Durham Region International Film Festival (DRIFF) presents the return of its fall festival to various locations in the Durham Region September 29th to October 1st. Don't miss a weekend full of inspiring films from Canada and across the globe. It’s a cultural event not to be missed!
Tickets to each screening will be $10
A limited number of day passes for the final day at the Biltmore Theatre will be available for only $15 while supplies last.
Ticket details for each event:
*SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. CHECK DRIFF.CA CLOSER TO EVENT DATE.
September 29th, 7:30 p.m: DRIFF DAY 1 (Opening Night)
Location: Centennial Building | 416 Centre Street South | Whitby
Blind Spots | Germany | 8 mins
Luis Schubert
Stay the Night | Canada | 94 mins
Renuka Jeyapalan
September 30th, 5:00 p.m: DRIFF DAY 2
Location: St. Francis Centre For Community, Arts & Culture | 78 Church Street S. | Ajax
5:00 p.m. - 5:45 p.m: Nibbles and Beverages in the Lounge
5:45 p.m. - 6:45 p.m: Industry Panel | SPOTLIGHT: Producers and Directors
Film producers and directors both have major responsibilities during the filmmaking process: script, talent, budget, schedule, camera, artistic aspects, post-production and marketing. Learn from and engage with a panel of DRIFF and local filmmakers about their key responsibilities, challenges and excitement while capturing their vision for the screen.
7:00 p.m: Centrepiece Screening
Short Film
TBD
Bulldog | Germany | 95 mins
André Szardenings
October 1st, 1:00 p.m: DRIFF DAY 3 | Afternoon Programme
Location: Biltmore Theatre | 39 King St E. | Oshawa
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m: Foley Workshop
SPECIAL INDUSTRY EVENT
In filmmaking, Foley is the reproduction of everyday sound effects added to films in post-production. They are created by the sound artist mimicking the actual sound source in a recording studio and can be anything from the swishing of clothing and footsteps to squeaky doors and breaking glass. Participate in this special Foley presentation to learn how everyday items are used to enhance the auditory experience of the movie.
2:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m: Industry Panel
DIALOGUES: Behind the Scenes with Cast and Crew
From Los Angeles to Toronto to locations around the world, the film industry relies on film cast and crews with a wide array of skills in the field of film and video production. Engage with and learn from industry professionals who work in these exciting, well-paying careers: 1st Assistant Director, Bench Carpenter, Actress, Art Director and Location Manager.
3:30 p.m: Homegrown Shorts
The Other Side | Canada | 8 mins
Jordan Settembrini
Flames | Canada | 7 mins
Matthew Manhire
Feeling Fine | Canada | 21 mins
Fateema Al-Hamaydeh Miller
Involuntary Wingman | Canada | 7 mins
Alex Ef
DRUH | Canada | 20 mins
Aaron Ries
Sledgehammer | Canada | 12 mins
Kyle Marchen
Feeling the Apocalypse | Canada | 7 mins
Chen Sing Yap
[DINNER BREAK]
October 1st, 7:00 p.m: DRIFF DAY 3 | Evening Programme
Location: Biltmore Theatre | 39 King St E. | Oshawa
7:00 p.m: Closing Night Screening
Movie Theatres: Lights and Sound | Canada | 6 mins
Jamie Robertson
Revival69: The Concert That Rocked the World | Canada | 95 mins
Ron Chapman
Following the screening, we will have a Q&A with industry insiders, the awards ceremony, drinks and nibbles.
Dance and schmooze at the afterparty featuring the local favourite, Johnny Ross’s Lunar Circus Band. ($5 cover to see the band without a ticket to the evening programme)