FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 2024
Toronto, ON – The 8th annual CineFAM Film Festival returns from October 18-20, 2024, bringing together a collection of 30 extraordinary films—all created by Canadian women and non-binary filmmakers of colour. The highly anticipated Film Festival will take over The Hub (837 Dundas St. W.) in Toronto. CineFAM remains a vital platform for amplifying diverse voices, showcasing powerful storytelling that spans themes of love, loss, identity, and transformation. This year’s festival explores powerful themes of love, loss, identity, and connection, offering audiences a unique and transformative cinematic experience.
The festival will kick off with the CineFAM Mixer on Friday October 18th —an exciting networking event where filmmakers, industry professionals, and cinephiles can connect and celebrate the talent behind these remarkable films. The night will also feature three episodes of the new comedy series Garvey’s Ghost by award-winning director, Frances-Anne Solomon, along with a talkback with cast members.
CineFAM Night 1: With You, Without You
First screening night, With You, Without You, centers on connection amidst chaos and the profound impact of love and loss. The films of the evening dive into the relationships that shape us, for better or for worse, and how we navigate the uncertainty of the world around us. Attendees will also experience a live ShopTalk, moderated by Maya Bastian, discussing the future of storytelling in Canadian film for diverse voices with some of our 2024 CineFAM filmmakers.
CineFAM Night 2: The Love That Remains
The second night, The Love That Remains, examines the shifting nature of identity and the enduring power of love to guide us through life’s changes. The films in this series reflect the various forms that identity takes and how, through love, we return to ourselves. The CineFAM 2024 awards will also be presented at Sunday’s closing.
Both nights will feature diversely talented filmmakers with award winning films, including:
Atefah Khademolreza’s ‘Meteor’ (TIFF ’23)
Samantha Macadam (Shelved, CBC)
Jasmin Mozzafari’s ‘Motherland’ (Best Live Action Short Drama, Canadian Screen Awards ’24)
Rosie Choo Pidcock’s ‘Esther and Sai’ (TIFF Series Accelerator ’23)
Eva Thomas’ ‘Redlights’ (Canadian Film Fest Winner ’24, TIFF ’23)
Ella Saini’s ‘Unhome’ (TIFF ’23)
Maryam Mir ‘s ‘Sweet Refuge’ (DGA Student Awards)
Nedda Sarshar’s ‘Unibrow’ (Palm Springs International Shorts Fest ’24)
ShopTalk: A Prelude to CineFAM
In the lead-up to the festival, CineFAM has released three ShopTalk episodes, offering insightful conversations with industry experts and filmmakers about the current landscape of filmmaking, diversity, and the unique challenges faced by women and non-binary creators of colour. These engaging discussions bring fresh perspectives and provide valuable industry insights. ShopTalk episodes can be watched here.
CineFAM 2024 promises to be an unforgettable celebration of bold, original films that push boundaries and amplify the voices of women and non-binary creators of colour. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to engage with stories that challenge, inspire, and uplift.
For tickets and more information about the festival, visit cinefam.ca.
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About CineFAM Film Festival
CineFAM is dedicated to supporting and celebrating women and non-binary creators of color in the film industry. With a focus on underrepresented voices, CineFAM provides a platform for groundbreaking stories and diverse perspectives to thrive.
