BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//VIBFF 2025 - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:VIBFF 2025 X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://vancouverblackfilmfest.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for VIBFF 2025 REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Asia/Krasnoyarsk BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0700 TZOFFSETTO:+0700 TZNAME:+07 DTSTART:20240101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20251206T050000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20251209T193000 DTSTAMP:20260523T134044 CREATED:20250717T010806Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T210420Z UID:5381-1764997200-1765308600@vancouverblackfilmfest.com SUMMARY:West Lodge Redemption (TOR) DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″] \n \n Co-presented by \n \n \n [vc_single_image image=”6255″ img_size=”” css=””][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″] \n \n Storyline \n \n \n [vc_column_text css=””]Nestled in Parkdale\, Toronto\, West Lodge Apartments stands as a testament to endurance and hardship.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” gap=”10″ leaf_row_scheme=”1″ css=”.vc_custom_1762744403244{background-color: #F0F0F0 !important;}”][vc_column width=”2/5″][vc_column_text css=””] \nGET ACCESS NOW! \nJOIN US AND ENJOY THE JOURNEY. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/5″][vc_column_text css=””] \n \n BBIC 2025 TICKET \n \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/5″][vc_column_text css=””] \n \n IN-PERSON PASS \n \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/5″][vc_column_text css=””] \n \n ONLINE PASS \n \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1762750052284{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CountryCanada \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n LanguageEnglish \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PremiereCalgary Premiere \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Duration10’min \n \n \n [/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1741915528135{margin-top: -10px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n GenreShort Doc \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Year2024 \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SubtitlesNo Subtitles \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CastTasha Gray \n \n \n [/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1762750061942{margin-top: 20px !important;background-color: #F0F0F0 !important;}”][vc_column] \n \n Synopsis \n \n \n [vc_column_text css=””]Nestled in Parkdale\, Toronto\, West Lodge Apartments stands as a testament to endurance and hardship. This film delves into the lives within these walls\, from the battles of disrepair and crime to the inspiring solidarity in the face of adversity. Built in 1964\, follows the journey of West Lodge’s transformation from a symbol of struggle to a beacon of hope\, as residents and new investments reshape their shared future[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” equal_height=”yes” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1762750071651{margin-top: 60px !important;}”][vc_column] \n \n Directed by \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1742097064227{margin-top: 10px !important;}”] \n \n Tasha Gray \n \n \n \n Tasha Gray\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1762750092269{margin-top: 30px !important;background-color: #F0F0F0 !important;}”][vc_column] \n \n Get your Access Pass Now! \n \n \n [/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” gap=”15″ full_height=”yes” equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1762744113964{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 90px !important;background-color: #F0F0F0 !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text css=””] \nBUY YOUR IN-PERSON ALL ACCESS PASS\n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”5951″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded” css=””][vc_column_text css=””] \n \n BUY NOW! \n \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text css=””] \n BUY YOUR ONLINE ALL ACCESS PASS\n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”5483″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded” css=””][vc_column_text css=””] \n \n BUY NOW! \n \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text css=””] \nBUY YOUR OPENING FILM TICKET\n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”5485″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded” css=””][vc_column_text css=””] \n \n BUY NOW! \n \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://vancouverblackfilmfest.com/event/west-lodge-redemption/ LOCATION:Vancity Theatre\, VIFF Centre 1181 Seymour Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6B 3M7\, Canada CATEGORIES:Being Black in Canada,Film Selection,VIBFF2025 Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vancouverblackfilmfest.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/West-Lodge-Redemption.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20251206T170000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20251209T073000 DTSTAMP:20260523T134044 CREATED:20250717T010808Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T211732Z UID:5390-1765040400-1765265400@vancouverblackfilmfest.com SUMMARY:What we talk about\, When we talk about Blackness (VANC) DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″] \n \n Co-presented by \n \n \n [vc_single_image image=”6255″ img_size=”” css=””][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″] \n \n Storyline \n \n \n [vc_column_text css=””]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.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” gap=”10″ leaf_row_scheme=”1″ css=”.vc_custom_1762744403244{background-color: #F0F0F0 !important;}”][vc_column width=”2/5″][vc_column_text css=””] \nGET ACCESS NOW! \nJOIN US AND ENJOY THE JOURNEY. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/5″][vc_column_text css=””] \n \n BBIC 2025 TICKET \n \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/5″][vc_column_text css=””] \n \n IN-PERSON PASS \n \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/5″][vc_column_text css=””] \n \n ONLINE PASS \n \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1762747382982{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CountryCanada \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n LanguageEnglish \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PremiereOttawa Premiere \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Duration11’min \n \n \n [/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1741915528135{margin-top: -10px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n GenreShort Doc \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Year2024 \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SubtitlesNo Subtitles \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CastMickey Semera \n \n \n [/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1762747370203{margin-top: 20px !important;background-color: #F0F0F0 !important;}”][vc_column] \n \n Synopsis \n \n \n [vc_column_text css=””]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. Words echo silence as the stage becomes a mirror\, reflecting what is seen\, what is unseen\, and what is felt. A contemplation of the liminal.. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” equal_height=”yes” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1762747352117{margin-top: 60px !important;}”][vc_column] \n \n Directed by \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1742097064227{margin-top: 10px !important;}”] \n \n Mickey Semera \n \n \n \n Mickey Semera\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1742097054490{margin-top: -40px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=””] \nMickey Semera (he/him) is an independent filmmaker and an MA student in Cinema and Media Studies at UBC. His research interrogates blackness and colonialism through examinations of the temporal structures of films and archives. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1762747334514{margin-top: 30px !important;background-color: #F0F0F0 !important;}”][vc_column] \n \n Get your Access Pass Now! \n \n \n [/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” gap=”15″ full_height=”yes” equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1762744113964{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 90px !important;background-color: #F0F0F0 !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text css=””] \nBUY YOUR IN-PERSON ALL ACCESS PASS\n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”5951″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded” css=””][vc_column_text css=””] \n \n BUY NOW! \n \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text css=””] \n BUY YOUR ONLINE ALL ACCESS PASS\n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”5483″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded” css=””][vc_column_text css=””] \n \n BUY NOW! \n \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text css=””] \nBUY YOUR OPENING FILM TICKET\n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”5485″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded” css=””][vc_column_text css=””] \n \n BUY NOW! \n \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://vancouverblackfilmfest.com/event/what-we-talk-about-when-we-talk-about-blackness/ LOCATION:Vancity Theatre\, VIFF Centre 1181 Seymour Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6B 3M7\, Canada CATEGORIES:Being Black in Canada,Film Selection,VIBFF2025 Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vancouverblackfilmfest.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/What-We-Talk-About-When-We-Talk-About-Blackness.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20251206T170000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20251209T193000 DTSTAMP:20260523T134044 CREATED:20250717T010804Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T210940Z UID:5376-1765040400-1765308600@vancouverblackfilmfest.com SUMMARY:Mikerlande: L’Exil de la Mémoire du Griot (MTL) DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″] \n \n Co-presented by \n \n \n [vc_single_image image=”6255″ img_size=”” css=””][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″] \n \n Storyline \n \n \n [vc_column_text css=””]Exiled after Haiti’s political struggles of the 90s\, Mikerlande—a former activist and now entrepreneur—rekindles memories of resilience and commitment.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” gap=”10″ leaf_row_scheme=”1″ css=”.vc_custom_1762744403244{background-color: #F0F0F0 !important;}”][vc_column width=”2/5″][vc_column_text css=””] \nGET ACCESS NOW! \nJOIN US AND ENJOY THE JOURNEY. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/5″][vc_column_text css=””] \n \n BBIC 2025 TICKET \n \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/5″][vc_column_text css=””] \n \n IN-PERSON PASS \n \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/5″][vc_column_text css=””] \n \n ONLINE PASS \n \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1741915670000{margin-top: 20px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CountryCanada \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n LanguageEnglish \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PremiereOttawa Premiere \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Duration10’min \n \n \n [/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1741915528135{margin-top: -10px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n GenreShort Doc \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Year2024 \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SubtitlesFrench \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CastRonaldo Myrthil \n \n \n [/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1762744964938{margin-top: 20px !important;background-color: #F0F0F0 !important;}”][vc_column] \n \n Synopsis \n \n \n [vc_column_text css=””]Exiled after Haiti’s political struggles of the 90s\, Mikerlande—a former activist and now entrepreneur—rekindles memories of resilience and commitment. Through griot\, she shares a story of struggle\, legacy\, and strength\, bridging past and present to preserve her heritage.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” equal_height=”yes” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1762745001378{margin-top: 60px !important;}”][vc_column] \n \n Directed by \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1742097064227{margin-top: 10px !important;}”] \n \n Ronaldo Myrthil \n \n \n \n Ronaldo Myrthil\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1742097054490{margin-top: -40px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=””] \nRonaldo Myrthil\, a Haitian filmmaker based in Canada\, explores diasporic narratives and cultural identities\, highlighting Haitian resilience through his short film about Mikerlande Metellus\, exiled since 1991. A former participant in entrepreneurship competitions and a professional in the banking sector\, he combines cinema and community engagement to preserve collective memory. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1762745068413{margin-top: 30px !important;background-color: #F0F0F0 !important;}”][vc_column] \n \n Get your Access Pass Now! \n \n \n [/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” gap=”15″ full_height=”yes” equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1762744113964{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 90px !important;background-color: #F0F0F0 !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text css=””] \nBUY YOUR IN-PERSON ALL ACCESS PASS\n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”5951″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded” css=””][vc_column_text css=””] \n \n BUY NOW! \n \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text css=””] \n BUY YOUR ONLINE ALL ACCESS PASS\n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”5483″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded” css=””][vc_column_text css=””] \n \n BUY NOW! \n \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text css=””] \nBUY YOUR OPENING FILM TICKET\n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”5485″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded” css=””][vc_column_text css=””] \n \n BUY NOW! \n \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://vancouverblackfilmfest.com/event/mikerlande-lexil-de-la-memoire-du-griot/ LOCATION:Vancity Theatre\, VIFF Centre 1181 Seymour Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6B 3M7\, Canada CATEGORIES:Being Black in Canada,Film Selection,VIBFF2025 Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vancouverblackfilmfest.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Mikelande-lexil-la-memoire-et-le-Griot.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20251206T170000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20251209T193000 DTSTAMP:20260523T134044 CREATED:20250717T010805Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T211149Z UID:5377-1765040400-1765308600@vancouverblackfilmfest.com SUMMARY:Double Combat (MTL) DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″] \n \n Co-presented by \n \n \n [vc_single_image image=”6255″ img_size=”” css=””][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″] \n \n Storyline \n \n \n [vc_column_text css=””]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.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” gap=”10″ leaf_row_scheme=”1″ css=”.vc_custom_1762744403244{background-color: #F0F0F0 !important;}”][vc_column width=”2/5″][vc_column_text css=””] \nGET ACCESS NOW! \nJOIN US AND ENJOY THE JOURNEY. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/5″][vc_column_text css=””] \n \n BBIC 2025 TICKET \n \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/5″][vc_column_text css=””] \n \n IN-PERSON PASS \n \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/5″][vc_column_text css=””] \n \n ONLINE PASS \n \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1762745849994{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CountryCanada \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n LanguageEnglish \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PremiereOttawa Premiere \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Duration10’min \n \n \n [/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1741915528135{margin-top: -10px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n GenreShort Doc \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Year2024 \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SubtitlesFrench \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CastJonathan St-Armand \n \n \n [/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1762745837012{margin-top: 20px !important;background-color: #F0F0F0 !important;}”][vc_column] \n \n Synopsis \n \n \n [vc_column_text css=””]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.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” equal_height=”yes” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1762745811332{margin-top: 60px !important;}”][vc_column] \n \n Directed by \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1742097064227{margin-top: 10px !important;}”] \n \n Jonathan St-Armand \n \n \n \n Jonathan St-Armand\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1742097054490{margin-top: -40px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=””] \nSelf-taught actor\, Jonathan has appeared in several series (Toute la vie\, Indéfendable…)\, in popular plays like Ladies Night\, and also on the big screen in The Fall of Sparta and A Revision. As a writer and screenwriter\, he has directed two short films set to premiere in 2025. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1762745741580{margin-top: 30px !important;background-color: #F0F0F0 !important;}”][vc_column] \n \n Get your Access Pass Now! \n \n \n [/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” gap=”15″ full_height=”yes” equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1762744113964{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 90px !important;background-color: #F0F0F0 !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text css=””] \nBUY YOUR IN-PERSON ALL ACCESS PASS\n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”5951″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded” css=””][vc_column_text css=””] \n \n BUY NOW! \n \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text css=””] \n BUY YOUR ONLINE ALL ACCESS PASS\n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”5483″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded” css=””][vc_column_text css=””] \n \n BUY NOW! \n \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text css=””] \nBUY YOUR OPENING FILM TICKET\n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”5485″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded” css=””][vc_column_text css=””] \n \n BUY NOW! \n \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://vancouverblackfilmfest.com/event/double-combat/ LOCATION:Vancity Theatre\, VIFF Centre 1181 Seymour Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6B 3M7\, Canada CATEGORIES:Being Black in Canada,Film Selection,VIBFF2025 Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vancouverblackfilmfest.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Double-Combat.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20251206T170000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20251209T193000 DTSTAMP:20260523T134044 CREATED:20250717T010805Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T211359Z UID:5378-1765040400-1765308600@vancouverblackfilmfest.com SUMMARY:Strike The Iron / Battre le Fer (MTL) DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″] \n \n Co-presented by \n \n \n [vc_single_image image=”6255″ img_size=”” css=””][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″] \n \n Storyline \n \n \n [vc_column_text css=””]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.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” gap=”10″ leaf_row_scheme=”1″ css=”.vc_custom_1762744403244{background-color: #F0F0F0 !important;}”][vc_column width=”2/5″][vc_column_text css=””] \nGET ACCESS NOW! \nJOIN US AND ENJOY THE JOURNEY. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/5″][vc_column_text css=””] \n \n BBIC 2025 TICKET \n \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/5″][vc_column_text css=””] \n \n IN-PERSON PASS \n \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/5″][vc_column_text css=””] \n \n ONLINE PASS \n \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1762746776462{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CountryCanada \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n LanguageFrench \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PremiereCalgary Premiere \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Duration11’min \n \n \n [/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1741915528135{margin-top: -10px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n GenreShort Doc \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Year2024 \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SubtitlesEnglish subtitles \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CastBruno Dramatik \n \n \n [/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1762746800199{margin-top: 20px !important;background-color: #F0F0F0 !important;}”][vc_column] \n \n Synopsis \n \n \n [vc_column_text css=””]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.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” equal_height=”yes” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1762746816154{margin-top: 60px !important;}”][vc_column] \n \n Directed by \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1742097064227{margin-top: 10px !important;}”] \n \n Bruno Dramatik \n \n \n \n Bruno Dramatik\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1742097054490{margin-top: -40px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=””] \nJocelyn Bruno\, aka Dramatik\, is the recipient of two Félix awards with his rap group\, Muzion. He has directed award-winning short films\, notably at the Bushwick Film Festival 2024\, and benefited from around ten official world selections. His profound storytelling make him a playwright of his environment. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1762746855617{margin-top: 30px !important;background-color: #F0F0F0 !important;}”][vc_column] \n \n Get your Access Pass Now! \n \n \n [/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” gap=”15″ full_height=”yes” equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1762744113964{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 90px !important;background-color: #F0F0F0 !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text css=””] \nBUY YOUR IN-PERSON ALL ACCESS PASS\n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”5951″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded” css=””][vc_column_text css=””] \n \n BUY NOW! \n \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text css=””] \n BUY YOUR ONLINE ALL ACCESS PASS\n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”5483″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded” css=””][vc_column_text css=””] \n \n BUY NOW! \n \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text css=””] \nBUY YOUR OPENING FILM TICKET\n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”5485″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded” css=””][vc_column_text css=””] \n \n BUY NOW! \n \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://vancouverblackfilmfest.com/event/strike-the-iron-battre-le-fer/ LOCATION:Vancity Theatre\, VIFF Centre 1181 Seymour Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6B 3M7\, Canada CATEGORIES:Being Black in Canada,Film Selection,VIBFF2025 Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vancouverblackfilmfest.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Battre-Le-Fer-Pull-Up.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20251206T170000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20251209T193000 DTSTAMP:20260523T134044 CREATED:20250717T010805Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T211602Z UID:5379-1765040400-1765308600@vancouverblackfilmfest.com SUMMARY:Away From Home (TOR) DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″] \n \n Co-presented by \n \n \n [vc_single_image image=”6255″ img_size=”” css=””][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″] \n \n Storyline \n \n \n [vc_column_text css=””]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.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” gap=”10″ leaf_row_scheme=”1″ css=”.vc_custom_1762744403244{background-color: #F0F0F0 !important;}”][vc_column width=”2/5″][vc_column_text css=””] \nGET ACCESS NOW! \nJOIN US AND ENJOY THE JOURNEY. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/5″][vc_column_text css=””] \n \n BBIC 2025 TICKET \n \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/5″][vc_column_text css=””] \n \n IN-PERSON PASS \n \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/5″][vc_column_text css=””] \n \n ONLINE PASS \n \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1762747180436{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CountryCanada \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n LanguageEnglish \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PremiereOttawa Premiere \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Duration8’min \n \n \n [/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1741915528135{margin-top: -10px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n GenreShort Doc \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Year2024 \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SubtitlesNo Subtitles \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CastToffy Olowo \n \n \n [/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1762747195294{background-color: #F0F0F0 !important;}”][vc_column] \n \n Synopsis \n \n \n [vc_column_text css=””]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.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” equal_height=”yes” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1762747209133{margin-top: 60px !important;}”][vc_column] \n \n Directed by \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1742097064227{margin-top: 10px !important;}”] \n \n Toffy Olowo \n \n \n \n Toffy Olowo\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1742097054490{margin-top: -40px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=””] \nis a Nigerian-Canadian writer and director from Toronto. Despite the expectations of pursuing a medical career\, Toffy\, who graduated with First Class Distinction\, decided to follow her passion for the arts. She embarked on a journey through modelling and content creation before realizing her deep-seated desire to leave her mark in the world of film. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1762747226361{margin-top: 30px !important;background-color: #F0F0F0 !important;}”][vc_column] \n \n Get your Access Pass Now! \n \n \n [/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” gap=”15″ full_height=”yes” equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1762744113964{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 90px !important;background-color: #F0F0F0 !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text css=””] \nBUY YOUR IN-PERSON ALL ACCESS PASS\n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”5951″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded” css=””][vc_column_text css=””] \n \n BUY NOW! \n \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text css=””] \n BUY YOUR ONLINE ALL ACCESS PASS\n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”5483″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded” css=””][vc_column_text css=””] \n \n BUY NOW! \n \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text css=””] \nBUY YOUR OPENING FILM TICKET\n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”5485″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded” css=””][vc_column_text css=””] \n \n BUY NOW! \n \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://vancouverblackfilmfest.com/event/away-from-home/ LOCATION:Vancity Theatre\, VIFF Centre 1181 Seymour Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6B 3M7\, Canada CATEGORIES:Being Black in Canada,Film Selection,VIBFF2025 Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vancouverblackfilmfest.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Away-From-Home.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20251206T170000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20251209T193000 DTSTAMP:20260523T134044 CREATED:20250717T010805Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T211843Z UID:5380-1765040400-1765308600@vancouverblackfilmfest.com SUMMARY:Dreaming in the West (TOR) DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″] \n \n Co-presented by \n \n \n [vc_single_image image=”6255″ img_size=”” css=””][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″] \n \n Storyline \n \n \n [vc_column_text css=””]“Dreaming in the West” explores the Canadian dream for Black immigrant artists in our socioeconomically imbalanced world.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” gap=”10″ leaf_row_scheme=”1″ css=”.vc_custom_1762744403244{background-color: #F0F0F0 !important;}”][vc_column width=”2/5″][vc_column_text css=””] \nGET ACCESS NOW! \nJOIN US AND ENJOY THE JOURNEY. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/5″][vc_column_text css=””] \n \n BBIC 2025 TICKET \n \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/5″][vc_column_text css=””] \n \n IN-PERSON PASS \n \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/5″][vc_column_text css=””] \n \n ONLINE PASS \n \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1762747503957{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CountryCanada \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n LanguageEnglish \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PremiereCalgary Premiere \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Duration8’min \n \n \n [/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1741915528135{margin-top: -10px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n GenreShort Doc \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Year2024 \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SubtitlesNo Subtitles \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CastBlessing 0. Nwodo \n \n \n [/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1762747525596{margin-top: 20px !important;background-color: #E2E4E7 !important;}”][vc_column] \n \n Synopsis \n \n \n [vc_column_text css=””]“Dreaming in the West” explores the Canadian dream for Black immigrant artists in our socioeconomically imbalanced world. Following a Nigerian Storyteller\, and a Sudanese Musician who rejects smartphone technology to highlight the human cost of cobalt mining in Congo\, the film unpacks the struggle to sustain art in a society that often devalues it.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” equal_height=”yes” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1762747533327{margin-top: 60px !important;}”][vc_column] \n \n Directed by \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1742097064227{margin-top: 10px !important;}”] \n \n Blessing 0. Nwodo \n \n \n \n Blessing 0. Nwodo\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1742097054490{margin-top: -40px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=””] \nBlessing O. Nwodo is a Toronto-based\, multidisciplinary storyteller and feminist activist. Her work spans a diverse range of mediums\, including immersive art exhibitions\, documentaries\, films\, sonic storytelling\, and published fiction\, poetry\, and nonfiction. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1762747553881{margin-top: 30px !important;background-color: #F0F0F0 !important;}”][vc_column] \n \n Get your Access Pass Now! \n \n \n [/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” gap=”15″ full_height=”yes” equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1762744113964{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 90px !important;background-color: #F0F0F0 !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text css=””] \nBUY YOUR IN-PERSON ALL ACCESS PASS\n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”5951″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded” css=””][vc_column_text css=””] \n \n BUY NOW! \n \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text css=””] \n BUY YOUR ONLINE ALL ACCESS PASS\n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”5483″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded” css=””][vc_column_text css=””] \n \n BUY NOW! \n \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text css=””] \nBUY YOUR OPENING FILM TICKET\n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”5485″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded” css=””][vc_column_text css=””] \n \n BUY NOW! \n \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://vancouverblackfilmfest.com/event/dreaming-in-the-west/ LOCATION:Vancity Theatre\, VIFF Centre 1181 Seymour Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6B 3M7\, Canada CATEGORIES:Being Black in Canada,Film Selection,VIBFF2025 Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vancouverblackfilmfest.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Dreaming-in-the-West.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20251206T170000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20251209T193000 DTSTAMP:20260523T134044 CREATED:20250717T010806Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T212121Z UID:5382-1765040400-1765308600@vancouverblackfilmfest.com SUMMARY:Black and Blue (TOR) DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″] \n \n Co-presented by \n \n \n [vc_single_image image=”6255″ img_size=”” css=””][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″] \n \n Storyline \n \n \n [vc_column_text css=””]Garnetta Cromwell\, a blues and soul musician of african descent has a lifelong dream of becoming a professional blues singer.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” gap=”10″ leaf_row_scheme=”1″ css=”.vc_custom_1762744403244{background-color: #F0F0F0 !important;}”][vc_column width=”2/5″][vc_column_text css=””] \nGET ACCESS NOW! \nJOIN US AND ENJOY THE JOURNEY. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/5″][vc_column_text css=””] \n \n BBIC 2025 TICKET \n \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/5″][vc_column_text css=””] \n \n IN-PERSON PASS \n \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/5″][vc_column_text css=””] \n \n ONLINE PASS \n \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1762747637361{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CountryCanada \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n LanguageEnglish \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PremiereOttawa Premiere \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Duration8’min \n \n \n [/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1741915528135{margin-top: -10px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n GenreShort Doc \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Year2024 \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SubtitlesNo Subtitles \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CastAkanbi Kehinde \n \n \n [/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1762747657414{margin-top: 20px !important;background-color: #F0F0F0 !important;}”][vc_column] \n \n Synopsis \n \n \n [vc_column_text css=””]Even though she had temporary deafness atthe ripe age of 5 from lying on the floor and putting her ear to the speaker so she could listen to Aretha Franklin’s voice\, she didn’t see it as an obstacle but instead as a revelation that singingis her calling. Garnetta wants the world to hear her voice. She wants to promote and inspire theyounger generation of blues artists regardless of their race or gender. But as we all know\, theworld always has something different planned for us.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” equal_height=”yes” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1762747667739{margin-top: 60px !important;}”][vc_column] \n \n Directed by \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1742097064227{margin-top: 10px !important;}”] \n \n Akanbi Kehinde \n \n \n \n Akanbi Kehinde\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1762747718739{margin-top: 30px !important;background-color: #F0F0F0 !important;}”][vc_column] \n \n Get your Access Pass Now! \n \n \n [/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” gap=”15″ full_height=”yes” equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1762744113964{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 90px !important;background-color: #F0F0F0 !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text css=””] \nBUY YOUR IN-PERSON ALL ACCESS PASS\n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”5951″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded” css=””][vc_column_text css=””] \n \n BUY NOW! \n \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text css=””] \n BUY YOUR ONLINE ALL ACCESS PASS\n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”5483″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded” css=””][vc_column_text css=””] \n \n BUY NOW! \n \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text css=””] \nBUY YOUR OPENING FILM TICKET\n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”5485″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded” css=””][vc_column_text css=””] \n \n BUY NOW! \n \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://vancouverblackfilmfest.com/event/black-and-blue/ LOCATION:Vancity Theatre\, VIFF Centre 1181 Seymour Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6B 3M7\, Canada CATEGORIES:Being Black in Canada,Film Selection,VIBFF2025 Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vancouverblackfilmfest.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Black-and-Blue.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20251206T170000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20251209T193000 DTSTAMP:20260523T134044 CREATED:20250717T010806Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T212231Z UID:5383-1765040400-1765308600@vancouverblackfilmfest.com SUMMARY:My Neighbour Taybah (TOR) DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″] \n \n Co-presented by \n \n \n [vc_single_image image=”6255″ img_size=”” css=””][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″] \n \n Storyline \n \n \n [vc_column_text css=””]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.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” gap=”10″ leaf_row_scheme=”1″ css=”.vc_custom_1762744403244{background-color: #F0F0F0 !important;}”][vc_column width=”2/5″][vc_column_text css=””] \nGET ACCESS NOW! \nJOIN US AND ENJOY THE JOURNEY. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/5″][vc_column_text css=””] \n \n BBIC 2025 TICKET \n \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/5″][vc_column_text css=””] \n \n IN-PERSON PASS \n \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/5″][vc_column_text css=””] \n \n ONLINE PASS \n \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1762749337049{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CountryCanada \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n LanguageEnglish \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PremiereCalgary Premiere \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Duration8’min \n \n \n [/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1741915528135{margin-top: -10px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n GenreShort Doc \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Year2024 \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SubtitlesFrench \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CastAhmed Libin \n \n \n [/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1762749351204{background-color: #F0F0F0 !important;}”][vc_column] \n \n Synopsis \n \n \n [vc_column_text css=””]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.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” equal_height=”yes” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1762749359641{margin-top: 60px !important;}”][vc_column] \n \n Directed by \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1742097064227{margin-top: 10px !important;}”] \n \n Ahmed Libin \n \n \n \n Ahmed Libin\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1762749409398{margin-top: 30px !important;background-color: #F0F0F0 !important;}”][vc_column] \n \n Get your Access Pass Now! \n \n \n [/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” gap=”15″ full_height=”yes” equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1762749418755{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 90px !important;background-color: #F0F0F0 !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text css=””] \nBUY YOUR IN-PERSON ALL ACCESS PASS\n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”5951″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded” css=””][vc_column_text css=””] \n \n BUY NOW! \n \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text css=””] \n BUY YOUR ONLINE ALL ACCESS PASS\n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”5483″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded” css=””][vc_column_text css=””] \n \n BUY NOW! \n \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text css=””] \nBUY YOUR OPENING FILM TICKET\n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”5485″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded” css=””][vc_column_text css=””] \n \n BUY NOW! \n \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://vancouverblackfilmfest.com/event/my-neighbour-taybah/ LOCATION:Vancity Theatre\, VIFF Centre 1181 Seymour Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6B 3M7\, Canada CATEGORIES:Being Black in Canada,Film Selection,VIBFF2025 Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vancouverblackfilmfest.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/My-Neighbour-Taybah.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20251206T170000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20251209T193000 DTSTAMP:20260523T134044 CREATED:20250717T010806Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T212323Z UID:5384-1765040400-1765308600@vancouverblackfilmfest.com SUMMARY:Traces of Home (OTT) DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″] \n \n Co-presented by \n \n \n [vc_single_image image=”6255″ img_size=”” css=””][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″] \n \n Storyline \n \n \n [vc_column_text css=””]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.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” gap=”10″ leaf_row_scheme=”1″ css=”.vc_custom_1762744403244{background-color: #F0F0F0 !important;}”][vc_column width=”2/5″][vc_column_text css=””] \nGET ACCESS NOW! \nJOIN US AND ENJOY THE JOURNEY. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/5″][vc_column_text css=””] \n \n BBIC 2025 TICKET \n \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/5″][vc_column_text css=””] \n \n IN-PERSON PASS \n \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/5″][vc_column_text css=””] \n \n ONLINE PASS \n \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1762749622292{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CountryCanada \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n LanguageFrench \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PremiereOttawa Premiere \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Duration8’min \n \n \n [/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1741915528135{margin-top: -10px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n GenreShort Doc \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Year2024 \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SubtitlesEnglish Subtitles \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CastDorcas Tabitha Kanane \n \n \n [/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1762749610739{margin-top: 20px !important;background-color: #F0F0F0 !important;}”][vc_column] \n \n Synopsis \n \n \n [vc_column_text css=””]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. Narrated from his perspective\, it dives into the challenges and obstacles he faced while fleeing his home country. The story balances emotional depth with a touch of humor\, ensuring the audience is moved without being overwhelmed by the harsh realities of life in Congo[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” equal_height=”yes” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1762749586661{margin-top: 60px !important;}”][vc_column] \n \n Directed by \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1742097064227{margin-top: 10px !important;}”] \n \n Dorcas Tabitha Kanane \n \n \n \n Dorcas Tabitha Kanane\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1762749570170{margin-top: 30px !important;background-color: #F0F0F0 !important;}”][vc_column] \n \n Get your Access Pass Now! \n \n \n [/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” gap=”15″ full_height=”yes” equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1762744113964{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 90px !important;background-color: #F0F0F0 !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text css=””] \nBUY YOUR IN-PERSON ALL ACCESS PASS\n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”5951″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded” css=””][vc_column_text css=””] \n \n BUY NOW! \n \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text css=””] \n BUY YOUR ONLINE ALL ACCESS PASS\n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”5483″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded” css=””][vc_column_text css=””] \n \n BUY NOW! \n \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text css=””] \nBUY YOUR OPENING FILM TICKET\n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”5485″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded” css=””][vc_column_text css=””] \n \n BUY NOW! \n \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://vancouverblackfilmfest.com/event/traces-of-home/ LOCATION:Vancity Theatre\, VIFF Centre 1181 Seymour Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6B 3M7\, Canada CATEGORIES:Being Black in Canada,Film Selection,VIBFF2025 Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vancouverblackfilmfest.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Traces-of-home.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20251206T170000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20251209T193000 DTSTAMP:20260523T134044 CREATED:20250717T010807Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T211021Z UID:5387-1765040400-1765308600@vancouverblackfilmfest.com SUMMARY:Relentless Hurdles / Resilient Hearts (HLX) DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″] \n \n Co-presented by \n \n \n [vc_single_image image=”6255″ img_size=”421×100″ css=””][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″] \n \n Storyline \n \n \n [vc_column_text css=””]A compassionate Black immigrant physician shares his personal experience of systemic barriers and resilience required to overcome racial disparities and address critical gaps.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” gap=”10″ leaf_row_scheme=”1″ css=”.vc_custom_1762744403244{background-color: #F0F0F0 !important;}”][vc_column width=”2/5″][vc_column_text css=””] \nGET ACCESS NOW! \nJOIN US AND ENJOY THE JOURNEY. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/5″][vc_column_text css=””] \n \n BBIC 2025 TICKET \n \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/5″][vc_column_text css=””] \n \n IN-PERSON PASS \n \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/5″][vc_column_text css=””] \n \n ONLINE PASS \n \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1762745417889{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CountryCanada \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n LanguageEnglish \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PremiereCalgary Premiere \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Duration9’min \n \n \n [/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1741915528135{margin-top: -10px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n GenreShort Doc \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Year2024 \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SubtitlesNo Subtitles \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CastTemitayo Sodunke \n \n \n [/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1762745464120{margin-top: 20px !important;background-color: #E2E4E7 !important;}”][vc_column] \n \n Synopsis \n \n \n [vc_column_text css=””]A compassionate Black immigrant physician shares his personal experience of systemic barriers and resilience required to overcome racial disparities and address critical gaps. The documentary highlights the intersectional challenges of race\, immigration\, and inequities in Canada’s healthcare landscape and how this impacts his mental wellbeing.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” equal_height=”yes” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1762745484672{margin-top: 60px !important;}”][vc_column] \n \n Directed by \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1742097064227{margin-top: 10px !important;}”] \n \n Temitayo Sodunke \n \n \n \n Temitayo Sodunke\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1742097054490{margin-top: -40px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=””] \nTemitayo is a PhD Health student at Dalhousie University who combines leadership skills with health advocacy. Her focus areas include health promotion\, reducing inequalities\, and mental health among marginalized populations. She uniquely incorporates documentary photography as a storytelling medium to address challenges across health and other sectors. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1762745563074{margin-top: 30px !important;background-color: #F0F0F0 !important;}”][vc_column] \n \n Get your Access Pass Now! \n \n \n [/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” gap=”15″ full_height=”yes” equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1762744113964{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 90px !important;background-color: #F0F0F0 !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text css=””] \nBUY YOUR IN-PERSON ALL ACCESS PASS\n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”5951″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded” css=””][vc_column_text css=””] \n \n BUY NOW! \n \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text css=””] \n BUY YOUR ONLINE ALL ACCESS PASS\n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”5483″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded” css=””][vc_column_text css=””] \n \n BUY NOW! \n \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text css=””] \nBUY YOUR OPENING FILM TICKET\n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”5485″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded” css=””][vc_column_text css=””] \n \n BUY NOW! \n \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://vancouverblackfilmfest.com/event/relentless-hurdles-resilient-hearts/ LOCATION:Vancity Theatre\, VIFF Centre 1181 Seymour Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6B 3M7\, Canada CATEGORIES:Being Black in Canada,Film Selection,VIBFF2025 Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vancouverblackfilmfest.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Relentless-Hurdles-Resilient-Hearts.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20251206T170000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20251209T193000 DTSTAMP:20260523T134044 CREATED:20250717T010807Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T211308Z UID:5388-1765040400-1765308600@vancouverblackfilmfest.com SUMMARY:Under Pressure (HLX) DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″] \n \n Co-presented by \n \n \n [vc_single_image image=”6255″ img_size=”” css=””][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″] \n \n Storyline \n \n \n [vc_column_text css=””]“Under Pressure” examines the unique struggles of African Nova Scotian men through the perspective of Dennis Adams Jr.\, a bald\, bearded Black man.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” gap=”10″ leaf_row_scheme=”1″ css=”.vc_custom_1762744403244{background-color: #F0F0F0 !important;}”][vc_column width=”2/5″][vc_column_text css=””] \nGET ACCESS NOW! \nJOIN US AND ENJOY THE JOURNEY. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/5″][vc_column_text css=””] \n \n BBIC 2025 TICKET \n \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/5″][vc_column_text css=””] \n \n IN-PERSON PASS \n \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/5″][vc_column_text css=””] \n \n ONLINE PASS \n \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1762746027363{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CountryCanada \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n LanguageEnglish \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PremiereOttawa Premiere \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Duration8’min \n \n \n [/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1741915528135{margin-top: -10px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n GenreShort Doc \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Year2024 \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SubtitlesNo Subtitles \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CastAndre Anderson \n \n \n [/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1762746054982{margin-top: 20px !important;background-color: #F0F0F0 !important;}”][vc_column] \n \n Synopsis \n \n \n [vc_column_text css=””]“Under Pressure” examines the unique struggles of African Nova Scotian men through the perspective of Dennis Adams Jr.\, a bald\, bearded Black man. With raw honesty\, the film weaves themes of identity\, mental health\, and personal growth\, offering an intimate look at life in modern-day New Scotland (Nova Scotia).[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” equal_height=”yes” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1762746062013{margin-top: 60px !important;}”][vc_column] \n \n Directed by \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1742097064227{margin-top: 10px !important;}”] \n \n Andre Anderson \n \n \n \n Andre Anderson\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1742097054490{margin-top: -40px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=””] \nAndre Anderson is a gifted storyteller and African Nova Scotian visionary. He is an alumni of Neptune Theatre School\, Saint Mary’s University\, and Nova Scotia Community College. Beyond storytelling\, Andre is a transformational leader dedicated to creating value and making a difference in his community through his vision and creativity. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1762746079611{margin-top: 30px !important;background-color: #F0F0F0 !important;}”][vc_column] \n \n Get your Access Pass Now! \n \n \n [/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” gap=”15″ full_height=”yes” equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1762744113964{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 90px !important;background-color: #F0F0F0 !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text css=””] \nBUY YOUR IN-PERSON ALL ACCESS PASS\n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”5951″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded” css=””][vc_column_text css=””] \n \n BUY NOW! \n \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text css=””] \n BUY YOUR ONLINE ALL ACCESS PASS\n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”5483″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded” css=””][vc_column_text css=””] \n \n BUY NOW! \n \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text css=””] \nBUY YOUR OPENING FILM TICKET\n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”5485″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded” css=””][vc_column_text css=””] \n \n BUY NOW! \n \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://vancouverblackfilmfest.com/event/under-pressure/ LOCATION:Vancity Theatre\, VIFF Centre 1181 Seymour Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6B 3M7\, Canada CATEGORIES:Being Black in Canada,Film Selection,VIBFF2025 Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vancouverblackfilmfest.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Under-Pressure-Still.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20251206T170000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20251209T193000 DTSTAMP:20260523T134044 CREATED:20250717T010807Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T212447Z UID:5385-1765040400-1765308600@vancouverblackfilmfest.com SUMMARY:Lemon Lime (OTT) DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″] \n \n Co-presented by \n \n \n [vc_single_image image=”6255″ img_size=”” css=””][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″] \n \n Storyline \n \n \n [vc_column_text css=””]Two long-time friends\, Makahi and Yannick\, reflect on their respective journeys as artists in different disciplines—visual arts and music production.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” gap=”10″ leaf_row_scheme=”1″ css=”.vc_custom_1762744403244{background-color: #F0F0F0 !important;}”][vc_column width=”2/5″][vc_column_text css=””] \nGET ACCESS NOW! \nJOIN US AND ENJOY THE JOURNEY. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/5″][vc_column_text css=””] \n \n BBIC 2025 TICKET \n \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/5″][vc_column_text css=””] \n \n IN-PERSON PASS \n \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/5″][vc_column_text css=””] \n \n ONLINE PASS \n \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1762749904780{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CountryCanada \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n LanguageEnglish \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PremiereClagary Premiere \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Duration9’min \n \n \n [/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1741915528135{margin-top: -10px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n GenreShort Doc \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Year2024 \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SubtitlesNo Subtitles \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CastMuram Idris \n \n \n [/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1762749914061{margin-top: 20px !important;background-color: #E2E4E7 !important;}”][vc_column] \n \n Synopsis \n \n \n [vc_column_text css=””]Two long-time friends\, Makahi and Yannick\, reflect on their respective journeys as artists in different disciplines—visual arts and music production. The two delve into their experiences as young Black artists in Ottawa\, sharing insights into their paths and creative growth.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” equal_height=”yes” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1762749924878{margin-top: 60px !important;}”][vc_column] \n \n Directed by \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1742097064227{margin-top: 10px !important;}”] \n \n Muram Idris \n \n \n \n Muram Idris\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1762749944095{margin-top: 30px !important;background-color: #F0F0F0 !important;}”][vc_column] \n \n Get your Access Pass Now! \n \n \n [/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” gap=”15″ full_height=”yes” equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1762744113964{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 90px !important;background-color: #F0F0F0 !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text css=””] \nBUY YOUR IN-PERSON ALL ACCESS PASS\n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”5951″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded” css=””][vc_column_text css=””] \n \n BUY NOW! \n \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text css=””] \n BUY YOUR ONLINE ALL ACCESS PASS\n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”5483″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded” css=””][vc_column_text css=””] \n \n BUY NOW! \n \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text css=””] \nBUY YOUR OPENING FILM TICKET\n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”5485″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded” css=””][vc_column_text css=””] \n \n BUY NOW! \n \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://vancouverblackfilmfest.com/event/lemon-lime/ LOCATION:Vancity Theatre\, VIFF Centre 1181 Seymour Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6B 3M7\, Canada CATEGORIES:Being Black in Canada,Film Selection,VIBFF2025 Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vancouverblackfilmfest.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Lemonlime.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20251206T170000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20251209T193000 DTSTAMP:20260523T134044 CREATED:20250717T010807Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T210753Z UID:5386-1765040400-1765308600@vancouverblackfilmfest.com SUMMARY:Black in School (HLX) DESCRIPTION:[vc_row leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1762748834133{background-color: #FFFFFF00 !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/2″] \n \n Co-presented by \n \n \n [vc_single_image image=”6255″ img_size=”” css=””][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″] \n \n Storyline \n \n \n [vc_column_text css=””]A young Black girl navigates high school while dealing with the death of her father\, moving to a new city\, and adolescent pressures.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” gap=”10″ leaf_row_scheme=”1″ css=”.vc_custom_1762744403244{background-color: #F0F0F0 !important;}”][vc_column width=”2/5″][vc_column_text css=””] \nGET ACCESS NOW! \nJOIN US AND ENJOY THE JOURNEY. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/5″][vc_column_text css=””] \n \n BBIC 2025 TICKET \n \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/5″][vc_column_text css=””] \n \n IN-PERSON PASS \n \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/5″][vc_column_text css=””] \n \n ONLINE PASS \n \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1762745439781{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CountryCanada \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n LanguageEnglish \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PremiereCalgary Premiere \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Duration10’min \n \n \n [/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1741915528135{margin-top: -10px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n GenreShort Doc \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Year2024 \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SubtitlesNo Subtitles \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CastHabiba Diallo \n \n \n [/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1762743808295{margin-top: 20px !important;background-color: #F0F0F0 !important;}”][vc_column] \n \n Synopsis \n \n \n [vc_column_text css=””]A young Black girl navigates high school while dealing with the death of her father\, moving to a new city\, and adolescent pressures.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” equal_height=”yes” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1762744509428{margin-top: 60px !important;}”][vc_column] \n \n Directed by \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1742097064227{margin-top: 10px !important;}”] \n \n Habiba Diallo \n \n \n \n Habiba Diallo\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1742097054490{margin-top: -40px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=””] \n“Habiba Diallo is the author of the book “BlackIn School”. She is the inaugural winner of the Senator Don Oliver Black Voices Prize and has received other literary accolades. The Government of Canada recognized her as an outstanding woman in 2019. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1762739417005{margin-top: 30px !important;background-color: #F0F0F0 !important;}”][vc_column] \n \n Get your Access Pass Now! \n \n \n [/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” gap=”15″ full_height=”yes” equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1762744113964{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 90px !important;background-color: #F0F0F0 !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text css=””] \nBUY YOUR IN-PERSON ALL ACCESS PASS\n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”5951″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded” css=””][vc_column_text css=””] \n \n BUY NOW! \n \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text css=””] \n BUY YOUR ONLINE ALL ACCESS PASS\n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”5483″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded” css=””][vc_column_text css=””] \n \n BUY NOW! \n \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text css=””] \nBUY YOUR OPENING FILM TICKET\n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”5485″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded” css=””][vc_column_text css=””] \n \n BUY NOW! \n \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://vancouverblackfilmfest.com/event/black-in-school/ LOCATION:Vancity Theatre\, VIFF Centre 1181 Seymour Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6B 3M7\, Canada CATEGORIES:Being Black in Canada,Film Selection,VIBFF2025 Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vancouverblackfilmfest.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Black-in-School.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20251206T170000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20251209T193000 DTSTAMP:20260523T134044 CREATED:20250717T010808Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T211507Z UID:5389-1765040400-1765308600@vancouverblackfilmfest.com SUMMARY:Self Actualization (VANC) DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″] \n \n Co-presented by \n \n \n [vc_single_image image=”6255″ img_size=”” css=””][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″] \n \n Storyline \n \n \n [vc_column_text css=””]Being mixed-race can be challenging\, navigating the world often feels complicated. Aesha shares her journey from childhood to adulthood.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” gap=”10″ leaf_row_scheme=”1″ css=”.vc_custom_1762744403244{background-color: #F0F0F0 !important;}”][vc_column width=”2/5″][vc_column_text css=””] \nGET ACCESS NOW! \nJOIN US AND ENJOY THE JOURNEY. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/5″][vc_column_text css=””] \n \n BBIC 2025 TICKET \n \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/5″][vc_column_text css=””] \n \n IN-PERSON PASS \n \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/5″][vc_column_text css=””] \n \n ONLINE PASS \n \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1762747002545{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CountryCanada \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n LanguageEnglish \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PremiereOttawa Premiere \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Duration10’min \n \n \n [/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1741915528135{margin-top: -10px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n GenreShort Doc \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Year2024 \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SubtitlesNo Subtitles \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CastMarion Jacobs \n \n \n [/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1762747017780{background-color: #F0F0F0 !important;}”][vc_column] \n \n Synopsis \n \n \n [vc_column_text css=””]Being mixed-race can be challenging\, navigating the world often feels complicated. Aesha shares her journey from childhood to adulthood. Facing toxic environments but finding strength in the right people and embracing who you are is the key to making it easier.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” equal_height=”yes” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1762747043730{margin-top: 60px !important;}”][vc_column] \n \n Directed by \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1742097064227{margin-top: 10px !important;}”] \n \n Marion Jacobs \n \n \n \n Marion Jacobs\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1742097054490{margin-top: -40px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=””] \nMarion Jacobs\, Actress\, Director\, Writer and Teaching Artist is proud of her Squamish\, Snuneymuxw and Bahamian ancestry. She was born and raised in West Vancouver\, BC. She moved to L.A for University and attended the American Musical and Dramatic Academy receiving a BFA with honors in Performing Arts Acting. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1762747061633{margin-top: 30px !important;background-color: #F0F0F0 !important;}”][vc_column] \n \n Get your Access Pass Now! \n \n \n [/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” gap=”15″ full_height=”yes” equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1762744113964{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 90px !important;background-color: #F0F0F0 !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text css=””] \nBUY YOUR IN-PERSON ALL ACCESS PASS\n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”5951″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded” css=””][vc_column_text css=””] \n \n BUY NOW! \n \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text css=””] \n BUY YOUR ONLINE ALL ACCESS PASS\n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”5483″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded” css=””][vc_column_text css=””] \n \n BUY NOW! \n \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text css=””] \nBUY YOUR OPENING FILM TICKET\n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”5485″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded” css=””][vc_column_text css=””] \n \n BUY NOW! \n \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://vancouverblackfilmfest.com/event/self-actualization/ LOCATION:Vancity Theatre\, VIFF Centre 1181 Seymour Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6B 3M7\, Canada CATEGORIES:Being Black in Canada,Film Selection,VIBFF2025 Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vancouverblackfilmfest.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Self-Actualization.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20251206T170000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20251209T193000 DTSTAMP:20260523T134044 CREATED:20251110T103703Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T212015Z UID:6079-1765040400-1765308600@vancouverblackfilmfest.com SUMMARY:Fertilizer (HLX) DESCRIPTION:[vc_row leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1762748834133{background-color: #FFFFFF00 !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/2″] \n \n Co-presented by \n \n \n [vc_single_image image=”6255″ img_size=”” css=””][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″] \n \n Storyline \n \n \n [vc_column_text css=””]A father reflects upon the cycles of life and parenthood\, upon the birth of his son.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” gap=”10″ leaf_row_scheme=”1″ css=”.vc_custom_1762744403244{background-color: #F0F0F0 !important;}”][vc_column width=”2/5″][vc_column_text css=””] \nGET ACCESS NOW! \nJOIN US AND ENJOY THE JOURNEY. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/5″][vc_column_text css=””] \n \n BBIC 2025 TICKET \n \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/5″][vc_column_text css=””] \n \n IN-PERSON PASS \n \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/5″][vc_column_text css=””] \n \n ONLINE PASS \n \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1762745439781{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CountryCanada \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n LanguageEnglish \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PremiereVancouver Premiere \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Duration11’min \n \n \n [/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1741915528135{margin-top: -10px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n GenreShort Doc \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Year2024 \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SubtitlesNo Subtitles \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CastN/a \n \n \n [/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1762743808295{margin-top: 20px !important;background-color: #F0F0F0 !important;}”][vc_column] \n \n Synopsis \n \n \n [vc_column_text css=””]A father reflects upon the cycles of life and parenthood\, upon the birth of his son. Memories and reflections of his own father come to mind as he dissects the meaning of growth and acceptance. Will history repeat? Or may he will the seasons to change?[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” equal_height=”yes” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1762744509428{margin-top: 60px !important;}”][vc_column] \n \n Directed by \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1742097064227{margin-top: 10px !important;}”] \n \n Kanin Gosbee \n \n \n \n Kanin Gosbee\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1742097054490{margin-top: -40px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=””] \nis an African Nova Scotian and Indigenous man in his mid-twenties — a lifelong artist\, aspiring entrepreneur\, and proud new father to a baby boy. Having overcome various forms of trauma and social challenges through years of reflection\, he now seeks to share his personal journey and growth through his films. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1762739417005{margin-top: 30px !important;background-color: #F0F0F0 !important;}”][vc_column] \n \n Get your Access Pass Now! \n \n \n [/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” gap=”15″ full_height=”yes” equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1762744113964{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 90px !important;background-color: #F0F0F0 !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text css=””] \nBUY YOUR IN-PERSON ALL ACCESS PASS\n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”5951″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded” css=””][vc_column_text css=””] \n \n BUY NOW! \n \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text css=””] \n BUY YOUR ONLINE ALL ACCESS PASS\n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”5483″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded” css=””][vc_column_text css=””] \n \n BUY NOW! \n \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text css=””] \nBUY YOUR OPENING FILM TICKET\n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”5485″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded” css=””][vc_column_text css=””] \n \n BUY NOW! \n \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://vancouverblackfilmfest.com/event/fertilizer-hlx/ LOCATION:Vancity Theatre\, VIFF Centre 1181 Seymour Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6B 3M7\, Canada CATEGORIES:Being Black in Canada,Film Selection,VIBFF2025 Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vancouverblackfilmfest.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Fertilizer-1920x1080-1.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR