of kids live on their own, completely abandoned by society.

“The MIBFF returns for a breathtaking 18th year that promises to entertain but most importantly to inspire through thought-provoking films. Congrats to the creators who are willing to take a risk by making non-commercial choices, which allows them to tell stories and convey realities that would otherwise not have made it to you. What a privilege to be able to continue to showcase exceptional work that did not always make it to the silver screen. By giving a voice to the marginalized and showing films that shatter taboos, our festival’s aim is to promote professional collaboration, foster systemic changes in the industry and the development of independent films – while celebrating diversity on screen.” – Fabienne Colas, President and Founder of the Montreal, Toronto & Halifax Black Film Festivals

As an important platform that amplifies Black voices, MIBFF is proud to host the launch of the Fabienne Colas Foundation’s Festwave Institute, a program aimed to train, support and empower the next generation of Black Canadian film and TV professionals. Additionally, our 1st POP UP Market entitled “Other Black ArtForms will feature original, artistic, and cultural works by local talented Black Artists.

This 18th edition’s programming addresses important topics such as history, social issues, racism, politics, women’s issues, art, romance and LGBTQ issues. The festival’s rich film selection comes from 25 countries including France, Belgium, Brazil, Cameroon, Canada, Congo, France, Senegal, Serbia, United States, Haiti, the Dominican Republic, Luxembourg, Bulgaria, Lithuania and more.

One of this year’s must-sees is the World Premiere of the documentary film, A Star Without a Star Juanita by director Kirk E. Kelleykahn. More festival highlights include: How (not) to Build a School in Haiti, The Rebellious Life of Mrs. Rosa Parks, A Star Without A Star, Marian Anderson: The World in Her Hands, Kaepernick and America, Black As U R, Masi, Exonerating person who went to Prison, Lovely Jackson, A Daughter’s Tribute…Souleymane Cissé (official selection of Cannes), As Verdades, Color Blind, They Can’t So I Must, Pattern, Omar Blondin Diop, La Société des Amputés, Robuste, Kankan, IMA, Tropique de la Violence and more!

The Saturday night red carpet event will feature the Quebec premiere of Kaepernick and America directed by Ross Hockrow and Tommy Walkerand; and the world premiere of kirk E. Kelleykahn’s A Star Without a Star Juanita.

New this year, festivalgoers will get to experience the opening night like a VIP! This $100 pass will provide access to the red carpet, the ceremony, the screening of the opening film, access to the VIP cocktail and first choice of seat selection. Other tickets include our ALL-ACCESS PASSES FOR IN-PERSON & ONLINE and individual tickets ranging from $12 to $25 are also available for purchase on the Festival’s website. Documentary films are presented by Canada Media Fund.

 

OTHER SPECIAL EVENTS

 

FESTWAVE INSTITUTE LAUNCH | September 23, 7pm | Cinémathèque québécoise

Private event, places are limited. RSVP via MontrealBlackFilm.com

The Festwave Institute was created by the Fabienne Colas Foundation, and supported by Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED), to train, support and empower the next generation of Black Canadian film and TV professionals for all stages of their careers – and to change the Canadian Film and Television Business from coast to coast!

SPOTLIGHT ON OTHER BLACK ARTFORMS – POP UP MARKET | September 24, 11pm – 4pm | Cinémathèque québécoise

The Pop-up Market aims to feature talented Black Artists and highlight their original, artistic, and cultural works. Other Black Art Forms can include painting, hairdressing, fashion, decoration, jewelry, accessories, and traditional adornments.

THE MIBFF BLACK MARKET | September 24-25 |Montreal, Arts Interculturels (MAI) & Facebook FREE
Co-presented par Patrimoine Canadien, la SODEC, Téléfilm Canada, Bell Fund

The MIBFF Black Market, an initiative of the Fabienne Colas Foundation, is devoted entirely to Industry professionals. During this series, the workings of the film industry will be the subject of discussions and exchanges while aiming to confront ideas and facilitate the acquisition of knowledge. This year the Black Market will be part of the “Action! Beyond Awareness MIBFF Forum

 

Bilingual Panel In-Person

  • Networking: The How – To Rules for Approaching People in the Entertainment Industry

 

English Panels Online

  • Representation in the Media
  • The Winning Formula to get your project off the ground!
  • Being Black in Canada – Montreal: Young Gifted and Black in Today’s Society

 

French Panels Online

  • La sous-représentation des acteurs noirs dans le théâtre francophone du Québec
  • Être Noir.e au Canada – Montréal: Jeunes cinéaste montréalais noires en actions
  • FIFBM2021 – en rappel – Le guide du cinéaste – Ce que tout nouveau cinéaste doit savoir pour réaliser un film.

FABIENNE COLAS FOUNDATION’S BEING BLACK IN CANADA

September 21 |Cinéma du Parc | 6pm – 11pm | Tickets on MontrealBlackFilm.com 

Presented by NETFLIX, in collaboration with the National Bank, and supported by Telefilm Canada, the Canada Council for the Arts (as well as La SODEC, CALQ, CAM for the Montreal cohorts)

35 Canadian short films from the 2021 cohort will be presented at #MIBFF22! The FCF’s Being Black in Canada Program is a professional training program that supported 35 Black Canadian Filmmakers from 18 to 30 years old last year from Montreal, Toronto, Halifax, Ottawa, Calgary, and Vancouver in the creation of documentary short films. BBIC is a vital step on the road towards representation and racial equity, on – screen and behind the camera.  This unique project ensures to continue inspiring emerging artists from culturally diverse backgrounds and will change the face of the Canadian Film Industry.

MIBFF IN THE NEIGHBOURHOODS

Presented by Desjardins – FREE

This initiative allows the youth to have free access to films created by members of the Black communities. The screenings will be followed by a 60-minute discussion with filmmakers.

  • 21 – 7 :30pm: Côtes-des-Neiges Cultural Center: Dear Jackie d’Henri Pardo
  • 22– 7pm: Montreal North Cultural Center: Être Noir.e à Montréal, 2021 francophone cohort
  • 24 – 11am & 1pm: Maison d’Haïti: Sunny’s Quest: Video screenings for Kids, followed by a Q&A.

JURY MEMBERS

Narrative Features: Anik Matern, John Nyce, Gavin Seal

Documentary Features : Jacinthe Brisebois, Ana Alice de Morais, Josa Maule

Short and Mid-Length Films: Deidre J., Marwa, Laquerre-Trantawy, Sandra Mathieu

PASSES*

Opening Night VIP Pass – $100 | In – person All Access Pass – $119 | Online All Access Pass – $99

Regular Film Ticket – $12 | Opening Night – $25 | Closing Night – $20

*Fees: All prices are subject to services charges and taxes

VENUES

Cinéma Impérial: 1430, rue de Bleury, Montréal

Cinémathèque: 335, boul. de Maisonneuve E., Montréal

Cinéma Beaubien : 2396 Rue Beaubien E, Montréal

Cinéma du Parc: 3575, av. du Parc, Montréal

Maison culturelle et communautaire de Montréal-Nord : 12004 Boul Rolland, Montréal-Nord

Maison de la culture Côtes des neiges : 5290 Ch. de la Côte-des-Neiges, Montréal

NEW- Cinéma Quartier Latin : 350 Rue Émery, Montréal

NEW – Cinema du Musée : 1379-A Sherbrooke St W, Montreal

NEW- Montréal, arts interculturels (MAI) : 3680, rue Jeanne-Mance, suite 103. Montréal

NEW- Maison d’Haïti:  3245 av. Émile-Journault, Montréal

The 18th Montreal International Black Film Festival (MIBFF), created by the Fabienne Colas Foundation, will be presented by Desjardins from September 20 to 25, 2022 www.MontrealBlackFilm.com

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About the Montreal International Black Film Festival (MIBFF)

Created in 2005 by the Fabienne Colas Foundation, the Montreal International Black Film Festival (MIBFF) is currently the largest Canadian film festival entirely dedicated to black realities from all four corners of the world. It aims to offer the public the most spectacular productions in black cinema and debate the great cultural, social, and socio-economic issues facing society. The MIBFF goal is to promote the development of the independent film industry and showcase more films depicting black realities around the world. The festival seeks to prioritize local and international films that do not necessarily come under the spotlight, a new cinema that moves its audience and raises awareness – and a few eyebrows. In so doing, the MIBFF addresses issues and showcases art that makes you think and smile, provokes, bewilders, and shocks you – a new, fresh look at black cinema from all parts of the globe!

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Press contact

Véronique Fecteau | veronique@festwave.com | 514-893-0772

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– Produced by Zaza Production and broadcast on CBC

(Halifax, April 5, 2022) – BEING BLACK IN HALIFAX, part of Fabienne Colas Foundation’s BEING BLACK IN CANADA Series – Produced by Zaza production and broadcast on CBC – has won Best Direction in a Documentary Series at the 2022 Canadian Screen Awards (CSA). The program, presented by NETFLIX in collaboration with National Bank, is also supported by Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED), Telefilm Canada, the Canada Council for the Arts and many other partners. The Being Black in Halifax 2020 episode (broadcast on CBC in 2021) is available for streaming on CBC GEM.

“This is a tremendous acknowledgment! Congratulations to our gifted emerging Black Haligonian filmmakers who have made history by winning Best Direction in a Documentary Series at the 2022 Canadian Screen Awards for our Being Black in Halifax 2020/2021 (Part of FCF’s Being Black in Canada Series),” Said Fabienne Colas, Executive-Producer of the Series & Founder of the Black Film Festivals in Montreal, Toronto, Halifax, Ottawa, Calgary, and Vancouver. “We are grateful to the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television for recognizing that Black stories do matter and that Black filmmakers are talented. It also proves one more time that Black emerging Filmmakers don’t lack talent. They just lack opportunities. And this is exactly what the Fabienne Colas Foundation’s Being Black in Canada program offers. We are so proud to be amplifying more Black voices through this program all over Canada with the support of our Partners.”

The BEING BLACK IN HALIFAX emerging filmmakers addressed the issue of social integration of people from Black communities in their city through film. The participants presented their films as World Premieres in 2021 at the Toronto Black Film Festival, followed by the Halifax Black Film Festival, the Ottawa Black Film Festival, the Calgary Black Film Festival, the Montreal International Black Film Festival, and the Vancouver International Black Film Festival. Being Black in Halifax is also supported by Arts Nova Scotia.

Here are the FCF’s Being Black in Canada: Being Black in Halifax CSA winners:

Best Direction in a Documentary Series:

  • Lily Nottage: Farrin
  • Dena Williams: A Passion Made New
  • Kardeisha Provo: North Preston: The Untold Story
  • Tyler Simmonds: The Search for Healing

This is the second prize for a BEING BLACK IN CANADA cohort. Last year, the BEING BLACK IN TORONTO filmmakers brought home the award for Best Direction in a Documentary Series at the 2021 CSA.

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

The Fabienne Colas Foundation’s BEING BLACK IN CANADA represents Canada’s largest incubator dedicated to Black Filmmakers and creation program to be entirely dedicated to Black filmmakers. As part of the Fabienne Colas Foundation’s Youth and Diversity Initiative, the FCF’s Being Black in Canada program was created to make up for the blatant lack of diversity and the lack of Black People in front and behind the camera in Canada. Founded in 2012, with the first cohort launched in 2014, the Program gives a voice and a platform to creators who would not otherwise be seen or heard. The Foundation actively promotes equal opportunities for Black Film professionals while fostering Diversity on our screens that unfortunately showcase content that is too white for a truly diverse society.   

Get to know the 2021 BEING BLACK IN CANADA cohort here

Watch the FCF’S Being Black in Canada 2020 films online on CBC GEM (Broadcast in 2021)

MontrealTorontoHalifax

About the Fabienne Colas Foundation

The Fabienne Colas Foundation (FCF) is a not-for-profit cultural organization dedicated to building bridges and advancing education through the arts as well as to support the creation, production, promotion and dissemination of cinema, the arts and culture in Canada and elsewhere. To fulfill its mission, the Foundation put together 12 festivals and programs to break barriers, celebrate diversity, foster togetherness, understanding and inclusion. Since its inception in 2005, its initiatives/festivals have showcased and supported over 5,000 artists and attracted over 2 million festivalgoers in Canada, the USA, Haiti and Brazil. The Foundation mostly promotes Black culture in Montréal, Toronto, Halifax, New York City et Salvador de Bahia (Brazil); and Quebec culture in Port-au-Prince. www.fondationfabiennecolas.org

 

For press inquiries contact:

Véronique Fecteau : veronique@festwave.com

 

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Part of Fabienne Colas Foundation’s BEING BLACK IN CANADA

PROGRAM – Produced by Zaza Production and Broadcast on CBC

 

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FOR 2022 BEING BLACK IN CANADA IS OPEN UNTIL MARCH 6, 2022

www.BeingBlackInCanada.com

 

(Halifax, February 16, 2022) – BEING BLACK IN HALIFAX, part of Fabienne Colas Foundation’s BEING BLACK IN CANADA Series – presented by Netflix, in collaboration with the National Bank, and supported by Telefilm Canada and the Canada Council for the Arts – is nominated in 2 categories: Best Documentary Program and Best Direction, Documentary Series. BEING BLACK IN HALIFAX, produced by Zaza Production, aired on CBC and is still available for streaming on CBC GEM. The awards will be presented during Canadian Screen Week, April 4-10.

 

This is the third nomination for a FCF’s BEING BLACK IN CANADA cohort. Last year, the BEING BLACK IN TORONTO filmmakers brought home the award for Best Direction in a Documentary Series at the 2021 Canadian Screen Awards.

 

The BEING BLACK IN HALIFAX emerging filmmakers addressed the issue of social integration of people from Black communities in their city through film. The participants presented their films as a World Premieres in 2022 at the Toronto Black Film, followed by the Halifax Black Film Festival, the Ottawa Black Film Festival, the Calgary Black Film Festival, the Montreal International Black Film Festival, and the Vancouver International Black Film Festival.

 

FCF’s BEING BLACK IN HALIFAX is nominated in the following categories:

 

Best Documentary Program

CBC, Zaza Production

  • Fabienne Colas
  • Emile Castonguay

 

Best Direction, Documentary Series

CBC, Zaza Production

  • Lily Nottage: Farrin
  • Dena Williams: A Passion Made New
  • Kardeisha Provo: North Preston: The Untold Story
  • Tyler Simmonds: The Search for Healing

 

THE PROGRAM NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS:

The call for applications for the 2022 FCF’s BEING BLACK IN CANADA program is currently open. The program’s eligibility criteria and application form are available HERE. Candidates have until March 6, 2022 to apply and only those selected will be contacted.

 

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

The Fabienne Colas Foundation’s BEING BLACK IN CANADA represents Canada’s largest incubator dedicated to Black Filmmakers, and creation program to be entirely dedicated to Black filmmakers. Presented by Netflix in collaboration with the National Bank, the FCF’s Being Black in Canada program was created to make up for the blatant lack of diversity and the lack of Black People in front and behind the camera in Canada. Founded in 2012, with the first cohort launched in 2014, the Program gives a voice and a platform to creators who would not otherwise be seen or heard. The Foundation actively promotes equal opportunities for Black Film professionals while fostering Diversity on our screens that unfortunately showcase content that is too white for a truly diverse society.  

 

Get to know the 2021 BEING BLACK IN CANADA cohort Here

 

Watch the FCF’S Being Black in Canada 2020 films online on CBC GEM (Broadcast in 2021)

Montreal • Toronto • Halifax

 

About the Fabienne Colas Foundation 

The Fabienne Colas Foundation (FCF) is a not-for-profit cultural organization dedicated to building bridges and advancing education through the arts as well as to support the creation, production, promotion and dissemination of cinema, the arts and culture in Canada and elsewhere. To fulfill its mission, the Foundation put together 12 festivals and programs to break barriers, celebrate diversity, foster togetherness, understanding and inclusion. Since its inception in 2005, its initiatives/festivals have showcased and supported over 5,000 artists and attracted over 2 million festivalgoers in Canada, the USA, Haiti and Brazil. The Foundation mostly promotes Black culture in Montréal, Toronto, Halifax, New York City et Salvador de Bahia (Brazil); and Quebec culture in Port-au-Prince. 

 

For press inquiries contact:

Talar Adam: Talar@Festwave.com

Veronique Fecteau: Veronique@Festwave.com

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The Fabienne Colas Foundation (FCF) Receives $3 Million in Funding from Government of Canada to Create Festwave Institute https://montrealblackfilm.com/en/the-fabienne-colas-foundation-fcf-receives-3-million-in-funding-from-government-of-canada-to-create-festwave-institute/ Wed, 09 Feb 2022 02:00:11 +0000 http://montrealblackfilm.mysites.io/?p=17262 The post The Fabienne Colas Foundation (FCF) Receives $3 Million in Funding from Government of Canada to Create Festwave Institute appeared first on Festival International du Film black de Montréal.

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The new Festwave Institute furthers the Foundation’s commitment to developing Black talent in the Canadian film and television industry

 

More information at www.FestwaveInstitute.com

 

Montreal, February 9, 2022 – Today, the Fabienne Colas Foundation (FCF), with the support of the Government of Canada’s Ecosystem Fund, announced the launch of the Festwave Institute, a national, full-spectrum institute to support underserved Black entrepreneurs in the film and television industry through business training and skill building in order to enable them to seize new opportunities in the film and television industry. .

 

After 17 years of social, cultural, and economic impact across Canada and around the world, welcoming over 2 million festivalgoers, supporting and featuring over 5,000 artists, giving scholarships and awards of excellence to film professionals from Canada and abroad, the Fabienne Colas Foundation has now created a bigger platform to train the next generation of underrepresented film & TV professionals.

 

The Fabienne Colas Foundation has established itself as a powerhouse in the Canadian film landscape with its extremely successful Black Film Festival movement in Montreal, Toronto, Halifax, Calgary, Ottawa, and Vancouver. FCF’s award-winning Being Black in Canada incubation program – presented by Netflix in collaboration with the National Bank – has helped emerging Black filmmakers across the country create their first films, tour film festivals and launch their careers in the film and television industry.

 

The Canadian television and film industry contributes $12.8 billion per year to Canadian GDP and employs over 170,000 people across the country full time. According to Statistics Canada, the majority of the film and television industry’s activity is possible because of entrepreneurship. 52% of Canadian artists and creative industry workers are self-employed, compared to only 12% of all Canadian workers.

 

Black people are left behind in entrepreneurship initiatives, and the same is true for Black people in the creative industries. Currently, in Canada, only 13% of artists are racialized, compared to 21% of all workers – indicating barriers for Black people to access this career path. This has resulted in Black people being grossly underrepresented in the Canadian film and television industry.

 

Black Canadian creators do not lack talent. They lack opportunities and support. The support it takes to gain the essential skills to launch a successful business in the film and television industry. The Festwave Institute will work with the industry to complement existing training so we can help create a more inclusive and equitable film and television industry.

 

QUOTES

 

“We all want to see a Canada where everybody works together side by side, where everybody gets a fair chance to be mentored and trained, to be seen, heard, promoted and supported as they deserve to be,” says Fabienne Colas, Founder of the Fabienne Colas Foundation’s Festwave Institute. “The Festwave Institute is a long-held dream that will help bring everybody together to reflect the reality of our diverse Canadian culture on screen and behind the camera. It would not have been possible without the commitment and support of Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions.” 

 

“Film is a way to represent reality and enable voices to be heard, and the sector is a major contributor to our economy. The Fabienne Colas Foundation quickly understood this need to provide concrete opportunities to Black entrepreneurs, filmmakers, and creators, especially women and members of the LGBTQ2 community. Inclusion and representation are important in our society and take place through the cultural sector, among other things. That is why we are delighted to support the Foundation through the Ecosystem Fund. Thanks to this program, they will be able to share their artistic visions with the entire world,” stated the Honourable
Pascale St-Onge,
Minister of Sport and Minister responsible for CED.

 

“Organizations such at the Fabienne Colas Foundation are pillars in their community, promoting diversity and inclusion across the country. I am delighted the Foundation is part of the Ecosystem Fund under the Black Entrepreneurship Program, and that it will work with other wonderful Canadian organizations to support Black entrepreneurs and aspiring Black business owners,” stated the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development. “They will thus be able to recount their history and develop their businesses across Canada and around the world.”

 

“I would like to congratulate the Fabienne Colas Foundation for its hard work on behalf of our community members and entrepreneurs in Montreal. I am very proud of the screenplay writers and film directors from Black communities who are leaving their mark on Canada’s cultural front,” stated the Honourable Marc Miller, Member of Parliament for Ville-Marie–Le Sud-Ouest–Île-des-Sœurs and Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations

 

For more information and to be notified of upcoming programs:

www.FestwaveInstitute.com

 

 

About the Fabienne Colas Foundation: 

The Fabienne Colas Foundation (FCF) is a not-for-profit cultural organization dedicated to building bridges and advancing education through the arts, as well as to supporting the creation, production, promotion and dissemination of cinema, the arts and culture in Canada and elsewhere. To fulfill its mission, the Foundation put together 12 festivals and programs to break barriers, celebrate diversity, and foster togetherness, understanding and inclusion. Since FCF’s inception in 2005, its initiatives/festivals have showcased and supported over 5,000 artists and attracted millions of festivalgoers in Canada, the U.S., Haiti, and Brazil. The Foundation mostly promotes Black culture in Montreal, Toronto, Halifax, Ottawa, Calgary, Vancouver, New York City, and Salvador de Bahia (Brazil); and Quebec culture in Port-au-Prince. The Foundation is also the creator of the FCF’s Being Black in Canada program, Canada’s largest incubator dedicated to Black filmmakers.

 

About the Festwave Institute:

The Festwave Institute, created by the Fabienne Colas Foundation, is dedicated to removing the barriers that stand in the way of film and television entrepreneurs and supporting them in building successful, sustainable careers. The Institute will do this by giving Black film professionals and other underrepresented creators the tools, skills, and resources required to be successful and independent within a predominantly White-run industry: tailored workshops, panel discussions, masterclasses, hands-on learning, mentorships, networking opportunities, pitching opportunities, equipment access, business skills, match-up programs – all that the Black professional needs to learn, grow, connect and further a career in film and television, both online and on the ground.

 

About the Black Entrepreneurship Program Ecosystem Fund:

The goal of the Ecosystem Fund is to strengthen the entrepreneurship ecosystem for Black entrepreneurs and business owners across Canada. It allows not-for-profit, Black-led organizations to develop new services or expand those they already offer such as mentorship, networking, financial planning, and business training for Black entrepreneurs. For more information, https://bit.ly/3ohSQcO

 

About CED

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)’s mission is to promote the long-term economic development of Quebec’s regions by giving special attention to those where slow economic growth is prevalent or opportunities for productive employment are inadequate.

 

Media Inquiries:

Talar Adam

Public Relations

Talar@Festwave.com

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35 Emerging Filmmakers from MontrealTorontoHalifaxOttawaCalgary, & Vancouver

Taking Part in Canada’s Largest Mentorship Program Entirely Dedicated to Black Filmmakers.

www.BeingBlackInCanada.com

Montreal, December 29, 2021 – The Fabienne Colas Foundation’s Being Black in Canada Program – presented by NETFLIX, in collaboration with the National Bank, and supported by Telefilm Canada and the Canada Council for the Arts – is proud to announce its 35 new participants. In 2021, the program expanded to Ottawa, Calgary, and Vancouver, joining the 3 immensely successful cities, Montreal, Toronto and Halifax.

The Fabienne Colas Foundation’s Being Black in Canada represents Canada’s largest mentorship, training, and creation program to be entirely dedicated to Black filmmakers. As part of the Fabienne Colas Foundation’s Youth and Diversity Initiative, the FCF’s Being Black in Canada program was created to make up for the blatant lack of diversity and the lack of Black People in front and behind the camera in Canada. Founded in 2012, with the first cohort launched in 2014, the Program gives a voice and a platform to creators who would not otherwise be seen or heard. The Foundation actively promotes equal opportunities for Black Film professionals while fostering Diversity on our screens that unfortunately showcase content that is too white for a truly diverse society.

In 2021, the FCF’s Being Black in Canada program enabled 35 emerging filmmakers, aged 18 to 30, from the Black communities of Montreal, Toronto, Halifax, Ottawa, Calgary, and Vancouver to create 35 documentary shorts of approximately 10 minutes each. The 35 young filmmakers were guided through the many steps in audiovisual production (screenwriting, directing, editing, post-production, etc.) and creation of a documentary short. This process was carried out under the tutelage of industry experts with professional equipment and dedicated mentorship.

The Being Black in Canada 2021 cohort will have the opportunity to present their films as a World Premiere at the Toronto Black Film Festival (Feb. 2022), followed by the Halifax Black Film Festival (Feb. 2022), the Montreal International Black Film Festival (Sept. 2022), the Ottawa Black Film Festival (March 2022), the Calgary Black Film Festival (May 2022) and the Vancouver International Black Film Festival (December 2022).

THE 2021 FABIENNE COLAS FOUNDATION’S BEING BLACK IN CANADA PROGRAM’S PARTICIPANTS

BEING BLACK IN MONTREAL – FRANCOPHONE PROGRAM

Ernest Pierre, Jenny Jean-Baptiste, Maëlle Bonnegrace, Matthieu Pierre-Canel, Nkosi Akins Phanord and Tani Balourd

BEING BLACK IN MONTREAL – ANGLOPHONE PROGRAM

Àdùkẹ́ Babalọlá, Chris Henny-Nyanguila, Hamda Elmi, Mikael Romulus, Roy Kingsley and Yzaih Phénix-Alphonse

BEING BLACK IN TORONTO

CJ Mayers, KhaRå Martin, Marc Samuels, Niya Abdullahi and Rennae Byfield

BEING BLACK IN HALIFAX

Deborah Castrilli, Guyleigh Johnson, Jodell Stundon and Tyus Mcsween

BEING BLACK IN OTTAWA

Bénédicte Bélizaire, Jeanne-Andrée Mazile, Maiakovsky Camille, Mariama Tani and Weris Dualeh

BEING BLACK IN CALGARY

Badria Abubaker, Kamika Bianca Guerra-Walker, Ryan Wilkes, Sarah Uwadiae and Shae Kubur

BEING BLACK IN VANCOUVER

Ilhan Abdullahi, Manny Obiajunwa, Omorose Osagie and Zavia Forrest

“We are beyond proud to be fostering massive inclusion in the Canadian Film Industry, by empowering the next generation of Black Filmmakers. We started this program because there is blatant lack of diversity in front and behind the camera in Canada. This impressive slate of emerging filmmakers proves one more time that Black creators don’t lack talent, they lack opportunities. We are thrilled and immensely proud to play a role in launching the careers of talented Canadian emerging Black filmmakers from coast to coast,” – said Fabienne Colas, Founder of the Fabienne Colas Foundation’s Being Black in Canada program

THANKS TO OUR LOYAL PARTNERS 

The Fabienne Colas Foundation would like to thank its loyal partners who support the program:

NETFLIX (Presenter), The National Bank (Co-presenter), Canada Economic Development for Quebec Region, Telefilm Canada, Canada Council for the Arts, CBC, Conseil des Arts et des Lettres du Québec, la SODEC, Ontario Creates, Ministry of Culture and Status of Women in Alberta, Calgary Arts Development, Calgary Economic Development, Toronto Arts Council, Arts Nova Scotia, Conseil des Arts de Montréal, Zaza Production, Molson Coors, Brian Bronfman Family Foundation, Paul Bronfman Family Foundation, l’Inis, National, Afcoop, Montreal International Black Film Festival, Toronto Black Film Festival, Halifax Black Film Festival, Ottawa Black Film Festival, Calgary Black Film Festival and Vancouver International Black Film Festival.

Watch the FCF’S Being Black in Canada 2020 films online on CBC GEM (Broadcast in 2021)

MontrealTorontoHalifax

About the Fabienne Colas Foundation

The Fabienne Colas Foundation is Canada’s largest Black cultural organization. Created in 2005, the FCF is a not-for-profit artistic organization dedicated to promoting Diversity and Inclusion in Cinema, Art and Culture in Canada and abroad. Along with Zaza Production, the Fabienne Colas Foundation is also the creator of 12 Festivals the highly successful including the Montreal Black Film Festival, the hugely popular Toronto Black Film Festival, the Halifax Black Film Festival as well as the several other successful Festivals in Canada, the USA, Haiti and Brazil. These initiatives/festivals have showcased and supported over 5,000 artists and attracted over 2 million festivalgoers. The Foundation is also the creator of the FCF’s Being Black in Canada program, Canada’s largest incubator dedicated to Black Filmmakers

Media Inquiries:

Talar Adam, publicist, press@torontoblackfilm.com

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BULADO, SEEDS: BLACK WOMEN IN POWER, AL-SIT, BECOMING BLACK LAWYERS & THE SACRED WOODS Receive Top Honour at the 17th Montreal International Black Film Festival https://montrealblackfilm.com/en/bulado-seeds-black-women-in-power-al-sit-becoming-black-lawyers-the-sacred-woods-receive-top-honour-at-the-17th-montreal-international-black-film-festival/ Mon, 04 Oct 2021 18:37:11 +0000 http://montrealblackfilm.mysites.io/?p=17201 BULADO, SEEDS: BLACK WOMEN IN POWER, AL-SIT, BECOMING BLACK LAWYERS & THE SACRED WOODS Receive Top Honour at the 17th Montreal International Black Film Festival www.montrealblackfilm.com Montreal, October 4, 2021 – The Montreal International Black Film Festival (MIBFF), created by the Fabienne Colas Foundation and co-presented by Québecor and Desjardins, is proud to close its […]

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BULADO, SEEDS: BLACK WOMEN IN POWER,
AL-SIT, BECOMING BLACK LAWYERS & THE SACRED WOODS
Receive Top Honour at the 17th Montreal International Black Film Festival

www.montrealblackfilm.com

Montreal, October 4, 2021 – The Montreal International Black Film Festival (MIBFF), created by the Fabienne Colas Foundation and co-presented by Québecor and Desjardins, is proud to close its 17th edition. #MIBFF21 celebrated the Francophonie through 130 films from 30 countries and presented  the MIBFF 2021 Career Achievement Award to Cesar winning French/Senegalese actor Omar Sy (Lupin, The Untouchables); award winning Haitian-Canadian visual artist and filmmaker, Martine Chartrand (Black Soul, MacPherson); and Guadeloupean/French activist and actress, Firmine Richard (8 women, La première étoile).

During this first hybrid edition of the festival, a professional jury evaluated the films in competition according to a series of selection criteria. While all the selected films were outstanding, the following really stood out:

BEST NARRATIVE FEATURE:  BULADO by Eché Janga (Curaçao, Netherlands)
HONOURABLE MENTION: THE SPECIAL by Ignacio Márquez

BEST FEATURE DOCUMENTARY: SEEDS: BLACK WOMEN IN POWER by Éthel Oliveira and Júlia Mariano (Brazil)
HONOURABLE MENTION: RUMBA KINGS, by Alan Brain

BEST MID-LENGTH DOCUMENTARY: THE SACRED WOODS by Abdallah Chamekh (Tunisia)
HONOURABLE MENTION: 100 YEARS FROM MISSISSIPI by Tarabu Betserai Kirkland

BEST NARRATIVE SHORT: AL-SIT by Suzannah Mirghani (Soudan, Qatar)
HONOURABLE MENTIONS: TWA FÈY by Eléonore Coyette & Sephora Monteau, THE NIGHT I LEFT AMERICA by Laki Karavias

BEST SHORT DOCUMENTARY: BECOMING BLACK LAWYERS by Evangeline M. Mitchell (USA)
HONOURABLE MENTION: R.I.P. SENI de Daizy Ifama

JURY MEMBERS

Narrative features: President – Ginette Petit, Alexandre Flores, Danny Blanco Hall

Feature documentaries: President – Rosana Roth, Patrick Kabeya, Mahalia Verna

Mid-Length and short films: President – Laurent Maurice Lafontant, Vanessa Rancourt, Mora Etienne

The 18th Montreal International Black Film Festival (MIBFF)
will take place from September 21 to October 2, 2022
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About the Montreal International Black Film Festival (MIBFF)
Created in 2005 by the Fabienne Colas Foundation, the Montreal International Black Film Festival (MIBFF) is currently the largest Canadian film festival entirely dedicated to black realities from all four corners of the world. It aims to offer the public the most spectacular productions in black cinema and debate the great cultural, social, and socio-economic issues facing society. The MIBFF goal is to promote the development of the independent film industry and showcase more films depicting black realities around the world. The festival seeks to prioritize local and international films that do not necessarily come under the spotlight, a new cinema that moves its audience and raises awareness – and a few eyebrows. In so doing, the MIBFF addresses issues and showcases art that makes you think and smile, provokes, bewilders, and shocks you – a new, fresh look at black cinema from all parts of the globe!

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For media inquiries:
Talar Adam
press@MontrealBlackFilm.com

 

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