Toronto Black Film Festival - TBFF

Toronto Black Film Festival - TBFF | 14th Edition | Feb 11 to 16, 2026
Created by the Fabienne Colas Foundation. Presented by TD, in collaboration with Global Toronto

The Toronto Black Film Festival is about DISCOVERY & DIVERSITY! We’re devoted to sharing our stories and celebrating diversity within the various Black communities! TBFF is dedicated to giving unique voices in cinema the opportunity to present audiences with new ways of looking at the world. Our goal is to attract a diverse group of people both within the Black communities and other ethnic communi

ties throughout the city. TBFF was launched in February 2013 by President/Founder, Fabienne Colas and GLOBAL Toronto. It is a sister festival to Montreal International Black Film Festival (MIBFF) which will be celebrating their 10th Anniversary this year. The festival will screen a vast selection of films representing storylines about Black people from various countries around the globe including films from Nigeria’s growing film industry. TBFF is the first film festival to feature Nollywood films as part of their regular programming. We are devoted to celebrating the cinematic work of Black filmmakers and talent, and dedicated to providing the opportunity for filmmakers from all ethnic groups to share and promote authentic stories that reflect the true reality of Black people around the world. TBFF IS ABOUT…

DISCOVERY – Discovering and promoting talented artists & stories

DIVERSITY – Sharing diverse experiences & stories from the many cultures that make up the Black communities

AUTHENTICITY – True representation of Black people around the world

CELEBRATION - Celebrating Black culture, stories and talent

When we share our stories with viewers of all ethnic origins, we discover the differences that make us unique, and celebrate the values that are similar and bring us together. Coming together through art allows members of all cultural communities to better understand one another. Website: www.torontoblackfilm.com
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04/14/2026

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. 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, 2026!
More info at beingblackincanada.com

Being Black in Canada is BACK! 🎬 The Fabienne Colas Foundation is now accepting applications for its trailblazing Biling...
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

Sway was a standout at the Toronto Black Film Festival in 2024, now earning a nomination for Achievement in Sound Mixing...
03/27/2026

Sway was a standout at the Toronto Black Film Festival in 2024, now earning a nomination for Achievement in Sound Mixing! Congratulations to the incredible team behind this film.

TBFF is thrilled to celebrate the nominations for 40 Acres! Huge congratulations to Jennifer Holness and R.T. Thorne for...
03/27/2026

TBFF is thrilled to celebrate the nominations for 40 Acres! Huge congratulations to Jennifer Holness and R.T. Thorne for this well-deserved recognition. Your vision, dedication, and talent continue to inspire the industry and audiences alike. We can’t wait to see what you accomplish next!

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,

Happy Birthday, Fabienne! 🎉�From the Toronto Black Film Festival, we honor your passion and dedication to storytelling....
03/18/2026

Happy Birthday, Fabienne! 🎉�From the Toronto Black Film Festival, we honor your passion and dedication to storytelling. Cheers to your continued brilliance ✨

History was made at the 98th Academy Awards as the acclaimed cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapawis home the award for ...
03/16/2026

History was made at the 98th Academy Awards as the acclaimed cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapawis home the award for Best Cinematography, becoming the first woman and the first Black person to win in the category.

We are celebrating the historic win, recognizing it as an inspiring milestone for the next generation of filmmakers and cinematographers. 🎬✨

Sinners win big! The 2026 Oscars is becoming a history making night!
03/16/2026

Sinners win big! The 2026 Oscars is becoming a history making night!

Sinners win big! The 2026 Oscars is a history making night!
03/16/2026

Sinners win big! The 2026 Oscars is a history making night!

ZAYO by Esie Mensah Creations returns to Toronto! ZAYO is an embodied hero’s journey by Esie Mensah Creations, where anc...
03/03/2026

ZAYO by Esie Mensah Creations returns to Toronto!
ZAYO is an embodied hero’s journey by Esie Mensah Creations, where ancestral wisdom, inner trials, and spiritual memory guide “The Chosen” toward her future self.

Through dance and theatrical storytelling, the work explores perseverance, surrender, and the courage required to step fully into who you are meant to become.

March 13- 15, 2026
Meridian Arts Centre, North York, Toronto
Tickets available at danceimmersion.ca/zayo/
Co-produced with Dance Immersion.
Presented by Dance Immersion and TO Live.

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