Vancouver International Black Film Festival

The 6th annual Vancouver International Black Film Festival (VIBFF) will run from December 11 – 15, 2026.

#VIBFF26 will present 42 films, insightful panels, creative workshops, and community events that promote connection and dialogue. Both in person at the VIFF Centre and online.

This year’s VIBFF lineup brings together bold local, national and international co-productions that build bridges between Africa, the Caribbean and the West. Our amazing filmmakers invite us into worlds shaped by distinct cultures and tell stories that resonate across borders. Such films can be hard to find in Canadian cinemas and on existing streaming platforms, and VIBFF is proud to give Vancouver audiences the unique chance to experience them on the big screen – as well as Canadian audiences online.

Special Screenings

This year’s lineup includes special in-person screenings and Western Canadian premieres of Zamo Mkhwanazi’s Laundry (Uhlanjululo) and Achille Romainou’s Diya. As well as a screening of Ben Proudfoot’s The Eyes of Ghana. That feature is executive-produced by Barack and Michelle Obama’s Higher Ground Productions. There will also be a Special Canadian Spotlight of 14 films, the Fabienne Colas Foundation’s award-winning BEING BLACK IN CANADA short film series and the VIBFF Black Market with panels, conversation and networking.

The Strength and Resilience of our Community

“Reaching the 6th edition of the Vancouver International Black Film Festival (VIBFF) is a testament to the strength and resilience of our filmmaking community on the West Coast. VIBFF continues to be an essential platform for bold, authentic, and necessary Black narratives that deserve to be seen and heard. By uplifting talent from here and across the globe, we are not just screening films; we are building bridges, tearing down barriers, sparking meaningful conversations, and enriching Canada’s cultural landscape. Together, we are taking action, driving change, and shaping the future of Canadian film. Join us in celebrating these powerful voices and experiencing the magic of cinema!”

– Fabienne Colas, President and Founder of the Montreal, Toronto, Halifax, Ottawa, Calgary and Vancouver Black Film Festivals.

“Global BC is excited to showcase its support for the Vancouver International Black Film Festival. It’s important to empower unique voices and promote Black talent in the international film and television industry.”

– Bhupinder S. Hundal, Global BC News Director & Station Manager.

Founded by the Fabienne Colas Foundation and co-presented by Global BC. VIBFF is proudly supported by the Foundation for Black Communities, Vancouver Foundation, Festwave Institute and Zaza Productions. The in-person screenings and events will take place at the VIFF Centre at 1181 Seymour Street, Vancouver. Select films will be available online starting December 11th, 2026 at 9:00 PM.

SOURCE: vancouverblackfilmfest