CBFF2025 Events
Events for May 24, 2025
Mikerlande: L’Exil de la Mémoire du Griot (MTL) (Online Only)
Co-presented byStorylineExiled after Haiti’s political struggles of the 90s, Mikerlande—a former activist and now entrepreneur—rekindles memories of resilience and commitment. GET ACCESS […]
Double Combat (MTL) (Online Only)
Co-presented byStorylineThis short documentary delves into the last week of training camp for Jean Pascal, ex-light heavyweight world champion at 41, who […]
Strike The Iron / Battre le Fer (MTL) (Online Only)
Co-presented byStorylineAfter immersing himself in the street life, Racci finds redemption through his passion for sports, which he shares with his community […]
Away From Home (TOR) (Online Only)
Co-presented byStorylineDetermined to protect international students from escalating vulnerabilities in Canada—a country that once “embraced” them—an award-winning global leader, formerly an international […]
Dreaming in the West (TOR) (Online Only)
Co-presented byStoryline“Dreaming in the West” explores the Canadian dream for Black immigrant artists in our socioeconomically imbalanced world. GET ACCESS NOW! JOIN […]
West Lodge Redemption (TOR) (Online Only)
Co-presented byStorylineNestled in Parkdale, Toronto, West Lodge Apartments stands as a testament to endurance and hardship. GET ACCESS NOW! JOIN US AND […]
Black and Blue (TOR) (Online Only)
Co-presented byStorylineGarnetta Cromwell, a blues and soul musician of african descent has a lifelong dream of becoming a professional blues singer. GET […]
My Neighbour Taybah (TOR) (Online Only)
Co-presented byStorylineUpon discovering that her lifelong next-door neighbour of over twenty years, Taybah, has never explored what the 6ix has to offer, […]
Traces of Home (OTT) (Online Only)
Co-presented byStorylineThis short film tells the deeply personal and emotional journey of a father who made the life-altering decision to immigrate to […]
Lemon Lime (OTT) (Online Only)
Co-presented byStorylineTwo long-time friends, Makahi and Yannick, reflect on their respective journeys as artists in different disciplines—visual arts and music production. GET […]
Black in School (HLX) (Online Only)
Co-presented byStorylineA young Black girl navigates high school while dealing with the death of her father, moving to a new city, and […]
Relentless Hurdles / Resilient Hearts (HLX) (Online Only)
Co-presented byStorylineA compassionate Black immigrant physician shares his personal experience of systemic barriers and resilience required to overcome racial disparities and address […]
Under Pressure (HLX) (Online Only)
Co-presented byStoryline“Under Pressure” examines the unique struggles of African Nova Scotian men through the perspective of Dennis Adams Jr., a bald, bearded […]
Self Actualization (VANC) (Online Only)
Co-presented byStorylineBeing mixed-race can be challenging, navigating the world often feels complicated. Aesha shares her journey from childhood to adulthood. GET ACCESS […]
What we talk about, When we talk about Blackness (VANC) (Online Only)
Co-presented byStorylineBeneath the soft glow of a theater stage, a conversation unfolds — an unraveling of stories tethered to history, shaped by […]
Nola (Online & In Theatre)
Co-presented byStorylineA Black woman working as a sous-chef navigates toxic restaurant culture and her wavering mental health, until a chance encounter changes […]
Teah (Online & In Theatre)
Co-presented byStorylineA reunion at a Latin restaurant forces Teah, a self-driven Black woman and Damien, a charming Hispanic chef, to confront their […]
Going Down (Online & In Theatre)
Co-presented byStorylineFuelled by grief and determination, a mother seeks revenge against the corporation responsible for the untimely death of her child. Online […]
WORKSHOP – Exploring Animation As Another Tool for Filmmaking (FREE IN PERSON)
DescriptionDive into the captivating world of animation in this hands-on workshop designed to empower participants to tell their own stories through this […]
Dreams like paper Boats / Des rêves en bateaux papiers (Online & In Theatre)
Co-presented byStorylineEdouard and his daughter live with a cassette received from his wife in the United States, a long time ago. After […]
Spotlight Stories: Film Industry Q&A Series (FREE IN PERSON)
DescriptionJoin us as we feature a diverse lineup of directors, producers, writers, and industry innovators who share their journeys, insights, and the […]
Outcasted (Online & In Theatre)
Co-presented byStorylineA self affirming black actress must face the challenge of auditioning for a breakout role that she is considered too dark […]
Is Enough Being Done to Boost Representation in the Entertainment Industry (FREE IN PERSON)
DescriptionArray Crew, an initiative created by Ava DuVernay to help boost representation in below-the-line roles in Canada and the U.S, is an […]
Snake (Online & In Theatre)
Co-presented byStorylineWhen a 10-year-old farm girl gets trapped in the lies of a sinister stranger, she must fight with the truth to […]
Village Keeper (Online & In Theatre)
Co-presented byStorylineAfter life's precarious scale tips her fortune back into poverty, Jean relocates her children with their grandmother to the community housing […]
Legacy: The De-Colonized History Of South Africa (Online & In Theatre)
Co-presented byStorylineAn exploration into South Africa, featuring, in unprecedented access, the grandson of the “Architect of Apartheid”, who takes an honest look […]