Brantford Film Festival

11/17/2013

A message to the BFF and Brantford from Clara Pasieka - one of last night's award winners:
"Thank you so much! Had the best time at this fest! So many true gems of films; looking forward to checking out non-film things in the area tomorrow. Thanks everyone who came out supporting independent film. from the rest of the Bejide team in Toronto."

Thank you so much! Had the best time at this fest! So many true gems of films; looking forward to checking out non-film things in the area tomorrow. Thanks everyone who came out supporting independent film.

11/16/2013

Tonight is the Awards Gala for the festival - tickets are only $5. There will be food, a cash bar, awards presented and a screening of some of the winners.

We would like to give special thanks to the City of Brantford, Brantford Public Library, Downtown Brantford, Enterprise Brant, Henry Technologies Ltd. & GK York Management Services for sponsoring the awards this year.

Also, we would like to extend thanks to Wilfrid Laurier University Brantford Campus & Brantford Collegiate Institute for their wonderful support and allowing us to use their beautiful facilities.

We hope to see you there tonight!

The Brantford Film Festival would not be possible without the support of many local organizations and businesses. Thank you for supporting film in Brantford

11/16/2013

Last day of the Brantford Film Festival - join us for our 1pm or 3:30pm screenings. You can also come out this evening at 7pm for our awards gala - view the online schedule for details. Tickets are only $5.

Each screening listed below is a collection of films that share a similar theme and are viewed together. A ticket to a screening is $5. Tickets can be purchased before the festival at local businesses in Brantford. Check the tickets page for a complete list. A limited number of tickets will also be…

11/16/2013

Day 2 of the festival was AMAZING - so many people out and so many great films! We would like to extend a special thank you to our friends at The Brant Advocate for sponsoring the Biography screening last night, it was one of the most successful screenings the festival has ever had!

Day 3 starts at 1pm today! With the Children's Screening (ages 8+), Activist Screening and an encore of the Comedy Screening. Don't miss out!

Local Content, Locally Owned, Locally Produced.

11/15/2013

Day 2 of the Brantford Film Festival runs tonight at the Wilfrid Laurier University Brantford Campus. If you don't already have your tickets you can still get them at the door - only $5!

11/14/2013

If you haven't bought your tickets for tonight's opening screening at Brantford Collegiate Institute - don't worry. Tickets will be available at the door for only $5.

11/13/2013

Rhys Gledhill of the Brantford Film Festival committee reviews one of the most critically acclaimed films of the festival - Dar He: The Lynching of Emmett Till.

Out of the many films I’ve had the opportunity to view this year, few touched me as much as the entries that were collected into the screening we call “History and Heartbreak: Dramatic Films”. These stories, rather than end with tragic deaths, begin with them, so that we the audience can take in the...

11/13/2013

BFF Theme Preview: “Creatively Inspired” – Art Films
Each of these five films have creatively used the art of film to tell interesting and beautiful stories. Animation mixes with live action, history with fantasy, tragedy with humour to create an astonishing viewing experience - more info: http://bit.ly/1gli4hQ
Featured Trailer: Koan of Spring

KOAN OF SPRING - 80 mn - HD4K - 2013 - Production : Panda Media (Korea) /11 décembre / Big Nose / Sesama Production / SAPA MEDIA JSC (Vietnam) SYNOPSIS : Mas...

11/12/2013

WIN A FREE PAIR TICKETS TO THE BRANTFORD FILM FESTIVAL RIGHT NOW!
Here is what you have to do:
1 - click on the image below, save it, and make it your Facebook cover photo
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3 - send us a private message with the screening you’d like tickets to
First 10 people who do this win a pair of tickets to the screening they pick! And...GO!

11/12/2013

Another wonderful blog post by BFF's 10 year old blogger, Edie. This time Edie reviews a wonderful film called A Shadow of Blue that is playing during "Kid Picks" - Children's Screening.

A Shadow of Blue is a story about a little girl who imagines a new world made of shadows. In this world, her shadow chases after a blue butterfly and goes on a spectacular adventure despite being pursued by a spooky shadow! I liked this film because the use of sound effects gives it a […]

11/12/2013

There are still tickets available for the Brantford Film Festival - only $5! Visit any of these wonderful local businesses for tickets.
•Brantford Arts Block
•The Brantford Bookworm
•Green Heron Books
•Jammit Music
•Sophia Gluten Free Foods
•Stedman Community Bookstore

The screenings that are displayed on the schedule page are divided into collections of films that share a similar theme and are viewed together. A ticket to a screening is $5. Tickets can be purchased before the festival at local businesses in Brantford and Paris. Many thanks to the local businesses...

11/12/2013

BFF Theme Preview: “The Late Night Showcase” – Cult Films
Cowboys, Claymation and the undead – oh my. Call them guilty pleasures or modern classics, the one thing you can’t call them is dull. Caters to the open-minded - more info: http://bit.ly/1cy0K8B
WARNING : Featured Trailer contains contains some off-colour language: A Little Bit Zombie

Infected by a virus, a mild manered HR manager must overcome his overwhelming desire for brains and appease his bridezilla-to-be, all while avoiding the Zombie hunter…