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Opening Film : Fight Like a Girl
A young Congolese woman forced to work in an illegal mineral mine, escapes her captors and finds a new life for herself after joining a renowned […]
CBFF 5th Edition Live Music: Opening Night After Party by Robson Maurice & The Key 30 Orchestra
Join us for the exciting launch of the Calgary Black Film Festival’s 5th Edition with a vibrant After Party! Setting the tone for the night is […]
WORKSHOP - Exploring Animation As Another Tool for Filmmaking
Dive into the captivating world of animation in this hands-on workshop designed to empower participants to tell their own stories through this dynamic […]
Spotlight Stories: Film Industry Q&A Series
Join us as we feature a diverse lineup of directors, producers, writers, and industry innovators who share their journeys, insights, and the challenges […]
Is Enough Being Done to Boost Representation in the Entertainment Industry
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 […]
Narrative Short Series
Snake
When a 10-year-old farm girl gets trapped in the lies of a sinister stranger, she must fight with the truth to save her family.
Legacy: The De-Colonized History Of South Africa
An exploration into South Africa, featuring, in unprecedented access, the grandson of the “Architect of Apartheid”, who takes an honest look into […]
#CBFF2025 Being Black in Canada (In Theatre)
Narrative Short Series
WORKSHOP: The Self-Tape Advantage Sharpen Your At Home Auditions
In the ever-evolving casting landscape, self-tapes have become an essential tool for actors to showcase their talents without the constraints of […]
Snake
When a 10-year-old farm girl gets trapped in the lies of a sinister stranger, she must fight with the truth to save her family.
Village keeper
After life’s precarious scale tips her fortune back into poverty, Jean relocates her children with their grandmother to the community housing project […]
Legacy: The De-Colonized History Of South Africa
An exploration into South Africa, featuring, in unprecedented access, the grandson of the “Architect of Apartheid”, who takes an honest look into […]
Fight Like a Girl
A young Congolese woman forced to work in an illegal mineral mine, escapes her captors and finds a new life for herself after joining a renowned […]
Simply Johanne / Johanne: Tout Simplement
A contemporary tribute to trailblazer Johanne Harrelle: artist, actress and one of North America’s first Black models.
The Hearing / L'Audience
L’audience (The Hearing) delves in the daily life of the Nkunga Mbala family over one year, as they go through the complex legal maze of claiming […]
The Athlete / L’Athlète
Equal parts family saga, sports film and intimate portrait, The Athlete offers a unique window into the story of Stevens Dorcelus.
#CBFF2025 Being Black in Canada
Narrative Short Series
Snake
When a 10-year-old farm girl gets trapped in the lies of a sinister stranger, she must fight with the truth to save her family.
Village keeper
After life’s precarious scale tips her fortune back into poverty, Jean relocates her children with their grandmother to the community housing project […]
Legacy: The De-Colonized History Of South Africa
An exploration into South Africa, featuring, in unprecedented access, the grandson of the “Architect of Apartheid”, who takes an honest look into […]
Fight Like a Girl
A young Congolese woman forced to work in an illegal mineral mine, escapes her captors and finds a new life for herself after joining a renowned […]
Simply Johanne / Johanne: Tout Simplement
A contemporary tribute to trailblazer Johanne Harrelle: artist, actress and one of North America’s first Black models.
The Hearing / L'Audience
L’audience (The Hearing) delves in the daily life of the Nkunga Mbala family over one year, as they go through the complex legal maze of claiming […]
The Athlete / L’Athlète
Equal parts family saga, sports film and intimate portrait, The Athlete offers a unique window into the story of Stevens Dorcelus.
#CBFF2025 Being Black in Canada
Narrative Short Series
Snake
When a 10-year-old farm girl gets trapped in the lies of a sinister stranger, she must fight with the truth to save her family.
Village keeper
After life’s precarious scale tips her fortune back into poverty, Jean relocates her children with their grandmother to the community housing project […]
Legacy: The De-Colonized History Of South Africa
An exploration into South Africa, featuring, in unprecedented access, the grandson of the “Architect of Apartheid”, who takes an honest look into […]
Fight Like a Girl
A young Congolese woman forced to work in an illegal mineral mine, escapes her captors and finds a new life for herself after joining a renowned […]
Simply Johanne / Johanne: Tout Simplement
A contemporary tribute to trailblazer Johanne Harrelle: artist, actress and one of North America’s first Black models.
The Hearing / L'Audience
L’audience (The Hearing) delves in the daily life of the Nkunga Mbala family over one year, as they go through the complex legal maze of claiming […]
The Athlete / L’Athlète
Equal parts family saga, sports film and intimate portrait, The Athlete offers a unique window into the story of Stevens Dorcelus.