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| 6th Edition | March 20 – 24, 2026
Black History happens every month!

The Ottawa Black Film Festival - OBFF wants to amplify Black voices in cinema so they can present audiences with new ways of looking at the world. OBFF wants to foster the development of the indie film industry & promote more authentic Black stories.

09/23/2026

🚨 MONTREAL, YOUR FESTIVAL WEEK STARTS TONIGHT!
The Montreal International Black Film Festival () opens its doors tonight for five days of Black cinema and storytelling!

📅 September 23–27
🎬 Online + In Person

Opening night kicks off with The Eyes of Ghana, executive-produced by Michelle and Barack Obama and directed by Oscar winner Ben Proudfoot, followed by a special Q&A. A 2026 tribute to Éric Idriss-Kanago, a Montreal-based producer and founder of the independent production company Yzanakio, a creative laboratory dedicated to crafting stories that are both unique and universal.

📍 Outremont Theatre
📅 Tonight, September 23 | 7 PM
🎟️montrealblackfilm.com

SEE YOU ALL IN MONTREAL TONIGHT! 🙌🏾

09/03/2026

Ottawa connectors and closers, we would like to meet you.
OBFF is hiring a Sponsorship Sales Executive who understands that great partnerships do more than put a logo on a screen. They help outstanding films get seen, filmmakers build careers and companies show up in ways audiences remember.
If you have a strong network in Ottawa and the National Capital Region, can get the right people into the room and know how to take a partnership from first hello to signed agreement, let's talk.
The role is commission-based, flexible and ready for an immediate start. Your earning potential is uncapped. So is the opportunity to make an impact.

Send your résumé and a few wins you are proud of to [email protected] and [email protected].

07/01/2026

As the Ottawa 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.

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.

04/30/2026

OTTAWA!! 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 Ottawa. 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

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http://www.OttawaBlackFilm.com/

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