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BLACK on BLACK FILMS

A Montreal film collective made up of directors, producers, screenwriters of Afro-descendant origins working to promote and develop an Afro-centric cinematographic corpus in Quebec.

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Congratulations to the four laureates of the Youth edition of Black on Black Films’ screenwriting residency

Montreal, January 20, 2022BLACK ON BLACK FILMS and the Conseil des arts de Montréal are proud to welcome Jean-Bastien Niyigaruye, Chelsea Osei, Yzaih Phénix-Alphonse and Dahlia Thompson, winners of the third edition of Je me vois à l’écran. Offered to emerging artists from Afro-descendant communities in Montreal, this 20-week screenwriting residency will take the form of a creative lab including mentorship, masterclasses, and participation to networking events in the industry.

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Our Mission

To represent Afro-descendant creators and artisans of the media arts to funding institutions, the industry and the public. To professionalize Afro-descendant artists by providing its actors with tools and essential means that will enable them to be involved in all stages of the conception, production and dissemination of cultural content (cinema, television, new media).

Training

Our training consists of groups and one on one with professionals from the industry.

Sharing their experiences and insights. We cover topics on scriptwriting, pitching, video editing, pre-production, post-production, and many more aspects.

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Workshops

Black on black films offer training sessions throughout the year, offering a wide range of theoretical and practical workshops to guide filmmakers in their creative development.

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Mentoring

Having a Mentor is a very important aspect of our programs.
Your mentor gives you tips, advice, best practices, and support during your filmmaking process.

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Resources

Black on Black films has access to many resources and tools online and offline. Signup to be a member and see what you’re missing your next film project. [ learn more ]

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Members

Becoming a Member

Being a member of BOB you have access to mentors, resources, and  a supportive community of filmmakers.

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