Montréal, January 16, 2012 — The Fabienne Colas Foundation is proud to announce the participation of Astral as co-presenter of the second edition of Fade to Black, presented by TD Bank and to unveil the programming of the Astral Movie Nights.
Organized for Black History Month, Fade to Black will be held from February 1 to 25, 2012 and benefit from extensive visibility thanks to the participation of many of the Astral family's media properties. Moreover, Astral Movie Nights will be kicking off Fade to Black with presentations running from February 1st to 5th at the NFB Cinema. Launching the festivities, the documentary Les derniers pèlerins by Montrealer Wieland Prosper will be presented by Canal D. Le Grand Jerome by Charles Oliver; Case Départ by Thomas Ngijol, Fabrice Éboué and Lionel Steketee; Fleur du Désert by Sherry Horman; as well as La Première Étoile by Lucien Jean-Baptiste, will complete the programming of the Astral Movie Nights.
“We are pleased that Astral, one of the largest media companies in Canada, has decided to join us for the most important annual celebration of Black culture as co-presenter and media partner of the Fade to Black event. This major partnership will enable Fade to Black to reach a wider audience across the city, as well as help us gain recognition and give participating artists great visibility. But it will especially help the Fabienne Colas Foundation continue promoting cultural diversity across Québec by giving Montréalers the opportunity to join in Black History Month celebrations,” said Fabienne Colas, President of the event.
“Cinema is among the main expressions of Québec creativity, representing all perspectives and all cultures. As the largest private investor in Canadian film, Astral is proud to be associated with Fade to Black to celebrate the contribution of the Black community to the arts and diversity in Québec and to help contribute to the success of this event with the support of its media properties,” said Hugues Mousseau, Director, Corporate Communications and Synergies, Astral.
Fade to Black: February 1 to 25, 2012 Programming and tickets: www.fadetoblack.ca
About Fade to Black
Presented by TD Bank in collaboration with Astral, FADE TO BLACK features a multidisciplinary program that celebrates Black History Month through film, music and dance. Fade to Black celebrates Black culture on the theme "Getting to know each other better is the best way to avoid misunderstandings." Created by the Fabienne Colas Foundation, FADE TO BLACK fosters greater awareness about Black culture and intercultural understanding among Québécois. It also helps remember the past to better appreciate the present and prepare for the future. The event focuses on film, music and dance. Fade to Black originated at the Montréal International Black Film Festival and presents special conferences and themes throughout the year. www.fadetoblack.ca.
About the Fabienne Colas Foundation
A key player of cultural diversity in Canada since 2005, the Fabienne Colas Foundation is a professional artistic non-profit organization dedicated to promoting Film, Art and Culture. The Foundation is also the driving force behind various major events, including the Montréal International Black Film Festival (www.montrealblackfilm.com), the Festival Haiti en Folie in Montréal (www.haitienfolie.com), and the Québec Film Festival in Haiti. The Foundation is recognized for organizing rallying cultural events all year long that entertain and foster intercultural understanding and awareness. www.fondationfabiennecolas.org .
About Astral
Astral is one of Canada's largest media companies. It operates several media properties—pay and specialty television, radio, out-of-home advertising, and digital—among the most popular in the country. Year after year, our pay and specialty television networks, our radio stations, and Astral's Harold Greenberg Fund have together awarded over $170 million to the development and purchase of local programs and original productions, as well as supporting our musical talent. To learn more about Astral and its contribution to culture, go to www.astral.com.
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