Events
Someone Like Me / Une Personne Comme Moi (Online Only)
When a queer group of strangers unite to support a gay Ugandan man seeking asylum in Canada, unexpected challenges lead them down an emotional road together in search of personal freedom.
Nya Does Nothing (In Theatre & Online)
An overworked Chicagoan tries to resist the interruptions to her day off, going to extreme lengths to truly “do nothing.”
West Lodge Redemption (TOR)
Nestled in Parkdale, Toronto, West Lodge Apartments stands as a testament to endurance and hardship.
Kansas (In Theatre & Online)
Torn between her families history of crime and a new way of living. One woman must decide which route to take after coming in contact with a cult leader.
Ownership (In Theatre & Online)
When an innocent invitation to an antiques reality show unearths shameful skeletons between two families --one black, one white -- three multi-generational women are forced to take painful ownership of their present reality.
To…Or Not To! (In Theatre & Online)
Even love has questions it's afraid to ask.
The Incredible Sensational Fiancée of Sèyí Àjàyí (In Theatre & Online)
In the stylized African nation of Alkebulan, a brilliant scholar discovers her fiancé’s secret engagement and takes spectacular revenge, earning the recognition she always deserved in an unexpected way.
Can You Feel It Now? (In Theatre & Online)
In a speculative future, a First Nations Welcomer and an Arrivant from the African Diaspora redefine first contact, weaving a tapestry of solidarity and healing through their poetic exchange.
Fou (Crazy) (In Theatre & Online)
A hyper-religious Haitian grandmother cooking for her prayer night gets stuck watching a spunky preteen with an identity disorder.
Sierra’s Gold (In Theatre & Online)
"Sierra’s Gold is a darkly comedic journey delves into themes of self-discovery and the “shocking revelation” that one's true worth is always within."
What we talk about, When we talk about Blackness (VANC)
Beneath the soft glow of a theater stage, a conversation unfolds — an unraveling of stories tethered to history, shaped by places, and refracted through memory.
Mikerlande: L’Exil de la Mémoire du Griot (MTL)
Exiled after Haiti’s political struggles of the 90s, Mikerlande—a former activist and now entrepreneur—rekindles memories of resilience and commitment.
Double Combat (MTL)
This short documentary delves into the last week of training camp for Jean Pascal, ex-light heavyweight world champion at 41, who aspires to become the best in his category again.
Strike The Iron / Battre le Fer (MTL)
After immersing himself in the street life, Racci finds redemption through his passion for sports, which he shares with his community to forge a better future, breaking the metaphorical bars that surround his world.
Away From Home (TOR)
Determined to protect international students from escalating vulnerabilities in Canada—a country that once “embraced” them—an award-winning global leader, formerly an international student, teams up with community leaders and academics to speak out on the value of these students and uncover how the system isn’t broken but rather designed this way.
Dreaming in the West (TOR)
“Dreaming in the West” explores the Canadian dream for Black immigrant artists in our socioeconomically imbalanced world.
Black and Blue (TOR)
Garnetta Cromwell, a blues and soul musician of african descent has a lifelong dream of becoming a professional blues singer.
My Neighbour Taybah (TOR)
Upon discovering that her lifelong next-door neighbour of over twenty years, Taybah, has never explored what the 6ix has to offer, our director launches a two-day adventure with her to show her what she’s been missing.
Traces of Home (OTT)
This short film tells the deeply personal and emotional journey of a father who made the life-altering decision to immigrate to Canada from Congo with his family.
Relentless Hurdles / Resilient Hearts (HLX)
A compassionate Black immigrant physician shares his personal experience of systemic barriers and resilience required to overcome racial disparities and address critical gaps.
Under Pressure (HLX)
“Under Pressure” examines the unique struggles of African Nova Scotian men through the perspective of Dennis Adams Jr., a bald, bearded Black man.
Lemon Lime (OTT)
Two long-time friends, Makahi and Yannick, reflect on their respective journeys as artists in different disciplines—visual arts and music production.
Black in School (HLX)
A young Black girl navigates high school while dealing with the death of her father, moving to a new city, and adolescent pressures.
Self Actualization (VANC)
Being mixed-race can be challenging, navigating the world often feels complicated. Aesha shares her journey from childhood to adulthood.
Fertilizer (HLX)
A father reflects upon the cycles of life and parenthood, upon the birth of his son.
Canadian Spotlight
Canadian Spotlight
Il n’y a pas de faux métier / There are no false undertakings (Online Only)
Si cette histoire est une histoire vraie, elle n’en demeure pas moins tout à fait une fiction. Et parce qu’elle le demeure tout à fait, vous pouvez donc y croire sans craindre d’être trompé.
Rumba Rules, Nouvelles Généalogies / Rumba Rules, New Genealogies (Online Only)
Au coeur de l’Orchestre de Brigade Sarbati, incursion dans la scène de la rumba congolaise à Kinshasa.
Cette Maison (Online Only)
Une adolescente est retrouvée pendue dans sa chambre. Alors que tout laisse croire à un suicide, le rapport d’autopsie révèle une autre évidence.
Kite Zo A: Leave the Bones (Online Only)
"Kite Zo A" est un film sensoriel sur les rituels en Haïti, de l'ancien au moderne.
Stateless (Online Only)
Through the grassroots campaign of electoral hopeful Rosa Iris, director Michèle Stephenson’s new documentary reveals the depths of racial hatred and institutionalized oppression that divide Haiti and the Dominican Republic.
Dope is Death (Online Only)
The story of how Tupac Shakur’s stepfather Dr. Mutulu Shakur, along with fellow Black Panthers and the Young Lords, created the first acupuncture detoxification program in the U.S.
Short Film Series (In Theatre)
VIBFF 2025 Short Film Series In Theatre
Short Film Series (Online)
VIBFF 2025 Short Film Series Online