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The 16th annual Montreal International Black Film Festival (MIBFF) will be held ONLINE from September 23 to October 4, 2020.<\/strong><\/p>\n We are utilizing a platform named CineSend which gives viewers a high quality in-home cinematic experience while also providing studio-grade security for our filmmakers.<\/p>\n We know that participating in a festival online is new for everyone, so we put together these FAQs to answer all your questions. HOW CAN I PURCHASE PASSES OR TICKETS?<\/strong> HOW DO I ACCESS THE FILMS?<\/strong> To connect to the platform, use your e-mail address (used for payment) as the username and the barcode on your e-ticket (numbers and – included) as the password.<\/p>\n If you cannot find this email, click on THIS LINK<\/a> and enter your e-mail address so that all of this information can be sent back to you.<\/p>\n WHEN CAN I WATCH THE FILMS?<\/strong> CAN I WATCH FILMS FROM ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD?<\/strong> However, a few movies are geo-blocked to Canada or North America due to film licensing agreements. It means that you won\u2019t be able to watch them in other territories.<\/p>\n To know if a movie is available worldwide or geo-blocked, please visit its film page.<\/p>\n HOW DO I ACCESS MIBFF BLACK MARKET?<\/strong> HOW DO I ACCESS SPECIAL EVENTS?<\/strong> Movie-talk: Anita – 40 years later! will be live streaming on our Facebook page for free.<\/p>\n MIBFF in the neighbourhoods is the only event taking place physically at la Maison culturelle de Montr\u00e9al Nord. Free reservation here<\/a>. <\/strong><\/p>\n
\nIf you need further assistance, we would be happy to help: support@MontrealBlackFilm.com<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nThis year, there is no individual ticket available. We offer a unique Pass for $49 that gives you access to ALL the 2020 Festival online film screenings.
\nPasses can be purchased here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n
\nOnce your Pass has been purchased, you will receive an email with your e-ticket in a PDF document. The link to the festival platform can be found in this e-ticket.<\/p>\n
\nThe opening film will be streaming on the online platform at 7pm (EST) on September 23, 2020.
\nAnd all of this year\u2019s films will be available to watch on the Festival streaming platform from September 23 (11h59 pm) to October 4 (11h59 pm).<\/p>\n
\nThe majority of the films can be watched internationally and are not subject to geo-blocking.<\/p>\n
\nAll the 2020 Black Market panels will be live streaming on our Facebook page for free.
\nYou can find the link of each event on their web page.
\nFind the schedule here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n
\nThe opening and closing films and Being Black in Canada short-movies are included in the Festival Pass and will be available on the online platform.<\/p>\n