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Barriers
This documentary was produced by participants in the Free Film School Project. At the end of the workshops, participants made a documentary named “Barriers” that explored the barriers black filmmakers face entering the Canadian film industry; for this, participants not only fully produced the documentary, but also got the chance to interview first-hand aspiring and well established black filmmakers in the province.
Lucasville
This trailer is for a longer film that will be made in 2025 commemorating the 250th anniversary of the founding of the community of Lucasville by two African Nova Scotian men, Mr. Lucas and Mr. Oliver – as well as the underrepresented contributions of the founding women of Lucasville.
We'koqma'q
This short documentary is a mix between our workshop at the We'kowma'q Mikmaw school and community member, Ella Nicholas. It explores life in We'kowma'q through the eyes of grade 7th and 9th students, and Elders Joe and Judy GooGoo.
Two Part Round
This short mockumentary explores a series of weird events happening at New Glasgow Academy.
Drumming Circle
This documentary follows drummer Amara Kante and his drumming group as they prepare for a performance at the Halifax African Heritage Festival.
A Celebration of Service
This documentary follows actors as they prepare to reenact a church service that took place in Amherst, Nova Scotia, back in 1930. The intention behind this service was to honor the black men who were part the #2 Construction Battalion, during the World War II. The CMML and iMOVe, were able to take participants to Amherst for this shoot in addition to providing all the necessary equipment for it.