Vancouver International Black Film Festival

04/02/2026

Being Black in Canada is BACK! 🎬 The Fabienne Colas Foundation is now accepting applications for its trailblazing Bilingual Incubator Program that mentors, funds, and promotes emerging Black filmmakers in Halifax, Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto, Calgary, and Vancouver. From hands-on training to festival screenings, this program will help you bring your authentic stories to the screen.

✨ If you're an aspiring Black filmmaker ready to make your mark, this is your chance!
✅ Learn from industry pros
✅ Write and direct your short documentary
✅ Showcase your work at the Festwave Film Festivals all over Canada
🚨 Applications are OPEN until APRIL 25th, 2025 — don’t wait!

More info at beingblackincanada.com

04/01/2026

We at the Vancouver International Black Film Festival (VIBFF) are proud to support ! 🎬✨

Advance tickets ($60–$65 + service fees) are now available for the Crazy8s 2026 Gala Screening & Afterparty — happening Saturday, April 11.

Celebrate six bold, visionary, and entertaining new short films, and connect with filmmakers, industry professionals, and fellow film lovers.

🎟️ Get your tickets: crazy8s.film

🎉 Giveaway Alert: We’re also giving away two tickets to this incredible event!
How to enter:
• Follow our page
• Like this post
• Tag a friend you’d bring (each tag = 1 entry)

📅 The winner will be announced on 5th April.

Ticket includes:
• Gala Screening at The Centre (777 Homer Street) at 7:00 PM
• Exclusive Afterparty at Science World (9:30 PM – 1:00 AM)

Mix, mingle, and celebrate at one of the most exciting film events of the year. Don’t miss it!

03/22/2026

Redefining the Scene: BIPOC Artists Transforming Ottawa - an enriching and illuminating discussion as we reconnect with some of Ottawa's most dynamic BIPOC creatives. In this special event, we invite you to explore their creative evolution, featuring the captivating projects, bold visions, and inspiring endeavours that have shaped their artistic journey.

Featuring : Sarah Onyango - Broadcaster, Amir Zargara, Award-Winning Iranian-Canadian Writer- Director, Deena Alsaweer - Filmmaker,

03/18/2026

Happy Birthday, Fabienne! 🎉�From the Vancouver International Black Film Festival, we celebrate your vision and dedication to elevating Black stories. Your impact continues to resonate far and wide ✨🤍

02/22/2026

MASTERING GRANT WRITING: A PRACTICE WORKSHOP
Are you ready to elevate your grant writing skills to new heights? Take advantage of this chance to enhance your grant writing prowess and increase your chances of success in securing funding for your creative projects.

INSTRUCTOR:

Aliyah Burey, Spoken- Grant Writing Specialist
Aliyah is a spoken-word poet and a grant specialist. You can find her on Instagram Aliyah_poetry. She is passionate about women empowerment and daily dedicates her time on social media to demystifying grant-writing processes so that young creators can feel empowered to fund their creative endeavors.

02/18/2026

Vancouver, we’re sending major love to the East Coast!

Our sister festival, the Halifax Black Film Festival, is celebrating its 10th edition, a decade of powerful stories, bold voices, and unforgettable moments. 🎉

Know someone in Halifax? Tag them below and share this post.
Want to support from Vancouver? Grab your tickets online and be part of this milestone celebration.

📅 February 20–24, 2026
🎟 HalifaxBlackFilm.com

02/14/2026

Dive into the captivating world of animation in this hands-on workshop designed to empower participants to tell their own stories through this dynamic medium. Led by experienced Black animators, this session will explore the rich heritage of Black animation—from the pioneering works of early animators to contemporary narratives that push boundaries and redefine representation.

Instructor:

Samuel Kugbiyi - Multidisciplinary Artist

12/24/2025

Happy Holidays from the Vancouver International Black Film Festival 🎬✨ Thank you for supporting Black filmmakers and stories on the West Coast. Your enthusiasm and community spirit help us continue building a platform for diverse voices. See you in the new year.

12/23/2025

12/16/2025

We asked: Describe VIBFF in one word. The answers say it all. What’s your one word?🖤🎬
We love our community!

12/13/2025

VIBFF Black Market was one to remember. Photos are now live on Facebook!

Photo Credit: Mykayla Filipovic.