11am Send Kelp! w/ Between the Tides
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Send Kelp! follows Frances Ward, a passionate “Seaweed Nerd” who embarks on a daring journey to establish a kelp farm off Canada’s west coast. With the aid of experts and the ocean’s bounty, she seeks to harness the potential of this miraculous organism, finding hope for the planet and herself.
Canada, 2024, 89 minutes
Director: Blake McWilliam
Host Sylvain Charlebois will moderate a Q&A with director Blake McWilliam and kelp farmer Frances Ward following the screening.
Between the Tides: In the stunning coastal town of Advocate Harbour, two foragers embark on a culinary adventure to gather ingredients for an unforgettable foraging dinner at the Wild Caraway Restaurant.
Canada, 2024, 7 minutes
Director: Rose Schoonhoven (in attendance)
Sponsored by Agri-Food Analytics Lab, Ecology Action Centre, and Telefilm Canada
2pm The Pickers w/ The Canadian Dream
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The Pickers offers a poignant look at migrant labourers toiling in European fields, highlighting the harsh realities of exploitation, absence of formal contracts, and unfair compensation faced by those who play a vital role in bringing our daily fruits and vegetables to the table.
Germany, 2024, 80 minutes
Director: Elke Sasse
The Canadian Dream: A migrant farmer’s journey for a better life in Canada is portrayed through two different perspectives, revealing the exploitation and resilience of Ontario’s farm workers.
Canada, 2024, 9 minutes
Director: Ilse Moreno
5pm Spotlight Gala: Food, Inc. 2 w/Leonie, Skeet & the Piglets
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In Food, Inc. 2, the sequel to the 2008 Oscar®-nominated and Emmy® award-winning documentary, Food, Inc., the food system is revisited, exposing the tightening grip of multinational corporations on the government. The film highlights worker exploitation and the health crisis caused by ultra-processed foods while showcasing farmers, activists, and legislators working towards a sustainable future.
USA, 2023, 94 minutes
Directors: Robert Kenner, Melissa Robledo
Distributor: Mongrel Media
Leonie, Skeet & the Piglets: Leonie’s biggest dream is to become a pig farmer. When strict government regulations put her family’s farm in jeopardy, her dreams are at risk, too.
Belgium, 2023, 15 minutes
Director: Jip Heijenga
8pm One for the Road w/ Take Out
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One for the Road: Mark, a construction manager in Berlin, faces his drinking problem after losing his license due to a police stop. He makes a bet with his friend Nadim to stay sober until he regains his license, but meeting Helena complicates things. As Mark’s confidence wavers, he grapples with the realization of a deeper issue.
Germany, 2023, 115 minutes
Director: Markus Goller
Take Out: Emma, a waitress in a small town, faces danger when she suspects a girl in trouble, unleashing her buried demons.
Canada, 2022, 15 minutes
Director: Éloi Baril