April 16th, 2025 @ 7 pm
Ray of Hope screening and panel is an event you won’t want to miss! Join us at Landmark Cinemas 24 Whitby for an inspiring evening filled with a screening of the powerful film, Ray of Hope. After the screening, stay for a thought-provoking panel discussion with special guests from the film industry, human rights advocates, and community leaders. This in-person event promises to be a night of entertainment, education, and inspiration.
Location: Landmark Cinemas 24 Whitby, 75 Consumers Drive Whitby, ON
FEBRUARY 15th, 2025 @ 3 pm
Black Actor and Film Guild Canada (BAFGC) is a one-of-a-kind artist-run Canadian registered not-for-profit organizational platform that exists to promote and provide support and encouragement for Black Creatives such as; Black actors, filmmakers, artists, curators and exhibitors.
February 22nd, 2025 @ 5 pm
Winter Film Festival is an all-volunteer women and minority-run organization as part of Winter Film Awards Inc, founded in 2011 to celebrate emerging talent in local and international filmmaking. Their mission is to promote diversity, bridge the opportunity divide and provide a platform for under-represented artists and a variety of genres, viewpoints and approaches. We believe that only by seeing others’ stories can we understand each other and only via an open door can the underrepresented artist enter the room.
Location: 31 West 34th Street, New York NY 10001
Email: info@WinterFilmAwards.com
97TH ACADEMY AWARDS FYC SCREENING: DECEMBER 5TH, 2024 @ 7PM
For Your Consideration In All Categories Including:
Best Documentary Feature Film: Ryan Singh & Nikila Cole
Best Score: Andres Galindo Arteaga
Best Song: Dr. Neelamani Ramakrishnan & Nirothini Pararajasingam
The transcript of RAY OF HOPE has been included into the Academy’s Core Collection.
Location: Cinelounge Sunset, 6464 Sunset Blvd, Hollywood, CA 90028
november 17th, 2024 @ 1 PM
This year’s theme, THE GREAT ESCAPE, invites you to surrender to the magic of film. Whether you’re in the mood for laugh-out-loud comedies, gripping dramas, or thought-provoking documentaries, SLIFF has something for everyone. From November 7 to 17, venues across the city will become portals to other worlds, offering the perfect refuge for thousands of movie lovers seeking a break from reality.
Address: Hi-Pointe Theatre, 1005 McCausland Ave, St. Louis, MO 63117
October 21st to 27th, 2024
Their mission is to empower and inspire filmmakers by providing an unparalleled, forward-thinking, and inclusive experience that nurtures creativity and innovation. Rooted in their core values of diversity, excellence, and collaboration, they are committed to delivering the highest level of performance and support to their colleagues, clients, and community.
Through a culture of honesty, transparency, and empowerment, they aim to create a tribe of progressive and authentic individuals united in their goal to make a significant impact on the Hollywood landscape.
OCTOBER 23rd to November 4th, 2024
London Breeze (formerly Barnes Film Festival) was established in 2016 to showcase emerging filmmakers from across the UK, together with award- winning films from around the world, and that remains true today. They are committed to highlighting emerging filmmakers through their festival events, screenings and online film hub, as well as growing the next generation of filmmakers through their youth showcases and community programmes.
E-mail: contact@londonbreezefilmfestival.com
October 5th, 2024 @ 3 PM
The Brampton International Nollywood Film Festival (BINFF) is a yearly event in Brampton, Canada, that brings together filmmakers, artists, and industry experts from around the world. The festival features live screenings, screenwriting competitions, and awards ceremonies, aiming to promote cinematic experiences and connect locals
E-mail: binfffestival@gmail.com
OCTOBER 18th, 2024 @ 2 PM
The Tasveer Film Festival is the leading South Asian film festival in North America, headquartered in the beautiful Pacific Northwest city of Seattle in Washington State. This festival offers a platform for South Asian storytellers from all over the world to showcase their talent through various mediums such as films, workshops, and panel discussions.
E-mail: info@tasveer.org
September 21st, 2024 @ 2:30 PM
The Tamil Film Festival of Toronto (TTFF) is a nonprofit organization devoted to a greater appreciation of Tamil cinema and culture by showcasing films, supporting emerging filmmakers, and promoting the diverse perspectives of the Tamil diaspora.
E-mail: info@ttff.ca
Location: 115 York Boulevard, ON L4B 3B4
September 25th to 29th, 2024
iSAFF is a testament to the collective efforts of a community that believes in the power of South Asian narratives. Our theme this year is CROSSROADS’ – to celebrate South Asian cinema and culture as a hub and a place where many roads intersect.
E-mail: info@isaff.ca
September 8th, 2024 @ 2:30 PM
TINFF is a focus-oriented multicultural music and film festival, with an awards night to recognize and encourage filmmakers by appreciating, promoting, challenging, and developing an understanding of equality, social justice, non-discrimination, diversity, and multiculturalism.
E-mail: tinffestival@gmail.com
September 16th to 30th, 2024 (VIRTUAL)
Location: Cinema Arts Theater, 9650 Main St, Fairfax, VA 22031, United States
August 3rd, 2024 @ 5:30 PM
Founded in 2000, The Valley Film Festival (VFF) is an all-volunteer non-profit project of Community Partners ® and is the first and longest continually running film festival in L.A.’s San Fernando Valley, headquartered in the NoHo Arts District.
E-mail: info@valleyfilmfest.com
Location: 5240 Lankershim Boulevard, Los Angeles, California 91601, United States
August 17th, 2024
TPAFF hosts documentary films from Toronto’s Black Film world, whose films center around African Liberation, Spirituality, Black displacement and exploitation. TPAFF centers and anchors Toronto based Black filmmakers and offers another exciting platform for black filmmakers to connect with a captivating Toronto based audience.
E-mail: torontopanafrikanff@gmail.com
Website: tpaff.com
June 27th, 2024
Born out of the esteemed Greater August Town Film Project, now reimagined as the UWI Community Film Project, GATFFEST has emerged as a cinematic celebration like no other.
E-mail: gatffest@gmail.com
Phone Number: +1 (876) 254-6677
June 7th, 2024 @ 11:30 aM
The Foundation for the Augmentation of African Americans in Film (FAAAF) presents the annual Fifth LightReel Film Fest, June 5-8, 2024, celebrates cinematic creativity from both award-winning professionals and emerging independent filmmakers.
E-mail: info@lightreelfilm.com
MAY 30th, 2024 @ 2 PM
Every year, the International Black and Diversity Film Festival (IBDFF), an independent film festival, brings independent filmmakers from all over the world to Toronto, Canada. The festival showcases black and independent cinema, reflecting the diversity Toronto is renowned for.
E-mail: ibdffestival@gmail.com
Location: 2793 Keele St., Toronto, ON M3M 2G3
MAY 27th, 2024 @ 11 aM
Romford Film Festival and Romford Horror Film Festival are festivals ran by filmmakers and people who actively work within the industry. Since the festival launched in 2021, they have screened over 150 world premieres, showing approximately 120-180 shorts and features each year.
E-mail: theromfordfilmfestival@gmail.com
Phone Number: 01708 733620
MAY 25th, 2024 @ 4 PM
Hamilton Black Film Festival, the first BIPOC film festival in Hamilton Ontario is hosting its 4th anniversary at the two Hamilton Prestigious Theatres.
E-mail: info@hbff.ca
Phone Number: +1 (905) 966-7750