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October 2023
6:30 PM – The Secret Path
SCREENING AND GUEST PANEL: The Secret Path Join us for an unforgettable evening with the screening of the "The Secret Path" film by the legendary Gord Downie. Location: Georgian Theatre, 1 Georgian Drive, Barrie Date: Thursday, October 19, 2023 Time: Doors open at 6:30 PM Admission is Free Limited seating, please register Immerse yourself in this powerful film that tells the tragic story of Chanie Wenjack, a young Indigenous boy who attempted to escape from a residential…
Find out more »7PM – The Royal Hotel
Thriller | 91 min. | Australia | 2023 Content advisory: violence, mature themes, sexual innuendo, coarse language Julia Garner (Ozark, The Assistant) and Jessica Henwick (Glass Onion) star in a new thriller from director Kitty Green, about two young women who are put on the defensive when they arrive in a dusty mining town brimming with unfettered male aggression. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nar-73lYaF4
Find out more »4PM – My Mother’s Men
Drama | 126 min. | Canada | 2023 Language: French with English subtitles A woman sets out to honour her dead mother’s wish that her ashes be distributed amongst her five ex-husbands to scatter in a place most significant to each of them. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_z4WFjP8Veg
Find out more »7PM – Mr. Dressup: The Magic of Make-Believe
Documentary | 90 min. | Canada | 2023 This heartfelt documentary celebrates the life and work of Ernie Coombs, the iconic Canadian children’s television personality who encouraged generations of kids to be their best selves. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PnXXEh-S_lQ
Find out more »9 PM – After Party
BFF26 After Party Friday, October 20, 9:00 pm (doors open 8:30 pm) Cowden-Woods Industrial Unit, 47 Mills Road, Barrie Unit #2 Party Tickets: $40; Film Tickets: $10 Kick off the evening at Galaxy Cinemas in south end Barrie with our gala film screening of Mr. Dressup: The Magic of Make-Believe a documentary that celebrates the origins and history of one of Canada’s most beloved CBC children shows, which enriched the lives of five generations. Then we want…
Find out more »1PM – The Persian Version
Drama/Comedy | 107 min. | USA | 2023 Language: English and Farsi with English subtitles Content advisory: coarse language and some sexual references. Coming from two countries at odds with each other, Iranian-American Leila (Layla Mohammadi) strives to find balance and embrace her opposing cultures, while boldly challenging the labels society is so quick to project upon her. When her family reunites in New York City for her father’s heart transplant, Leila navigates her relationships from arms length…
Find out more »4PM – Drop the Needle
Documentary/Music | 113 min. | Canada | 2022 Content advisory: coarse language, sexual content. FILMMAKER AND SPECIAL GUESTS IN ATTENDANCE The story of the Toronto-based record store, Play De Record, and how it became a hub for underground music lovers across Canada. This screening includes a Q&A with Eugene Tam and Director Rob Freeman, as well as music video “CommUNITY” by Barrie’s own School Em Crew. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kpi0SqjMVA8
Find out more »7:30 PM – The Royal Hotel
Thriller | 91 min. | Australia | 2023 Content advisory: violence, mature themes, sexual innuendo, coarse language Julia Garner (Ozark, The Assistant) and Jessica Henwick (Glass Onion) star in a new thriller from director Kitty Green, about two young women who are put on the defensive when they arrive in a dusty mining town brimming with unfettered male aggression. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nar-73lYaF4
Find out more »11AM – Directors Brunch with Kagan Goh
Join us for the 26th Barrie Film Festival's Directors' Brunch with special guest Kagan Goh. He will discuss his work and share fascinating behind-the-scenes details leading to the creation of his documentary STOLEN MEMORIES. Presenting Sponsor:
Find out more »1PM – Mr. Dressup: The Magic of Make-Believe
Documentary | 90 min. | Canada | 2023 This heartfelt documentary celebrates the life and work of Ernie Coombs, the iconic Canadian children’s television personality who encouraged generations of kids to be their best selves. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PnXXEh-S_lQ
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