ALL EVENTS
Newham Community Cinema: Never Let Go
A family that has been haunted by an evil spirit for years. Their safety and their surroundings come into question when one of the children questions if the evil is real.
TNB XPO 2025
A 5-Day Hybrid Programme showcasing Black Excellence and encouraging increased diversity within the Screen and Creative Industries.
Newham Community Cinema: GLADIATOR II + Q&A
Years after witnessing the death of Maximus at the hands of his uncle, Lucius must enter the Colosseum after the powerful emperors of Rome conquer his home. With rage in his heart and the future of the empire at stake, he looks to the past to find the strength and honour needed to return the glory of Rome to its people.
ABSOLUTELY CULTURED: WAYFINDER + SHORT FILM
A Wanderer journeys south through Britain, witnessing stories and lives across regions. From Hadrian's Wall through cities and towns to Margate's coast, she explores class, belonging, and heritage.
ENFIELD CARIBBEAN ASSOCIATION: BABYLON + PANEL
The movie centres around Brinsley Forde's character Blue. He fronts a reggae sound system based in South West London (Brixton). The film captures the trials and tribulations of young black youths in troubled London in the early eighties.
BYP CREATORS: PIECE BY PIECE + Q&A AND NETWORKING EVENT
The New Black Film Collective and BYP Creators present a FREE screening + Quiz and Networking Event.
FEATURE FILM - PIECE BY PIECE (2024)
LEGO bricks tell the life story of singer/songwriter and record producer Pharrell Williams - from his childhood in Virginia to his success in the music and fashion industry.
Dir: Morgan Neville
Cast: Pharrell Williams, Morgan Neville, Kendrick Lamar
Cert: PG
Dur: 1h 34m
Q&A: Ace Clvrk
Refreshments available at the bar. No outside food is permited in the venue.
Admission is on a first come, first served basis.
Facilities throughout the hotel are wheelchair accessible.
ABOUT BYP CREATORS
The UK is home to a vibrant creative community, from artists and musicians to filmmakers and writers. The BYP Creators Chapter aims to bring together Black creatives from all sectors to foster collaboration and innovation. This chapter provides a platform for Black professionals to showcase their work, connect with peers, and explore opportunities in the creative industries.
Come see a free screening of music icon Pharrell William’s fun and wild LEGO documentary Piece by Piece, followed by a Quiz to test your music skills. Get to know your creative community and have fun!
ABSOLUTELY CULTURED: DAHOMEY + SHORT FILM
The New Black Film Collective are proud to collaborate with Absolutely Cultured on a SCREENING ROOMS showing of Dahomey
FEATURE FILM - DAHOMEY (2024)
The journey of 26 plundered royal treasures from the Kingdom of Dahomey exhibited in Paris, now being returned to Benin. Diop artistically voices a new generation's demands.
Dir: Mati Diop
Cert: PG
Dur: 1h 8m
This feature film will also be accompanied by a short film.
Material may not be suitable for children or young adults.
SCREENING ROOMS BY ABSOLUTELY CULTURED:
Absolutely Cultured is partnering with TNBFC to support SCREENING ROOMS - a new artist film programme, offering a space to imagine new futures through cinema and retell histories through the lens of Global Majority artists. In conjunction with their exhibitions programme and wider engagement activity, SCREENING ROOMS will be exploring themes such as family, community, and ecology to celebrate the stories of Global Majority communities and bring new films to the city. This programme will include screenings of Dahomey and Wayfinder, each accompanied by a short film.
TNB IAM 2024- GOODBYE JULIA + Q&A
For ISLAMOPHOBIA AWARENESS MONTH 2024 - The New Black Film Collective, in partnership with London's Screen Archives and Newham Council, presents an exclusive screening of -
GOODBYE JULIA (2024)
A northern Sudanese retired singer in a tense marriage is wracked by guilt after covering up a murder.
Dir: Mohamed Kordofani
Cast: Eiman Yousif, Siran Riak, Ger Duany
Cert: 12A
Dur: 2h
Q&A: Oyella Odong
Oyella is a Ugandan-born, London-based entrepreneur who’s dedicated to changing the way people see and understand migrant communities. As the founder of Lion Voices CIC, she’s on a mission to share the full spectrum of experiences that refugees, migrants, and asylum seekers bring with them - beyond the typical stories of pain and hardship.
Through storytelling and empowerment programs, Oyella highlights the resilience, strength, and resourcefulness that often come from overcoming immense challenges. Her work isn’t just about advocacy; it’s about creating a balanced narrative that celebrates the triumphs and rich contributions of these communities. By amplifying these voices, Oyella hopes to foster a society that values every story, building a world that’s more inclusive, empathetic, and deeply connected
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4.00pm: Doors open + Intro + London's Screen Archives short clip
4:15pm: Feature film starts promptly
6:15pm: Film Finishes and Q&A starts
7:00pm: Q&A finishes and exit venue
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Free refreshments available!
Admission is on a first come, first served basis.
Children under 12 years old allowed with parental guidance.
This project has been made possible with the support of the BFI, awarding National Lottery funding, and The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Thanks to National Lottery players, we have been able to begin addressing the lack of Black stories in London’s screen archives.
NEWHAM ARCHIVES LIBRARY TOUR
London's Screen Archives and The New Black Film Collective presents -
NEWHAM ARCHIVES & COLLECTIONS LIBRARY TOUR WITH JESS CONWAY
Thousands of items dating back several centuries are held at Newham Archives & Local Studies Library. Join borough archivist Jess Conway for an intimate tour of the collections, taking in everything from the reading room to the temperature-controlled strong room.
As well as learning how the archive works, you will have the chance to view a wide range of material relating to Newham’s history including film, photography, maps, and other material.
Upon arrival at Stratford Library, head up to the first floor where the entrance to the reading room is located. Please speak to library staff should you require assistance in locating the room.
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Followed by a screening and Q&A -
GOODBYE JULIA | 4:00pm - 7:30pm | Hopkins Room
Free tickets here.
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This tour is open to all ages.
Please be aware the screening of Goodbye Julia is for ages 12 and above.
See about Stratford Library's accessbility here.
This project has been made possible with the support of the BFI, awarding National Lottery funding, and The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Thanks to National Lottery players, we have been able to begin addressing the lack of Black stories in London’s screen archives.
SHEPHERD’S BUSH MARKET- A QUIET PLACE: DAY ONE
Shepherd's Bush Market, in partnership with The New Black Film Collective, presents a special screening of -
A QUIET PLACE: DAY ONE + Q&A
A prequel to the acclaimed film series "A Quiet Place", A Quiet Place: Day One is about a young woman named Sam who finds herself trapped in New York City during the early stages of an invasion by alien creatures with ultra-sensitive hearing.
Dir: Michael Sarnoski
Cast: Lupita Nyong'o, Joseph Quinn, Djimon Hounsou, Alex Wolff
Cert: 15
Dur: 1h 39m
Q&A: TBC
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7:00pm: Doors open + Intro by Host
7:10pm: Film starts promptly
8:50pm: Film finishes and Q&A starts
10:00pm: Q&A finishes and exit venue
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No children under 12 years old allowed.
Admission is on a first come, first served basis.
This is a ‘Colour Me In’ screening series – a project developed by The New Black Film Collective, to fully equip Black exhibitors with tools and knowledge to access affordable titles, venues and resources, in order to be resilient in serving their audiences.
Programme supported by Film Hub London, managed by Film London. Proud to be a partner of the BFI Film Audience Network, funded by the National Lottery. www.filmlondon.org.uk/filmhub