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The 3rd CALGARY BLACK FILM FESTIVAL Opens with 1960 by King Shaft and Michael Mutombo + 35 Films from Around the Globe
The 3rd CALGARY BLACK FILM FESTIVAL Opens with 1960 by King Shaft and Michael Mutombo + 35 Films from Around the Globe Necessary, Innovative, Strong, Diverse and Bold programming – Amplifying even more Black Voices from May 26 – 29, 2023 In-Person and Online Full...
SECOND ANNUAL CALGARY BLACK FILM FESTIVAL PRESENTS 47 FILMS FROM 14 COUNTRIES!
SECOND ANNUAL CALGARY BLACK FILM FESTIVAL PRESENTS 47 FILMS FROM 14 COUNTRIES! CBFF 2022 HYBRID Festival Opens with THE WHITE LINE and amplifies Black Voices with Innovative, Diverse and Bold Programming from May 26 to 29, 2022 Calgary, AB - The second annual Calgary...
BEING BLACK IN HALIFAX WINNER OF BEST DIRECTION IN A DOCUMENTARY SERIES AT THE 2022 CANADIAN SCREEN AWARDS PART OF FABIENNE COLAS FOUNDATION’S BEING BLACK IN CANADA PROGRAM
– Produced by Zaza Production and broadcast on CBC(Halifax, April 5, 2022) – BEING BLACK IN HALIFAX, part of Fabienne Colas Foundation’s BEING BLACK IN CANADA Series – Produced by Zaza production and broadcast on CBC – has won Best Direction in a...
BEING BLACK IN HALIFAX NOMINATED FOR 2 CANADIAN SCREEN AWARDS: BEST DOCUMENTARY PROGRAM & BEST DIRECTION IN A DOCUMENTARY SERIES
Part of Fabienne Colas Foundation’s BEING BLACK IN CANADAPROGRAM – Produced by Zaza Production and Broadcast on CBC CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FOR 2022 BEING BLACK IN CANADA IS OPEN UNTIL MARCH 6, 2022www.BeingBlackInCanada.com (Halifax, February 16, 2022) –...
The Fabienne Colas Foundation (FCF) Receives $3 Million in Funding from Government of Canada to Create Festwave Institute
The new Festwave Institute furthers the Foundation’s commitment to developing Black talent in the Canadian film and television industry More information at www.FestwaveInstitute.com Montreal, February 9, 2022 – Today, the Fabienne Colas Foundation (FCF),...
The Fabienne Colas Foundation’s BEING BLACK IN CANADA Program, presented by NETFLIX, in collaboration with the NATIONAL BANK, unveils its 2021 PARTICIPANTS
35 Emerging Filmmakers from Montreal, Toronto, Halifax, Ottawa, Calgary, & Vancouver Taking Part in Canada’s Largest Mentorship Program Entirely Dedicated to Black Filmmakers. www.BeingBlackInCanada.com Montreal, December 29, 2021 – The Fabienne Colas...
#CBFF21 Spotlight | Black Perspectives from Around the World
The Calgary Black Film Festival offers you the chance to see the world from new perspectives! Featuring films depicting authentic Black experiences and characters - something rare on the Canadian media landscape - our film selection gives you a glimpse...
BEING BLACK IN TORONTO WINS 2021 CANADIAN SCREEN AWARDS…
BEING BLACK IN TORONTO WINNER OF BEST DIRECTION IN A DOCUMENTARY SERIES AT THE 2021 CANADIAN SCREEN AWARDS PART OF FABIENNE COLAS FOUNDATION’S BEING BLACK IN CANADA PROGRAM – Produced by Zaza Production and broadcast on CBC (Toronto, May 18, 2021) – BEING...
#CBFF21 Spotlight | Canadian Premieres
We’re incredibly proud to bring these three Canadian Premieres to audiences across the country at our inaugural edition this May 26 to 30!No Fear No FavorShot over several years in wilderness areas in Zambia, Namibia, and Kenya, this feature-length...
Inaugural CALGARY BLACK FILM FESTIVAL: 41 FILMS FROM 10 COUNTRIES!
#CBFF21 Opens with Christiaan Olwagen’s POPPIE NONGENA (South Africa)A necessary ONLINE Festival for our times – Amplifying even more Black Voices with Innovative, Strong, Diverse and Bold programming from May 26 to 30, 2021The inaugural Calgary Black Film...
