Festival Schedule
Two days of screenings, workshops, and networking opportunities celebrating the best in Canadian independent cinema.
June 19-20, 2024
Downtown St. Catharines
Friday, June 19, 2024
6:00 PM
Festival Opening & Welcome Reception
Join us for the official festival opening with light refreshments and networking
Special Event
90 min
Niagara Artist's Centre
7:30 PM
Opening Night Screenings
Featured independent dramas and documentaries
Screening Block
120 min
Main Theatre
Featured Films:
Rainbow Connection
The Last Goodbye
Meters
Saturday, June 20, 2024
10:00 AM
Filmmaker Workshop: Digital Storytelling
Learn modern techniques for digital filmmaking on a budget
Workshop
90 min
Workshop Room A
Presenter: Sarah Mitchell
12:00 PM
Animation Showcase
Best in Canadian independent animation
Screening Block
90 min
Main Theatre
Featured Films:
Van Gogh's Ears In Lemon Sauce
My Grampa
Seashore
2:00 PM
Lunch Break & Networking
Connect with fellow filmmakers and industry professionals
Break
60 min
Lobby Area
3:00 PM
Comedy Block
Laugh out loud with the best indie comedies
Screening Block
90 min
Main Theatre
Featured Films:
OMG
The Ecstasy Note
Super Anon
5:00 PM
Documentary Spotlight
Powerful stories from Canadian documentarians
Screening Block
90 min
Main Theatre
Featured Films:
Sex On Wheels
Gypsy: About A Moth
7:00 PM
Awards Ceremony & Closing Reception
Celebrating our winners with cash prizes and recognition
Special Event
120 min
Main Theatre
Important Information
Refreshments
Light refreshments available during breaks. Local food vendors on-site Saturday.
Networking
Meet filmmakers, industry professionals, and fellow cinema enthusiasts throughout the festival.
Accessibility
All venues are wheelchair accessible. ASL interpretation available upon request.
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