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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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The 2015 COMMFFEST (Community Film Festival) celebrates its 10th anniversary from September 23 to 30, screening in movie theatres and exhibition spaces, presented yearly by a group of dedicated volunteers. COMMFFEST a non-profit 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 dedicated to presenting a wide variety of local, national, and international works that can transform and shape our views of the world. COMMFFEST mission statement: In 2014 COMMFFEST expanded to cover the International art scene regrouping renowned painters, photographers, mixed media artists to display their art during the period of the event as collateral activities. The 2015 COMMFFEST will harmonize the disciplines of film, music, art, theatre connecting the human experience to public exhibits with forums for dialogue about social issues and cultural exchanges. The films: COMMFFEST presents films of all genres from the quirky independent short to commercially distributed full-length films. 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. The Filmgoers: COMMFFEST audience members hail from all over the world! The largest cohort is young, diverse and sophisticated followed by knowledgeable and vital seniors. The Filmmakers: Brandy Yanchyk writes “Having a film debut at the festival has been such a high and this year the house was packed! Thank you for caring about the diverse stories that I want to make and for encouraging us filmmakers and audience members to follow our dreams.” David Hovan writes “The award from COMMFFEST has propelled the film into many other festivals. Thank you to COMMFFEST enormously for your support that has made the success of Born In Adana possible.” Kate Mayer writes” We particularly enjoyed the brunch where we could interact with other filmmakers and exchange the ideas we live by. What an amazing group of people from the six poised young women from London to David the Armenian still carrying his people's pain and transforming it into a wonderful work of art to the Chinese group from "The Glimmering Light" with the magical little girl. We made friends, and we hope to stay connected. More about COMMFFEST COMMFFEST attracts educators, artists, politicians, business leaders, socially conscious organizations and trendsetters. Local Educational engagement: COMMFFEST engages seniors with unique programming and is open to local community groups such as The Performing Artist’s Lodge, the senior’s Women’s building Fred Victor Mission and Woodgreen Community Centre among other community centres. COMMFFEST’S unique diversity invites the world to one local community event over 8 days in Toronto
Awards & PrizesThe COMMFFEST AWARDS: Best Film and Honourable Mention are the two categories for the MADA (Making a Difference) Awards. The MADA goes to filmmakers whose work champions’ social good and community enrichment. Whether young or old, seasoned or just beginning, cinematic storytellers are welcomed into COMMFFEST with opportunities to engage and inspire audiences $700.00 editing suite package
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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 |