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Opening Film : Pasa Faho
A struggling shoe salesman and his 12 year old son must rekindle their estranged identities or risk losing everything.
Opening Night After Party
CBFF 6TH EDITION AFTER PARTY at The Derrick Gin Mill & Kitchen
THE DIGITAL HANDSHAKE: Why a Great Headshot Matters (In Person & Online)
Join 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.
Spotlight Stories: Film Industry Q&A Series with Award-winning filmmaker Nico Abote
Join award-winning filmmaker Nico Abote for an exclusive screening of his short film, Weight, followed by an in-depth conversation exploring his 22-year career and creative process…
Narrative Short Film Series
FROM IDEA TO SCREEN - Funding Your Vision
Join Nick Haywood 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.
Of Mud And Blood
Of Blood and Mud documents the everyday existence of the inhabitants of the coltan mining village of Numbi in the Congo DRC, revealing the hardships and trials of a story from which we must not look away.
CBFF 2026 Being Black in Canada (In Theatre)
From Script to Screen: Discussion with Being Black in Canada 2025 cohort filmmaker Mary Yohannes Getaneh
Emerging Filmmaker screenings + Q&A with Calgary filmmaker Mary Yohannes Getaneh, discussing her creative vision, technical process, and the unique experience of bringing her story to life as part of this year’s cohort.
Muganga, celui qui soigne (Muganga: The One Who Treats)
In Congo, Dr. Denis Mukwege, futur Nobel Peace Prize, risks his life to heal survivors of sexual violence.
Short Narrative Film Series
Muganga, celui qui soigne (Muganga: The One Who Treats)
In Congo, Dr. Denis Mukwege, futur Nobel Peace Prize, risks his life to heal survivors of sexual violence.
Pasa Faho
A struggling shoe salesman and his 12 year old son must rekindle their estranged identities or risk losing everything.
CBFF 2026 Being Black in Canada
Canadian Spotlight
Narrative Short Film Series
Muganga, celui qui soigne (Muganga: The One Who Treats)
In Congo, Dr. Denis Mukwege, futur Nobel Peace Prize, risks his life to heal survivors of sexual violence.
Pasa Faho
A struggling shoe salesman and his 12 year old son must rekindle their estranged identities or risk losing everything.
CBFF 2026 Being Black in Canada
Canadian Spotlight
Narrative Short Film Series
Muganga, celui qui soigne (Muganga: The One Who Treats)
In Congo, Dr. Denis Mukwege, futur Nobel Peace Prize, risks his life to heal survivors of sexual violence.
Pasa Faho
A struggling shoe salesman and his 12 year old son must rekindle their estranged identities or risk losing everything.
CBFF 2026 Being Black in Canada
Canadian Spotlight
Narrative Short Film Series
Muganga, celui qui soigne (Muganga: The One Who Treats)
In Congo, Dr. Denis Mukwege, futur Nobel Peace Prize, risks his life to heal survivors of sexual violence.
Pasa Faho
A struggling shoe salesman and his 12 year old son must rekindle their estranged identities or risk losing everything.