The inaugural Bermuda Black Film Weekend: Founders Edition will bring five international film industry guests and Bermudian creatives together from October 15 to 18 for four days of screenings, workshops, panels and cultural exchange celebrating Black storytelling across the diaspora.
A spokesperson said, “Bermuda is preparing for a landmark cultural weekend as five international actors, filmmakers and industry professionals join accomplished Bermudian creatives for the inaugural Bermuda Black Film Weekend: Founders Edition, taking place Thursday, 15 October, through Sunday, 18 October 2026.
“Presented as the first event of the Bermuda Black Film Festival under the theme “Connecting Voices Across the Diaspora,” the four-day celebration will bring global perspectives to Bermuda while placing the island’s own talent, stories and creative potential firmly in the spotlight.
“With 30 films from more than 15 countries and territories, international guests, Bermudian industry contributors, a world premiere, youth engagement, panels and workshops, the weekend invites residents and visitors to experience the power of Black storytelling—and meet some of the people shaping its future.
“The full event and film schedule is now available, giving audiences the opportunity to plan their weekend and secure tickets ahead of Thursday’s opening.
“This year’s visiting guests bring experience spanning Hollywood, independent cinema, television and Nollywood, creating opportunities for Bermudian audiences and creatives to connect directly with professionals working across international markets:
“Sienna McLean-LoGreco — Recipient of the festival’s Black Atlantic Storytelling Award and director of the opening-night film, Three Black Men: A Journey into the Magical Otherwise.
“Tangi Miller — Actress and filmmaker known for the television series Felicity and Tyler Perry’s Madea’s Family Reunion, who will present the world premiere of A Christmas Conflict.
“Ephraim Mateen Salaam — Of Hidden Empire Film Group, the Hollywood production company behind Black and Blue, The Intruder, Fatale and Meet the Blacks, bringing an industry perspective to the weekend’s conversations.
“Dakore Egbuson-Akande — Acclaimed Nigerian actress known for Chief Daddy, Isoken and Blood Sisters, who will also celebrate her birthday in Bermuda during the festival weekend.
“B. Monét — Award-winning writer and director whose short film Q.U.E.E.N. will screen during the weekend. Her work and collaborations span platforms and brands including BET, Sundance, Glamour, Hulu, Warner Bros., HBO and Fujifilm.
“Their participation brings international experience into direct conversation with Bermuda’s creative community, opening space to exchange ideas, share knowledge and explore connections across borders.”
Reflecting on her participation, B. Monét said: “It is incredibly special to be recognised not only for my work, but for what I carry as a Black storyteller and artist within the diaspora. What Bermuda is building through the inaugural Bermuda Black Film Weekend feels intentional, necessary and alive—rooted in community, history and possibility. I deeply connect with the festival’s commitment to creating space for Black diasporic storytelling on our own terms, while giving our stories the global visibility they deserve. I am especially moved by the opportunity to connect with Bermuda’s young women through GIFTED and to contribute to conversations about filmmaking across borders. I am genuinely honoured to be part of this Founders Edition and look forward to coming to Bermuda, sharing my film and contributing to what promises to be a meaningful new cultural platform.”
Bermudian Talent At The Heart Of The Conversation
A spokesperson added, “Bermuda’s own creative voices are central to the programme. Featured Bermudian industry professionals and media contributors, some include Wendy Tucker Tannock, Sia Spence, Dr. Dana Selassie, Dion the Creative, Khalilah Robinson, Zina Edwards, Kandall Trott. Through panels, conversations and media engagement, these contributors will bring local knowledge, professional experience and Bermudian perspectives to a programme built around exchange.
“For emerging filmmakers, actors, writers, photographers and other creatives, the weekend offers an opportunity to learn from professionals at home and abroad, ask questions and build relationships. For the wider community, it is a chance to recognise Bermuda’s talent and see the island’s stories as part of a larger global conversation.
From Young Voices To International Connections
“From Thursday’s Gifted Girls Summit to film screenings, industry panels and Sunday workshops, the programme connects cultural celebration with learning and participation.
“Its significance reaches beyond the screen. By bringing stories from Africa and the diaspora into conversation with Bermudian experiences, the festival creates space to explore identity, belonging, history and possibility. It also gives young people access to creative role models whose journeys can help them imagine a future for their own gifts.
“The Founders Edition marks the beginning of a platform through which Bermuda can strengthen its creative community, develop international relationships and welcome audiences seeking meaningful cultural experiences.
Full Film And Event Schedule Now Released
“The programme brings together films from more than 15 countries and territories. Submissions were received from the United States, Jamaica, the US Virgin Islands, Curaçao, Guadeloupe, Martinique, Cabo Verde, Algeria, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Spain, Portugal, the Netherlands and Sweden.
“Audiences can now explore the full schedule and choose the screenings, conversations and experiences that interest them most. Directors, runtimes, synopses and content notes are available on the ByBermuda ticket pages, alongside screening blocks and pass options.
“With opening day this Thursday, the invitation to Bermuda is clear: come for the films, meet the storytellers and be part of the beginning. Bring a friend, encourage a young creative, support Bermudian talent and experience a weekend celebrating the stories that connect us
“Festival website: www.bermudablackfilmfestival.com”
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