REEL History Film Fest: Blue Clay
Watch the award-winning documentary “Blue Clay” and help make more local history films! Exploring the colours and shapes of Blue Mountain Pottery, this film shares the Canadian immigration stories of courageous innovators who believed in the creative arts. Followed by a special Q&A with the Film Director, Tracey Strnad. Saturday May 18 at the Simcoe Street Theatre, Studio 7. It will be a fun night of captivating entertainment.
The Craigleith Heritage Depot is raising money towards making more local history films. In partnership with Mountain Goat Film Company, the Museum has created 9 documentaries that share the unique stories within our region. They have 2 more films in the works, to be released in 2025! Admission is by donation, with proceeds going towards making documentaries and preserving our past. Space is limited, so register today.
𝗥𝗘𝗘𝗟 𝗛𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗙𝗶𝗹𝗺 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁 – Check out the full screening schedule, below:
Wed April 17
Into the Orchards
• Films: “Apple Industry” & “Apple Harvest”
• Speaker: TK Ferri Orchards on Abandoned Orchards
Tues April 23
On the Hill & In the Bay
• Films: “Ski Industry” & “Mary Ward 360”
• Speaker: Toronto Ski Club on 100th Anniversary
Tues April 30
Amid Indigeneity
• Films: “Indigenous History” & “Pathway 360”
• Speaker: Heather McIntyre on her Indigenous journey
Tues May 7
Through Ancient Rocks & Trees
• Films: “Niagara Escarpment” & “Craigleith Fossils”
• Speaker: Stu Collier on local fossils and identification