STAR TO ATTEND OPENING NIGHT AS GUEST SPEAKER ON DIVERSITY, FEBRUARY 15, 2017 Toronto, ON (February 9, 2017) – The Fifth Annual Toronto Black Film Festival (#TBFF17) is proud to announce the attendance of ISAIAH WASHINGTON as a Guest Speaker at its Opening Night of February 15 at the Isabel Bader Theatre. The Fifth Annual…
Oscar-nominated actor of the festival film Knucklehead lauded on February 13 January 26, 2016, TORONTO – Award-winning actor Alfre Woodard (12 Years A Slave, Steel Magnolias) will receive the 2016 Toronto Black Film Festival’s inaugural Career Achievement Award on Saturday, February 13, 2016, 9PM at Jackman Hall, Art Gallery of Ontario (317 Dundas Street W.). #TBFF16,…
Fourth annual festival marks Black History Month, runs February 10 – 14, 2016 www.torontoblackfilm.com #TBFF16 Toronto, January 20, 2016 – The Toronto Black Film Festival (TBFF) announced today the programming line-up for the 4th edition of the festival, presented by Global News in collaboration with TD Bank, running February 10-14. Coinciding with Black History…
All Our Yesterdays from January 7 – 17 at Next Stage Festival While we’re still not fully over the holiday season, and we may even have some leftover turkey in the fridge, now’s the time to shift focus to the year ahead. And in 2016, there’s a lot to look forward to. Last year, Toronto’s…
More Progress, more TBFF, more music, more film… there’s lots more to do this week in Toronto! Friday, Feb. 13 Have a late night at Long Winter It’s been a long winter already, but fortunately some of the best artists and vendors in the city are banning together to stay warm. With performances from Bruce…
Progress, Toronto Black Film Festival, and light bondage… it’s going to be a fun week in Toronto! Friday, Feb. 6 Watch a Marathon Combining dance, text, theatre and grueling physicality, Progress’ Marathon follows three performers as they run in a circle, struggling to continue. Personal and political, this is a highly anticipated piece at Progress,…
Each week Penguin & Rhino features an artist whose caught our attention. They could be in theatre, film, music or visual art. The point is we think they’re kick ass and you should know who they are. Name: Fabienne Colas Title: Actress, Director, Producer, President and Founder of the both the Montreal and Toronto Black…
We may be a little biased, but one of the things we’re buzzing about is the Toronto Black Film Festival. This morning TBFF announced their complete lineup, which includes 38 films, free panel discussions, special events, and a three-part Blaxploitation series. Safe to say, we know what we’re doing February 10-15. Here are some of…
Festival to play from February 10 – 15, 2015 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Toronto, January 20, 2015 – The Toronto Black Film Festival (TBFF) announced today the programming line-up for the 3rd edition of the festival, presented by Global News, running from February 10th – 15th. Coinciding with Black History Month, the TBFF is proud to host another year celebrating diversity within the black communities…