Film Festival Events
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Poster |
Highlights |
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Trailers & Teasers: A Pre-Screening Selection Cocktail EventFREE |
Thursday, August 11 7:00 pm AGH |
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Join other filmlovers to watch a select number of World Film Festival trailers in the Joey and Toby Tanenbaum Pavilion (AGH) to help select your films for the Festival, plus last chance for special pricing on 10-Packs and Passes. Cash bar available. |
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The Augusta House |
Wednesday, September 14 8:00 pm The Augusta House |
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Gather your smartest friends (teams of up to 8 people) and win film festival tickets and festival merchandise. The Augusta House and Pub Trivia League Hamilton present a Special All Movie-Themed Trivia Night. Ages 19 and older. Arrive early for best seats. |
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Downtown Localicious Experience Launch Party$15 - call DHBIA at 905.523.1646 |
Tuesday, September 20 6:00 pm AGH |
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A kick-off event in the Joey and Toby Tanenbaum Pavilion in partnership with the Film Festival. Food Network Celebrity Chef David Adjey (Restaurant Makeover) will thrill the crowd with his culinary secrets. The Downtown Localicious Experience runs September 23 to October 16. |
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Top Billing: Opening Night Screening & Celebration$18 in advance | $20 at the door |
Friday, September 23 7:00 pm EMPIRE + AGH |
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This fun party launches the Festival! First, enjoy a special screening of our opening film A Beginner's Guide to Endings and then join us at the AGH afterward to meet director Jonathan Sobol, and enjoy entertainment by The Shuffle Demons while dancing to the stylings of DJ Manifest. This special event ticket includes a complimentary alcoholic beverage. |
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Building Sizzle Reels & TV Pilots with Louie La VellaFREE |
Saturday, September 24 1:00 pm the Factory |
Learn to develop and produce a trailer or sizzle reel to promote your screenplay or project. This workshop is led by executive producer and MediaPreneur, Louie La Vella. A national television host and producer of Canada's dance music channel, bpm:tv, Louie has hosted hundreds of episodes on several weekly programs and conducted TV interviews with many A-list celebrities and artists. For more information, please visit the Factory website: www.hamiltonmediaarts.com. |
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SPARK: Igniting Change$18 in advance | $20 at the door |
Tuesday, September 27 7:00 pm McINTYRE |
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This signature event features accomplished leaders and a multi-media mix of film, dance, performance, music, and discussion. Special guests include: Farley Flex, Les Stroud (Survivorman), Juno Award-winner Serena Ryder, Genie Award-winning Velcrow Ripper and Anishnabe Nation Elder Dave Courchene. Prior to the show, there will be a yoga demonstration by De La Sol Yoga. Co-presented by Kate and Carl Turkstra and Upper James Toyota. |
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Creative Industries |
Thursday, September 29 5:00 to 7:00 pm AGH |
Join members of Hamilton’s creative industries at a networking event hosted by the Hamilton Film & Television Office, prior to the AGH CIBC Wood Gundy World Film Festival’s much-anticipated CLiC Cinema Hamilton Night showcasing the top films of Hamilton’s top indie film festivals. (CLiC Cinema Hamilton Night begins at 7:00 pm. Tickets available in advance). |
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CLiC Cinema Hamilton Night$20 at the door. Tickets are still available. |
Thursday, September 29 7:00 pm AGH |
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A cocktail party and screening of award-winning short format films as voted by Hamilton24, Hamilton Film Festival and Hamilton Music and Film Festival. Join us as our judges vote on their choice for best short format independent film of the festivals. Doors open at 6:30 pm, screenings at 8:00 pm, followed by dancing with DJ Devon until midnight. Cash bar. Cocktail-style event, limited seating. Featuring: Airknob (Nathan Fleet), Entrada (Daniel Dunlop), Showdown (Joe DiBenedetto), I’m Gonna Stay That Way (Ryan Furlong), Axiom (Jeremy Major and Aaron Lam), Just Plane Me (Nastazja Palonka), Meta 24, Beware Pickpocket (Michael Laicini), Night of the Living (Mark Stevenson), and Kingdom of Frogs (Jesse Ewles). Hosted by Roz Allen. |
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Video Art Installations: |
Thursday, September 29 to Sunday, October 2 Hamilton Public Library |
While at the library, enjoy installations by these three Hamilton artists. Click to view biographies of Reg Beaudry, Michael Feswick and Tony Vieira:
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Break it Down & Rewind: Friday Night Festival Party$10 single ticket. After Party is FREE. |
Friday, September 30 7:00 pm EMPIRE + AGH |
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As the Festival winds down, this is the official final party night. After you watch the critically acclaimed sci-fi drama Another Earth, join us at the AGH, bring your dancing shoes, and celebrate with staff, partners, and Festival volunteers! Cash bar. |
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Casting Call: University & College Screening and After Party$10 single ticket |
Saturday, October 1 9:00 pm EMPIRE + |
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After the screening of Submarine, join us at the London Tap House, 31 John Street South, Hamilton. Come to the screening for complimentary wristband for the After Party and a chance to arrive to the party in style with Hamilton Limo! Programming Partner: 93.3 CFMU. |
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