EDMONTON FILM PRIZE FINALIST SCREENINGS!

 

EMERGENCE - 7:00PM

Directed by Scott Portingale | 5 min | Canada

Theology and theory coalesce in Emergence, a short stop-motion animated film inspired by the emergence of consciousness from the material world, our encounter with the logos, and our pursuit of understanding. 

PRIDE VS. PREJUDICE: The Delwin Vriend Story - 7:30 PM

Directed by Darrin Hagen | 80 min | Canada, France

Delwin Vriend never wanted to be a human rights activist. However, in challenging his firing for being gay, he set in motion a chain of events that impacted the lives of LGBTQ+ people —not just in Alberta, not just in Canada, but around the globe. 

PRIDE v PREJUDICE: THE DELWIN VRIEND STORY delves into the riveting narrative of the Vriend v. Alberta case, where Delwin Vriend, an unlikely hero, courageously battles against discrimination from a government determined to deny his human rights. Uncover the twists and turns that unfold as Vriend's pursuit of justice challenges societal biases, culminating in a ground-breaking Canadian Supreme Court ruling in 1998 that confronts prejudice and sets a transformative precedent for LGBTQ+ rights that is cited around the world.

Make it a double event with DARK MATCH at 9:30pm!

DARK MATCH - 9:30PM

Directed by Lowell Dean | 94 min | Canada 

Cast: Ayisha Issa, Stephen Ogg, Mo Adan, Sara Canning, Chris Jericho

A small-time wrestling company accepts a well-paying gig in a backwoods town only to learn, too late, that the community is run by a mysterious cult leader with devious plans for their match.

Lowell Dean's fast-paced, deliriously entertaining horror confection is gory, crowd-pleasing fun of the highest order. Come see the fantastic work being done right here in E-Town as NorthwestFilmFest proudly presents this encore screening of one of this year’s finalists for the Edmonton Film Prize!

FESTIVALS | Fantasia Film Festival, UK FrightFest, Calgary International Film Festival 

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