Press Releases
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS Fabienne Colas Foundation’s BEING BLACK IN CANADA Presented by Netflix in collaboration with the National Bank Montreal, Toronto, Halifax, Calgary, Vancouver, Ottawa
The Fabienne Colas Foundation’s Being Black in Canada program – Canada’s largest incubator dedicated to Black Filmmakers - is thrilled to be back with a call for applications for its 2021 edition. Thanks to the support of Netflix, the National Bank,...
read more9th TORONTO BLACK FILM FESTIVAL #TBFF21: 154 FILMS FROM 25 COUNTRIES + IMPACTFUL SPECIAL EVENTS – ONLINE!
#TBFF21 - Canada’s largest celebration of Black History Month through films – showcasing: Lou Gossett Jr., Shaquille O'Neal, Danny Glover, Barbara Lee, Matthew Modine, Van Jones, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Alice Walker, Rep. John Lewis, Dr. Mutulu Shakur (Tupac...
read moreThe Fabienne Colas Foundation’s BEING BLACK IN CANADA Program, presented by NETFLIX, in collaboration with the NATIONAL BANK, unveils its 2020 PARTICIPANTS
Montreal, December 15, 2020 – We are proud to announce the 20 new participants of the 2020 Fabienne Colas Foundation’s Being Black in Canada Program - presented by Netflix, in collaboration with the National Bank, and supported by Telefilm Canada, Canada Media...
read moreTELEFILM CANADA JOINS NETFLIX, THE NATIONAL BANK AND CANADA MEDIA FUND AS A MAJOR PARTNER OF THE FCF’S BEING BLACK IN CANADA PROGRAM
www.BeingBlackInCanada.com Montreal, October 20, 2020 - The Fabienne Colas Foundation is proud to announce Telefilm Canada as a major partner of the Being Black in Canada Program - Canada’s largest mentorship, training, and creation program entirely dedicated to...
read moreNETFLIX, NATIONAL BANK AND CANADA MEDIA FUND SUPPORTS EXPANSION OF BEING BLACK IN CANADA…
NETFLIX, NATIONAL BANK AND CANADA MEDIA FUND SUPPORTS EXPANSION OF BEING BLACK IN CANADA THROUGH NEW CROSS-INDUSTRY AND MULTI-YEAR PARTNERSHIP Montreal, - July 22, 2020 - Today, the Fabienne Colas Foundation announced new support for the Being Black in Canada...
read moreTHE NATIONAL BLACK ARTS FUND
The Fabienne Colas Foundation announces THE NATIONAL BLACK ARTS FUND A major crowdfunding campaign launched to benefit its BLACK CANADIAN FESTIVALS & ARTS INITIATIVES Supporters and allies can DONATE HERE directly July 15, 2020 (Montreal, QC) – A powerhouse team...
read moreBEING BLACK IN CANADA… NOW ON TV!
Being Black in Montreal: July 1st, 2020 on Télé-Québec at 8PM, then on telequebec.tv. Being Black in Toronto & Being Black in Halifax: September 19, 2020 on CBC & CBC Gem Montreal, June 25, 2020 - Being Black in Canada, a pan-Canadian initiative from the...
read moreSPIKE LEE TO RECEIVE THE TORONTO BLACK FILM FESTIVAL’S 2020 LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD + 75 FILMS FROM 20 COUNTRIES!
SPIKE LEE TO RECEIVE THE TORONTO BLACK FILM FESTIVAL’S 2020 LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD + 75 FILMS FROM 20 COUNTRIES! Films starring Danny Glover, Loretta Devine, Meagan Good, Martin Sheen, Jada Pinkett Smith, Damon Wayans, Ana Ortiz, and more for an even more...
read morePRINCESS OF THE ROW to open the 8th TBFF
Maximilian Carlson’s PRINCESS OF THE ROW To open the 8th Annual Toronto Black Film Festival A heart-wrenching tale about the powerful bond between father and daughter, embodying the message that family is worth fighting for. Wednesday, February 12, 2020 – Isabel Bader...
read moreFabienne Colas named one of 2019 Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100™
Montreal, November 20, 2019 - The Fabienne Colas Foundation is pleased to announce that Fabienne Colas, its President and Founder, has been named a Women's Executive Network (WXN) 2019 Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100 Award Winner, presented by KPMG. This high...
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