The coast-to-coast celebration of Canadian cinema is back and on Apr. 18, cities like Kelowna will be hosting events to take part in National Canadian Film Day.
Tomorrow, high school students from more than 150 schools get to participate in livestream events where students can ask questions to numerous Canadian film actors and filmmakers.
"There’s nothing wrong with loving Hollywood films, but they’re no substitute for the connection you can feel when you watch something from your own backyard," stated a spokesperson for Canadian Film Day.
More than 700 screenings will take place across the country tomorrow, making it the world's largest film festival.
Six locations in Kelowna will host a screening.
The first film, The F Word, is playing at Rutland Senior Secondary at 9:30 a.m.
The Dorchester, located at 863 Leon Ave. will host several screenings, including, Angry Inuk at 10 a.m., Maudie at 1 p.m., Fido at 3:30 p.m., and The Snow Walker at 7:15 p.m.
“NCFD 2018 is defined by the overwhelming appetite Canadians have to see themselves and their stories represented on screen,” said Sharon Corder, Artistic Director, REEL CANADA. “And this is the perfect year to shine a spotlight on the work of female filmmakers. On April 18th, we’ll have the world’s largest audience watching films by Canadian women — ever!”
This year's films spotlight the accomplishments by Canadian women actors and filmmakers. The spotlighted films cover a wide range of themes and genres including Canadian history in, Rocks at Whiskey Trench; Race and culture discussed through animation in, Window horses; The tale of a Canadian artist in, Maudie; The Tragically Hip's journey in, Long Time Running, and more.
For more information on the listings, visit Canadian Film Day.
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