Celebrate independent voices, bold storytelling, and the creative spirit of Ontario filmmakers at the Freshwater Film Festival — a showcase of short films made right here on the shores of Georgian Bay. Curated by the Freshwater Film Society, this series champions Canadian and underground cinema while bringing local artists and audiences together in a shared love of film.
Settle in for an eclectic line-up of shorts spanning animation, documentary, experimental work, and narrative film. This year’s program features:
Program includes:
- Senway by Faven Bell – Jerome
- Grain Exchange by Stephen Boomer
- Apple Juice! by Ashton Harding
- Tierra by Cristal Buemi
- The Seamstress by Charlotte Lavoie – Auspert
- Sojourn by Stacey Sproule
- Bunnyman by Matt Silva
- Staples by Jordan Lee-Tung
- Navels by Justine McCloskey
- The Line Between by Leo Dean
- The Music of the Spheres by Jennifer Linton
- Hyperlink by Juliette Poitras
Enjoy the films, meet the artists, and stay for the post‑screening afterparty — an open invitation to connect, chat, and raise a glass with fellow film lovers at a nearby bar.
Tickets are available in advance, with a $15 cash option at the door and an Artist Rate/PWYC tier to keep the festival accessible to all. Follow the Freshwater Film Society on Instagram for updates, filmmaker spotlights, and future programming.
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