Images of Black Women (IBW) Film Festival has acted for nearly a decade as the only advocate for change in the representation of black women in Film.
Over 3 days, the festival presents the best of challenging cinema offering alternative images of a figure still very much invisible. IBW is a portal for groundbreaking and forward-thinking filmmaking and debate.
The festival has supported over the years renowned directors such as the first black woman to win Best Director at Sundance this year Ava DuVernay, root-shaking documentary director Regina Kimbell for MY NAPPY ROOTS and welcomed international star Jimmy Jean-Louis.
Our exciting programme includes a double bill of US women filmmakers, a Caribbean mix of films as well as African films from Nigeria & Zimbabwe to illustrate Diversity in the Diaspora. For the latest updates join our community on facebook and twitter.
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Feature Films
Jesse Owens/ Yelling to the Sky
A US Bouble bill by women filmmakers with 2 inspiring films. Laurens Grant's documentary that looks at the life of Jesse Owens & Victoria Mahonay's emotional and socially powerful drama Yelling to the Sky.
One Love
A romantic comedy set in Jamaica. The film as beautiful photography and a vibrant sound track.Starring Cherine Anderson, Ky-Mani Marley, Idris Elba
Anchor Baby
Award-winning drama about an illegal immigrant couple running from U.S. Immigration agents.
The film stars Nollywood top female actress Omoni Oboli.
W. Indies diaspora & Bloody Roots
Two protraits of inspirational Caribbean women ambassadors of their culture abroad followed by a short drama about a troubled mother-daughter relationship
Mwansa the Great / Playing Warriors
Short drama about the incredible story of an 8 year sold boy dreaming of becoming a hero. Followed by a Feature comedy set in modern day Harare, Zimbabwe.
