Industry-leading convention celebrating Black cinema confirmed for Spring 2023
PRESS RELEASE FROM THE NEW BLACK FILM COLLECTIVE ANNOUNCING TNB XPO 2023: GET TICKETS HERE
A UK-based film network on a mission to champion Black representation in cinema is set to host the second edition of their industry-leading event in London in 2023.
The New Black Film Collective (TNBFC) has announced it will hold its flagship event TNB XPO on March 29 and 30 at Rich Mix, Shoreditch with a launch in central London to be confirmed.
The first large-scale event of its kind, TNB XPO 2023 will welcome hundreds of film industry practitioners i.e. filmmakers, distributors, educators, producers and on screen talent to connect with, discover and amplify both UK and international Black cinema over two days.
As well as screening some of the best films from Black creators of African descent, the expo will also feature talks and workshops by experts from across the industry.
Among the event’s keynote speakers will be Alex Pumfrey and Anita Herbert from Film & TV Charity, an organisation that supports people working behind the scenes in television and cinema.
CEO, Alex and Impact Partnerships Programme Manager, Anita will share the charity’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion within film and TV, as well as some exciting news about a flagship programme to support Black and Global Majority industry professionals.
Anita Herbert said: “We have previously announced our intention to launch a new programme to support organisations working to make the film and TV sector anti-racist. We are looking forward to giving more information about this programme at TNB XPO, as well as making sure that people working behind the scenes in the industry are fully aware of the support the Charity offers them. We look forward to meeting as many of you as possible, but would also encourage those unable to attend to get to know us by visiting www.filmtvcharity.org.uk to find out how we can help.”
Commenting on the event, Priscilla Igwe, founder of TNBFC, said: “TNB XPO 2023 is an opportunity to bring together the best Black talent that the film industry has to offer in one creative and collaborative space.
“We’re looking forward to celebrating Black cinema on a whole new level, amplifying the unheard voices of the industry and showing what is possible when we share resources, knowledge and passion for our craft.
“We will speak truth to power but we are here to counsel not cancel.”
For more information on TNB XPO 2023 and to receive updates on tickets, go to tnbxpo.co.uk.