Saturday, October 20 10am
NIFCO 40 King’s Road
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With a legacy of comedic talent, Canada is stepping up with a new generation of creators who are taking over the screen. Learn more about the business of being funny by some of the leading directors, writers and actors in the industry, and the new innovative approaches […]
Thursday, October 18 10am
NIFCO 40 King’s Road
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You have the idea, now you need the funds to make it happen. In an ever-evolving world of financing, we will be offering a panel with a focus on provincial and federal funding opportunities for film, television, digital media and web series. This panel is FREE to […]
Friday, October 19 10am
NIFCO 40 King’s Road
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This session with Andra Sheffer (Independent Production Fund) will demystify application pitches and examine the various key components of a proposal, including creative materials, financing scenarios and sources, audience engagement/discoverability plans, distribution, revenue models, release strategies and ancillary content, success metrics and practical tips. Also, learn […]
Saturday, October 20th 3pm
SJIWFF29 Presents: Saturday Afternoon Shorts
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Remind Me – Marie-Hélène Copti
Heather Has Four Moms – Jeanette L. Buck
What Happened to Evie – Kate Cheeseman
Winds of Spring – Keyu Chen
False Light – Kerrin Rafuse
Bernie Langille Wants 2 Know – Jackie Torrens
The Riveters – Kate Felix
C Sharp D Suspended – Tamara Segura
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Wednesday, October 17th 7pm
Scotiabank Theatre (48 Kenmount Road) Cinemas 10, 11 & 12
SJIWFF29 Presents:Exxonmobil Opening Night Gala: An Audience of Chairs
Directed by Deanne Foley
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Maura Mackenzie (Carolina Bartczak) believes the world is hers to conquer. With her career as a concert pianist gaining momentum, it seems her beauty and talent will […]
Thursday October 18th 9:30pm
SJIWFF29 Presents: Late Feature – What Walaa Wants
Directed by Christy Garland
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Raised in a refugee camp in the West Bank, while her mother was in an Israeli prison, Walaa is determined to become one of the few women in the Palestinian Security Forces—not easy for a girl who […]
Friday, October 19th, 7pm
SJIWFF29 Presents: CBC Friday Night Shorts
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Snake Hips Lulu – Lulu Keating
Mahalia Melts in the Rain – Carmine Pierre-Dufour & Emilie Mannering
Prince’s Tale – Jamie Miller
Some Saturdays – Steve Cochrane
Good Girls Don’t – Ana de Lara
Little Black Dress – Mackenzie Donaldson
Lamenting Pluto – Emily Bridger
Pulled Strings – Vicki […]
Friday, October 19 3pm
NIFCO 40 King’s Road
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Designed for creators and producers building online and new media platforms, this panel gives light to the unique marketing, funding, and audience reach strategies needed in today’s global market for those producing in the digital media environment.
Thursday, October 18 12:30pm
Rocket Bakery & Fresh Food 272 Water Street
SJIWFF29 Presents: Lunch with the Filmmakers
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Join the team behind our Festival’s amazing opening night feature, An Audience of Chairs, for an intimate lunch panel where you can chat with the filmmakers and actors to discover the process, stories and secrets behind their […]
Saturday, October 20 10am
NIFCO 40 King’s Road
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Navigating the festival circuit can be tricky, but these expert panelists are here with your field-guide to maximizing your film’s festival run. Learn tips on how to advance yourself as an artist and gain insight into the process of programming from Canada’s top Festival insiders.
