{"id":927,"date":"2014-09-04T01:10:19","date_gmt":"2014-09-04T01:10:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/montrealblackfilm.mysites.io\/?p=927"},"modified":"2014-09-04T01:10:19","modified_gmt":"2014-09-04T01:10:19","slug":"the-mibff-turns-10-and-gets-bigger-the-montreal-international-black-film-festival-celebrates-milestone-with-new-programming-new-concepts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/montrealblackfilm.com\/en\/the-mibff-turns-10-and-gets-bigger-the-montreal-international-black-film-festival-celebrates-milestone-with-new-programming-new-concepts\/","title":{"rendered":"THE MIBFF TURNS 10 AND GETS BIGGER! The Montreal International Black Film Festival Celebrates milestone With New Programming & New Concepts"},"content":{"rendered":"

Complete program and tickets: <\/strong>www.montrealblackfilm.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

10th<\/sup> Montreal International Black Film Festival<\/strong>,created by the Fabienne Colas Foundation, presented by Global Montreal – September 23 to 28, 2014<\/strong><\/p>\n

Montreal – Wednesday, September 3, 2014 \u2013 <\/strong>Today, at the Cin\u00e9math\u00e8que qu\u00e9b\u00e9coise, programming for the 10th edition of the Montreal International Black Film Festival (MIBFF) was announced. The MIBFF, created by the Fabienne Colas Foundation and presented by Global Montreal<\/strong>, will take place from September 23 to 28, 2014<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Canada\u2019s biggest black film festival<\/strong>, the Montreal International Black Film Festival (MIBFF), is returning with a rich and bold program featuring films from all over the world, a \u201cBlack Market<\/strong>\u201d, exciting special events, a youth training program, tributes, international guests and much more! Moviegoers will get the chance to watch uncut, quality films. Feature-length, mid-length, shorts, documentaries and narrative films will all be presented, most making their Canadian debut!<\/p>\n

This year, the MIBFF enters a new era as it celebrates its 10th<\/sup> anniversary. With new programming and concepts, this prestigious festival will redefine its movie festival template. Over the course of 6 days, festival-goers will have the chance to see actors and directors from all corners of the globe sharing their passions. And there’s something for everyone!<\/p>\n

Some of the highlights include<\/strong>: Hope, Half of a Yellow Sun,<\/em> Ninah\u2019s Dowry, Aidependence, Under the starry Sky (Des \u00c9toiles), Sewing Hope, Mother of Georges, Fire in the Blood, Mirage, Victorieux ou Morts mais jamais Prisonniers, We are the Ones, The Life and Crime of Doris Payne, The Abominable Crime, Bound: Africans vs African-Americans, Little White Lie, Crocodile du Bostwanga, Roger Mila la l\u00e9gende, Haleema, Aissa, Freedom Road, Narvalo, <\/em>and many more! Productions are divided into several categories: drama; art, poetry, and music; comedy; accomplishment or portrait; Haitian films; identity, history, and traditions; immigration and segregation; bullying; and the human condition.<\/p>\n

A SYMBOLIC CONTEXT<\/strong><\/h3>\n

2014 is a symbolic year for the MIBFF<\/strong>, commemorating several ground-breaking anniversaries, such as: 210 years of Haitian Independence, 20 years of the Rwandan Genocide; 20 years since Nelson Mandela was elected president of South Africa, and 5 years since Barack Obama became the First Black American President.<\/p>\n

TRIBUTES AND HONORARY AWARDS<\/strong><\/h3>\n

SPIKE LEE: <\/strong>Academy Award nominated director and screenwriter Spike Lee <\/strong>will receive the Montreal International Black Film Festival’s inaugural PIONEER AWARD<\/strong> on Wednesday September 24, 2014, 7PM at Imperial Theatre<\/strong>. The MIBFF is thrilled to grant him this prestigious award in recognition of his body of work which revolutionized the role of black talent in Hollywood, tearing away decades of stereotypes and marginalized portrayals to establish a new arena for African-American voices to be heard. The International Premiere of Da Sweet Blood of Jesus<\/strong> by Spike Lee & Q&A will follow the award ceremony. $25 or $150 (VIP)<\/strong><\/p>\n

R\u00c9GINE CHASSAGNE & DOMINIQUE ANGLADE: <\/strong>Both of Haitian decent,theywill receive the Social Impact Award <\/strong>on September 26 at Cin\u00e9plex Odeon du Quartier Latin, <\/strong>and will be the first women to ever be honoured in the history of the Festival. <\/strong>Anglade and Chassagne co-founded KANPE Foundation<\/strong>, a model for action in the fight against poverty through sustainability. Focusing on underprivileged rural areas, KANPE helps families meet their needs through support in a variety of areas, leading them to financial independence. The award ceremony will precede the screening of the documentary Victorieux ou Morts, mais jamais Prisonniers, <\/strong>followed by a Q&A with director Mario Delatour. $20<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cYOUTH & DIVERSITY\u201d EVENING<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Five young and promising filmmakers from black communities in Montreal were selected from a group of around 35 candidates to each direct a documentary short on the theme \u201cBeing Black in Montreal.\u201d<\/strong> They attended short workshops at L\u2019inis<\/strong> and were mentored by professionals such as the project\u2019s artistic director Henri Pardo<\/strong>. With this first edition of the program \u201cYouth & Diversity,\u201d<\/strong> created in honour of MIBFF<\/strong>\u2019s 10th anniversary, the Fabienne Colas Foundation <\/strong>has gone above and beyond its role as a promoter, investing in training the next generation of audiovisual professionals. The first project \u201cBeing Black in Montreal\u201d <\/strong>was made possible by l\u2019Inis, Pimiento and the NFB. <\/strong>Screening of the films and discussion with the filmmakers:September 25, 9PM at Former NFB Cinema<\/strong>. $10<\/strong><\/p>\n

MIBFF BLACK MARKET<\/strong><\/h3>\n

MIBFF introduces the 1st<\/sup> edition Black Market<\/strong>, an industry event featuring renowned figures within the Independent film world. This new annual event will take place at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, Wednesday September 24, 8:30AM-5:00PM<\/strong> and features panelists from Los Angeles, New-York, Ontario, Qu\u00e9bec\u2026 $95<\/strong><\/p>\n

OPENING FILM<\/strong><\/h3>\n

On Tuesday September 23, 7PM at Imperial Theater, Boris Lojkine\u2019s HOPE<\/strong> will open the 10th<\/sup> MIBFF, a North American Premiere. Hope <\/strong>earned the French director\/screenwriterthe SACD award<\/strong> at this year\u2019s Cannes Festival\u2019s Semaine de la Critique<\/strong>. This is the first fiction film for Lojkine who is known for his Vietnam-centric documentaries Ceux qui restent<\/em><\/strong> and\u00a0Les \u00e2mes errantes.<\/em><\/strong> $25<\/strong><\/p>\n

CLOSING FILM<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The 10th<\/sup> edition of The Montreal International Black Film Festival will close with the Quebec Premiere of Biyi Bandele\u2019s Half of Yellow Sun,<\/strong> on Sunday September 28, 7PM at Grande Biblioth\u00e8que<\/strong>. Half of Yellow Sun<\/strong> premiered in the Special Presentation section at the 2013 Toronro International Film Festival (TIFF) and will come out in theaters on October 4. $25<\/strong><\/p>\n

JOLLYWOOD\u00a0: MOVIE DISCUSSION<\/strong><\/h3>\n

On Friday September 26, 9PM at Former NFB<\/strong> a discussion with David Belle<\/strong>, Founder of Cine Institute <\/strong>will follow JOLLYWOOD: Cinema Haiti Optimiste<\/strong>\u00a0: a collection of recent work from Cin\u00e9 Institute, Haiti\u2019s only film school. The program features a range of works from students and graduates including award winning films like Amiral Gaspard\u2019s supernatural Le bon, le m\u00e9chant et l\u2019apprenti (The Good, The Bad, The Apprentice), and cutting edge projects like Arcade Fire\u2019s interactive Just a Reflektor music video directed by Vincent Morisset and produced with assistance from Cin\u00e9 Institute graduates. $10<\/strong><\/p>\n

2014 JURY MEMBERS<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Narrative Feature films: <\/strong>Fr\u00e9d\u00e9ric Pierre<\/strong> – president of the jury, actor; Danielle Godin, <\/strong>multidisciplinary artist; Henri Pardo, <\/strong>actor, director.<\/p>\n

Documentary Feature Films: Ann Arson<\/strong> – president of the jury, actress, director & producer; Don Jordan,<\/strong> actor, president of the actors union, ACTRA Montreal; Michel Desjardins,<\/strong> CEO and director of training programs for the INIS.<\/p>\n

Short and mid-length narrative \/ documentary \/ animated Films:<\/strong> Jeanne-Marie Poulain <\/strong>– president of the jury, producer; Sonia Quirion, <\/strong>actress & director; Dwayne Blanchette<\/strong>, director.<\/p>\n

TICKETS & PASSES<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n

PASSES<\/strong><\/p>\n