From the moment you arrive, you will understand why this hybrid online and live events festival is so loved by filmmakers. In its 9th year, the social-issues-oriented Oakville Film Festival gives local, Canadian and international filmmakers a chance to participate in a truly community-oriented festival. The 2022 festival will be hybrid, offering mostly live events, with some virtual screenings.
We offer an intimate and effective networking event for filmmakers (conducted through digital and live networking events and workshops, panels, and Master Classes), as well as an immersive experience for our audiences. We recognize filmmakers in all genres who tell great stories, celebrate diversity and explore social issues, while sparking meaningful discussion.
Our thought-provoking films about the human condition, speak to the diverse social issues that impact our community, including women’s issues, environmental issues, Indigenous issues, issues that affect BIPOC communities, family stories, ageism, addiction and mental illness, as well as topics such as bullying, or human trafficking. Our selections include Canadian and international feature films, short films, documentaries, and webisodes.
From our opening live gala celebration to our director Q&A sessions, from filmmaker socials to our engaging live and virtual workshops, you will soon discover why Oakville Festivals of Film and Art has become an important stop on the festival circuit. We welcome you to a small community that has a big heart!
We have a strong history of attracting diverse filmmakers from around the world, who attend the event to talk directly with audiences about their work, in a friendly, intimate and inspirational environment. Our Industry Days, which have expanded to a monthly event, bring filmmakers together to learn, collaborate and socialize with like-minded individuals who share the same passion for films.
Supporting local filmmakers and giving them an opportunity to showcase their films in front of a supportive audience is very important to us. We also encourage women, indigenous and BIPOC filmmaker to submit their films to this inclusive event. The juried competitive festival awards programme includes 10 different prizes, including cash prizes, in kind prizing for filmmakers, and a beautiful, glass custom-designed trophy.
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1. Best Feature Film or Documentary Award: features a cash prize, as well as a beautiful engraved glass trophy.
2. Best International Short Film: features a cash prize, as well as a beautiful engraved glass trophy.
3. Best Canadian Feature film or documentary: Features a cash prize, in-kind prizing, as well as a beautiful engraved glass trophy.
4. Best Canadian short film: features a cash prize, in-kind prizing, as well as a beautiful engraved glass trophy.
5. Best Student film: features a cash prize, in kind prizing, as well as a beautiful engraved glass trophy.
6. Best Canadian Director: features a cash prize, in-kind prizing, as well as a beautiful engraved glass trophy.
7. Best International Director: features a cash prize as well as a beautiful engraved glass trophy.
8. Audience Choice Award (audience chooses) Best Short Film: features a cash prize, as well as a beautiful engraved glass trophy.
9. Audience Choice Award (audience chooses) Best Feature or Documentary: features a cash prize, as well as a beautiful engraved glass trophy.
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October 2022
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CARL HUNTER
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Hadi Moussally
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