The Canadian Film Fest 2024 was held at the Scotiabank Theatre in downtown Toronto. Opening night was Monday, March 18th and ran until March 23rd. The CFF was a busy, exciting week with Canadian films, documentaries and short films. Filmmakers were present at the screenings and Q & A took place after. A wonderful opportunity to meet the filmmakers and ask any questions … and, of course, a chance to congratulate them on their wonderful achievements!
Opening night started with a Red Carpet photo opportunity with all the filmmakers, actors and associates. The positivity and excitement were palatable. The opening night film was the Toronto Premiere of DOUBLES, a drama directed by Ian Harnarine. It tells the story of a Trinidadian street vendor who must travel to Toronto and decide if he will help save his estranged father from dying.
The short film XIE XIE, OLLIE directed by James Michael Chiang was shown first. What a wonderful way to start the film festival! The filmmakers and actors were present. The screenings were followed by Q & A. Founder & Executive Director Fern Euler and Festival Director & Head of Programming, Ashleigh Rains were joined by Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow, who opened the CFF and greeted everyone warmly, praising the Canadian filmmaking community.
The Canadian Film Fest is a non-profit organization supporting Canadian independent films and filmmaking talent. It was launched in 2004 and has run annually since 2012. It’s been at the Scotiabank Theatre since 2017. Enthusiastic audiences enjoy a wide selection of Canadian film screenings – both full features & shorts. The Canadian Film Fest offers various industry events for filmmakers and excellent networking opportunities. Films tell stories taking place in Canada and around the world. All from the Canadian and new-Canadian perspective.
Industry talks and panels allow filmmakers to meet at the annual Canadian Film Festival to network about future projects. Canada is full of filmmaking talent. And The Canadian Film Fest is proof of such Canadian talent ! Mark your calendars for 2025! To read more about the CFF, the films and the 2024 winners, here’s the link www.canfilmfest.ca
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