Under the Stars: Movies in the Park BOLLYWOOD NIGHT on August 12th was an incredible success! It was a night full of performances, food, and of course a great screening of the Bollywood classic KUCH KUCH HOTA HAI. A huge thank you to Aruna and her two beautiful dancers from Shukanya Nrittangan who gave a […]
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A Cool Summer Night Under The Stars: Big Hero 6, Free Yoga + more
We had an incredible time at Under the Stars: Movies in the Park BIG HERO 6 on August 5th! It was a night full of music, play, and fun with great activities courtesy of our amazing program partners: RBC, Yoga for Youth (New Leaf Yoga), Art Heart, Open Streets TO, and Regent Park School of Music. You […]
SEEKING BLACK DADS & THEIR KIDS TO PARTICIPATE IN A FUN DIGITAL STORYTELLING & DOCUMENTARY FILM PROJECT
by Ananya
DATE: Sept 6 and Sept 7, 2014 LOCATION:TBD PARTICIPATING FATHERS RECEIVE $100 HONORARIUM, TTC FARE & LUNCH No experience necessary. Spots limited. Are you a Black dad? Are you interested in taking part in a photography workshop with your kids? Here is what we offer: What is it? Workshop is for Black fathers and their […]
Lights Camera Action Membership Form
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A good film begins with a good story
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The Regent Park Film Festival partners with The Village of Storytellers: Regent Park Project to host “Storytelling Out Loud” – a 5 week storytelling workshop Description: Facilitated by Rico Rodrigues, Teacher and Professional Storyteller, the 5 sessions will take participants through hearing stories and oral storytelling exercises to practice the art of creating and […]
Looking Back at Regent Park
by Ananya
60 years ago Regent Park was undergoing its first revitalization. When the buildings being replaced today were first built. Regent Park Film Festival is screening two short films representing our ever changing neighbourhood in two historic moments of its evolution. Kathleen Smith’s film Roses takes place amid Regent Park’s current transformation. It introduces us to […]
11th Annual Regent Park Film Festival wrap-up
by Ananya
The 11th Annual Regent Park Film Festival wrapped up on November 16th, 2013 with awards, performances, special guests and screenings of the short film Roses and the feature Alias. Congratulations to this years award winners! RBC Emerging Filmmaker Award – Reasons, Director Milad Alamkhany Rogers Audience Choice Awards – Feature Film: Fruitvale Station, Director Ryan Coogler and Short Film: […]
11th Annual Regent Park Film Festival – Opening Night
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Opening Night of the 11th Annual Regent Park Film Festival took place on Wednesday, November 13th, 2013. The Festival kicked off with a panel discussion with Alanis Obomsawin, Charles Officer & Anita Doron, hosted by Jennifer Holness on the topic of Finding Courage, followed by the Youth Media Arts Program featuring work by filmmakers 26 […]
Volunteer Spotlight – Ivan
by Ananya
Volunteers are the heart of our Festival! Over the next few months we are going to showcase some of the amazing people who dedicate their time to help keep the Festival running. Meet Ivan. 2013 is his first year volunteering with the Festival. Hi, my name is Ivan. I am an entrepreneur and co-owner of […]
Free childcare at Regent Park Film Festival
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The Regent Park Film Festival offers free childcare during the entire Festival. Parents can sign their child(ren) in to childcare for the duration of a film at any time during the Festival. See Festival staff for more information. Meet our 2 qualified childcare providers: Nafeela Nafeela is well known in the Regent Park community. She […]
2013 Fundraising Screening
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The 2013 fundraising screening of Home Again was a huge success! Thanks to everyone who came out to watch the film, all of our volunteers, Board and Committee members. Aspecial thanks for the event sponsors Sunnybrook Farm Estate Winery, Mill St. Brewery, Cinq Fine Caterers, and Paint Box Bistro.
Volunteer Spotlight – Shanid
by Ananya
Volunteers are the heart of our Festival! Over the next few months we are going to showcase some of the special people who work tirelessly to help keep the Festival running. Meet Shanid. 2013 is his first year volunteering with the Festival. “Hello, my name is Shanid. I’m 17 and currently in highschool finishing my […]