Planet Africa program
September 7 – 17, 1995
PLANET AFRICA LEGACY
The legacy site commemorating Black film history
Dedicated to Cinema from Africa and the African Diaspora
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Planet Africa is one of the most significant events in Black film history and the Canadian cultural industry yet much of its story and long-standing impact remains untold.
The Planet Africa Legacy website is a digital archive and time capsule to commemorate and preserve the collective history and creative wealth over its ten-year period 1995-2004.
A work-in-progress, it exhibits over 150 films from 120+ filmmakers that premiered in the Planet Africa programme.
2020 marked the 25th anniversary of Planet Africa. To commemorate the event the Toronto International Film Festival presented a special program Planet Africa 25
comprised of screenings, panels and parties celebrating
Planet Africa's legacy.
Revisit Planet Africa's panels
ORIGIN STORY, how it all started, obstacles, successes. moderated by Cameron Bailey and Directors talk BLACK FILM NOW.
Enjoy the return of the
featuring the original PA
DJ Dave Campbell
Planet Africa Alumni
Mahamat-Saleh Haroun returns to TIFF 2021 with his latest film
Lingui, The Sacred Bonds
and Saul Williams makes his directorial debut with
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The 46th edition of the
Toronto International Film Festival
(Sept. 9 to Sept. 18) features 10 days of exceptional international and Canadian cinema with close to 200 films in its Official Selection,
Wed, Sep 15, 5pm DIGITAL PREMIERE SCREENING digital TIFF Bell Lightbox Sat, Sep 18, 7pm DIGITAL 2nd SCREENING digital TIFF Bell Lightbox
Tue, Sep 14, 6:30pm IN-PERSON TIFF Bell Lightbox Thu, Sep 16, 9:00pm IN-PERSON Ontario Place West Island Open Air Cinema Fri, Sep 17, 7:00pm DIGITAL 2nd SCREENING digital TIFF Bell Lightbox
Tue, Sep 14, 1pm DIGITAL 2nd SCREENING digital TIFF Bell Lightbox Sat, Sep 18, 2pm IN-PERSON TIFF Bell Lightbox
Wed, Sep 15, 5pm DIGITAL PREMIERE SCREENING digital TIFF Bell Lightbox Sat, Sep 18, 7pm DIGITAL 2nd SCREENING digital TIFF Bell Lightbox
World Premieres, indie break-outs and Oscar buzz - In the spirit of Planet Africa we are pleased to bring back THE BLACKLIST featuring Black films, and talent
at TIFF'21. Click on image for public screening details.
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TIFF’s Industry Conference features unparalleled events with acclaimed industry guests.
Planet Africa Community PA Alum Raoul Peck heads
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Sept 2021: In the wake of the catastrophic earthquake that affected the Southern Peninsula of Haiti,
Velvet Film and Raoul Peck are raising funds for FOKAL Haiti Relief.
Support for organizations in the Southern Peninsula of Haiti by Ayiti Demen.
Join us in supporting this great cause with a donation
Orla La-Wayne Garriques
Cultural Curator