The 6th Annual Toronto Black Film Festival @ Various Locations, Toronto, ON - Thurs Feb 15th - Mon Feb 19th!

The 6th annual Toronto Black Film Festival (TBFF), presented by TD Bank in collaboration with Global News, announces the official program and events lineup running February 14 – 19, 2018. The 2018 edition of TBFF is back stronger than ever with 5 World Premieres, 2 International Premieres, 2 North-American premieres, 21 Canadian Premieres and various Ontario Premieres. One of Canada’s premier festivals for black films showcases over 60 films from 20 countries, including United Arab Emirates, Nigeria, Germany, South Africa, France, Saudi Arabia, Kenya, Denmark, Barbados, Haiti, Brazil, Congo, Canada, U.S.A. and more.

Created by the Fabienne Colas Foundation, the Toronto Black Film Festival promotes diversity off and on screen and gives minorities a voice. Part of TD’s 2018 Black History Month Series, #TBFF18 will kick off with Nancy Buirski’s THE RAPE OF RECY TAYLOR as a Canadian Premiere at Isabel Bader Theatre and will close with South African film and Ontario Premiere KALUSHI: The Story of Solomon Mahlangu by Mandla Dube. This year’s festival also showcases the TBFF Black Market which includes a Panel Discussion with Filmmakers, a Masterclass with film producers, as well as a Tribute and Workshop with Emmy-winning Casting Director Robi Reed (BET). A Movie-Talk with the main cast of the film Service to Man, by Aaron Greer, Seth Panitch – including Greenleaf star Lamman Rucker. #TBFF18 is thrilled to introduce the 1st TBFF Kids Film Festival on Family Day (Feb. 19) which will open with the amazing animated feature film BILAL: A New Breed of Hero by Ayman Jamal, Khurram H. Alavi (United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia). After parties, late night live performances, exotic food, storytelling for kids and much more will also be part of #TBFF18.

The 6th annual Toronto Black Film Festival, created by the Fabienne Colas Foundation, is co-presented by TD Bank in collaboration with Global News – from February 15 to 19, 2017 – At Isabel Bader Theatre, Carlton Cinema, Jackman Hall (AGO) and Kiza Lounge.

For full #TBFF18 programming and events click here

Toronto Black Film Festival @ Various Locations, Toronto, ON - Tues Feb 10th - Sun Feb 15th!

The 3nd Annual Toronto Black Film Festival (TBFF) will run from February 10 to 15, 2015 and will be presented by Global News.

Founded by the Fabienne Colas Foundation, the Toronto Black Film Festival (TBFF) is dedicated to celebrating and presenting the very best in cinematic work of Black filmmakers and talent from Canada and around the globe.

Our mandate is to fill a void by providing the opportunity for filmmakers from all ethnic groups, to share and promote authentic stories, which reflect the true reality of Black people throughout the world.

TBFF showcases the most outstanding and amazing Black films while creating a space to debate major cultural, social and socio-economic issues.

The festival offers screenings, concerts, panel discussions, exhibits, workshops, conferences and opportunities to meet creators and speakers from Canada and around the world.

Opening Night Film - Spike Lee presents MANOS SUCIAS  (Dirty Hands)

Feb 10, 2015 - 07:30 PM
Isabel Bader Theatre
93 Charles Street West, Toronto, ON
Regular Ticket | $25.00

For tickets and full festival schedule click here

OTHER EVENTS

VENUES, TICKETS AND PASSES
FESTIVAL VENUES

Isabel Bader Theatre        Opening Night                                                          (93 Charles Street West)

Carlton Cinema                Regular screenings and Community Programs       (20 Carlton Street)

Jackman Hall, AGO         Some screenings + Special events                          (317 Dundas Street West)

Alliance Française           French films                                                              (24 Spadina Road)

Revival                             Closing Night                                                           (783 College Street)


BOX OFFICE

Passport card and individual tickets can be purchased in person at the theatre or here

Passport card: $145

Opening Night: $25 | Closing Night: $30 ($40 @ the door) | Regular Tickets: $10

Special events with Fred Williamson / Bill Cobbs / Hollywood panel: $20 each

TBFF Community Program:  Free admission


Website

Film Screenings - Launch of The 2nd Annual Toronto Black Film Festival @ Various Locations, Toronto, ON - Tues Feb 11th - Sun Feb 16th! Opening Film - THE FORGETTEN KINGDOM

The 2nd Annual Black Film Festival runs from Feb.11-16th.  Here`s a list of activities:

February 11: Opening Night - 7p

Location:  Isabel Bader Theatre, 93 Charles St. W.,  Toronto,  ON

Screening of MY VERSE
By Wilson Santos.

In a world saturated by countless unseen and unacknowledged human tragedies, there are millions of small voices that are never heard. My Verse gives a voice to the voiceless. We reveal the unseen and unheard tragedies that lay bare the hidden sufferings of so many children around the world. It will take you to four continents and six countries, while addressing decades of social and political struggles.

Screening of
THE FORGOTTEN KINGDOM
By Andrew Mudge.

A young man reluctantly embarks on a journey to his ancestral land of Lesotho to bury his estranged father and finds himself drawn to the mystical beauty and hardships of the people and land he had forgotten.

Admission:  $20

February 12-16: Festival Time
(Carlton Cinema)

February 13: Stedman Graham Conference
(TIFF Bell Lightbox)

February 15: Lorraine Klaasen Concert
(Al Green Theatre)

February 15-16: Open Panel Discussion
(Carlton Cinema)

February 17: Closing Night
(Carlton Cinema)


Click here for complete film schedule

For tickets and more info visit:  www.torontoblackfilm.com

Toronto Black Film Festival @ Various Theatres, Toronto, ON - Wed Feb 13th - Sun Feb 17th!

The Toronto Black Film Festival (TBFF) festival runs from February 13th-17th. TBFF is proud to celebrate diversity within the black community through films that matter. With exciting films from all over the world, an online program, an industry panel and parties, the first edition of the TBFF shines a cinematic spotlight on Toronto’s Black History Month celebrations. TBFF will open with Kenya’s official selection for this year’s Oscars, NAIROBI HALF LIFE, playing February 13th at the TIFF Bell Lightbox.


VENUES
Films will screen at the TIFF Bell Light Box (Opening Film only – 350 King Street West, Toronto, ON), the Royal Cinema (608 College Street,, Toronto, ON) and the Carlton Cinema (20 Carlton Street, Toronto, ON).

BOX OFFICE
Passport card and individual tickets are available in person at the theatre, or at www.torontoblackfilm.com.
Passport card: $95
Opening Night: $15
Regular tickets and Closing Night: $10
Open Panel Discussion: Free admission
Online program at zupim.com (for all): Starting at $10

For more info and complete list of films visit http://torontoblackfilm.com/