EVENTS
ALL EVENTS
Siksikakowan: The Blackfoot Man — 7:00pm
Amidst a sweeping Prairies backdrop, this luminous exploration of strength and vulnerability spans generations of Siksika men and boys as they learn to embrace the intricacies of self-discovery, identity and love in a world that often misunderstands and stigmatizes them.
Rated: Not Yet Rated
Runtime: 1h 17m
General Admission: $11.40+ hst ($13.00)
Student $9.65 + hst ($11.00)
Stories From Under A Winter Sky — Book Launch 7:30pm
Stories From Under a Winter Sky
A book launch featuring performances from Shelley Thompson and The Blue Engine String Quartet
HOSTED BY AUTHOR DEBORAH HEMMING
Shelley Thompson & The Blue Engine String Quartet perform Stories From Under A Winter Sky
Suitable for families, an offering about the complexity, joy and comfort of the season.
Tickets $25 + hst in advance online or $30 + hst at the door
Students, unwaged & arts workers $15—at the door ONLY
10% of all receipts to the Wolfville food bank
Shadows & Light Concert-8:00pm
SHADOWS and LIGHT: the music of Joni & Leonard
Graham Howes (Keyboard + Vocals)
Sarah Pound, Francois Cote, Hazel Walker (Vocals)
Ian Sherwood (Vocals, Guitar, Sax)
Nic D'Amato (Bass)
Charlie Cooley (Drums)
SHOW DETAILS
Friday, Nov 21, 2025
8:00PM (Doors at 7:30PM)
Fire & Rain-James Taylor Tribute Concert — 7:30pm
This concert is a James Taylor tribute featuring:
Gary Ross (Guitar + Vocals)
Graham Howes (Keyboard + Vocals)
Blaine MacCall (Bass + Vocals)
Tyler McDonald (Percussion)
SHOW DETAILS
Saturday, November 22, 2025
7:30PM (Doors at 7:00PM)
Bob Trevino Likes It — 4pm & 7pm
Lily Trevino unexpectedly befriends an online stranger who shares her self-centered father’s name. This new Bob Trevino’s support could transform her life.
Runtime: 1h 42m
General Admission: $11.40+ hst ($13.00)
Student $9.65 + hst ($11.00)
Rating PG
Wrong Husband (ᐅᐃᒃᓴᕆᙱᑕᕋ) — 7:00pm
After a mysterious death, Kaujak and Sapa are separated despite being promised to each other at birth. With the help of spirit guides, efforts are made to restore harmony in this Arctic fairy tale set in an Inuit community.
Presented in Inuktitut with English subtitles
Rated: Not Yet Rated
Runtime: 1h 40m
General Admission: $11.40+ hst ($13.00)
Student $9.65 + hst ($11.00)
NT Live: Mrs Warren’s Profession — 7:00pm
Five-time Olivier Award winner Imelda Staunton (The Crown) joins forces with her real-life daughter Bessie Carter (Bridgerton) for the very first time, playing mother and daughter in Bernard Shaw’s incendiary moral classic.
Vivie Warren is a woman ahead of her time. Her mother, however, is a product of that old patriarchal order. Exploiting it has earned Mrs. Warren a fortune – but at what cost?
Filmed live from the West End, this new production reunites Staunton with director Dominic Cooke (Follies, Good), exploring the clash between morality and independence, traditions and progress.
Acadia Dance Collective: Fall Showcase — 1:00pm & 6:00pm
Description: The Fall Showcase is the Acadia Dance Collective's end-of-semester recital, entirely choreographed and organized by students. ADC prides itself on offering dance classes for all experience levels in a wide variety of styles, and encouraging dance in an inclusive and accessible environment for all!
Tickets will go on sale on November 1 2025 at the Acadia Box Office (https://acadiau.universitytickets.com/).
Tickets will cost 15$ for adults and 10$ for children and Acadia students.
Blue Moon — 4pm & 7pm
On the evening of March 31, 1943, legendary lyricist Lorenz Hart confronts his shattered self-confidence in Sardi’s bar as his former collaborator Richard Rodgers celebrates the opening night of his ground-breaking hit musical “Oklahoma!”.
Runtime: 1h 40m
General Admission: $11.40+ hst ($13.00)
Student $9.65 + hst ($11.00)
Not Yet Rated
It’s A Wonderful Life- Friday & Saturday at 7pm, Saturday & Sunday at 2pm
Presented by Valley Players
A family-friendly stage play adapted from Frank Capra’s 1946 film by Anthony E. Palermo and presented by Valley Players, a new not-for-profit theatre. The Players have already found an enthusiastic following thanks to talented performers and a dedicated crew, including many familiar faces in the local arts community.
Proceeds from their forthcoming show (directed by Junie Hutchinson) will support a scholarship to the Valley Drama School's 2026 summer camp in Wolfville.
Presented with support from the Town of Wolfville
TICKETS $25 + booking fees
KIDS UNDER 12 $20 + booking fees
It’s A Wonderful Life- Friday at 7pm, Saturday at 2pm
Presented by Valley Players
A family-friendly stage play adapted from Frank Capra’s 1946 film by Anthony E. Palermo and presented by Valley Players, a new not-for-profit theatre. The Players have already found an enthusiastic following thanks to talented performers and a dedicated crew, including many familiar faces in the local arts community. Proceeds from their forthcoming show (directed by Junie Hutchinson) will support a scholarship to the Valley Drama School's 2026 summer camp in Wolfville.
Presented with support from the Town of Wolfville
TICKETS $25 + booking fees
KIDS UNDER 12 $20 + booking fees
Good Fortune — 4pm & 7pm
A well-meaning but rather inept angel named Gabriel meddles in the lives of a struggling gig worker and a wealthy capitalist.
Runtime: 1h 37m
General Admission: $11.40+ hst ($13.00)
Student $9.65 + hst ($11.00)
Rating PG
The Polar Express — 6pm
When a doubting young boy takes an extraordinary train ride to the North Pole, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery that shows him that the wonder of life never fades for those who believe.
Sponsored by MacKay Real Estate and JA MacKay Rentals Wolfville
FREE ADMISSION, first come, first served. 100 tickets (out of 160 capacity) available online.
Runtime: 1h 40m
Rated: G
Gremlins — 6pm
After receiving an exotic small animal as a Christmas gift, a young man inadvertently breaks three important rules concerning his new pet, which unleashes a horde of malevolently mischievous creatures on a small town.
Sponsored by Exit Realty Town & Country
FREE ADMISSION, first come, first served. 100 tickets (out of 160 capacity) available online.
Runtime: 1h 46m
Rated: PG
The Santa Clause — 6pm
On Christmas Eve, divorced dad Scott Calvin and his son discover Santa Claus has fallen off their roof. When Scott takes the reins of the magical sleigh, he finds he is now the new Santa, and must convince a world of disbelievers, including himself.
Sponsored by Herbin Jewellers
FREE ADMISSION, first come, first served. 100 tickets (out of 160 capacity) available online.
Runtime: 1h 37m
Rated: PG
Klaus — 6pm
A selfish postman and a reclusive toymaker form an unlikely friendship, delivering joy to a cold, dark town that desperately needs it.
Sponsored by YogaLife
FREE ADMISSION, first come, first served. 100 tickets (out of 160 capacity) available online.
Runtime: 1h 36m
Rated: G
NT Live: The Fifth Step — 7:00pm
Olivier Award-winner Jack Lowden (Slow Horses, Dunkirk) is joined by Emmy and BAFTA-winner Martin Freeman (The Hobbit, The Responder) in the critically acclaimed and subversively funny new play by David Ireland.
After years in the 12-step programme of Alcoholics Anonymous, James becomes a sponsor to newcomer Luka. The pair bond over black coffee, trade stories and build a fragile friendship out of their shared experiences. But as Luka approaches step five – the moment of confession – dangerous truths emerge, threatening the trust on which both of their recoveries depend.
Finn den Hertog directs the provocative and entertaining production filmed live from @sohoplace on London’s West End.
The Holiday — 7pm
Two women, one American and one British, swap homes at Christmastime following bad breakups. Each woman finds romance with a local man but realizes that the imminent return home may end the relationship.
Sponsored by BeLeaf Salon and Spa
FREE ADMISSION, first come, first served. 100 tickets (out of 160 capacity) available online.
Runtime: 2h 16m
Rated: PG
The Sound of Music — 2pm
In the years before World War II, a tomboyish postulant at an Austrian abbey is hired as a governess in the home of a widowed naval captain with seven children, and brings a new love of life and music into the home.
Sponsored by We're Outside Outfitters
FREE ADMISSION, first come, first served. 100 tickets (out of 160 capacity) available online.
Runtime: 2h 54m
Rated: G
Songwriter Circle with Terra Spencer, Cheryl Gaudet, Geoff Arsenault, and Jamie Junger
2026 is right around the corner and we are thrilled to be presenting a very special Songwriters Circle at the Al Whittle Theater on Sat., Jan.10., featuring Terra Spencer, Cheryl Gaudet, Geoff Arsenault and Jamie Junger.
The theatre will come alive with heart, joy and authentic emotion as these accomplished and beloved recording artists weave an evening of songs and the stories behind them, in an intimate setting that celebrates community and the power of connection through music.
Terra Spencer
Raised on the mud banks of the Avon River, award-winning Nova Scotian funeral director-turned-songwriter Terra Spencer charms audiences with her deft guitar, gospel piano, butterscotch voice, crackling wit, and wood-paneled warmth. Terra won 2025 Folk/Roots Recording of the Year for 'Sunset', AND Entertainer of the Year at NS Music Week!
Cheryl Gaudet
Valley-born singer-songwriter, Cheryl Gaudet is a gifted performer with a warm, magnetic stage presence. She delivers her signature folk-rock originals with rhythmic open-tuned guitar, velvety voice, and soulful harmonica with the ease and grace of a well-seasoned troubadour.
Geoff Arsenault
Singer-songwriter, award-winning drummer/percussionist, Geoff Arsenault is a multifaceted, uniquely talented recording artist with a funky, soulful sensibility. Geoff’s music sits somewhere between ‘Tony Joe White and ‘J.J. Cale’ – a real swampy roots music style, tinged with a pinch of Tex-Mex and a dash of New Orleans blues.
https://www.geoffarsenault.ca/
Jamie Junger
Jamie Junger is truly a born entertainer. His songs range from the profound to the profoundly silly. Solo or with his band, The Jungernauts, Jamie will have you dancing, singing and laughing. If Science ever discovers the "entertainer's gene," they should name it after Jamie Junger.
-Terry Pulliam, Producer
Admission: $30 Advance or $35 at the door
info@musicincommunities.com for tickets
NT Live: Hamlet — 7:00pm
Olivier Award-winner Hiran Abeysekera (Life of Pi ) is Hamlet in this fearless, contemporary take on Shakespeare’s famous tragedy.
Trapped between duty and doubt, surrounded by power and privilege, young Prince Hamlet dares to ask the ultimate question – you know the one.
National Theatre Deputy Artistic Director Robert Hastie (Standing at the Sky’s Edge, Operation Mincemeat ) directs this sharp, stylish and darkly funny reimagining.
Anemone — 4pm & 7pm
Explore the complex and profound ties that exist between brothers, fathers, and sons.
Runtime: 2h 5m
General Admission: $11.40+ hst ($13.00)
Student $9.65 + hst ($11.00)
Rating 14A
ADVANCE TICKET SALES ARE CLOSED FOR THIS EVENT. TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE AT THE DOOR 30 MINUTES BEFORE EACH SHOW TIME.
Night of Adventure - 1:00pm
Speaker Series Featuring:
DAVE GREENE: Across Ungava
RACHEL BEDDINGFIELD: Whiskey Girls: Adventuring Through Life
GAIA AISH: Across the Yukon by Bike and Canoe
Tickets $15 at nightofadventure.com
Kids and students free
Cabaret
Presented by Wolfville Theatre Collective
Cabaret is a musical set at the end of the 1920s in the Kit Kat Klub, a Berlin dance hall. In dialogue and song, it explores the dying embers of jazz age decadence and the emergence of the Nazi movement. The plot centres on the American writer Clifford Bradshaw's relationship with the cabaret performer Sally Bowles. A subplot involves the boarding house owner Fräulein Schneider and her aborted relationship with Herr Schultz, a Jewish fruit vendor. Please join us for an evening of songs, dialogue and themes of enduring relevance.
Wed. November 12 — PWYC at the door
Thursday-Saturday, Nov 13-15
TICKETS $25 + booking fees
STUDENTS $15 + booking fees
A Big Bold Beautiful Journey — 4pm & 7pm
Sarah and David are single strangers who meet at a mutual friend’s wedding and soon, through a surprising twist of fate, find themselves on a funny, fantastical, sweeping adventure together where they get to re-live important moments from their respective pasts, illuminating how they got to where they are in the present... and possibly getting a chance to alter their futures.
Runtime: 1h 49m
General Admission: $11.40+ hst ($13.00)
Student $9.65 + hst ($11.00)
Rating PG
ADVANCE TICKET SALES ARE CLOSED FOR THIS EVENT. PLENTY OF TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE AT THE DOOR 30 MINUTES BEFORE EACH SHOW.
Geocaching Film Fest- 1:00pm
The Geocaching International Film Festival returns to the Whittle Theatre. Their 2025 offering has 20 short, funny features about geocaching. Everyone welcome, no geocaching experience necessary!
This is a free event, but a $7 contribution at the door will help cover the cost of renting the theatre.
Dies Irae— 10:00pm
Due to several audience enquiries, we would like to clarify that the movie Dies Irae is certified “A”, meaning it is strictly for adult audiences. This rating indicates that the film contains intense violence and bloodshed and is not suitable for minors. No children under 18 are allowed for the screening at City Cinema or Al Whittle Theatre.
If you choose to bring children, please note that it will be at your own risk. Al Whittle Theatre, and the distribution team will not be responsible for any issues arising from minors viewing the film.
Diés Iraé (Day of Wrath) follows a young man haunted by echoes of his past, as he returns to his ancestral home.
Certified rating A (ADULT AUDIENCES ONLY)
In Malayalam with English Subtitles.
Runtime approximately 2h 30m
General Admission.
NO ASSIGNED SEATING.
Please note:
– Doors will close 10 minutes after the scheduled showtime.
– Entry may not be permitted once the doors are closed.
Tickets $18 + fees
Available online only
Broken Leg Theatre — 7:00pm
Broken Leg Theatre: Crystal Clear
Broken Leg Theatre is a family-friendly variety show that often features local performance artists such as DanceConXion, the Ukulele Ladies, Valley Ghost Walk ghosts, Valley Hooper Troopers and more! It happens three times a year and every show is simply amazing!! Don't miss it!
Our next show we're celebrating our 15th season - the traditional 15th anniversary gift is crystal, hence the theme. See pics of our past shows on our FB page: https://www.facebook.com/BrokenLegTheatre.
If you'd like to be involved in Broken Leg theatre (on the stage or behind the scenes), or if you would like to reserve a ticket, please contact Donna Holmes :O)
General Admission: $10.00, available at the door or by contacting Donna Holmes donnaholmes712@gmail.com
Spellbound — Comedy Hypnosis Show (7:30pm)
SOLD OUT
Hypnotist Brandon Dean returns to the Al Whittle Theatre with an ALL-NEW VERSION of SPELLBOUND, an evening of comedy hypnosis. Brandon delivers a unique, fun adventure into the subconscious mind starring your friends, family — maybe even you! Watching friends or family, even complete strangers, in the series of hilarious routines in will leave you amazed and laughing. Each show, Brandon calls for volunteers from the audience who want to explore the power of hypnosis and then guides them through a mind-blowing experience with their subconscious. Hilarity ensues as Brandon changes their identities and personalities and takes them on entertaining journeys to imaginary environments and situations. When it comes to displaying the power of your subconscious mind, with Las Vegas-trained stage hypnotist Brandon Dean one phrase rings true: Seeing is Believing!
Age 16+
GENERAL ADMISSION SEATING. Arrive early to get the best seats — especially if you hope to find seats with friends that have their own tickets!
DOORS open at 7:00pm. SHOW STARTS at 7:30pm.
IMPORTANT: Late-comers will be held in the lobby until an appropriate point in show for admission.
NT Live: Inter Alia — 7:00pm
Inter Alia
a new play by Suzie Miller
Oscar-nominated Rosamund Pike (Gone Girl, Saltburn) is Jessica in the much-anticipated next play from the team behind Prima Facie.
Jessica Parks is a smart Crown Court Judge at the top of her career. Behind the robe, she is a karaoke fiend, a loving wife and a supportive parent. When an event threatens to throw her life completely off balance, can she hold her family upright?
Writer Suzie Miller and director Justin Martin reunite following their global phenomenon Prima Facie, with this searing examination of modern motherhood and masculinity.
TICKETS $15.79 +hst = $18.00
ADVANCE TICKET SALES ARE CLOSED FOR THIS EVENT. TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE AT THE DOOR 30 MINUTES BEFORE THE START TIME.
The Last Class— 7:00pm
Reich teaches his final "Wealth and Poverty" class to 1,000 students at UC Berkeley, ending a 40-year career that reached 40,000 students.
Rated: Not Yet Rated
Runtime: 1h 15m
General Admission: $11.40+ hst ($13.00)
Student $9.65 + hst ($11.00)
ADVANCE TICKET SALES ARE NOW CLOSED FOR THIS EVENT. TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE AT THE DOOR 30 MINUTES BEFORE THE START TIME.
Christmas Music CD Release Concert Fundraiser — 7:30pm
Welcome to the IWK Foundation Christmas Album Fundraiser Release Concert! Join us at the Al Whittle Theatre for a night of festive music and cheer. Get ready to celebrate the holiday season with live performances of your favorite Christmas tunes and some new originals from our artists. All proceeds from this event will go towards supporting the IWK Foundation's important work. Don't miss out on this special evening of giving back and spreading joy. See you there!
The Artists who have recorded for the album are:
Addison Locke
Always Room For Cello
Andrea Millett Best and Matthew Millet
Auroa Scott
Cherie And Friends
Mark Riley
Maura Edmunds
Measha Brueggergosman–Lee
Morghain Lee
TICKETS $15—proceeds going to the IWK Foundation
Eleanor the Great — 4pm & 7pm
Follows a 90-year-old woman trying to rebuild her life after the death of her best friend. As a result, she moves back to New York City after living in Florida for decades.
Runtime: 1h 38m
General Admission: $11.40+ hst ($13.00)
Student $9.65 + hst ($11.00)
Rating PG
ADVANCE TICKET S ALES ARE CLOSED FOR THESE SHOWS. TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE AT THE DOOR 30 MINUTES BEFORE EACH SCREENING.
KPop Demon Hunters: A Sing-along Event
We're goin' up, up, up — and now it's YOUR moment! Back by popular demand on Halloween weekend, seal the Honmoon and sing your favorite "KPop Demon Hunters" songs with HUNTR/X and the Saja Boys in this full-length, sing-along version of the Netflix hit film.
When K-pop superstars Rumi, Mira and Zoey aren't selling out stadiums, they're using their secret powers to protect their fans from supernatural threats.
Rated: PG
Runtime: 1h 36m
General Admission: $11.40+ hst ($13.00)
Student $9.65 + hst ($11.00)
Children (Under 12): $7.02 + hst ($8)
ADVANCE TICKET SALES ARE CLOSED FOR THIS EVENT. TICKETS CAN STILL BE PURCHASED AT THE DOOR 30 MINUTES BEFORE THE START TIME.
Night Kitchen Nova — 8:00pm
Night Kitchen Nova
A staggering line up of great music.
Get your tickets now.
TICKETS $20
STUDENTS $15 (with valid ID)
Available online (click below) or at the door before the show if available.
Dies Irae— 2:30pm
Due to several audience enquiries, we would like to clarify that the movie Dies Irae is certified “A”, meaning it is strictly for adult audiences. This rating indicates that the film contains intense violence and bloodshed and is not suitable for minors. No children under 18 are allowed for the screening at City Cinema or Al Whittle Theatre.
If you choose to bring children, please note that it will be at your own risk. Al Whittle Theatre, and the distribution team will not be responsible for any issues arising from minors viewing the film.
Diés Iraé (Day of Wrath) follows a young man haunted by echoes of his past, as he returns to his ancestral home.
Certified rating A (ADULT AUDIENCES ONLY)
In Malayalam with English Subtitles.
Runtime approximately 2h 30m
General Admission.
NO ASSIGNED SEATING.
Please note:
– Doors will close 20 minutes after the scheduled showtime.
– Entry may not be permitted once the doors are closed.
Tickets $18 + fees
Available online only
The Saturday Morning All-You-Can-Eat-Cereal Cartoon Party: Halloween Edition 11:00 AM
3 Hours of Retro Cartoons, Commercials and PSAs – and all the cereal you can eat!
Practical Magic — 7:30pm
DOORS WILL OPEN AT 6:30…COME EARLY AND ENJOY A DRINK AND GET YOUR POPCORN. Margaritas, beer and wine will be available to purchase at this special event!
This witching season, there’s nothing more practically magic than a Halloween screening of Practical Magic - for the second year in a row, presented in collaboration with Realm! Get your tickets in advance — last year’s screening sold out.
Gather your coven under the star and come in your finest whimsi-goth, witchcore outfit for great vibes and fun concessions available to purchase, including a bar with some delicious witch’s brews. Then head to Realm after the show for the post-screening afterparty, with $10 tarot readings, delicious treats, and tax off of everything in the store!
About the film: Two witch sisters, raised by their eccentric aunts in a small town, face closed-minded prejudice and a curse which threatens to prevent them ever finding lasting love.
Runtime: 1h 44m
Retro Admission: $10.00 ($8.77+ HST)
Rating: PG
ADVANCE TICKET SALES ARE CLOSED FOR THIS EVENT. TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE AT THE DOOR FROM 6:30PM BEFORE THE FILM STARTS AT 7:30PM.
Monty Python and the Holy Grail — 7:00PM
Attention all Knights who say NI! It’s a quote-along with Monty Python and the Holy Grail!
Join us on Thursday, October 30th at 7:00PM.
That's right! One of the greatest and most quotable movies of all time is getting the Action Pack Quote-Along treatment and you can be there for all its sword fighting, coconut clomping glory at the Al Whittle Theatre in Wolfville.
Watch as the mythical king of the Britons leads his knights on a quest for the Holy Grail, as they face a wide array of horrors and memorable characters.
Subtitles will be on so you can quote and sing-along with your favourite lines, and you won't have to worry about anyone shushing you!
Come in Costume
Brave knights and fair maidens (or any other character) are encouraged to come in costume, and those who do, will receive extra door prize ballots.
Enhance your Movie Experience
*Themed snacks and drinks will be available for purchase in the lobby
*Door prizes - plus an extra ballot for anyone who comes dressed as their favourite character
*Photo booth - Get your photo taken as a brave knight or with some shrubbery
Doors open at 6:30. The event will begin at 7:00.
Questions? Email nkecsafegrad@gmail.com.
TICKETS: $20 from valleyfamiilyfun.ca/HolyGrail
**Proceeds for NKEC Safe Grad 2026**
40 Acres — 7:00pm
Hailey Freeman and her family are the last descendants of African American farmers who settled in rural Canada after the Civil War. In a famine-decimated near future, they now struggle to safeguard their farm, as they make one last stand against a vicious militia hell-bent on taking their 40 Acres.
Rated: 14A
Runtime: 1h 53m
General Admission: $11.40+ hst ($13.00)
Student $9.65 + hst ($11.00)
ADVANCE TICKET SALES ARE CLOSED FOR THIS EVENT. TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE AT THE DOOR BETWEEN 6:30 AND 7:00PM.
Fairy Creek — 7:00pm
Bonus features!
Stay after the film to watch Katie Mazer - Assistant Professor of Environmental and Sustainability Studies at Acadia University - moderate a panel featuring the Filmmaker Jen Muranetz & Executive Producer Neal Livingston, as well as activist Nina Newington (SOOF/BNS) and a Hunters Mountain camp defender (TBC)!
In Fairy Creek, director Jen Muranetz documents the largest act of civil disobedience in Canadian history, creating a searing portrait of contemporary environmental activism, bearing witness to the lengths activists are willing to take to protect British Columbia’s last old growth forests.
Rated: PG
Runtime: 1h 18m
General Admission: $11.40+ hst ($13.00)
Student $9.65 + hst ($11.00)
ADVANCE TICKET SALES ARE CLOSED FOR THIS EVENT. TICKETS ARE STILL AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE AT THE DOOR BETWEEN 6:30-7:00PM
Closing Gala Film: Partir un Jour w/Vendredi Soir — 15th Devour! The Food Film Fest
Partir un jour (Leave One Day)
Cécile is on the brink of realizing her dream of opening a gourmet restaurant in Paris when her father suffers a heart attack. Returning to her small hometown, she unexpectedly rekindles feelings for her teenage crush. As lingering memories emerge, Cécile’s certainties about love and ambition begin to unravel.
France, 2025, 96 minutes
Director Amélie Bonnin
Distributor A-Z Films
Vendredi Soir
A Shabbat dinner spirals into chaos as sibling rivalry erupts, blending horror and comedy while exploring cultural heritage amid Montréal’s winter.
Canada, 2024, 14 minutes
Director Nicolas Krief
Sponsored by the Embassy of France in Canada and Alliance Française
Shelf Life w/Cultured — 15th Devour! The Food Film Fest
Shelf Life
This whimsical documentary invites viewers into the enchanting world of cheese, featuring a vibrant cast of cheesemakers and cheesemongers. With humour and insightful anecdotes, they explore the artistry behind creating the world’s most magical moldy delicacy and the intricate aging process—revealing the passion and creativity that make cheese truly special.
USA/Georgia/England/Egypt/Spain/Wales, 2024, 76 minutes
Director Ian Cheney
Distributor Wonder Collaborative
Cultured
Peter Dixon and Rachel Schaal have created a life dedicated to the craft of cheesemaking—and whatever else they want to do.
USA, 2024, 10 minutes
Director Stephanie Roush
Divine Remedy w/pb&p — 15th Devour! The Food Film Fest
Divine Remedy
In a comedy of errors, four unsuspecting priests from Iceland are dispatched by their Bishop to Spain’s Rioja region in search of quality sacramental wine, as their dwindling stock threatens an ecclesiastical crisis. Blinded by the allure of picturesque vineyards and fine wines, the quartet indulges in a whirlwind adventure, oblivious to a far more significant event unfolding—the Second Coming of Christ. As their antics escalate, hilarity ensues, with mishaps and misunderstandings at every turn. Can these holy sommeliers find a divine elixir before it’s too late, or will their obsession keep them from recognizing the miracle of the moment?
Iceland, 2024, 95 minutes
Directors Thorkell Hardarson & Örn Marinó Arnarson
Distributor Picture Tree International
pb&p
Join Dwight Garner as he unveils his unique recipe for a surprisingly delightful sandwich that challenges traditional culinary conventions.
USA, 2024, 6 minutes
Director Eleanor Galloway
Shorts Program The Leap, Spring Tide, The Feast, Fille de l'eau — 15th Devour! The Food Film Fest
The Leap (El Paso)
In the Cuban countryside, two children embark on a daring journey across a lagoon, seeking the truth behind vanishing cattle and whispers of a lurking monster.
Cuba, 2025, 15 minutes
Director Roberto Tarazona
Spring Tide
Women shellfish gatherers leave emotional scars in mangroves, marking memories of tides and life’s cycles, intertwining nature with their stories.
Brazil, 2025, 20 minutes
Director Renata Freitas Machado
The Feast
A fisherwoman takes on a powerful local politician by hosting a feast for him using an unforgettable secret dish that could save her dying lake.
India, 2024, 25 minutes
Director Rishi Chandna
Fille de l’eau
Now shaped by time and loss, Mia reflects on her lifelong passion for freediving and the cherished memories of loved ones.
France, 2025, 15 minutes
Director Sandra Desmazières
Animals in War w/The Eating of an Orange & Hurikan
Animals in War
Animals in War is a poignant anthology film based on six true stories of animals affected by the war in Ukraine. A collaboration between Ukrainian and international artists including activist Sean Penn, the film employs diverse artistic styles to reveal the often-overlooked ecological impacts of conflict—urging global awareness, empathy, and compassion through the lives of a rabbit, wolf, and cow.
Germany/Ukraine, 2024, 102 minutes
Directors Myroslav Slaboshpytskyi, Yuliia Shashkova, Maksym Tuzov, Oleksiy Mamedov, Svyatoslav Kostyuk, Andrii Lidahovskyi
Distributor SOTA Cinema Group
The Eating of an Orange
In a conformist manor, one woman’s encounter with an orange ignites a surreal journey through a world of eroticism and transformation.
UK, 2025, 7 minutes
Director May Kindred-Boothby
Hurikán
In a wild Prague district, Hurikán races to impress the bartender he desires—battling robbers, cops, and his insatiable thirst for love.
Czech Republic/France/Slovakia/Bosnia/Herzegovina, 2024, 13 minutes
Director Jan Saska
Resonance Acadie w/Trécarré: à la source du son de la Baie Sainte-Maire — 15th Devour! The Food Film Fest
Resonance Acadie (Acadian Resonance)
Resonance Acadie follows the journey of 10 young artists from the Acadian diaspora. They are invited to create a work of art in just eight days during the World Acadian Congress in Nova Scotia.
Canada, 2025, 52 minutes
Director Phil Comeau
Trécarré: à la source du son de la Baie Sainte-Maire (Trécarré: Exploring the Saint Mary’s Bay Sound)
Trécarré showcases Baie Sainte-Marie’s musical culture, where talented locals reinvent traditions and invite everyone to listen, dance, and live the rhythms.
Canada, 2024, 30 minutes
Director Natalie Robichaud
Sponsored by Telefilm Canada and theOffice of Acadian Affairs & Francophonie
Lowland Kids w/Ekbeh — 15th Devour! The Food Film Fest
Lowland Kids
As waters rise in the American South, siblings Howard and Juliette face the impending loss of their childhood home on Isle de Jean Charles. Guided by their Uncle Chris, they grapple with the memories of their past and the harsh realities of displacement following Hurricane Ida. Sandra Winther’s intimate film explores their struggle as true climate refugees.
Denmark/USA, 2025 92, minutes
Director Sandra Winther
Distributor Together Film Sales
Ekbeh
While learning to make gumbo, the filmmaker shares personal stories about their grandparents as a way to honour and preserve their Indigenous history and life.
USA, 2023, 9 minutes
Director Mariah Eli Hernandez-Fitch
Sponsored by the Louisiana Office of Tourism
Ali Eats America w/The Creative Handshake - Luca Carli — 15th Devour! The Food Film Fest
Ali Eats America
Seventeen-year-old Ali Allouche, who is battling cancer, binges on food shows with his mom during chemo treatments. Inspired by Anthony Bourdain, and aided by a successful GoFundMe campaign, they map a culinary journey across the US. From pizzerias to pit masters, the Grand Canyon to New York City, Ali is welcomed by some of the country’s best restaurants and chefs, including José Andrés and Wolfgang Puck. A tearful, funny, and honest story about living with, and beyond, a cancer diagnosis.
USA, 2025, 91 minutes
Directors Roush Niaghi, Greg Morris
Distributor WME
The Creative Handshake – Luca Carli
Luca Carli, a 24-year-old chef, unveils his restaurant journey, showcasing creativity, family, and perseverance in a captivating 3.5-minute glimpse.
The Netherlands, 2024, 29 minutes
Director Rosie Zopfi
Still Single w/Oliver — 15th Devour! The Food Film Fest
Still Single follows Chef Masaki Saito, Canada’s sole Michelin Two-Star chef, as he redefines omakase dining. This intimate documentary journeys from his rural Japanese roots to the vibrant kitchens of Toronto, showcasing the relentless passion and unique lifestyle that help fuel his culinary artistry and shape the city’s food culture.
Canada, 2025, 93 minutes
Directors Jamal Burger, Jukan Tateisi
Distributor Rhombus Media
When a rising-star chef known for his signature use of garlic is bitten by a vampire, he must learn to reinvent himself in time for the most important review of his career.
Canada, 2025, 14 minutes
Director Andrew Strickland
The Hands That Feed Us w/The Meadowlark's Call — 15th Devour! The Food Film Fest
The Hands That Feed Us
Filmmaker Devon Cooke embarks on an eye-opening journey across Canada to uncover the financial struggles of farmers. Through hands-on experiences over eight months, he challenges the perception of wealth and highlights the deep connection between farmers and the land, questioning the sustainability of our food system.
Canada, 2025, 103 minutes
Director Devon Cooke
Distributor Syndicado Films
The Meadowlark’s Call
Halee and John navigate love and responsibility on their Driftless Region farm, embracing mentorship and community through the legacy of heritage wheat.
USA, 2025, 8 minutes
Director Kirk Horton
There will be a moderated panel following the screening.
Panel Participants: Coming soon!
Sponsored by Agri-Food Analytics and Telefilm Canada