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:20251207T110000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20251209T140000 DTSTAMP:20260414T175116 CREATED:20251104T203631Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T095752Z UID:5866-1765105200-1765288800@vancouverblackfilmfest.com SUMMARY:Dope is Death (Online Only) DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column] \n \n Storyline \n \n \n [vc_column_text css=””]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.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” gap=”20″ content_placement=”middle” leaf_row_scheme=”1″ css=”.vc_custom_1762756728489{background-color: #F0F0F0 !important;}”][vc_column width=”2/4″][vc_column_text css=””] \nGET ACCESS NOW! \nJOIN US AND ENJOY THE JOURNEY. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_column_text css=””] \n \n IN-PERSON ALL ACCESS PASS \n \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_column_text css=””] \n \n ONLINE ALL ACCESS PASS \n \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1741917380546{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 PremiereNo Premiere \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Duration81’min \n \n \n [/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1741916727529{margin-top: -10px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n GenreCA Spotlight \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Year2021 \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 CastJ. Cortez\nM. S. Latine\nP. Pietri \n \n \n [/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1762757238356{margin-top: 20px !important;background-color: #F0F0F0 !important;}”][vc_column] \n \n Synopsis \n \n \n [vc_column_text css=””]In 1973\, Dr. Mutulu Shakur\, along with fellow Black Panthers and the Young Lords\, combined community health with radical politics to create the first acupuncture detoxification program in America. \nDOPE IS DEATH explores how this form of radical harm reduction was a revolutionary act toward the government programs that transfixed the lives of black and brown communities throughout the South Bronx. DOPE IS DEATH utilizes an abundant archive while giving us insight into how the acupuncture clinic rose to prominence and\, despite funding challenges\, still functions to this day. Some of those who benefited from the program became acupuncturists themselves. Dr. Mutulu’s legacy is cemented within this profound story of community healing and activism. (Amir George of True/False)[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1762757252385{padding-top: 60px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;}”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1747872042954{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”] \n \n Directed by \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″] \n \n Mia Donovan \n \n \n \n Mia Donovan\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1762280890963{margin-top: -20px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1762288542977{margin-top: -20px !important;}”] \nMia Donovan is a Canadian photographer and filmmaker. She is best known for her documentary Inside Lara Roxx released through EyeSteelFilm. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1762757279889{padding-top: 60px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;background-color: #F0F0F0 !important;}”][vc_column] \n \n Trailer \n \n \n [vc_video link=”https://vimeo.com/724482400″ css=””][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1762754184742{padding-bottom: 60px !important;background-color: #FFFFFF !important;}”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1762753996368{margin-top: 30px !important;}”] \n \n Get your Access Pass Now! \n \n \n [/vc_column][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/dope-is-death-online-only/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Film Selection,VIBFF2025 Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vancouverblackfilmfest.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Dope-is-death.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20251207T110000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20251209T140000 DTSTAMP:20260414T175116 CREATED:20251104T202612Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T094707Z UID:5863-1765105200-1765288800@vancouverblackfilmfest.com SUMMARY:Stateless (Online Only) DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column] \n \n Storyline \n \n \n [vc_column_text css=””]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.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” gap=”20″ content_placement=”middle” leaf_row_scheme=”1″ css=”.vc_custom_1762756728489{background-color: #F0F0F0 !important;}”][vc_column width=”2/4″][vc_column_text css=””] \nGET ACCESS NOW! \nJOIN US AND ENJOY THE JOURNEY. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_column_text css=””] \n \n IN-PERSON ALL ACCESS PASS \n \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_column_text css=””] \n \n ONLINE ALL ACCESS PASS \n \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1741917380546{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 LanguageCreole\,\nSpanish \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PremiereNo Premiere \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Duration95’min \n \n \n [/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1741916727529{margin-top: -10px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n GenreCA Spotlight \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Year2023 \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SubtitlesEnglish \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CastL. Nicholas \n \n \n [/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1762757741588{margin-top: 60px !important;background-color: #F0F0F0 !important;}”][vc_column] \n \n Synopsis \n \n \n [vc_column_text css=””]In 1937\, tens of thousands of Haitians and Dominicans of Haitian descent were exterminated by the Dominican army\, on the basis of anti-black racism. Fast-forward to 2013\, the Dominican Republic’s Supreme Court stripped the citizenship of anyone with Haitian parents\, retroactive to 1929\, rendering more than 200\,000 people stateless. \nDirector Michèle Stephenson’s new documentary follows the grassroots campaign of a young attorney named Rosa Iris\, as she challenges electoral corruption and fights to protect the right to citizenship for all people.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1762757670236{margin-top: 20px !important;}”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1747872042954{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”] \n \n Directed by \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″] \n \n Michèle Stephenson \n \n \n \n Michèle Stephenson\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1762280890963{margin-top: -20px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1762287928407{margin-top: -20px !important;}”] \nMichèle Stephenson Michèle Stephenson pulls from her Haitian and Panamanian roots to think radically about storytelling to build a practice that centers the lived experiences of the Black diaspora in the Americas. Stephenson draws on fiction\, immersive and hybrid forms of storytelling to build her worlds and narratives. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1762757651850{padding-top: 60px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;background-color: #F0F0F0 !important;}”][vc_column] \n \n Trailer \n \n \n [vc_video link=”https://vimeo.com/412322234″ css=””][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1762754184742{padding-bottom: 60px !important;background-color: #FFFFFF !important;}”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1762753996368{margin-top: 30px !important;}”] \n \n Get your Access Pass Now! \n \n \n [/vc_column][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/stateless-online-only/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Film Selection,VIBFF2025 Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vancouverblackfilmfest.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Stateless.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20251207T110000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20251209T140000 DTSTAMP:20260414T175116 CREATED:20251104T201622Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T175719Z UID:5859-1765105200-1765288800@vancouverblackfilmfest.com SUMMARY:Kite Zo A: Leave the Bones (Online Only) DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column] \n \n Storyline \n \n \n [vc_column_text css=””]”Kite Zo A” est un film sensoriel sur les rituels en Haïti\, de l’ancien au moderne.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” gap=”20″ content_placement=”middle” leaf_row_scheme=”1″ css=”.vc_custom_1762756728489{background-color: #F0F0F0 !important;}”][vc_column width=”2/4″][vc_column_text css=””] \nGET ACCESS NOW! \nJOIN US AND ENJOY THE JOURNEY. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_column_text css=””] \n \n IN-PERSON ALL ACCESS PASS \n \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_column_text css=””] \n \n ONLINE ALL ACCESS PASS \n \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1741917380546{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 LanguageHaitian Creole \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PremiereNo Premiere \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Duration70’min \n \n \n [/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1741916727529{margin-top: -10px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n GenreCA Spotlight \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Year2022 \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SubtitlesEnglish \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CastSanba Zao \n \n \n [/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1762759044515{margin-top: 20px !important;background-color: #F0F0F0 !important;}”][vc_column] \n \n Synopsis \n \n \n [vc_column_text css=””]In 1791\, in Haiti\, Dutty Boukman presided over a Vodou ritual in Bois-Caïman that led to the creation of the first Black republic. Since then\, rituals of transformation and artistic expression have been at the core of a thriving culture as the country faces oppression\, poverty\, and natural disasters. \n“Kite Zo A” (Leave the Bones) is a sensorial film about rituals in Haiti\, from ancient to modern\, made in collaboration with poets\, dancers\, musicians\, fishermen\, daredevil rollerbladers\, and Vodou priests\, set to poetry by Haitian author Wood-Jerry Gabriel.\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1762758899530{padding-top: 60px !important;}”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1747872042954{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”] \n \n Directed by \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″] \n \n Kaveh Nabatian \n \n \n \n Kaveh Nabatian\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1762280890963{margin-top: -20px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1762286921181{margin-top: -20px !important;}”] \nKaveh Nabatian is an Iranian-Canadian musician and film director\, known as a trumpeter and keyboardist with the Juno Award winning orchestral post-rock band Bell Orchestre. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1762758924473{padding-top: 60px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;background-color: #F0F0F0 !important;}”][vc_column] \n \n Trailer \n \n \n [vc_video link=”https://vimeo.com/737962914″ css=””][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1762754184742{padding-bottom: 60px !important;background-color: #FFFFFF !important;}”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1762753996368{margin-top: 30px !important;}”] \n \n Get your Access Pass Now! \n \n \n [/vc_column][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/kite-zo-a-leave-the-bones-online-only/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Film Selection,VIBFF2025 Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vancouverblackfilmfest.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Kite-Zo-A-still.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20251207T110000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20251209T140000 DTSTAMP:20260414T175116 CREATED:20251104T182823Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T180737Z UID:5856-1765105200-1765288800@vancouverblackfilmfest.com SUMMARY:Cette Maison (Online Only) DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column] \n \n Storyline \n \n \n [vc_column_text css=””]Une adolescente est retrouvée pendue dans sa chambre. Alors que tout laisse croire à un suicide\, le rapport d’autopsie révèle une autre évidence.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” gap=”20″ content_placement=”middle” leaf_row_scheme=”1″ css=”.vc_custom_1762756728489{background-color: #F0F0F0 !important;}”][vc_column width=”2/4″][vc_column_text css=””] \nGET ACCESS NOW! \nJOIN US AND ENJOY THE JOURNEY. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_column_text css=””] \n \n IN-PERSON ALL ACCESS PASS \n \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_column_text css=””] \n \n ONLINE ALL ACCESS PASS \n \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1741917380546{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 LanguageCreole\,\nFrench \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PremiereNo Premiere \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Duration73’min \n \n \n [/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1741916727529{margin-top: -10px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n GenreCA Spotlight \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Year2022 \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SubtitlesEnglish \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CastF. B. Mbaye\,\nS. J. Baptiste\,\nE. Duranceau \n \n \n [/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1762759183827{margin-top: 20px !important;background-color: #F0F0F0 !important;}”][vc_column] \n \n Synopsis \n \n \n [vc_column_text css=””]Bridgeport\, January 17\, 2008. A teenage girl is found hanged in her room. While everything points to suicide\, the autopsy report reveals something else. Ten years later\, the director and cousin of the teenager examine the past causes and future consequences of this unsolved crime. Like an imagined biography\, the film explores the relationship between the security of the living space and the violence that can jeopardize it.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1762759167472{padding-top: 60px !important;}”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1747872042954{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”] \n \n Directed by \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″] \n \n Miryam Charles \n \n \n \n Miryam Charles\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1762280890963{margin-top: -20px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1762280884105{margin-top: -20px !important;}”] \nMiryam Charles is a filmmaker of Haitian origin living in Montreal. Her films have been presented at various festivals in Quebec and internationally. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1762759213007{padding-top: 60px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;background-color: #F0F0F0 !important;}”][vc_column] \n \n Trailer \n \n \n [vc_video link=”https://vimeo.com/641971068″ css=””][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1762754184742{padding-bottom: 60px !important;background-color: #FFFFFF !important;}”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1762753996368{margin-top: 30px !important;}”] \n \n Get your Access Pass Now! \n \n \n [/vc_column][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/cette-maison-online-only/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Film Selection,VIBFF2025 Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vancouverblackfilmfest.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Cette-maison.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20251207T110000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20251209T140000 DTSTAMP:20260414T175116 CREATED:20251104T181153Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T180014Z UID:5851-1765105200-1765288800@vancouverblackfilmfest.com SUMMARY:Rumba Rules\, Nouvelles Généalogies / Rumba Rules\, New Genealogies (Online Only) DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column] \n \n Storyline \n \n \n [vc_column_text css=””]FR: Au coeur de l’Orchestre de Brigade Sarbati\, incursion dans la scène de la rumba congolaise à Kinshasa. \nEN: Glimpse into the contemporary music scene of Kinshasa featuring Brigade Sarbati Orchestra.\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” gap=”20″ content_placement=”middle” leaf_row_scheme=”1″ css=”.vc_custom_1762756728489{background-color: #F0F0F0 !important;}”][vc_column width=”2/4″][vc_column_text css=””] \nGET ACCESS NOW! \nJOIN US AND ENJOY THE JOURNEY. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_column_text css=””] \n \n IN-PERSON ALL ACCESS PASS \n \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_column_text css=””] \n \n ONLINE ALL ACCESS PASS \n \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1741917380546{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 LanguageLingala \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PremiereNo Premiere \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Duration107’min \n \n \n [/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1741916727529{margin-top: -10px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n GenreCA Spotlight \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Year2020 \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SubtitlesEnglish \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CastBrigade Sarbati\n& son orchestre \n \n \n [/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1762759383352{margin-top: 20px !important;background-color: #F0F0F0 !important;}”][vc_column] \n \n Synopsis \n \n \n [vc_column_text css=””]Permeating the daily life of one of the great orchestras of the current generation\, Rumba Rules proposes an incursion into the arcanes of a monumental African music. Ya Mayi\, Lumumba\, Xéna La Guerrière\, Pitchou Travolta\, Alfred Solo\, Soleil Patron and many others: nearly thirty artists feed the creative life of the Brigade Sarbati Orchestra. \nBy entering the group and the city of Kinshasa\, the film gets into the rumba as if it were penetrating a rootstock. Through studio work\, rehearsals and concerts\, different portraits offer a foray into the dynamics and stories of this highly acclaimed Congolese music. From local roots to the patrons from the diaspora\, the voices of Rumba Rules polyphony are past and present.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1762759399572{padding-top: 60px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;}”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1747872042954{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”] \n \n Directed by \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″] \n \n David N. Bernatchez \n \n \n \n David N. Bernatchez\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n [vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1762279780800{margin-top: -20px !important;}”] \nBiographie. David N. Bernatchez est un cinéaste et bricoleur de savoirs né au Québec. En tant qu’anthropologue\, il multiplie les projets sur la mémoire. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″] \n \n Sammy Baloji \n \n \n \n Sammy Baloji\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n [vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1762279749048{margin-top: -20px !important;}”] \nSammy Baloji\, artiste congolais\, explore la mémoire\, l’histoire et l’héritage colonial de la RDC à travers photographie\, vidéo et installations. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1762759480435{padding-top: 60px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;background-color: #F0F0F0 !important;}”][vc_column] \n \n Trailer \n \n \n [vc_video link=”https://vimeo.com/552568935″ css=””][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1762754184742{padding-bottom: 60px !important;background-color: #FFFFFF !important;}”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1762753996368{margin-top: 30px !important;}”] \n \n Get your Access Pass Now! \n \n \n [/vc_column][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/rumba-rules-nouvelles-genealogies-rumba-rules-new-genealogies-online-only/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Film Selection,VIBFF2025 Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vancouverblackfilmfest.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Rumba-rules.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20251207T110000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20251209T140000 DTSTAMP:20260414T175116 CREATED:20251104T175934Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T072952Z UID:5849-1765105200-1765288800@vancouverblackfilmfest.com SUMMARY:Il n'y a pas de faux métier / There are no false undertakings (Online Only) DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column] \n \n Storyline \n \n \n [vc_column_text css=””]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.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1741917380546{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 LanguageFrench \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PremiereNo Premiere \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Duration108’min \n \n \n [/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1741916727529{margin-top: -10px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n GenreCA Spotlight \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Year2020 \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SubtitlesEnglish \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CastL. Mavangui\nT. Z. Botao \n \n \n [/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1762759739538{margin-top: 20px !important;background-color: #F0F0F0 !important;}”][vc_column] \n \n Synopsis \n \n \n [vc_column_text css=””]Marie-Cobra\, recipient of a grant\, advances in the writing of a screenplay which tells the story of a poet whose mission is to defuse bombs and of a police officer assigned to protect him; Rosaire\, her former lover\, a pastor\, is writing a conference which deals with “the impossible love between believers and disbelievers”\, but which the stake is really his own impossible love with Marie-Cobra; Mélusine\, an old friend\, decides to go back to writing a play featuring a vampire with anal cancer\, which\, in Rosaire’s opinion\, is not at all funny.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1762759718392{padding-top: 60px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;}”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1747872042954{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”] \n \n Directed by \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″] \n \n Olivier Godin \n \n \n \n Olivier Godin\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1762278975296{margin-top: -20px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1762278891309{margin-top: -20px !important;}”] \nOlivier Godin est un réalisateur et scénariste québécois. Il a réalisé plusieurs courts métrages avant de présenter en première son premier long métrage\, Le Pays des âmes\, au Festival du nouveau cinéma de 2011. Il a enchaîné en 2014 avec Nouvelles\, nouvelles\, et en 2016 avec Les Arts de la parole\, pour lequel il a remporté un prix du jury lors de l’édition 2017 des Percéides. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1762759700417{padding-top: 60px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;background-color: #F0F0F0 !important;}”][vc_column] \n \n Trailer \n \n \n [vc_video link=”https://youtu.be/JRpegehaslU?si=yOwyZ1I9xU6LYwYx” css=””][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1762754184742{padding-bottom: 60px !important;background-color: #FFFFFF !important;}”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1762753996368{margin-top: 30px !important;}”] \n \n Get your Access Pass Now! \n \n \n [/vc_column][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/il-ny-a-pas-de-faux-metier-there-are-no-false-undertakings-online-only/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Film Selection,VIBFF2025 Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vancouverblackfilmfest.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Il-n-y-a-pas-de-faux-metier-1920x1080-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20251206T193000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20251206T213000 DTSTAMP:20260414T175116 CREATED:20251103T014332Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T181839Z UID:5731-1765049400-1765056600@vancouverblackfilmfest.com SUMMARY:Snake (In Theatre & Online) DESCRIPTION:[vc_row leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1762167647950{margin-top: 32px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/2″] \n \n Co-presented by \n \n \n [vc_single_image image=”6289″ img_size=”” css=””][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″] \n \n Storyline \n \n \n [vc_column_text css=””] \n\n\nWhen a 10-year-old farm girl is entrapped by a sinister stranger’s lies\, she must use the truth to save her family.\n\n\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” gap=”20″ content_placement=”middle” leaf_row_scheme=”1″ css=”.vc_custom_1762753786235{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 BUY FILM 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_1741917380546{margin-top: 20px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CountrySouth Africa \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n LanguageAfrikaans\,\nEnglish \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PremiereBritish Columbia \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Duration109’min \n \n \n [/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1741916727529{margin-top: -10px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n GenreNarrative Feature \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 \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CastL. Barnard\nN. Jaarsveld\nK. Arrison \n \n \n [/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1762755287024{margin-top: 20px !important;background-color: #F0F0F0 !important;}”][vc_column] \n \n Synopsis \n \n \n [vc_column_text css=””]When a luminous stranger arrives on the farm\, Stella’s father stays sober and her mother begins to laugh again. But the man with the silver cross has not come to save them. As Jerry slithers his way into their hearts\, his own dark wounds begin to show. Stella must shut up and watch him strangle her family or use the truth to fight for their lives.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1762754996682{padding-top: 60px !important;}”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1747872042954{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”] \n \n Directed by \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1741762720592{margin-top: -40px !important;}”] \n \n Meg Rickards \n \n \n \n Meg Rickards\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1741917233346{margin-top: -40px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=””] \nAs a writer and director\, Meg Rickards is passionate about telling authentic human stories. She has directed four feature films\, a feature documentary\, a miniseries and numerous short films. Meg’s most recent film is SNAKE (2024) screened at Dances with FIlms in Los Angeles and the Johannesburg International Film Festival. It is available on Amazon Prime in Africa. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1762755270486{padding-top: 60px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;background-color: #F0F0F0 !important;}”][vc_column] \n \n Trailer \n \n \n [vc_video link=”https://vimeo.com/913632501″ css=””][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1762754184742{padding-bottom: 60px !important;background-color: #FFFFFF !important;}”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1762753996368{margin-top: 30px !important;}”] \n \n Get your Access Pass Now! \n \n \n [/vc_column][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/snake-in-theatre/ LOCATION:Vancity Theatre\, VIFF Centre 1181 Seymour Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6B 3M7\, Canada CATEGORIES:Film Selection,VIBFF2025 Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vancouverblackfilmfest.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Snake-Stella-in-tree.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20251206T170000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20251209T193000 DTSTAMP:20260414T175116 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20251206T170000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20251209T193000 DTSTAMP:20260414T175116 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:20260414T175116 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:20260414T175116 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:20260414T175116 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:20260414T175116 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:20260414T175116 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:20260414T175116 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:20260414T175116 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:20260414T175116 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:20260414T175116 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:20260414T175116 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:20260414T175116 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:20260414T175116 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:20251209T073000 DTSTAMP:20260414T175116 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:20251206T150000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20251209T163000 DTSTAMP:20260414T175116 CREATED:20251104T143759Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T182440Z UID:5804-1765033200-1765297800@vancouverblackfilmfest.com SUMMARY:Sierra's Gold (In Theatre & Online) DESCRIPTION:[vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1762167570939{margin-top: -100px !important;background-color: #951B81 !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nIn theaters December 6\, @3:00pm. \nAvailable online December 5-9.\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1762167647950{margin-top: 32px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/2″] \n \n Co-presented by \n \n \n [vc_single_image image=”6286″ img_size=”” css=””][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″] \n \n Storyline \n \n \n [vc_column_text css=””] \n\n\nSierra’s Gold is a dark comedic journey that delves into themes of self-discovery and the “shocking revelation” that one’s true worth is always within.\n\n\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” gap=”20″ content_placement=”middle” leaf_row_scheme=”1″ css=”.vc_custom_1762753786235{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 BUY FILM 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_1741917380546{margin-top: 20px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CountrySouth Africa \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n LanguageZulu\,\nAfrikaans \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PremiereBritish Columbia \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Duration93’min \n \n \n [/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1741916727529{margin-top: -10px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n GenreNarrative Feature \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 \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CastNontshokweni\,\nJ. Strydom\,\nT. Thiko \n \n \n [/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1762755597404{margin-top: 20px !important;background-color: #F0F0F0 !important;}”][vc_column] \n \n Synopsis \n \n \n [vc_column_text css=””]Sierra\, an eccentric young black visual artist in Johannesburg\, discovers she’s pregnant. Tiro\, the boyfriend\, presents Sierra with a hard choice: abort or lose him forever. Sierra consumes a strange concoction designed to abort but instead it bestows her with the inexplicable ability to excrete gold coins. \nWhat follows is an uproarious and darkly comedic chain of events as Skorra\, a Pawn shop owner and his henchmen invade Sierra’s home with the hope of extracting the gold coins. Her loft\, once a sanctuary of artistic expression\, morphs into an unexpected battleground of wits and resolve\, as everyone fights for what they want and the pursuit of riches\, ultimately spirals into a deadly showdown. A riveting exploration of love\, desperation\, and the unimaginable consequences of choice.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1762755658403{padding-top: 60px !important;}”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1747872042954{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”] \n \n Directed by \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1741762720592{margin-top: -40px !important;}”] \n \n Adze Ugah \n \n \n \n Adze Ugah\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1741917233346{margin-top: -40px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=””] \nAdze Ugah’s foray into the film making began after obtaining a Diploma in Motion Picture Production at the National Film Institute\, Jos\, Nigeria. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1762755711457{padding-top: 60px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;background-color: #F0F0F0 !important;}”][vc_column] \n \n Trailer \n \n \n [vc_video link=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QPi__0ufgww”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1762754184742{padding-bottom: 60px !important;background-color: #FFFFFF !important;}”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1762753996368{margin-top: 30px !important;}”] \n \n Get your Access Pass Now! \n \n \n [/vc_column][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/sierras-gold/ LOCATION:Vancity Theatre\, VIFF Centre 1181 Seymour Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6B 3M7\, Canada CATEGORIES:Film Selection,VIBFF2025 Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vancouverblackfilmfest.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Sierras-gold.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20251206T144000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20251209T145000 DTSTAMP:20260414T175116 CREATED:20251103T032616Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T214741Z UID:5741-1765032000-1765291800@vancouverblackfilmfest.com SUMMARY:Can You Feel It Now? (In Theatre & Online) DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″] \n \n Co-presented by \n \n \n [vc_single_image image=”6250″ img_size=”288×80″ css=””][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″] \n \n Storyline \n \n \n [vc_column_text css=””]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.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” gap=”20″ content_placement=”middle” leaf_row_scheme=”1″ css=”.vc_custom_1762753786235{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 SHORT FILMS 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_1741917380546{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\nAfrican Languages \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PremiereBritish Columbia \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_1741916727529{margin-top: -10px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n GenreNarrative Short \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Year2025 \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SubtitlesEnglish \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CastC. Lafortune\nR. Y. Ekundayo \n \n \n [/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1762762021750{padding-top: 60px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;background-color: #F0F0F0 !important;}”][vc_column] \n \n Synopsis \n \n \n [vc_column_text css=””]”Set in a speculative future on Turtle Island\, this poetic short follows the Welcomer\, a vessel of First Nations resilience\, and the Arrivant\, a traveller from the African diaspora. As ancestral dreams shape reality\, their paths converge to reimagine First Contact – not as a clash\, but as a shared act of kinship and healing. \nThrough rhythmic storytelling rooted in Afrofuturism and Indigenous Futurism\, they forge a sanctuary of solidarity\, where Black and Indigenous futures are entwined in resistance\, memory\, and hope.”[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1762762044285{padding-top: 60px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;}”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1747872042954{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”] \n \n Directed by \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1741762720592{margin-top: -40px !important;}”] \n \n Isak Vaillancourt \n \n \n \n Isak Vaillancourt\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1741917233346{margin-top: -40px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=””] \nIsak Vaillancourt is an award-winning director\, multidisciplinary artist\, and communications professional of Somali-French ancestry\, whose practice spans photography\, filmmaking\, and arts-based programming. He is currently based out of Sudbury\, Ontario\, Canada. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1762762092327{padding-bottom: 60px !important;background-color: #F0F0F0 !important;}”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1762753996368{margin-top: 30px !important;}”] \n \n Get your Access Pass Now! \n \n \n [/vc_column][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/can-you-feel-it-now-in-theatre-online/ LOCATION:Vancity Theatre\, VIFF Centre 1181 Seymour Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6B 3M7\, Canada CATEGORIES:Film Selection,VIBFF2025 Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vancouverblackfilmfest.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Can-you-feel-it-now.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20251206T141500 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20251209T143500 DTSTAMP:20260414T175116 CREATED:20251103T032617Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T214955Z UID:5746-1765030500-1765290900@vancouverblackfilmfest.com SUMMARY:The Incredible Sensational Fiancée of Sèyí Àjàyí (In Theatre & Online) DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″] \n \n Co-presented by \n \n \n [vc_single_image image=”6250″ img_size=”288×80″ css=””][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″] \n \n Storyline \n \n \n [vc_column_text css=””]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.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” gap=”20″ content_placement=”middle” leaf_row_scheme=”1″ css=”.vc_custom_1762753786235{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 SHORT FILMS 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_1741917380546{margin-top: 20px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CountryUnited States\nNigeria \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n LanguageEnglish\,\nCreole \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PremiereBritish Columbia \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Duration17’min \n \n \n [/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1741916727529{margin-top: -10px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n GenreNarrative Short \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Year2023 \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SubtitlesEnglish \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CastEllie Foumbi\,\nA. Ayolola\,\nB. Sadjo \n \n \n [/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1762762430584{padding-top: 60px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;background-color: #F0F0F0 !important;}”][vc_column] \n \n Synopsis \n \n \n [vc_column_text css=””]In the whimsical Pan-African nation of Alkebulan\, the brilliant yet overlooked scholar\, Dr. Constance Moumie\, learns that her fiancé\, Sèyí Àjàyí\, is engaged to Princess Ada on television. Heartbroken and humiliated\, Constance devises a daring plan to expose her unfaithful lover at his engagement ceremony\, reclaiming her dignity and the recognition she has long deserved.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1762762370100{padding-top: 60px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;}”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1747872042954{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”] \n \n Directed by \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1741762720592{margin-top: -40px !important;}”] \n \n Abbesi Akhamie \n \n \n \n Abbesi Akhamie\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1741917233346{margin-top: -40px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=””] \nAbbesi Akhamie is a Nigerian-American writer/director and producer born in Heidelberg\, Germany. With an MFA in Film from New York University\, Abbesi’s work centers the experiences and stories of Africa and its diaspora. Her artistic journey began with the premiere of her debut short film\, Still Water Runs Deep\, at the Toronto International Film Festival\, where it garnered critical acclaim and won the Best Student Short Film award at Aspen ShortsFest. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1762762354605{padding-top: 60px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;background-color: #F0F0F0 !important;}”][vc_column] \n \n Trailer \n \n \n [vc_video link=”https://vimeo.com/1025956863″ css=””][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1762754184742{padding-bottom: 60px !important;background-color: #FFFFFF !important;}”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1762753996368{margin-top: 30px !important;}”] \n \n Get your Access Pass Now! \n \n \n [/vc_column][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/the-incredible-sensational-fiancee-of-seyi-ajayi-in-theatre-online/ LOCATION:Vancity Theatre\, VIFF Centre 1181 Seymour Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6B 3M7\, Canada CATEGORIES:Film Selection,VIBFF2025 Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vancouverblackfilmfest.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/The-incredible-sensational-fiancee-of-Seyi-Ajayi.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20251206T135500 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20251209T140500 DTSTAMP:20260414T175116 CREATED:20251103T032617Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T214453Z UID:5747-1765029300-1765289100@vancouverblackfilmfest.com SUMMARY:To...Or Not To! (In Theatre & Online) DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″] \n \n Co-presented by \n \n \n [vc_single_image image=”6250″ img_size=”288×80″ css=””][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″] \n \n Storyline \n \n \n [vc_column_text css=””]Even love has questions it’s afraid to ask.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” gap=”20″ content_placement=”middle” leaf_row_scheme=”1″ css=”.vc_custom_1762753786235{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 SHORT FILMS 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_1741917380546{margin-top: 20px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CountryGhana \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 PremiereBritish Columbia \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Duration7’min \n \n \n [/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1741916727529{margin-top: -10px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n GenreNarrative Short \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Year2025 \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 CastP. Nkrumah\,\nArion Amon\n \n \n \n [/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1762762735901{padding-top: 60px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;background-color: #F0F0F0 !important;}”][vc_column] \n \n Synopsis \n \n \n [vc_column_text css=””]In the intimate stillness of their home\, a couple stands at a quiet crossroads. Love remains—but so do unspoken fears\, shifting dreams\, and the weight of choices to come. To or Not To is a tragicomic meditation on loyalty\, ambition\, and the fragile questions we rarely voice in the comfort of commitment. With Shakespearean rhythm woven through a modern setting\, the film captures the emotional tension that simmers beneath even the most devoted partnerships.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1762762752216{padding-top: 60px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;}”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1747872042954{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”] \n \n Directed by \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1741762720592{margin-top: -40px !important;}”] \n \n Ramesh Jai Gulabrai \n \n \n \n Ramesh Jai Gulabrai\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1741917233346{margin-top: -40px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=””] \nRamesh Jai Gulabrai is a Ghanaian-Indian filmmaker with over 20 years of production experience throughout West Africa. In 1996\, after graduating from the National Film and Television Institute (NAFTI) in Accra\, Ghana\, Ramesh wrote and directed his first feature film\, “6 Lovers of Melody\,” which won third place in the cross-cultural category at the Black Film Makers Hall of Fame in Oakland\, California. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1762762772153{padding-top: 60px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;background-color: #E2E4E7 !important;}”][vc_column] \n \n Trailer \n \n \n [vc_video link=”” css=””][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1762754184742{padding-bottom: 60px !important;background-color: #FFFFFF !important;}”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1762753996368{margin-top: 30px !important;}”] \n \n Get your Access Pass Now! \n \n \n [/vc_column][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/to-or-not-to-in-theatre-online/ LOCATION:Vancity Theatre\, VIFF Centre 1181 Seymour Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6B 3M7\, Canada CATEGORIES:Film Selection,VIBFF2025 Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vancouverblackfilmfest.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/To-or-not-to.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20251206T132000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20251209T135000 DTSTAMP:20260414T175116 CREATED:20251103T032617Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T214326Z UID:5745-1765027200-1765288200@vancouverblackfilmfest.com SUMMARY:Ownership (In Theatre & Online) DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″] \n \n Co-presented by \n \n \n [vc_single_image image=”6250″ img_size=”288×80″ css=””][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″] \n \n Storyline \n \n \n [vc_column_text css=””]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.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” gap=”20″ content_placement=”middle” leaf_row_scheme=”1″ css=”.vc_custom_1762753786235{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 SHORT FILMS 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_1741917380546{margin-top: 20px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CountryUnited States \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 PremiereBritish Columbia \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Duration30’min \n \n \n [/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1741916727529{margin-top: -10px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n GenreNarrative Short \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Year2023 \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 CastY. H. Lee\,\nJ. Taini\,\nF. P. Roberts \n \n \n [/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1762762971674{padding-top: 60px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;background-color: #F0F0F0 !important;}”][vc_column] \n \n Synopsis \n \n \n [vc_column_text css=””]”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. \nTied by family obligation\, Stella\, an up-and-coming Black real estate agent\, has been a caregiver to Betty Jean\, a white\, southern\, 80-year-old shut-in. When Stella gifts Betty Jean with a pair of tickets to their favorite show\, Antiques Trunk & Travel\, Betty Jean is inspired to gift Stella with a family secret. Her gesture of misplaced kindness forces Stella to make a painful decision. Meanwhile\, Betty Jean’s down-and-out daughter\, Cherry\, tries to regain what she considers to be her rightful place in the family and uproots more than she anticipates. ”\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1741916759693{margin-top: 0px !important;}”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1747872042954{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”] \n \n Directed by \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1741762720592{margin-top: -40px !important;}”] \n \n Yvonne Huff Lee \n \n \n \n Yvonne Huff Lee\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1741917233346{margin-top: -40px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=””] \nYvonne Huff Lee is Co-CEO of Lagralane Group\, as well as an actor\, creative investor\, philanthropist and mother to three with her husband and co-founder Jason Delane Lee. Yvonne (who is of Black and Filipino descent) is inspired by the female experience and seeks to elevate both female-driven narratives and women’s perspectives. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1762762949112{padding-top: 60px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;background-color: #F0F0F0 !important;}”][vc_column] \n \n Trailer \n \n \n [vc_video link=”https://vimeo.com/1013678528″ css=””][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1762754184742{padding-bottom: 60px !important;background-color: #FFFFFF !important;}”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1762753996368{margin-top: 30px !important;}”] \n \n Get your Access Pass Now! \n \n \n [/vc_column][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/ownership-in-theatre-online/ LOCATION:Vancity Theatre\, VIFF Centre 1181 Seymour Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6B 3M7\, Canada CATEGORIES:Film Selection,VIBFF2025 Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vancouverblackfilmfest.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Ownership.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20251206T130000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20251209T131500 DTSTAMP:20260414T175116 CREATED:20251103T032617Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T214149Z UID:5743-1765026000-1765286100@vancouverblackfilmfest.com SUMMARY:Kansas (In Theatre & Online) DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″] \n \n Co-presented by \n \n \n [vc_single_image image=”6250″ img_size=”288×80″ css=””][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″] \n \n Storyline \n \n \n [vc_column_text css=””]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.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” gap=”20″ content_placement=”middle” leaf_row_scheme=”1″ css=”.vc_custom_1762753786235{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 SHORT FILMS 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_1741917380546{margin-top: 20px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CountryUnited States \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 PremiereWorld Premiere \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Duration15’min \n \n \n [/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1741916727529{margin-top: -10px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n GenreNarrative Short \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 CastE. Evangeline\,\nV. N. Butler\,\nL. Anderson \n \n \n [/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1762763077432{padding-top: 60px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;background-color: #F0F0F0 !important;}”][vc_column] \n \n Synopsis \n \n \n [vc_column_text css=””]After being released from a mental hospital\, one woman searches for a way to make money for her family’s illegal business. Along the way\, she finds an underground organization that aims to start a revolution and overthrow a corrupt government. Torn between loyalty to her family and joining a coup\, Kansas has to race against the clock to make life-altering decisions.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1762763099865{padding-top: 60px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;}”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1747872042954{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”] \n \n Directed by \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1741762720592{margin-top: -40px !important;}”] \n \n Leah Derray \n \n \n \n Leah Derray\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1741917233346{margin-top: -40px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=””] \nLeah Derray is a writer/director from Indianapolis\, IN currently based in Chicago. Leah earned an MFA in Film and Television Directing at DePaul University. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1762763144555{padding-top: 60px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;background-color: #F0F0F0 !important;}”][vc_column] \n \n Trailer \n \n \n [vc_video link=”https://vimeo.com/1088641122/f68b7ea105″ css=””][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1762754184742{padding-bottom: 60px !important;background-color: #FFFFFF !important;}”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1762753996368{margin-top: 30px !important;}”] \n \n Get your Access Pass Now! \n \n \n [/vc_column][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/kansas-in-theatre-online/ LOCATION:Vancity Theatre\, VIFF Centre 1181 Seymour Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6B 3M7\, Canada CATEGORIES:Film Selection,VIBFF2025 Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vancouverblackfilmfest.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Kansas.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20251206T050000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20251209T193000 DTSTAMP:20260414T175116 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:20251206T021000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20251209T022000 DTSTAMP:20260414T175116 CREATED:20251103T032617Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T214024Z UID:5744-1764987000-1765246800@vancouverblackfilmfest.com SUMMARY:Nya Does Nothing (In Theatre & Online) DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″] \n \n Co-presented by \n \n \n [vc_single_image image=”6250″ img_size=”288×80″ css=””][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″] \n \n Storyline \n \n \n [vc_column_text css=””]An overworked Chicagoan tries to resist the interruptions to her day off\, going to extreme lengths to truly “do nothing.”[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” gap=”20″ content_placement=”middle” leaf_row_scheme=”1″ css=”.vc_custom_1762753786235{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 SHORT FILMS 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_1741917380546{margin-top: 20px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CountryUnited States \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 PremiereCanada \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Duration12’min \n \n \n [/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1741916727529{margin-top: -10px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n GenreNarrative Short \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Year2025 \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 CastM. V. Prentiss\nAlexis Ward\nEvan Fineout \n \n \n [/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1762763373967{padding-top: 60px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;background-color: #F0F0F0 !important;}”][vc_column] \n \n Synopsis \n \n \n [vc_column_text css=””]Nya Does Nothing follows a Black Chicagoan trying to take a day off while ignoring the increasingly overwhelming temptations calling her out of her house. It’s a playful debut from director duo Erisa Apantaku and Jenny Casas about how hard it can be to commit to the rest you need.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1762763349866{padding-top: 60px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;}”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1747872042954{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”] \n \n Directed by \n \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″] \n \n Erisa Apantaku \n \n \n \n Erisa Apantaku\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n [vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1762145509545{margin-top: -20px !important;}”] \nErisa Apantaku is a queer\, Black/biracial multimedia producer and uninvited guest on the lands of the Three Fires Confederacy (Ottawa\, Ojibe\, and Potawatomi Nations) \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″] \n \n Jenny Casas \n \n \n \n Jenny Casas\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n [vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1762145518389{margin-top: -20px !important;}”] \nJenny Casas is a senior radio editor for Reveal. She was previously a narrative audio producer at the New York Times. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1762763333865{padding-top: 60px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;background-color: #F0F0F0 !important;}”][vc_column] \n \n Trailer \n \n \n [vc_video link=”https://vimeo.com/1100457499″ css=””][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1762754184742{padding-bottom: 60px !important;background-color: #FFFFFF !important;}”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1762753996368{margin-top: 30px !important;}”] \n \n Get your Access Pass Now! \n \n \n [/vc_column][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/nya-does-nothing-in-theatre-online/ LOCATION:Vancity Theatre\, VIFF Centre 1181 Seymour Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6B 3M7\, Canada CATEGORIES:Film Selection,VIBFF2025 Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vancouverblackfilmfest.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Nya-does-nothing.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR