Though the Windsor International Black Film Festival is still in its infancy, organizers said they saw its audience more than double over the weekend during its second year.

Festival president Christie Nelson told the Star that the bolstered numbers is a hopeful sign for the future of the event.

“We had a really beautiful turnout,” said Nelson.

“We hope to sustain it for generations to come. So, we’re looking for more engagement next year. We’ll be looking for more sponsors next year, and just opportunities to have people hear some really amazing stories.”

Over three days from Aug. 15 to 17, a total of 33 films created by Canadian and international Back filmmakers were screened at the Armouries Theatre downtown Windsor. Audiences enjoyed a variety of short films, feature-length films,

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