Comox Valley International Film Festival

Dedicated to discovering & supporting independent film & media artists from around the world, the festival features work in 4 categories: International Feature film, International Short film, Canadian Short film & Vancouver Island Short film. There’ll also be various workshops in filmmaking for participants.

May 11

Festival Opening

Vancouver Island Short Films

A Showcase and celebration of new works by Vancouver Island Filmmaker’s. Starts at 2:30pm. Filmmaker’s cocktail reception, Sid Williams Theatre from 6-7pm.

May 11

Opening Night

The Banality

Michael Stevantoni & Strack Azar (United States) 78:02 minute

Campbell River Filmmaker Michael Stevantoni along with Strack Azar brings us a hauntingly beautiful film, rich in landscape and subtext. Starts at 7:30pm. Opening Night Party Gladstone Brewing 10pm

May 12

A Special Event

Script Readings & Feature Film Screening

Before the feature film Close, join us for live performance script readings of the  competition first place winners. Scripts are; BC Short - Gymnastics by Nikki Buziak, International Short - A long Road Ahead by, Bernhard Riedhammer and    International Feature  - Walking In Iowa by Alex Murawski. Starts at 6:30pm.

May 13

BC Gala Event

Filmmaker’s Panel & Screening

Before the feature length film Gringa by BC’s own Marny Eng and E.J. Foerster, Join us for a lively discussion with a panel of experts as they discuss the art of filmmaking. From 6:30-7:30pm, Screening begins at 8pm.  Panel to include: Michael Bruce Adams (Screenwriter), Fred Thorsen (Editor), Janet Kidder (Actor), Patric Caird (Composer) Ruby J. Munro (Director), Terry Ingram (Director). Party at Pizza Guerrilla on 5th street to follow.

For tickets & more information, go to Comox Valley Film Festival.