Halifax Black Film Festival - HBFF

09/03/2026

The Halifax Black Film Festival is growing its corporate partnerships, and we are looking for an experienced Sponsorship Sales Executive who knows Halifax and Atlantic Canada.
We need a confident, well-connected sales professional who can identify opportunities, reach senior decision-makers, develop customized proposals and close sponsorship agreements. The successful candidate will work with the HBFF team and colleagues across Canada's network of Black film festivals to create partnerships that deliver meaningful business value and visible community impact.
This is a commission-based contract with uncapped earning potential, a flexible working arrangement and an immediate start. A strong professional network in Halifax and Atlantic Canada is essential.
Ready to turn relationships into partnerships that support Black filmmakers and bring powerful stories to wider audiences? We want to hear from you.

Apply to Sem Léger at [email protected] and Deborah Rent at [email protected].

07/01/2026

As the Halifax Black Film Festival, We are incredibly proud to celebrate our founder’s appointment to the Order of Canada. One of the country’s highest honours.

This recognition speaks to years of strategic work by the festival, the foundation, and our entire ecosystem to help change the industry and society for the better.

As a festival, we are proud to stand in this legacy. We celebrate this milestone with deep gratitude and joy, and we remain committed to carrying the work forward.

07/01/2026

04/26/2026

HALIFAX!! 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. 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 May 1st, 2026 — don’t wait!
More info at beingblackincanada.com

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

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