{"id":31704,"date":"2023-03-15T10:09:08","date_gmt":"2023-03-15T14:09:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/offa.ca\/?page_id=31704"},"modified":"2023-07-13T01:13:59","modified_gmt":"2023-07-13T05:13:59","slug":"offa-2023","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/offa.ca\/offa-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"OFFA 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The 2023 Oakville Film Festival is celebrating a decade as Oakville\u2019s only independent film festival and will run from June 21-27th<\/sup>\u00a02023. The Film List is available here<\/a>. Virtual screenings are available until 30th<\/sup> June.\u00a0 For our 10th<\/sup>\u00a0anniversary, we will also be offering FREE TICKETS to anyone 21 years of age and under (pending availability), to any of our festival screenings at Film.ca.\u00a0 See film lineup here<\/a> to purchase tickets to single films. As well, Q&A\u2019s and events will be available livestreamed for the June festival. <\/strong>Press Release here<\/span><\/a><\/span>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Films, Oh, the Films!<\/strong><\/p>\n

This year\u2019s lineup includes over 100 films, including 13 Canadian features and documentaries, and nine other feature films and documentaries from around the world including: UK, USA, India, Germany, Ukraine, and Cambodia. In addition, you can watch 79 short films from all over the world, and enjoy conversations with filmmakers and special events with some screenings.<\/p>\n

Festival Launch: National Indigenous People\u2019s Day June 21 2023<\/strong> (Downloadable Poster Here)<\/a>, at The Five Drive-In Oakville.<\/p>\n

The 10th<\/sup>\u00a0annual Oakville Film Festival launches on\u00a0Wednesday June 21<\/strong>st<\/sup><\/strong>, which is National Indigenous People\u2019s Day in Canada,\u00a0<\/strong>with the Canadian Premiere of THE BEEHIVE, from Writer\/Director Alexander Lasheras, and a special Gala evening highlighting Indigenous film, song, and dance. \u00a0\u00a0This event is hosted by the Five Drive-In, and partners include: Grandmother\u2019s Voice, 101 Deweguns, and the Town of Oakville. Tickets available here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Thursday and Friday Night Galas (Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts)<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Thursday Night EY Eastern Canadian Premiere of the Year of the Dog<\/strong><\/p>\n

Our Thursday night EY Gala features the Eastern Canadian Premiere of The Year of The Dog<\/em>, a Drama\/Comedy from Montana Writer\/Director\/Actor Rob Grabow, who will be attending the film for a Q&A, along with others from the film. This event includes a special performance by Oakville\u2019s own Intrada Brass, highlighting theme songs from movies we all know and love.\u00a0 And we are thrilled to announce that Oakville\u2019s own 10-year old dancer extraordinaire,\u00a0 Cydnee Abbott, will perform for us.\u00a0 This remarkable girl was short listed as a finalist in the Canada\u2019s Got Talent show.\u00a0 And for those with VIP and ALL ACCESS Passes, the Thursday GALA event is of course followed by our famous after party.\u00a0 \u00a0Get your VIP pass or all access pass here<\/a>. Single tickets available here<\/a> (single tickets do not include the After Party). Single tickets for The Year of the Dog available here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Friday Night CANADIAN PREMIERE Gala Polarized <\/strong><\/p>\n

Following a full day Industry Summit Friday 23 June, is our FRIDAY night GALA:\u00a0 in which we present a really special film sponsored by Oakville\u2019s own Capstick McCollum. Just in time for Pride week, OFFA is proud to present the Canadian Theatrical Premiere of Shamim Sarif\u2019s new film, Polarized,<\/em>\u00a0 with a special performance by singer\/songwriter Brooke Pallson to open the screening. The Q&A includes Director\/Writer Shamim Sarif, actors Holly Deveaux and Maxine Denis, and others from the film.\u00a0 Tickets to this event will be available either live, or as a livestreamed option. Tickets available here.<\/a><\/p>\n

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Watch your Favourite Gala films from Previous years! <\/strong><\/p>\n

OFFA\u2019s own Tori Nixon has compiled a list of galas from past years, and where to watch them as a special offering for our 10th<\/sup> year. Watch festival favourites from our very first year by downloading this schedule<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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For the ultimate festival experience, we recommend our\u00a0Red Carpet VIP pass, and ALL-ACCESS PASSES, which give you access to parties and all GALA screenings. <\/strong><\/p>\n

The VIP pass includes all of the red-carpet Galas (Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday), festival parties, as well as 6 tickets to any live or virtual festival screening of your choice. \u00a0The All-Access Pass includes everything the festival has to offer (including the Party), plus you get access to the full screening series beginning in Fall of 2023.<\/p>\n

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This pass gives you access to all screenings \u2013 galas at the Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts, screenings at Film.Ca Cinemas and virtual screenings,\u00a0plus\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>access to all festival parties and events, our opening night after party and a swag bag.<\/p>\n

Includes early access to book your tickets before the public, starting May 13th!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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CA$600.00<\/em><\/strong>
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The VIP pass includes all of the red-carpet Galas (Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday), festival parties, as well as 6 tickets to any live or virtual festival screening of your choice plus access to all parties and events, including the Thursday night After Party,\u00a0and<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0a swag bag.<\/p>\n

Includes early access to book your tickets before the public, starting May 13th!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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CA$185.99<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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Other Passes and Single Tickets<\/strong><\/h3>\n

All other Passes are available here, and single tickets to events are available here. With\u00a0the return to a live festival, we remind you that there is limited seating in our theatres.<\/strong>\u00a0 With mostly in-person screenings, we will also offer some hybrid (in-person & virtual) and some virtual only.\u00a0 Screenings are followed by an IN-PERSON or VIRTUAL Q&A with filmmakers and other guests, that adds so much to your festival experience. Some screenings have special events attached to them, to add to your enjoyment of the festival. Check out our full schedule here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Passes get you the best prices of the festival, and there are several options to ensure there is something for everyone, as below:<\/strong><\/p>\n