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Black Actor and Film Guild Canada (BAFGC) is a one-of-a-kind artist-run Canadian registered not-Black Actor and Film Guild Canada (BAFGC) is a one-of-a-kind artist-run Canadian registered not-for-profit organizational platform that was established to promote and provide support and encouragement for black actors as well as black independent filmmakers, artists, curators, and exhibitors.

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Emmanuel Kabongo’s Producing Debut SWAY wins Best Picture, and Kabongo wins Best Actor. Jessica Myrie wins Best Actress for Irreconcilable Differences. Juno Award winner Michelle TÖME Akanbi wins the Award of Excellence in Music (Artist), and Emmy Award winner Mishael Morgan is the recipient of the Award of Excellence in Acting.

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SCREENING FEBRUARY 17, 2024

​ The Official Poster For Love In Transition

Love in Transition is a romance family drama that is the first of many projects produced and presented by the Black Actors and Film Guild Canada. The majority of the actors and crew members are black.

OFFICIAL TRAILER - LOVE IN TRANSITION

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Love In Transition Trailer 66sec

Love In Transition Trailer 66sec

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Synopsis:

"Love in Transition stars lead actress "Michelle (TÖME) Akanbi" as (KANDIS) a Canadian tour guide and rising star singer who crosses path with the lead actor "Gabriel Olaifa" starring as (OBI), an immigrant from Africa, brought together by the force of nature, only to have their faith tested when faced with the prospect of losing each other through no fault of theirs."

ABOUT US

 

Join us at the BAFGC Convention on Saturday, February 17, 2024, in the York Woods Library Theatre to network, commemorate Black History Month, and recognize the remarkable achievements of black individuals and organizations in Canada's creative sector. These gatherings are vital, and they aim to provide a forum for networking as well as to recognize the remarkable achievements of black people in the Canadian creative sector.

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The Black Actor and Film Guild Canada (BAFGC) is a unique artist-led Canadian registered non-profit organization that promotes, assists, and motivates black actors and independent filmmakers, as well as artists, curators, and exhibitors of black origin. As part of the Black Actor and Film Guild Canada's objectives, the Canadian Black Screen Awards (CBSA) aim to honor, promote, and memorialize remarkable persons in a variety of professions, such as writers, actors, filmmakers, performing artists, and others. The Black Actor and Film Guild Canada (BAFGC) platform, launched in 2020, is a crucial resource for black creatives looking to connect with other artists as well as experienced mentors and instructors. It provides mentorship, workshops, festival screenings, Q&As, artists, fashion, curators, and exhibitors, all while promoting a collaborative environment for learning and sharing.