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Cannes 2026: Isaach De Bankole

Cannes 2026: Isaach De Bankole

2026 Cannes Film FestivalBFM News and UpdatesFeaturesFestival CalendarFestivalsFrance May 13, 2026

Isaach de Bankolé: At the Table and On the Sands of Dune 3By Floyd Webb | BFM Mag There is a particular kind of presence that accumulates over decades — not celebrity, but authority. Isaach de Bankolé carries that kind of weight. The Ivorian actor, long cherished by cineastes... Read more
Cannes 2026 Dispatch: African Cinema and the Global Black Presence Rise Beyond Erasure

Cannes 2026 Dispatch: African Cinema and the Global Black Presence Rise Beyond Erasure

2026 Cannes Film FestivalBFM News and UpdatesFestivalsUncategorized May 11, 2026

At a moment when political forces in the United States are attempting to narrow, sanitize, and erase the complexity of African American history and culture from public life, the global landscape tells another story entirely. Here at the Cannes Film Festival, the Black and African presence is not retreating.... Read more
Jennifer G. Robinson: Doing for Self — Women Of The Lens and the Power of Representation

Jennifer G. Robinson: Doing for Self — Women Of The Lens and the Power of Representation

FeaturesFestival CalendarFestivalsInternationalInterviewsUK/EuropeWomen November 8, 2025

Women of the Lens is a film festival based in the UK. Founded by filmmaker and educator Jennifer Robinson, the festival is in it’s 8th year. Jennifer spoke with with Floyd Webb in the run up to the 2025 festival.

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2025 Black Perspectives | Chicago International Film Festival

2025 Black Perspectives | Chicago International Film Festival

CameroonCommentaryCuratorsEast AfricaExhibitionFestival CalendarFestivalsUK/EuropeUnited States October 20, 2025

A pre-history: The Black Perspectives program at the Chicago International Film Festival, celebrating its 28th year, honors decades of efforts by filmmakers and communities to highlight Black cinema. Festivals emerged to provide a platform, preserve archives, and nurture filmmakers in a landscape where mainstream industry often overlooked or suppressed their contributions. The importance of these festivals remains vital.

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BLACK HARVEST FILM FEST  NOV 7-16, 2025

BLACK HARVEST FILM FEST  NOV 7-16, 2025

FeaturesFestival CalendarFestivalsFilm Showcase October 11, 2025

Celebrating its 31st year in 2025, the Black Harvest Film Festival is Chicago’s annual showcase for Black film across the diaspora. Born from an urgent need to celebrate the Black experience, the Black Harvest Film Festival unites filmmakers and audiences to showcase the power of Black cinema. This annual festival highlights emerging and established talents and historical narratives, enriching the landscape of Black culture.

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FESTIVALS: On the Radar: Fall 2019

FESTIVALS: On the Radar: Fall 2019

Festival CalendarFestivals September 22, 2019

You can put the sun hat and beach blanket away. Fall is in the air and that means a new season of film festivals is underway. Many of the upcoming festivals offer opportunities for black filmmakers to showcase their work, even if they aren’t afro-centric events. The festivals in... Read more
FESTIVALS: On the Radar: Festivals for Black Filmmakers to Attend

FESTIVALS: On the Radar: Festivals for Black Filmmakers to Attend

Festival CalendarFestivals June 16, 2019

Summer and fall are brimming with film festivals that seek submissions from novice and seasoned filmmakers alike. If you’re looking to get a “foot in the door” of the film industry, L.A. Shorts, DC Black Film Festival and African Diaspora Film Festival are just a few of the festivals... Read more
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