DiALAB Industry and Nina Silva Drive Opportunities for Black Creators in Brazil’s Audiovisual and Tech Sectors

The DiALAB Film & Media Festival is set to host its DiALAB Industry event in Salvador, Brazil from December 3 to 5, 2026, focusing on creating professional and economic opportunities specifically for Black creators in the audiovisual industry. Registration is open until October 27, with two categories available for filmmakers: DiALAB Copro for feature films in development, and DiALAB Short for short films in post-production. The event aims to connect Brazilian and international Black professionals with key industry stakeholders including distributors, TV channels, streaming services, and global funding bodies, positioning Salvador as a hub for Black audiovisual content in Ibero-America. The program will include curated business meetings, pitch sessions, and networking opportunities highlighting Bahia’s unique cultural and territorial elements.

Parallelly, Nina Silva, founder of Movimento Black Money, has returned from New Delhi where she received the BRICS Women’s Startup Contest award for the second consecutive year in the Education and Skill Development category. Silva’s work focuses on transforming international recognition into tangible opportunities for Black women in Brazil’s technology and business sectors. Through initiatives like Afreektech, Movimento Black Money has provided over 30,000 free training opportunities in data, artificial intelligence, marketing, and sales to around 20,000 people, emphasizing education, employability, and entrepreneurship.

Silva emphasizes the importance of moving beyond token representation to ensuring Black women’s active participation in economic decision-making and access to capital. She underlines how opening pathways in technology, investment, and business can redefine who produces content, creates ventures, and influences the economy. Both the DiALAB Industry event and Silva’s advocacy reflect a broader movement towards economic empowerment and inclusion for Black professionals in Brazil’s creative and technological sectors.