The fifth annual Calgary Black Movie Competition opens with FIGHT LIKE A GIRL, Govt Produced by Serge Ibaka (former NBA Toronto Raptors middle) and directed by Mathew Leutwyler.
That includes 35 Movies from Across the World. Dynamic, Daring, and Inclusive Programming Amplifying Black Voices and Views — Inspiring the Subsequent Era of Artists in Movie and Past
Could 23–27, 2025 | In-Individual & On-line
Full Program & All Entry Passes at www.CalgaryBlackFilm.com
Calgary, AB – April 29, 2025 – Again for its landmark fifth version, the Calgary Black Movie Competition (CBFF), created by the Fabienne Colas Basis and co-presented by International Calgary, proudly declares its official lineup and programming for 2025. Going down Could 23 to 27, this hybrid pageant will host in-person screenings at The Globe Cinema (617 8 Ave SW) and the Calgary Memorial Park Library (1221 2 St SW), with on-line screenings out there Canada-wide.
#CBFF25 acknowledges the help of the Canada Council for the Arts, Calgary Arts Improvement, Authorities of Alberta, Telefilm Canada, Zaza Manufacturing, Calgary Public Library and the Fabienne Colas Basis’s Festwave Institute. The Competition can also be supported by the Basis’s Black Movie Festivals in Montreal, Toronto, Halifax, Ottawa and Vancouver.
This particular version will showcase 30 impactful movies, participating panels, insightful workshops, and thought-provoking discussions, bringing communities collectively to have a good time numerous expertise and mirror on the experiences and challenges of Black creators.
“As we proudly have a good time the fifth anniversary of the Calgary Black Movie Competition, we stay deeply dedicated to spreading variety and inclusion, each on and off the display screen. This milestone reminds us that we aren’t simply creating consciousness; we’re taking actual motion. Motion to amplify Black voices. Motion to open doorways. Motion to convey communities collectively by the transformative energy of cinema. We honour the variations that make us distinctive and embrace the shared values that unite us.” – stated Fabienne Colas, President and Founding father of the Montreal, Toronto, Halifax, Ottawa, Calgary and Vancouver Black Movie Festivals.
The Opening Night time Gala takes place Friday, Could 23, at 7 PM MST on the Globe Cinema, that includes the Alberta premiere of Combat Like a Woman, government produced by former NBA Toronto Raptors middle Serge Ibaka, directed by Matthew Leutwyler, and produced by Anton Laines. The movie stars Ama Qamata and is predicated on a real story. Combat Like a Woman highlights resilience, energy, and the combat for freedom.
Then, at 7:30 p.m. EST, the pageant expands past the in-person celebration as all movies change into out there on-line.
Further programming, together with the must-see Fabienne Colas Basis’s Being Black in Canada sequence,
Could 24 – Calgary Memorial Park Library
The Black Market returns IN PERSON and ONLINE! Be a part of us for an thrilling mix of progressive and progressive FREE panel discussions and workshops with famend trade professionals. Achieve insights into vital filmmaking and societal points, alongside neighborhood panel discussions geared toward dissecting necessary challenges affecting our Black neighborhood.
IN-PERSON DISCUSSIONS and WORKSHOPS / 12PM – 5PM
- Workshop – Exploring Animation as One other Instrument for Filmmaking
- Highlight Tales: Movie Trade Q&A Collection That includes Cheryl Foggo
- Is Sufficient Being finished to Enhance Illustration within the Leisure Trade?
Could 25 on FACEBOOK 2PM
- Workshop – The Self-Tape Benefit: Sharpen Your At-Residence Auditions
FABIENNE COLAS FOUNDATION’S BEING BLACK IN CANADA
On-line Solely
A part of Festwave Institute, introduced by NETFLIX in collaboration with the Nationwide Financial institution and supported by Telefilm Canada, the Canada Council for the Arts, and different companions, proudly presents its 2024 cohort.
The FCF’s Being Black in Canada supported 30 Black Canadian Filmmakers, 18 to 30 years previous, in Montreal, Toronto, Halifax, Ottawa, Calgary, and Vancouver within the creation of their first documentary brief movies (8 to 10 minutes). The filmmakers obtained skilled teaching for every stage of the audiovisual manufacturing course of after which made a brief documentary movie underneath the tutelage of trade professionals. A singular venture that ensures inspiring rising artists from culturally numerous backgrounds
Just a few #CFF25’s highlights are: Gripping narrative options comparable to Snake and Village Keeper, the highly effective documentary Legacy: The De-Colonized Historical past of South Africa, and a standout number of narrative brief movies comparable to The Distance Between Us (Qu’importe la distance), Nola, Distant Paradise, Goals Like Paper Boats (Des rêves en bateaux papiers), and extra.
The #CBFF25 ALL ACCESS IN PERSON PASS offers entry to your complete In-person programming for $59 (+tx/charges). The ALL ACCESS ONLINE PASS is offered for $49 (+tx/charges). Single tickets for normal movies can be found for $12; Opening Movie solely for $25, and the VIP OPENING NIGHT TICKET, which supplies entry to all movies, crimson carpet, precedence seating and the afterparty, $100 (+tx/charges). All will be bought on the Competition’s web site and in individual throughout the Competition (costs are topic to taxes & charges).
For the entire #CBFF25 programming and occasions, go to https://calgaryblackfilm.com/