COMMFFEST GOES FOR THE SPECTACULAR AT THIS YEARS 4 DAY FESTIVAL! Commencing Thursday September 22nd to Sunday 25th screening over 50 new films from communities around the world that address social and cultural issues with more than half being Canadian. Starting on Thursday 22nd September with a grand opening Spectacular at the St. Lawrence North Market which includes, on a jumbo screen, the showing of a brand new and exciting movie shot by 24 filmmakers (who will be in attendance) over a 24 hour period about the heart and soul of Toronto including the St. Lawrence Market and other many other landmarks. On Friday 23rd screenings kick off mid day with the Commffest Kids Film Festival and later the GOLDEN TIMES film festival, a series of short films created by seniors, hosted by Toronto historian BRUCE BELL at the Rainbow. On Saturday 24th from 12:00pm - 3:00 pm a salute to silent screen filmmaker OSCAR MMICHEAUX featuring his classics, “Symbol of the Unconquered” and Within Our Gates in partnership with Oscar Micheaux Film and Book Festival followed by the regular evening screening at The Rainbow Cinema and Scarborough Malvern Public Library. This year COMMFFEST puts a spotlight on “Homelessness” screening several films from around the world portraying this epidemic. Several artists have come together to exhibit their works of the homeless and can be seen at the Rainbow Cinema Art Gallery run by Sheila Mitchell. The festival concludes on Sunday 25th with a world premiere screening of RON CRAVEN’S film highlighting homelessness of the middle class at alongside “Second Line” by DANNY GLOVER at Tiff Bell Lightbox Theatre. Our closing night will be at the Historic St. Lawrence Hall featuring the premiere of ‘Kanata: An Irish Story’ is the forgotten story of the Irish in Canada/Kanata, followed by our MADA Awards to filmmakers whose work/message demonstrates that it can make a difference to any community. A fun evening of entertainment and refreshments. For more information and tickets, please visit www. commffest.com BRINGING COMMUNITIES TOGETHER 11
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