Hungry Eyes Media

12/07/2024

You may have heard that we are currently working on the making of a feature documentary film, Nothing Fits, on Hollywood shaping our desired body size and the body positivity movement. I wanted to give a shoutout to who founded a body-positive and size-inclusive running group for Black women of all running levels !

Her goal in starting this club was to give access to this sport to black women with various body types. Feel free to join them tomorrow! They are meeting on Saturday Mornings at 9am from April - October 2024 at Joel Weeks Park! 🏃🏾‍♀️

07/06/2024

As co-chair of the CISF, I’m absolutely thrilled to share that our fund, alongside the BSO (also near and dear to my heart) and the BAF, has been selected as one of the three recipients of funding from the CRTC (Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission). This is a remarkable achievement and a testament to the hard work and dedication of our team.

After four years, myself with my co-chair, Lalita Krishna and Executive Director, Sally Lee, relaunched the former CIFVF to CISF to exemplify the need for an independent BPOC film fund. Our mission is to empower and support Black and racialized creators, providing them with the resources they need to bring their unique stories and perspectives to life.

29/05/2024

Tomorrow our founder Jennifer Holness will be joining The Hollywood Reporter at for the inaugural Women in Entertainment Canada. She will be speaking amongst some of the most powerful women in entertainment between 9:40 -10:30 am during the Art of Leadership panel. Swipe 👉🏾 to see the incredible panelists!

We are also thrilled to announce that Jen has been recognized as one of The 42 Most Powerful Women in Canadian Entertainment.

Check the link in our bio to read the article from and to purchase tickets for the event!

01/04/2024

07/03/2024

SAVE THE DATE! On Tuesday April 2nd, join our own Jennifer Holness, CMPA’s 2020 Producer of the Year and co-founder and inaugural Chair of the Black Screen Office at the BSO Symposium!

This event at the Toronto Region Board of Trade is set to revolutionize the content industry featuring dynamic sessions, networking, and discussions with Black industry leaders.

Let’s dive into the Innovative Strategies for Producing and Creating Black Content.

You won’t want to miss it, get your tickets now and register in our bio✨

27/02/2024

Tomorrow evening at 8:00pm PST, catch BLK: An Origin Story - John “Daddy” Hall on ! Born in Upper Canada, John “Daddy” Hall fought in the war of 1812, was captured and sold into slavery. 13 years later he finds his way back to Canada.

Join us in learning about his story and make sure to tune in for our final airing of the month!

26/02/2024

We are only TWO days away from our BLACK BODIES, WHITE SPACES discussion with and !

Join us for FREE this Wednesday February 28th at 7:00pm (451 Christie Street) as our very own , author and diplomat , and moderator Dr. Cheryl Thompson share about the challenges of working within spaces that discount Black narratives and freedom of expression.

Share with your community and REGISTER NOW, link is in our bio!

22/02/2024

As we near our BLACK HISTORY SYMPOSIUM: BLACK HISTORY IS CANADIAN HISTORY this Saturday February 24th, we once again want to echo the exciting news shared earlier this month by the Ontario government - starting September 2025, Grade 7, 8, and 10 history classes will include the untold stories of Black Canadians.

Join us THIS Saturday to see how BLK can support educators and community members in this new chapter of our education system!

Spread the word and RSVP with the 🔗 in our bio!

21/02/2024

We are only 3 days away from our BLACK HISTORY SYMPOSIUM: BLACK HISTORY IS CANADIAN HISTORY happening this Saturday February 24th!

Join us at this FREE event in-person at the Hazelton Manor or virtually.

Learn about the lesson plans we are creating for students Grade 7 to 12 based on our 5-time Canadian Screen Award winning docu-series, BLK: An Origin Story which explores the untold stories of Black Canadian History.

BLK covers four provinces - Ontario, British Columbia, Quebec, and Nova Scotia. Each province will have specific lesson plans tailored to their curriculum.

Tickets are still available, share with your community and REGISTER now, link is in our bio!

20/02/2024

Tune in at 8:00pm PST tomorrow night and catch our VANCOUVER episode of BLK: An Origin Story - Hogan’s Alley on British Columbia’s Knowledge Network! Join us in celebrating Black History Month and get ready to learn about Hogan’s Alley, the heart of Vancouver’s Black community.

14/02/2024

MEET THE SPEAKERS & CREATORS of our BLACK HISTORY SYMPOSIUM: BLACK HISTORY IS CANADIAN HISTORY ⭐️

On Saturday February 24th, join George Elliott Clarke, Award-winning artist, former Poet Laureate of Toronto and cast member of BLK: An Origin Story and , Award-winning educator, activist, and children’s book author.

You won’t want to miss them! Join show creators and at this FREE event (in-person & online) for a chance to meet, mix, and mingle with like-minded educators and community members passionate about recontextualizing Canadian history.

RSVP now and share with your friends and family, 🔗 is in our bio!

13/02/2024

Tomorrow night, continue celebrating Black History Month with us and catch BLK: An Origin Story - Little Burgundy at 8:00pm PST on ! Tune in to learn about Little Burgundy, home to a Black population led by Black men working in Canada’s railway industry 📺🚂

12/02/2024

EVENT ALERT 🔔 On Wednesday February 28th, we will be having our BLACK BODIES, WHITE SPACES discussion with and !

Join us for this FREE intimate event with our very own , author and diplomat , and moderator Dr. Cheryl Thompson as they discuss working within power dynamics that devalue and restrict Black narratives, the challenges of navigating these spaces, and what they learned throughout their professional journeys.

This event will take place at 451 Christie St, in Toronto’s Davenport neighborhood. Share with your friends and family and join us in celebrating Black History Month, female creatives, and their expression!

Register now with the 🔗 in our bio. See you there 🤩

08/02/2024

MARK YOUR CALENDARS 🗓️ We are excited to announce that Saturday February 24th, we will be having our BLACK HISTORY SYMPOSIUM: BLACK HISTORY IS CANADIAN HISTORY at the Hazelton Manor in Vaughan (both in-person and online!)

Join us for this FREE one-day event where we explore the value of Black Canadian History in our education systems 📚

We want to echo the exciting news announced today by the Ontario Government - starting September 2025, Grades 7, 8 and 10 history classes will include the untold history of Black Canadians who helped build Canada, emphasizing Black History as Canadian History!

Our Symposium event includes keynote presentations from acclaimed artists and educators, introductions to lesson plans based on our 5x Canadian Award-winning series ‘BLK: An Origin Story,’ opportunities to connect with educators who are passionate about bringing Black Canadian History to their students, and more!

Tell your friends and family, and STAY TUNED on our social media to find out who our special guest speakers are ✨

Register now on our Eventbrite, 🔗 is in our bio. Did we mention? Food and drinks will be provided too 😃

06/02/2024

Our Award-winning documentary Subjects of Desire airs twice this week on ! Tune in this Thursday February 8th at 9:00pm PST & Friday February 9th at 12:00am PST✨ Join us in spreading the word and get ready to dive into the empowering world of 🫶🏾💫🤩

05/02/2024

Tune in at 8:00pm on this Wednesday February 7th to watch the first episode of BLK: An Origin Story - 3 Epic Migrations, 1 People to celebrate Black History Month with us and learn about the importance of telling Black stories.

02/02/2024

To kick off the start of Black History Month we wanted to share excellent news. Two of our shows will be airing on . Shows that exemplify the importance of Black stories. We are not bystanders in our stories, so show up, watch and celebrate with us! 📺

01/02/2024

To kick off the start of Black History Month we wanted to share excellent news. Two of our shows will be airing on . Shows that exemplify the importance of Black stories. We are not bystanders in our stories, so show up and celebrate with us!

04/12/2023

There are no words to express the true loss of Charles Officer. A bright light of talent, kindness and determination. This was a wonderful human who dreamed big and dared greatly. Who made beautiful, thought provoking work that touched our souls. The journey was cut too short but you left us with a legacy that will endure for generations to come.

We will miss you, my friend.

📸: Emma Mcintyre

17/10/2023

Check out our article on , featuring our super talented lead .

📸: Michael Buckner for Deadline

29/08/2023

We are excited to announce that Subjects of Desire is officially streaming on Crave! Tell your friends and family and tune in to see some . Don't forget to rate and review the movie on IMDb!

04/08/2023

is super excited to work with BestieMakesFilms and the Geena Davis Institute on her next feature film Nothing Fits! It's gonna be 🔥🔥🔥🔥

18/07/2023

The Black Academy is hiring!
 
The Black Academy with has launched a Skills Development Program for Black Canadians to increase representation behind the camera, and to provide meaningful opportunities for aspiring professionals.
 
They are currently hiring for their:
⭐️ Director Stream
⭐️ Producer Stream
⭐️ Post-Production Stream
⭐️ Wardrobe Stream
⭐️ Writer Stream
 
This program is immersive and intensive, delivering modules that are custom-tailored to existing skills, level of experience and the career goals of its participants.
  
Go apply now! You can find the link 🔗 in bio! For any questions, please contact: [email protected]
 
And don't forget to tune into the Black Academy Awards which will be broadcasting on CBC and CBC Gem on Sunday, September 24, 2023 at 8 pm EST! Link in to apply!

11/07/2023

In honour of Emancipation Day in Canada, we are thrilled to announce that Episode 101: 3 Epic Migrations, 1 People will be screening at Pickering Public Library () from 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm on Tuesday, August 1, 2023!

August 1, 1834, marks the abolition of slavery across the British Empire, and in 2021, the House of Commons voted unanimously to designate this day as Emancipation Day.

This screening is part of the 5MFF (5 Minute Film Festival) program, which we are so excited to be a part of. Click the link in our bio to register for the screening! We can't wait to see you there!

21/06/2023

Check out BLK composer and his music journey in the latest article from . Tom played a huge role in capturing the essence of BLK, working across music genres and eras. Someone give the man an award... Right! CSA for Best Original Music. Done and done!

18/04/2023

Subjects of Desire is a special film and if you are on our channels you have heard about it for a while now.  Condensing 500 years of history into 2 hours is no easy feat and I think Jen did an amazing job communicating all the beauty, joy and struggle into one amazing film.  We met so many brilliant and beautiful Black women on this journey and we are so happy to introduce them to the world.  It’s funny, Beauty Pageants really get a bad rap, but seeing all of the Miss Black America contestants come together in sisterhood was truly one of the most memorable times in our lives.  It was especially significant for our daughters Daeja and Cici who witnessed these incredible women in person.  We have been overwhelmed with the love and support that the film has generated and we are pleased that it has been selected for inclusion in the Breakthrough Film Festival and is being programmed as a part of Canada Film Day this Wednesday @6:30pm in Halifax at Pier 21, 1055 Marginal Road! It’s FREE and there will be a Q&A with filmmaker Jen Holness!!

22/02/2023

BLK: An Origin Story, our 4-part docu-series that celebrates Black Canadian History has been nominated for 5 CSA Awards! BLK takes our stories out of the shadows and brings light and life to many Black folks that help and have helped to make Canada our home *ON* native land (shoutout Jully Black).
Congratulations to the entire team!

BTW, catch BLK this Sat. Feb. 25th at 9:00am; 10:00am on and on ✊🏿
You can also catch on Global TV and Amazon Prime

19/09/2022

Congratulations to for being recognized as a Canadian International Black Woman of Excellence! We always knew it! ✨🌟✨

Check Nataizya out on BLK: An Origin Story’s Vancouver episode now streaming on through Amazon .

09/09/2022

Hey Beautiful People! Guess who is the recipient of the first ever Red Point Award from the at the TIFF Brunch Party this Sunday?! The one & only, Jennifer Holness ⚡️⚡️⚡️

19/08/2022

BLK: An Origin Story sounds great and agrees! Congrats to whose amazing work was nominated at the first annual CASMA for BLK: An Origin Story. We are thrilled for him.