BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Calgary Black Film Festival - ECPv6.16.2//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:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:-0100 TZNAME:-01 DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Atlantic/Azores:20250524T120000 DTEND;TZID=Atlantic/Azores:20250524T131500 DTSTAMP:20260625T223010 CREATED:20250430T002359Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T091824Z UID:4810-1748088000-1748092500@calgaryblackfilm.com SUMMARY:WORKSHOP - Exploring Animation As Another Tool for Filmmaking (FREE IN PERSON) DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column] \n \n Description \n \n \n [vc_column_text css=””]Dive into the captivating world of animation in this hands-on workshop designed to empower participants to tell their own stories through this dynamic medium. Led by experienced Black animators\, this session will explore the rich heritage of Black animation—from the pioneering works of early animators to contemporary narratives that push boundaries and redefine representation.[/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 Samuel Kugbiyi \n \n \n \n Samuel Kugbiyi\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text css=””] \nSamuel Kugbiyi\, an Alberta-based multidisciplinary artist and creative entrepreneur\, excels as an actor\, writer\, voiceover artist\, songwriter\, and visual artist. With nearly ten years of experience\, he co-founded SAK Productions\, producing compelling content for global organizations like UNESCO and the BBC. \nHis voiceover work features in international projects\, including the BBC’s Story-Story and the anticipated Iyanu animation for HBO Max and Cartoon Network\, set to premiere in Spring 2025. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://calgaryblackfilm.com/event/workshop-exploring-animation-as-another-tool-for-filmmaking-free-in-person/ LOCATION:Memorial Park Library\, 1221 2 St SW\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2R 1N8\,\, Canada CATEGORIES:Black Market ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://calgaryblackfilm.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/WORKSHOP-Exploring-Animation-as-Another-Tool-for-Filmmaking.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Atlantic/Azores:20250524T133000 DTEND;TZID=Atlantic/Azores:20250524T144500 DTSTAMP:20260625T223010 CREATED:20250501T232756Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T021633Z UID:4846-1748093400-1748097900@calgaryblackfilm.com SUMMARY:Spotlight Stories: Film Industry Q&A Series (FREE IN PERSON) DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column] \n \n Description \n \n \n [vc_column_text css=””]Join us as we feature a diverse lineup of directors\, producers\, writers\, and industry innovators who share their journeys\, insights\, and the challenges they’ve faced. Each session offers a behind-the-scenes look at their unique paths.[/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_1747966531527{background-color: #E2E4E7 !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1747965559535{margin-top: 40px !important;}”] \n \n Cherryl Foggo \n \n \n \n Cherryl Foggo\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″] \n \n Speaker \n \n \n [vc_column_text css=””]Cheryl Foggo\, a Calgary-based artist\, has dedicated over 30 years to chronicling the lives of African-descent Western Canadians. Her National Film Board documentary John Ware Reclaimed premieres at CIFF on September 24\, 2025. \nThe 30th-anniversary edition of her book Pourin’ Down Rain was recently released. She directed the short film Kicking Up a Fuss: The Charles Daniels Story and wrote the award-winning play John Ware Reimagined\, which earned the 2015 Writers Guild of Alberta Award for Drama. In 2017\, she was named one of YWCA’s 150 outstanding Calgary women.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1747966547088{background-color: #E2E4E7 !important;}”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1747965559535{margin-top: 40px !important;}”][vc_separator css=””][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1747966559950{background-color: #E2E4E7 !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1747965559535{margin-top: 40px !important;}”] \n \n Nenritji Suwa \n \n \n \n Nenritji Suwa\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″] \n \n Host \n \n \n [vc_column_text css=””]Nenritji Suwa is a Canadian filmmaker\, writer\, and content creator who works across various media\, including filmmaking\, journalism\, and art research. Her work explores black identity\, the Black diaspora\, and race\, often using storytelling to create spaces for reflection and dialogue. \nShe is an emerging artist whose work has been featured in various media channels and professional platforms.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://calgaryblackfilm.com/event/spotlight-stories-film-industry-qa-series/ LOCATION:Memorial Park Library\, 1221 2 St SW\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2R 1N8\,\, Canada CATEGORIES:Black Market ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://calgaryblackfilm.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/SPOTLIGHT-STORIES-Film-Industry-QA-Series.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Atlantic/Azores:20250524T150000 DTEND;TZID=Atlantic/Azores:20250524T163000 DTSTAMP:20260625T223010 CREATED:20250501T234116Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T031439Z UID:4852-1748098800-1748104200@calgaryblackfilm.com SUMMARY:Is Enough Being Done to Boost Representation in the Entertainment Industry (FREE IN PERSON) DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column] \n \n Description \n \n \n [vc_column_text css=””]Array Crew\, an initiative created by Ava DuVernay to help boost representation in below-the-line roles in Canada and the U.S\, is an important initiative to seek equality for Black Artists and Artists of the Global Majority in the workplace. Canada has other successful initiatives focusing on increasing the participation of diverse creatives in the industry\, such as AccessReelWorld and HireBIPOC. What other initiatives are out there? \nThese initiatives are essential to changing the current landscape of the entertainment industry. To make real progress\, the active participation of those in positions of power is necessary. Are we seeing enough effort and commitment from the industry when it comes to inclusion and opportunity? What is still missing—and what are the next steps?[/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_1747966531527{background-color: #E2E4E7 !important;}”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1747965559535{margin-top: 40px !important;}”] \n \n Speakers \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″] \n \n Wunmi Idowu \n \n \n \n Wunmi Idowu\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″] \n \n Perpetual Atife \n \n \n \n Perpetual Atife\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″] \n \n Hebert Poll Gutirez \n \n \n \n Hebert Poll Gutirez\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n [/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1747966531527{background-color: #E2E4E7 !important;}”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1747965559535{margin-top: 40px !important;}”][vc_separator css=””][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1747966531527{background-color: #E2E4E7 !important;}”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1747965559535{margin-top: 40px !important;}”] \n \n Moderator \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″] \n \n Lebene Mawutor \n \n \n \n Lebene Mawutor\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://calgaryblackfilm.com/event/is-enough-being-done-to-boost-representation-in-the-entertainment-industry/ LOCATION:Memorial Park Library\, 1221 2 St SW\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2R 1N8\,\, Canada CATEGORIES:Black Market ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://calgaryblackfilm.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Is-Enough-Being-Done-To-Boost-Representation-In-The-Entertainment-Industry.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR