Grand River Film Festival
Waterloo Region will once again showcase some of its most talented filmmakers in this year’s Grand River Film Festival, which runs throughout the region Nov. 2 to Nov. 7.
“Our mission is to celebrate and inspire community through the shared experience of film,” says Tamara Louks, the festival’s executive director. “Film festivals are important for the communities as they showcase new and local talent, support local business, stimulate thought and discussion, facilitate tourism and inspire community collaboration.”
This year, the festival’s short film category received 85 submissions from local and Canada-wide filmmakers. A total of 11 finalists were chosen to show their films in two categories: Canadian Short Film and Canadian Music Video.
Canadian and International feature films, including documentaries and narratives, will also be shown.
The festival’s offerings go beyond film showings to include opening and closing parties and director Q&As.
Louks says the festival would not be possible without the corporate support they receive or the close to 100 volunteers who work year-round to bring it all together.
Tickets can be purchased online or at Scotiabank branches in downtown Cambridge and Kitchener. If purchased at the bank, a matched donation will be made to the festival. They are $15 for adults, $10 for students and seniors or $80 for an all-access pass.