Reelworld Announces 2019 Programming, Tickets and Passes on Sale Now!

The 19th Annual Reelworld Film Festival kicks off October 17th and runs till October 21st.

• 2019 Closing Gala Film– Rohan Fernando, Tamara Segura, and Justin Simms’ Becoming Labrador
• See the Full Schedule – Available now! Exclusive codes for Reelworld Subscribers below
• 2019 Industry Panels – Learn, network, and discover
• ACTRA YEAA Shorts – Young ACTRA Actors premiere their film creations
• Volunteer at the 2019 Festival!

 

BIPOC Canadians are constantly asked, “Where are you from”? Our passports say we are Canadian, but we can still feel ostracized. The films we chose this year are reflective of our struggle to find our “Home” – a place for our family, community and where we feel a sense of welcome and belonging.

I am proud to announce that all our programming this year is created by BIPOC Canadian filmmakers. When I told our programmers this would be our mandate going forward, they were at first apprehensive about finding enough content. The team rose to the challenge and are excited to be part of this history of Reelworld. Thank you to Lead Programmer, Ammar Keshodia and the rest of the programming team for the outstanding films and to Industry Programmer, Kulbinder Saran Caldwell for the excellent industry programming we are presenting this year.

Congratulations to all the selected filmmakers. Whether we see Canadians navigating complex home lives or recent Canadians creating new homes, these films illuminate the unique perspectives of our diverse people. All of this is only made possible with the generous support of our Sponsors and Funders who believe as strongly as we do that creating more opportunity for Canadian diversity on screens is vital to building a stronger and more inclusive Canada.

 

Reelworld is pleased to Announce Opening Night Gala Film, The Incredible 25th Year of Mitzi Bearclaw
October 17th 2019
When she’s forced to return to her home reserve, Mitzi has to abandon her urban life and put dreams of being a fashion designer on hold. A comedic, but grounded look at life on an Indigenous Reserve with a story that ultimately reverberates as a universal tale of familial responsibility. Director Shelley Niro, is a multi-disciplinary artist, and a member of the Six Nations Reserve, Turtle Clan, Bay of Quinte Mohawk.

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Becoming Labrador to Close 19th Annual Festival
October 20th 2019

Canadian Directors Rohan Fernando, Tamara Segura, and Justin Simms take an intimate look at what it means to uproot yourself to try and find a new home. A whole generation of Filipino men & women have travelled halfway across the world to work in Labrador, leaving behind families and friends as they struggle to adjust to a remarkably different climate and culture in Canada. This documentary film is an emotional portrait of three families trying to make a better future for themselves.

Reelworld Industry Panels
October 18th, 2019In partnership with Telefilm, Ontario Creates and WGC, our industry panels provide professional development and create networking opportunities for emerging and underrepresented filmmakers and storytellers.Tickets are free but don’t delay reserving your spot, this event is very popular – Reserve your spot now!

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ACTRA YEAA Shorts Gear up for 9th Year at Reelworld
October 20th, 2019

Reelworld and ACTRA Toronto’s Young Emerging Actors Assembly (YEAA) continue to nurture the best and brightest emerging talent by supporting a slate of new films in production this summer.Diversity Hire, Fun & Games, OVERCover, Lovers leftovers, Punchline, Sister Cult and Shrink Sesh will have their international premiers at Reelworld 2019.

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Volunteer with Us! 

Are you interested in seeing the ins and outs of a film festival? Sign up to volunteer with us! You’ll receive hands-on experience in the film industry, opportunities to meet and network with people, free drinks and food in the festival, and recognition and utmost respect for the time and effort being donated. High school students can obtain their hours; and after successful completion, recommendation letters will be supplied upon request. Get more information and sign up today!

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In Industry News: Check below for Career Opportunities and Professional Development for Filmmakers and Writers; Corus-CMF Page to Pitch Program reopens; BIPOC Writers get a Free WGC Membership.

Call for Applicants: Film Fund – Production

The Film Fund provides support to Ontario producers for feature film projects in the final stages of production financing. The Ontario Creates Film Fund – Production streams (Drama and Documentary) are intended to increase the level of domestic feature film production in Ontario.

Deadline: October 30, 2019 5:00 PM ET; see full details & eligibility here.

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