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Vancouver International Black Film Festival
December 1, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - December 4, 2023 @ 10:00 pm
$12 – $45
After two successful editions, #VIBFF2023 is back with a hybrid version (in-person and online) to amplify the voices of Afro-descendants in British Columbia. The third annual VIBFF, created by the Fabienne Colas Foundation and co-presented by Global BC, is thrilled to announce its official hybrid program and events lineup, running December 1 – 4, 2023. The In-Person screenings and events will take place at the VIFF Vancity Theatre and Studio Theatre.
The #VIBFF23 All Access Online Pass gives access to the entire ONLINE programming is $45 (+ tx/fees). All Access In-person Pass is $39 (+ tx/fees) IN-PERSON, single tickets for films are available for $12, and $20 for the Opening Night film. Passes & tickets can be purchased on the Festival’s website.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Fabienne Colas Foundation’s BEING BLACK IN CANADA
December 2 |Vancity Theatre | 5:00 pm – 11 pm
Presented by NETFLIX, in collaboration with the National Bank, and supported by Telefilm Canada, the Canada Council for the Arts and various partners.
Canadian short films from the 35 filmmakers of the 2022 cohort, will be presented at #VIBFF23. The FCF’s Being Black in Canada supported 35 Black Canadian Filmmakers, 18 to 30 years old, in Montreal, Toronto, Halifax, Ottawa, Calgary, and Vancouver in the creation of their first documentary short films (8 to 10 minutes). The filmmakers received professional coaching for each stage of the audiovisual production process and then made a short documentary film under the tutelage of industry professionals. A unique project that ensures inspiring emerging artists from culturally diverse backgrounds.
THE VIBFF BLACK MARKET
December 2 | VIFF Studio Theatre & Free on Facebook
The VIBFF Black Market space is dedicated to the cinema industry and to raising awareness of today’s social climate with powerful & FREE panel discussions.
In-Person Discussions: December 2, 2023, from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
At the VIFF Center Studio Theatre – 1181 Seymour Street, Vancouver
· Mapping the provincial and federal grants throughout the year
· Welcome to Lark Productions
· Welcome to Wildbrain Entertainment
· Breaking barriers and building bridges: accessing the Vancouver Entertainment industry
Online Discussions: December 2, 2023, from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
· Visual Harmonies: unraveling the craft of music video creation
· Career path: the vital role of the Assistant Director