Vancouver International Black Film Festival
December 17
$12 – $45
After three successful editions, the 4th Vancouver International Black Film Festival #VIBFF24 is back, in person and online, to amplify Black voices.
Founded by the Fabienne Colas Foundation and co-presented by Global BC, VIBFF is thrilled to announce its official hybrid program and events lineup, running December 13 to 17, 2024. The In-Person screenings and events will take place at the VIFF Vancity Theatre and Studio Theatre.
#VIBFF24 is proudly supported by Canadian Heritage, the Government of British Columbia, and the Festwave Institute. This fourth edition features 35 films, engaging panels, workshops, and events designed to connect with audiences from all communities. It celebrates the talent of creators from diverse backgrounds and provides a space for them to share their stories while reflecting on their challenges.
The #VIBFF24 All Access Online Pass gives access to all online film programming and can be purchased on the festival’s website for $45 (+ tx/fees). The All Access In-person Pass gives access to the entire IN-PERSON film programming and can be purchased on the Festival’s website for $39 (+ tx/fees) IN-PERSON, single tickets for films are available for $12, and $20 for the Opening Night film. Both can be purchased on the Festival’s website.
SPECIAL EVENTS
FABIENNE COLAS FOUNDATION’S BEING BLACK IN CANADA
Part of Fabienne Colas Foundation’s Festwave Institute, presented by NETFLIX, in collaboration with the National Bank, supported by Telefilm Canada and the Canada Council for the Arts.
December 14 | Vancity Theater | 1 pm (Toronto, Calgary and Vancouver cohorts) & 3:30 pm (Montreal, Ottawa and Halifax cohorts).
The FCF’s Being Black in Canada supported 30 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.
This year’s lineup includes remarkable films highlighting important topics such as women’s issues and empowerment, sports, murder and mystery, social issues, politics and resistance, migration and displacement, and family.
THE VIBFF BLACK MARKET Presented by Festwave Institute | December 14 | 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 through powerful and FREE panel discussions.
In-Person Discussions: December 14, 2024, from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
At the VIFF Center Studio Theatre – 1181 Seymour Street, Vancouver
11 am – (WORKSHOP) VISUALIZING SUCCESS: The Impact of Storyboards on Production Teams
12:30 pm – (PANEL) BEYOND THE LENS: Addressing Lighting and Styling Challenges for BIPOC Talent
2 pm – SPOTLIGHT STORIES: FILM INDUSTRY Q&A SERIES
Online Discussion: December 15, 2024
Will be live on the Festival’s Facebook Page (see Festival’s website for details)
3 pm – (Q&A) CURATING CINEMATIC EXPERIENCES: The Film Programmer’s Role in Festival Selections