BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Calgary Black Film Festival - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://calgaryblackfilm.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Calgary Black Film Festival REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Atlantic/Azores BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:+00 DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:-0100 TZNAME:-01 DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:+00 DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:-0100 TZNAME:-01 DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:+00 DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:-0100 TZNAME:-01 DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Atlantic/Azores:20260523T110000 DTEND;TZID=Atlantic/Azores:20260523T120000 DTSTAMP:20260421T012756 CREATED:20260420T195537Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T195537Z UID:5839-1779534000-1779537600@calgaryblackfilm.com SUMMARY:THE DIGITAL HANDSHAKE: Why a Great Headshot Matters DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column] \n \n Description \n \n \n [vc_column_text css=””]A Headshot is more than just a photo—it is your introduction\, your brand\, and a key part of your professional identity. \nJoin photographer Fred Smith for an essential session on mastering your professional image. This workshop explores how wardrobe\, makeup\, posing\, and professional lighting work together to create a strong\, industry-ready headshot. Gain insight into how to show up confidently in front of the camera and ensure your image reflects your range\, professionalism\, and presence. \nExplore why a compelling headshot is a vital career tool—and how the right image can help you get booked and open doors. \nFollowing the workshop\, photo sessions will be available with Fred for $100 and will include 3 edited photos. limited spots available! [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” leaf_row_scheme=”1″ css=”.vc_custom_1745973173414{background-color: #00305A !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}”][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text css=””] \nREGISTER FOR FREE NOW!\nJOIN US AND ENJOY THE AMAZING JOURNEY\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1745006657446{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-left: 40px !important;}”] \n Register For Free \n [/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1745973211263{background-color: #F2F2F2 !important;}”][vc_column] \n \n Instructor \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1746137244705{margin-top: -40px !important;}”] \n \n Fred Smith \n \n \n \n Fred Smith\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text css=””]Fred Smith is the owner of Kallos Studio\, bringing over 10 years of professional photography experience to his work. He is also a certified graphic designer with advanced expertise in high-level photo editing. Fred specializes in portrait photography and offers instructional classes focused on both natural light and flash techniques. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Education from Liberty University\, combining his passion for photography with a strong foundation in teaching and mentorship.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://calgaryblackfilm.com/event/the-digital-handshake-why-a-great-headshot-matters/ LOCATION:Memorial Park Library\, 1221 2 St SW\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2R 1N8\,\, Canada CATEGORIES:Black Market 2026,CBFF 2026 Events,Schedule 2026 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://calgaryblackfilm.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Headshot-workshop.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Atlantic/Azores:20260523T140000 DTEND;TZID=Atlantic/Azores:20260523T150000 DTSTAMP:20260421T012756 CREATED:20260420T200514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T202109Z UID:5845-1779544800-1779548400@calgaryblackfilm.com SUMMARY:FROM IDEA TO SCREEN - Funding Your Vision DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column] \n \n Description \n \n \n [vc_column_text css=””]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.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” leaf_row_scheme=”1″ css=”.vc_custom_1745973173414{background-color: #00305A !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}”][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text css=””] \nREGISTER FOR FREE NOW!\nJOIN US AND ENJOY THE AMAZING JOURNEY\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1745006657446{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-left: 40px !important;}”] \n Register For Free \n [/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1745973211263{background-color: #F2F2F2 !important;}”][vc_column] \n \n Instructor \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1746137244705{margin-top: -40px !important;}”] \n \n Nick Haywood \n \n \n \n Nick Haywood\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text css=””]Nick Haywood graduated from the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology’s film and video program in 2012. He has worked in the independent film community as a writer\, producer\, actor and director\, and comes to the AFA from his most recent position as Technical Director with NUTV at the University of Calgary. Nick has long been an active arts advocate and administrator\, previously working with the Calgary Society of Independent Filmmakers and as board president with the Alberta Media Arts Alliance Society.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://calgaryblackfilm.com/event/from-idea-to-screen-funding-your-vision/ LOCATION:Memorial Park Library\, 1221 2 St SW\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2R 1N8\,\, Canada CATEGORIES:Black Market 2026,CBFF 2026 Events,Schedule 2026 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://calgaryblackfilm.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Funding-workshop.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Atlantic/Azores:20260523T170000 DTEND;TZID=Atlantic/Azores:20260523T180000 DTSTAMP:20260421T012756 CREATED:20260420T201029Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T201029Z UID:5847-1779555600-1779559200@calgaryblackfilm.com SUMMARY:YOUNG GIFTED AND BLACK - Spotlight DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column] \n \n Description \n \n \n [vc_column_text css=””]Being Black in Canada is the nation’s largest mentorship and training program dedicated exclusively to Black filmmakers. As a cornerstone of the Fabienne Colas Foundation’s Youth and Diversity Program\, it empowers emerging storytellers through immersive training\, expert mentorship\, and high-level industry opportunities in film and television. \nFollowing the screening\, join us for an engaging Q&A session with our Calgary\, Vancouver\, and Toronto cohorts. Hear firsthand insights into their creative processes and the journeys behind their films. For those joining us virtually\, all cohort films will be available to stream online.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” leaf_row_scheme=”1″ css=”.vc_custom_1745973173414{background-color: #00305A !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}”][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text css=””] \nREGISTER FOR FREE NOW!\nJOIN US AND ENJOY THE AMAZING JOURNEY\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1745006657446{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-left: 40px !important;}”] \n Register For Free \n [/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://calgaryblackfilm.com/event/young-gifted-and-black-spotlight/ LOCATION:Memorial Park Library\, 1221 2 St SW\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2R 1N8\,\, Canada CATEGORIES:Black Market 2026,CBFF 2026 Events,Schedule 2026 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR