Fabienne Colas is a visionary entrepreneur, filmmaker, award-winning actor, and speaker dedicated to championing diversity on and off-screen. Through her bold initiatives, she has created impactful platforms that amplify underrepresented voices, shaping the future of arts and culture.

Fabienne Colas’s influence has been recognized with top honors, including Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women (2019), Canada’s Top 40 Under 40, and Culture Personality of the Year (La Presse, 2018).

She also received the Prix Relève Femme d’Exception (Les Mercuriades, 2019) for her outstanding contributions to culture and social impact.

As the driving force behind 12 groundbreaking festivals across North America, the Caribbean, and Brazil, Colas has transformed the cultural landscape. Her flagship events, the Montreal International Black Film Festival and the Toronto Black Film Festival, have attracted over 2 million attendees and showcased 5,000+ artists, including Harry Belafonte, Spike Lee, Danny Glover, and Wyclef Jean.

Beyond festivals, she empowers independent artists through the Fabienne Colas Foundation, providing financial support and career opportunities. Honored with the National Assembly of Quebec Medal (2015) for her fight against racism, she also leads Zaza Production and has shaped major cultural initiatives, including Montréal’s 375th Anniversary.