#CBFF2026 Black Market
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Step into a global hub where industry leaders, visionaries, and creatives converge to tackle today’s most pressing filmmaking challenges.
#CBFF2026 Black Market fosters collaboration, fuels artistic exchange, and champions entrepreneurship through cutting-edge discussions and hands-on experiences. Beyond cinema, our community panels address critical societal issues, empowering the Black community through awareness, capacity-building, and meaningful connections.
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THE DIGITAL HANDSHAKE: Why a Great Headshot Matters (In Person & Online)
A Headshot is more than just a photo—it is your introduction, your brand, and a key part of your professional identity.
Spotlight Stories: Film Industry Q&A Series with Award-winning filmmaker Nico Abote
Join award-winning filmmaker Nico Abote for an exclusive screening of his short film, Weight, followed by an in-depth conversation exploring his 22-year career and creative process.
WORKSHOP – Funding Your Vision with Nick Haywood – Arts Development Consultant, Film and Video Alberta Foundation for the Arts,
Join Nick Haywood Arts Development Consultant for a practical workshop on accessing funding for film and video projects. Learn how to identify the right grants, strengthen your application, and improve your chances of success.
YOUNG GIFTED AND BLACK – BEING BLACK IN CANADA FILM SCREENINGS with the 2025 (Calgary, Toronto & Vancouver Cohort )
From Script to Screen: Being Black in Canada 2025 cohort – Emerging Filmmaker screenings + Q&A with Calgary filmmaker Mary Yohannes Getaneh, discussing her creative vision, technical process, and the unique experience of bringing her story to life as part of this year’s cohort.