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Monday 24th October

Launch of Black International Film Festival The Black International Film Festival gets on the way with the usual fan fair. This year the festival Launch will be at the Midlands Art Center (MAC). The event will give a taster of what the week ahead holds. With a blissful mix of live performances, networking events, seminars and films. Venue Midlands Art Centre (MAC) Time: 6:30pm till 10:00pm

Tuesday 25th October

Launch of Africa Film Week Come and see all the glamour and spectacular culture of Africa : Fashion, Music, Dance and food. Mix and mingle with the stars of Nollywood and then see our premiere movie. Join in on our Q&A session and get answers to all your question about this growing industry from the insiders. This is an event not to be missed. Venue: The Drum, Time 6:30 till 11:00pm

Movie Day - Move to Thursday 27th October

Catch some of the best movies submitted to the festival this year in our day long movie marathon Venue Library Theatre, time 11:00am till 5:00pm

Wednesday 26th October

Women’s Business Conference (BERI Business of Entertainment Related Industries)

We are happy to announce the return of our womens business conference. The venue this year is the MAC, This one day event will focus on key areas of business for start up and growing businesses. If you are considering going into business this is definitely a conference for you to attend. Contact Ashley@vtelevision.co.uk , Venue Midlands Art Centre (MAC) , Time 9:00 – 4:30 pm

Nigerian Culture Night

Join us for a night of Nigerian culture and dance. Indulge in the rich culture of food whilst watching Nollywood Film screening of Eti Keta , Third Party subtitled in English Venue: The Drum, Time 6:30pm till 11:00pm

Thursday 27th October

Premiere Screening

See this high impact film set in one of New York ’s notorious high crime area. This story tackles issues affecting youngsters today and it could easily relate to neighbourhoods in the UK Venue Library Theatre, Time 6:30 till 10:00pm

Film and Entertainment Seminar

In the wake of our recent disturbances, the Bif Festival has collaborated with the Birmingham central library, skillset and Aspire 4 u to host a one day seminar in film and entertainment. This event will consist of workshops in film making dj ing music production and will include a panel discussion with industry celebrities Venue Midlands Art Centre (MAC) , time 11:00am till 4:00pm

African Film Week

African Films Week continues with a taste of the African Caribbean. This will be an opportunity for you to sample fusion cuisine from the Caribbean and Africa and enjoy the film for the night – Damage Venue: The Drum, Time 6.30pm till 11.00pm

Pre Awards Evening
The Annual Pre Awards party is back in a new location. This is an evening of sophistication and glamour and will rival any festival in the UK . Enjoy the casino, live band and the screening of the best shorts submitted to the festival – Invitation Only

Friday 28th October

Festival Premiere Evening

Join us for the Festival Premiere eveing. Come and see the Midlands Premiere of the award wining Anchor Baby by Director Lonzo and staring Omoni Oboli, Sam Sarpong & Terri Oliver Venue: TBC, Time: 6:30pm

Nigerian Music Night

Come and Dance the evening away with Adewale Ayuba and his Fuji Band, DJ Zee from Nigeria . Dammy & the Pilgrims Band, Dj’s Wale and Ade. Watch the evenings screening of Wife Material Venue: The Drum, Time 6:30 till Late

Saturday 29th October

5th Music Video & Screen Awards

Join us for our premiere event the MVisas held at the luxurious ICC. Enjoy an evening of fanfare and entertainment, fine dining, visiting celebrities and award winners as you savour the memories of the festival. Venue: ICC, Time 6:30pm till Late

Sunday 30th October

Audience with Ellen Thomas

Join one of the UK ’s most loved Black actress Ellen Thomas for an unforgettable evening where we get up close and personal. Venue TBA, Time 5:30pm till 10:00pm...