The Kid Who Would Be KingJul 3 • Outdoor Film Series
Mary Poppins ReturnsJul 10 • Outdoor Film Series
Gordon Lightfoot: If You Could Read My MindJul 17 • Outdoor Film Series
Ruben Brandt, CollectorJuly 18 • Third Thursday Program
The PublicAug 7 & 8 • Screen One Film Series
The White CrowAug 15 • Third Thursday ProgramWelcome to the Barrie Film Festival
Discover unique films year-round through Barrie Film Festival programming. We provide film fans unique experiences and seek out the best of the best in Independent cinema, featuring films from Canada and around the world.
We have our popular Screen One monthly film series at the Uptown Theatre the first Wednesday and Thursday of every month, where we showcase an international line up of cinematic gems. On the third Thursday of the month there is our 3rd Thursday program which provides an additional opportunity to enjoy a special BFF selection. The Reel Stories winter mini-festival will be returning downtown February 20-23, 2020 where we present the most current in documentary and fact-based films. During the summer months we offer free outdoor screenings on Barrie’s waterfront. From October 18 to 27, 2019 we will be hosting our 22nd annual ten-day festival at venues throughout the City of Barrie. This autumn film festival includes over 40 screenings, a Short Film Competition, guest Q&As and receptions
With over a 150 public events and screenings per year, there are many opportunities to enjoy award-winning and festival favorites on the big screen. Come see what the wide world of cinema has to offer.
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Calling all filmmakers 🎥
CALL FOR ENTRIES IS OPEN
BFF SHORT FILM COMPETITION 2019
One of the featured programs at our ten-day fall festival is our Short Film Competition. This exciting competition presents a juried selection of short films submitted by regional, national and international filmmakers.
Official selections are publicly screened as part of the Barrie Film Festival’s annual Short Film Program Showcase on Saturday, October 19, 2019.
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION:
Friday, September 13, 2019
FIND ALL THE INFO YOU NEED ON OUR WEBSITE:
barriefilmfestival.ca/programs/short-film-competition/
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3RD THURSDAY
VILLAGE ROCKSTARS
June 20, 4pm / 7pm
Barrie Uptown Theatre
TICKETS: bit.ly/2E20n7X
In a small village in northeast India, 10-year-old Dhunu dreams of having her own rock band. Her vibrant spirit, imagination and self-assurance stand out in a world where girls are expected to be timid and submissive. She is a free spirit living in remote Assam, firmly believing in the power of her big dreams. She always wished to own a guitar and is focused to form a rock band with the boys in her village of her own, remaining undeterred in a society that threatens to pull her back.
Awards: Won over 54 Awards
Nominee, Best Youth Feature Film, Asia Pacific Screen Awards, 2018
Winner, Best Original Score/Nominee, Best Film, Buenos Aires International Festival of Independent Cinema, 2018
Nominee, Audience Award, Glasgow Film Festival, 2018
Winner, Best Feature Film/Grand Jury Prize, Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles, 2018
Nominee, Best Film, International Film Festival of India, 2017
Winner, Best Film, Mumbai Film Festival, 2017
National Film Awards, India, 2018
Win a trip to TIFF 2019!
The Barrie Film Festival is proud to be associated with @TIFF_NET Film Circuit, a division of the Toronto International Film Festival Group. It is through this association that we are able to bring critically acclaimed major and independent films to our city from Canada and around the world. The Film Circuit provides invaluable guidance and support to countless film groups both nationally and abroad.
By filling in the survey you will be entered into a draw for a FREE TRIP FOR TWO to the 2019 TORONTO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL!
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The contest will remain open until Sunday June 30th, 2019.
The winner will receive (2) flight vouchers, each redeemable for an Economy Class two way flight to Toronto from the nearest participating airport, (1) hotel room and a ticket package for the final weekend of the 2019 Toronto International Film Festival Friday September 13th, 2019 to Sunday September 15th, 2019.
The total approximate retail value of the prize is $3,000 CAD (1, 500 CAD per person). The prize must be used and the flight taken before Sunday September 19th, 2019.
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