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Commffest Global Community Film FestivalSEPTEMBER 26-30-19 416 362 5570 WWW.COMMFFEST.COM A festival you can really get in to 10th COMMFFEST celebrates great cinema , the power of global community and cultural heritage The 2019 COMMFFEST will celebrate 14 years from Sept 26 -29 screening in movie theatres and exhibition spaces, presented yearly by a group of dedicated volunteers. COMMFFEST a charitable corporation makes its home in one of Toronto’s most fast growing, economically diverse neighbourhood, Old Town Toronto, where many languages are spoken and where memorable films like Robcob; Cinderella Man, Chicago, X-Men, The Hurricane, and Against the Ropes were created. COMMFFEST is a film and arts festival that presents a broad range of local and international films representing current affairs and relevant issues that affect our society. COMMFFEST provides opportunities for emerging filmmakers, artists, musicians and global community stakeholders to express themselves freely and to connect with audiences on a more personal level. This unique blend of film, filmmakers and audiences creates a dynamic atmosphere to provoke thought and stimulate further understanding and exploration of ideas, attitudes, and emotions that can foster change – starting with the communities in which we live. The last 14 years Commffest has built a valuable platform for introducing new and emerging filmmakers as well as bring together communities and not for profit organizations with government officials in panel discussions to tackle pertinent issues often resulting in more funding and support for these groups. Commffest is a cultural platform that strives to educate and create a hospitality environment where filmmakers and attendees can mix and mingle over food, drink and entertainment. Since showcasing her films with Commffest, Eleanor Mc Grath’s films have not only received world wide recognition but acquisition in the broadcast market. TESTIMONY , Eleanor Mc Grath’s Behzad Sedghi Filmmaker COMMFFEST mission statement: The programming: The films are chosen by a jury of professionals from a globally solicited call for submissions. Once chosen, the programming is created to generate discussion around specific world events and themes, provoking dialogue and acceptance of others and their concerns. More about COMMFFEST Local Educational engagement: Commffest is teaming up with the Antigua & Barbuda Film festival which will be held in November 2019 on the exotic Island of Antigua that will foster cross cultural relationships between filmmaker and audiences. All films submitted will be eligible for this festival.
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+ SUBSCRIBE to the weekly Newsletter DealsAbout Commffest Global Community Film FestivalCOMMFFEST (GLOBAL) COMMUNITY FILM FESTIVAL showcases a wide variety of local, national, and international films. Its main objective is to bring global communities together by addressing soical and cultural issues. View my profile Send me a message |