BLACK SOIL LAB: PRIMARILY COLOURLESS
A work-in-progress preview by Indigo Envie
Supporting new voices. Developing new stories. Shaping the future of Black cinema.
Every great film begins with an idea. But bringing that idea to life requires more than creativity. It takes opportunity, collaboration and the freedom to explore new perspectives.
Black Soil Lab is the festival’s talent development programme, dedicated to supporting emerging filmmakers in developing and realising original cinematic work. By connecting creative talent with professional expertise, resources and industry networks, the programme creates opportunities for new voices and stories to find their way to the screen.
For this edition, Black Soil joins forces with filmmaker Indigo Envie as executive producer of his upcoming short narrative film, Primarily Colourless.
An actor, writer and director of Tanzanian and Dutch descent, Indigo brings his distinctive artistic perspective and multidisciplinary background to a new project currently in development. His work reflects a growing generation of filmmakers exploring storytelling through their own experiences, creative instincts and cultural perspectives.
During Black Soil Film Festival 2026, Indigo will offer an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at Primarily Colourless, sharing a work-in-progress presentation with a specially invited audience.
The session provides an opportunity to discover the project in its early stages, gain insight into the creative decisions behind the film and engage in a conversation about the challenges and possibilities of independent filmmaking.
More than a preview, this presentation reflects the ambition of Black Soil Lab: to invest in emerging talent, encourage artistic experimentation and contribute to a more diverse and inclusive film landscape.
A work-in-progress preview by Indigo Envie
Supporting new voices. Developing new stories. Shaping the future of Black cinema.
Every great film begins with an idea. But bringing that idea to life requires more than creativity. It takes opportunity, collaboration and the freedom to explore new perspectives.
Black Soil Lab is the festival’s talent development programme, dedicated to supporting emerging filmmakers in developing and realising original cinematic work. By connecting creative talent with professional expertise, resources and industry networks, the programme creates opportunities for new voices and stories to find their way to the screen.
For this edition, Black Soil joins forces with filmmaker Indigo Envie as executive producer of his upcoming short narrative film, Primarily Colourless.
An actor, writer and director of Tanzanian and Dutch descent, Indigo brings his distinctive artistic perspective and multidisciplinary background to a new project currently in development. His work reflects a growing generation of filmmakers exploring storytelling through their own experiences, creative instincts and cultural perspectives.
During Black Soil Film Festival 2026, Indigo will offer an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at Primarily Colourless, sharing a work-in-progress presentation with a specially invited audience.
The session provides an opportunity to discover the project in its early stages, gain insight into the creative decisions behind the film and engage in a conversation about the challenges and possibilities of independent filmmaking.
More than a preview, this presentation reflects the ambition of Black Soil Lab: to invest in emerging talent, encourage artistic experimentation and contribute to a more diverse and inclusive film landscape.
